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  • PHYS 3605: Thermodynamics Lab

    0.50 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Lab portion of MECH 3600. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire and analyze data from thermodynamic components and/or systems. 2. Evaluate uncertainty and/or error between experimental measurements and analytical/simulated predictions. Corequisite: PHYS 3600. SP
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  • PHYS 3710: Intermediate Modern Physics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    For students majoring in Physics and Physical Science education. Includes a basic study of relativity and wave-particle duality, as well as an introduction to quantum physics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe relationships between Newtonian physics with relativity. 2. Demonstrate understanding of quantum mechanics by deriving and applying the Schrodinger Equation. 3. Apply quantum theory to solve problems involving "small" objects, generally atomic size or smaller. Prerequisite: MATH 1220 (Grade C or higher) AND PHYS 2220 (Grade C or higher). FA (even)
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  • PHYS 3720: Modern Physics II

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Second course in a two-semester sequence for students majoring in Physics and Physical Science education. Continuation of Physics 3710 with an emphasis on applications of quantum mechanics and relativity. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Have a greater knowledge of the applications of modern physics including spectroscopy, electron conduction in solids, nuclear physics and cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 3710 (Grade C or higher). SP (odd)
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  • PHYS 4800R: Independent Research

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Students will devise and perform original, preferably unique research projects in Physics. The culmination of this project will be a publication-quality paper on their research that uses primary scientific literature pertinent to the student's field and individual projects. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. Offered upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Use the Scientific method to develop hypotheses, design experiments, and draw conclusions from results. 2. Design and modify experiments during the process of a research project. 3. Interpret results from experiments, modify the hypothesis. 4. Interact with other students and faculty that are engaged in the project. 5. Utilize outside resources (scientific databases, literature, etc.) to help interpret results and compare to existing and previous work in the field of your research project. Prerequisites: Instructor permission and Junior or Senior standing. FA, SP
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  • POLS 1100: American Government (AI)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Fulfills the General Education American Institutions (Utah State Code R470) requirement. Surveys the founding of the U.S. Government; the U.S. Constitution; and the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of government. Also covers politics and elections, international relations, and national security. Helps students acquire a greater understanding of the federal system and of federalism. Employs a wide variety of instructional methods including lectures, student reports, discussions, and audio-visual materials. Successful students will demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States. ***COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and understand the major topical divisions, theories, concepts, and structures of American government and the American political system. 2. Analyze governmental and political decisions and processes. 3. Argue and write analytically and coherently about significant issues and problems in American government. 4. Demonstrate understanding of American government and current political issues that relate to American government by reading significant authors and authoritative texts. Prerequisite: Reading placement score 17 or higher; or ENGL 1010, ENGL 1010D. FA, SP, SU
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  • POLS 2100: Introduction to International Relations (SS, GC)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    This course fulfills the General Education requirement of Social and Behavioral Sciences and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. Examines the military, economic, social, and political interactions between nations, including how realist, liberal, and idealist theories describe and explain the causes of war and peace, the issues concerning trade and globalization, the content and purpose of international law, and the importance of international institutions such as the United Nations and the European Union. Students will read widely and write analytically to gain a deep understanding of these theories and issues. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and understand the major topical divisions in International Relations including the nature of politics and political science, realism and idealism, the nature of the state, international law and institutions, and international security, economic, human rights and environmental issues. 2. Effectively analyze decisions and processes that effect International Relations. 3. Argue and write analytically and coherently about significant issues and problems in International Relations. 4. Learn about the politics of International Relations by reading significant authors and authoritative texts. FA
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  • POLS 2200: Intro to Comparative Politics (SS, GC)

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    This course fulfills the General Education requirement of Social and Behavioral Sciences and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. For students interested in politics or planning to major in political science. Examines political activities within individual countries by looking at the politics of a diverse set of nations such as the United States, England, Russia, China, Japan, Mexico, Iran, Nigeria, etc., in order to compare the political institutions and patterns in one country with those in other countries. The focus is on each country's internal politics, with a view to making generalizations about how politics work in a variety of national settings. This will allow students to understand many democratic styles and how democratic politics compares with the politics in authoritarian governments. Students will read widely and write comparatively about various government structures in various countries. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compare and understand the politics and governmental structures of a variety of nations including democratic and authoritarian regimes in the developed and less developed world. 2. Analyze governmental and political decisions and processes in a variety of nations. 3. Argue and write analytically and coherently about significant issues and problems in Comparative Government. 4. Learn about Comparative Government and about current political issues that relate to Comparative Government by reading significant authors and authoritative texts. SP (odd)
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  • POLS 2300: Intro to Political Theory

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    For students interested politics or planning to major in political science. Examines the ideas about government from Plato to John Rawls, including Aristotle, Augustine, Aquinas, Machiavelli, Hobbs, Locke, Montesquieu, Rousseau, Hume, Burke, Kant, Mill, and Marx. Covers ideas about the relationship between those who govern and those who are governed; about the nature of the good life and the role of government in achieving it; about ideas of how those who govern are to be chosen; about the necessity of limits, if any, on those who govern; and about the correct balance between freedom for the individual and the authority of the state. Students will read from the works of the great political thinkers and write criticisms and comparisons of those thinkers' ideas. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and understand the basic ideas of the major political philosophers in the western tradition including Plato, Aristotle, Machiavelli, Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau, Kant, Bentham, Marx, and Mill. 2. Analyze the ideas of selected political philosophers. 3. Argue and write analytically and coherently about significant issues and problems in Political Philosophy. 4. Learn about Political Philosophy by reading significant authors and authoritative texts. SP (even)
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  • POLS 2900R: Public Policy and Government Internship

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Internship in Political Science designed to provide students with practical work experience in local, state or national government institutions. Potential opportunities include state legislature or congressional internship programs. Repeatable up to 12 credits subject to graduation restrictions. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply their knowledge of American political institutions and concepts in real-life settings to both assist their employer and strengthen their own understanding. 2. Employ analytical, writing and verbal communication skills to complete job-related tasks. 3. Learn about and understand current political issues in the context of their internship duties. 4. Develop lasting relationships with policymakers which will serve them in future career development. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. FA, SP, SU
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  • POLS 2960: Topics in Political Science: [Topic]

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

    Specialty subjects in which selected topics and themes in political science will be drawn from the research specialties of faculty. Topics vary. Repeatable, with different topics, for a maximum of six credits. Offered upon sufficient student demand. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe human and institutional decision making from multiple perspectives. 2. Compose a well-researched, well-articulated argument about the subject of their choosing. 3. Demonstrate creativity and critical thinking in inter- and multi-disciplinary contexts.
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