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per term, but are encouraged to take PE classes regularly throughout their undergraduate life.

PHY 105 PHYSICS I
Credits: 4 (3,0,2) Prerequisite: None
This course introduces the principles of mechanics, energy, heat, sound and properties of
matter. The course covers physics and measurement; motion in one dimension, vectors, motion
in two dimensions, laws of motion, circular motion and other applications of Newton's laws;
work and energy, potential energy and conservation of energy; temperature, heat and first law
of thermodynamics. The emphasis in this course is cultivating an understanding of natural
phenomena through direct observation, reasoning and application of this knowledge.

PHY 205 PHYSICS II
Credits: 4 (3,0,2) Prerequisite: PHYS 105
This course goes deeper into a number of areas of physics. Topics include: electric field,
electrostatic forces, Gauss's law, electric potential, capacitors and dielectrics, current and
resistance, direct current circuits, magnetic fields, sources of magnetic fields, magneto-static
forces, waves and optics, Faraday’s law, induction, alternating current circuits, the nature of
light, reflection, and refraction.

PSY 101 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: None
This course surveys the various fields of psychology. Topics include learning, cognition,
personality, motivation, perception, development, social interaction, and abnormal behavior.
Also explored are current approaches to psychology demonstrating how biological, cognitive,
and sociocultural approaches to psychology combine to provide a comprehensive view of
human behavior.

SCI 101 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: None
The course is a broad survey of physics, chemistry and earth science. It is designed to enable
students to appreciate the role of science in today's society and technology. The
fundamental components of space, time, matter, and energy along with scientific methods
are explored.

STAT 100 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS
Credits: 3 (3,0,0) Prerequisite: None
This course introduces the basic concepts of data analysis and statistical computing, both
increasingly used in the humanities and the social sciences. The emphasis is on the practical
application of quantitative reasoning, visualization, and data analysis. The goal is to provide
students pragmatic tools for assessing statistical data and conducting their own basic statistical
analyses. Topics covered include basic descriptive measures, measures of association, sampling,
some probability distributions and simple linear regression.

STAT 101 INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY THEORY
Credits: 3 (3,1,0) Prerequisite: MATH 111 or MATH 101
The course introduces a range of statistical concepts and techniques. Estimations of statistical
distributions such as mean, variance, and their applications are examined. Also covered are
random variables, frequency distributions, descriptive stats, discrete probability and probability
theory.