PHY 105   Environmental Geology (3)

Examination of geologic processes and hazards that influence human activities and the geologic aspects of pollution and waste-disposal.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR GEOL 100 - Geology (Lecture Only)

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR GEOL 100L – Geology with Lab (Lecture and Lab)

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PHY 107   Environmental Geology Laboratory (1)

Corequisites: PHY 105

Exercises focus on environmental and social issues relevant to environmental problems and the effects of human interaction in geologic processes.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR GEOL 100 - Geology (Lecture Only)

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR GEOL 100L – Geology with Lab (Lecture and Lab)

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PHY 111   Introduction to Physical Science (3)

Introduces the basics in a variety of scientific disciplines including classical (Newtonian) physics, energy, matter and heat, wave behavior, electricity and magnetism, modern physics (the atom and nucleus), geology, and astronomy. Basic high school math/algebra is utilized in portions of this course.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PHYS 110 – Essentials in Physical Sciences (Lecture Only)

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PHYS 110L – Essentials in Physical Sciences with Lab (Lecture and Lab)

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PHY 113   Introduction to Physical Science Laboratory (1)

Corequisites: PHY 111 (previous or concurrent)

Laboratory reinforces topics discussed in Physical Science lecture (PHY 111) by utilizing hands-on experimentation.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PHYS 110 – Essentials in Physical Sciences (Lecture Only)

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PHYS 110L – Essentials in Physical Sciences with Lab (Lecture and Lab)

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PHY 125   Introduction to Physical Geology (3)

Introduces a basic understanding of topics in physical geology including the unifying theory of plate tectonics, discussions of Earth materials (rocks and minerals), internal processes (volcanism, earthquakes), surface processes (surface and ground water, weathering, erosion), and geologic time.  Campus outings will be incorporated to emphasize Missouri geology.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR GEOL 100 - Geology (Lecture Only)

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR GEOL 100L – Geology with Lab (Lecture and Lab)

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PHY 127   Introduction to Physical Geology Laboratory (1)

Corequisites: PHY 125 (previous or concurrent)

Laboratory reinforces topics discussed in Physical Geology lecture (PHY 125) by utilizing practical experimentation and observations.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR GEOL 100 - Geology (Lecture Only)

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR GEOL 100L – Geology with Lab (Lecture and Lab)

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PHY 130   Astronomy (3)

Nonmathematical introduction to astronomy designed primarily for non-science majors. Topics include the history and cultural impact of astronomy, properties of solar system, and stellar structures. Supplemented by occasional hours of evening observation.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR ASTR 100 – Astronomy (Lecture Only)

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR ASTR 100L – Astronomy with Lab (Lecture and Lab)

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PHY 131   Astronomy Laboratory (1)

Corequisites: PHY 130 (previous or concurrent)

Analysis and interpretation of astronomical data and observations with telescopes. No prior knowledge of astronomy assumed.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR ASTR 100 – Astronomy (Lecture Only)

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR ASTR 100L – Astronomy with Lab (Lecture and Lab).

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PHY 145   Historical Geology (3)

Corequisites: PHY 147

Introduces an understanding of the history of Earth"s development including identification and interpretation of sediments, sedimentary rocks and rock structures, environments of deposition, major tectonic and depositional events of North America, and the evolution of life.  Campus outings will be incorporated to emphasize Missouri geology.

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PHY 147   Historical Geology Laboratory (1)

Corequisites: PHY 145

Exercises in interpreting Earth's history by examination of sediments, sedimentary rocks, geologic time, and identification and taxonomic classification of fossils.

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PHY 150   General Physics I (3)

Prerequisites: MAT 150 or MAT 158 or MAT 162 or MAT 168

Corequisites: PHY 153

Survey of kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotational motion, fluids, and thermodynamics. Non-calculus in approach. Three hours of lecture-recitation and two hours of laboratory per week.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PHYS 200L – Advanced Physics I with Lab (Lecture & Lab)

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PHY 151   General Physics II (3)

Prerequisites: PHY 150 and PHY 153

Corequisites: PHY 154

Begins with wave motion, but emphasis on electricity and magnetism. Treats geometric and wave optics. Non-calculus in approach. Three hours of lecture-recitation and two hours of laboratory per week.

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PHY 153   General Physics I Laboratory (1)

Corequisites: PHY 150

Experimental component of PHY 150.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PHYS 200L – Advanced Physics I with Lab (Lecture and Lab)

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PHY 154   General Physics II Laboratory (1)

Prerequisites: PHY 150 and PHY 153

Corequisites: PHY 151

Experimental component for PHY 151.

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PHY 210/AGS 210   Soils (3)

Prerequisites: CHM 101/103 or CHM 115 with a grade of C or better

Corequisites: PHY 211/AGS 211

Introduction to soil sciences with emphasis placed on physical, biological and chemical properties as related to moisture, temperature, drainage and tillage. Applications including land use, plant growth and environmental problems. Laboratory and computer methods for evaluation of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil.

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PHY 211/AGS 211   Soils Lab (1)

Prerequisites: CHM 101/103 or CHM 115 with a grade of C or better

Corequisites: PHY 210/AGS 210

Laboratory and computer methods for evaluation of the physical, chemical and biological properties of soil.

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PHY 250   Engineering Physics I (5)

Prerequisites: MAT 180

Calculus-based course that teaches fundamentals of mechanics, heat and sound. First of a two-semester sequence required for physical sciences and engineering degrees.

Missouri Higher Education Core Curriculum Transfer (CORE 42) Course Number:  MOTR PHYS 200L – Advanced Physics I with Lab (Lecture and Lab)

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PHY 251   Engineering Physics II (5)

Prerequisites: MAT 230 and PHY 250

A calculus-based course that teaches that fundamentals of electricity, magnetism and optics. Second in a two-semester sequence required for physical sciences and engineering degrees.

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PHY 290   Undergraduate Research (1-3 hrs)

Prerequisites: Instructor permission

Introduction to research techniques and methods used in scientific experimentation. 

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