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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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MU 422 Orchestral Literature (½)
A survey of compositions for orchestra (symphonies, overtures, tone poems, and
concerti) from the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. Prerequisite: MU 222.
MU 425 Vocal Literature (½)
A study of a selected repertoire for the solo voice. Prerequisite: MU 222.
MU 450 Orchestration (½)
A study of orchestral instruments and the textural elements of orchestral music, including
assignments in arranging for various instrumental groupings. Prerequisite: MU 251.
MU 499 Senior Project in Music (1)
An extensive paper, composition, or performance preparation. Prerequisite: senior
standing. Exploration term.
PH - Physics
PH 101 Survey of the Physical Sciences (1)
A survey of the fields of physics, chemistry, earth sciences, and astronomy with emphasis
on environmental and other practical applications. Three lectures and one laboratory
period per week. This course may not be substituted for PH 121 in the physics major
program.
PH 121 General Physics I (1)
Mechanics of linear and rotational motion, oscillations, and waves, using vectors and
calculus. The sequence PH 121-122 fulfills the requirements of students who are
majoring in physics, chemistry, or mathematics. This sequence is a prerequisite for all
physics courses of higher number. Two lectures and one tutorial and laboratory period
per week. Prerequisite: completion of or current enrollment in MA 231. Fall, Spring.
PH 122 General Physics II (1)
Thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, electrical circuits, and geometrical optics of
lenses and mirrors. Two lectures and one tutorial and laboratory period per week.
Prerequisite: PH 121. Spring, Summer.
PH 201 Mathematical Tools for Physics (1)
A mathematically focused examination of a broad range of physics subjects. Serving to
bridge introductory and advanced physics courses, we apply advanced mathematical
techniques to familiar physical problems from mechanics and electromagnetism.
Prerequisites: PH 122 and MA 232.
PH 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Physics (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.