SWOSU Undergraduate Catalog 2025-2026

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PHY 1054 BASIC PHYSICS II This is the second semester of the algebra- and trigonometry-based introductory physics course for life-sciences majors, education majors, technology majors and others. Topics covered include oscillations, waves and sound, fluid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, electrostatics, electrodynamics and basic circuits, magnetism, and geometric optics. Prerequisites: PHY 1044 and MATH 1513. Corequisite: PHY 1054L. S PHY 1063 GENERAL PHYSICS Lecture study of motion, thermodynamics, sound and hearing, optics and vision, electricity and magnetism, and radiation; one semester survey with emphasis on biological applications of physics. Prerequisite: MATH 1513 or MATH 1613 or MATH 2823. F, S, SU PHY 1072 INTRODUCTORY ELECTRONICS Lecture and laboratory study of simple DC, AC, and nonlinear circuits; emphasis on basic electronic components and instrumentation including meters, oscilloscopes, and function generators. D PHY 2011 SEMINAR IN PHYSICS Group study on specified topic in Physics for undergraduate students. Credit one to four semester hours. PHY 2145 GENERAL PHYSICS I This is the first semester of a calculus-based introductory physics course for scientists and engineers. Topics covered include kinematics in 1-D and 2-D, Newton's laws and gravitation, conservation principles of momentum and energy, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics including torques and inertia, conservation principles for rotational motion, fluid statics and dynamics, and oscillations and waves. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1834. Corequisite: PHY 2145L. S PHY 2155 GENERAL PHYSICS II This is the second semester of a calculus-based introductory physics course for scientists and engineers. Topics covered include temperature and heat, heat capacity and the first law of thermodynamics, the second law of thermodynamics, heat engines and refrigerators, and entropy, electrostatics including Coulomb's law and the electric field, Gauss's law, electric potential (voltage) and capacitance, current, resistance, and Ohm's law, circuit analysis and Kirchoff's rules, the Lorentz force charges in magnetic fields, the Biot-Savart Law, Magnetic flux and Gauss' law for magnetism, inductance, geometric optics, flat mirrors and refraction, lenses and mirrors including the thin lens equation and the lens maker's equation, diffraction, and dispersion. Students solve written problems as well as computational problems using software tools. Prerequisites: PHY 2145 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 2834. Corequisite: PHY 2155L. F PHY 2223 INTRODUCTION TO RADIOLOGIC PHYSICS This course will provide the student with a knowledge of basic physics. To include fundamentals of x-ray generating equipment, information on x-ray production, beam characteristics, and units of measurement. S Science SCI 1501 CONCEPTS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE LABORATORY The lab meets two hours each week and focuses on the importance of the laboratory experiment to the scientific method. Inquiry-oriented laboratory investigations of selected topics in the disciplines of astronomy, chemistry, geology and physics introduced in SCI 1513 will be undertaken. Prerequisites: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in SCI 1513. S

SCI 1513 CONCEPTS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE A course designed to develop an awareness of the interrelationships between science and society. Readings and discussions on the “tactics and strategy” of science, with emphasis on the physical sciences. F, S Science for Elementary Teachers The following three courses (SCI 3114, SCI 3214, and SCI 3314) are designed to prepare elementary school teachers and CANNOT satisfy any program requirements other than Bachelors in Elementary Education, Bachelors in Special Education, or Masters in Elementary Education. SCI 3114 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS An inquiry-oriented course which presents selected biological concepts, including ecological relationships, that are relevant to the elementary school science curriculum. This course includes a laboratory. Prerequisite: SCI 3214. F, S SCI 3214 PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS A general physical science course designed for the prospective elementary teacher. The content covers major concepts from the traditional disciplines of physics, chemistry, geology, and astronomy. A study of energy and environmental issues is also included. This course includes a laboratory. F, S SCI 3314 GEOLOGICAL SCIENCE FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS A general Earth science course covering major concepts of geology, environmental issues, and the relationship between science and society. This course is intended for elementary teachers. Inquiry-oriented laboratory investigations are included. This course includes a laboratory. Prerequisites: SCI 3114 and SCI 3214. F, S

SCI 4001-4 INDIVIDUAL STUDY IN SCIENCE Specified topic in science. One to four credit hours. D SCI 4011-4 SCIENCE SEMINAR (TOPIC)

Seminars of individual or group study are based on selected topics in science education. Credit one to four semester hours. Prerequisite: Senior college standing. D SCI 4843 TEACHER’S COURSE IN SCIENCE Methods, problems, and resources in teaching science in the secondary schools. Problems and topics in the middle school and high school are presented. Required for teacher certification in science areas. Prerequisite: Admission to Teacher Education Program. FO DEPARTMENT OF CREATIVE MEDIA AND VISUAL ARTS ART ART 1113 FUNDAMENTALS OF ART Examination of the basics in art. Foundation laid for future participation in drawing and painting. This course cannot be used to satisfy General Education requirements. F, S ART 1123 FOUNDATIONS I, DRAWING Development of basic drawing skills and powers of observation. Topics include: gesture, line, volume, value, perspective, sighting and texture. A variety of materials and techniques will be explored. F

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