West Texas A&M University: 1997-1998 Academic Year

Department of Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Engineering Technology

Dr. Jim Whinnery, Department Head
114D ANNS Building, 651-2546

Faculty: Alex, Ambrose, Brasher, Carlisle, Chen, Combs, Cooke, Cruz, Elmore, Herzinger, Kelley, Nagel, Nelson, Sharp, Spears, Stockett, Van Doren, Whinnery, Woodyard.

The Department of Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Engineering Technology combines the areas of chemistry, engineering technology, mathematics and physics. Students may also pursue programs in biochemistry, biomedical sciences, fire safety and protection, or pre-engineering. At the graduate level, the department offers master's degrees in mathematics, mathematics education, chemistry and engineering technology. The department offers secondary teacher certification majors in chemistry, mathematics, physics and physical science. Mathematics certification majors have the option of having mathematics as the only field or selection as a second teaching field with other certification majors. There is an elementary specialization in mathematics with the interdisciplinary degree major. Consult the "Division of Education" section of this catalog for core curriculum, certification programs and interdisciplinary requirements related to certification for teachers. 

WTAMU has an agreement with Texas Tech University that allows pre-engineering majors to transfer to TTU. A dual degree program in engineering or computer science offers a bachelor of science degree from WTAMU and a bachelor of science degree in engineering or computer science from Texas Tech University.

The primary goal of the department is the commitment of excellence in classroom instruction. Other goals include:
  1. develop a center of excellence for teacher training;
  2. incorporate technology and hypermedia in the curriculum; and
  3. research by the faculty.

The department has received a number of grants from the state and federal government, which includes personal computers for labs (math lab, physical sciences lab), simulation and classroom instruction. The grants include workshops for inservice and training of teachers. 

Chemistry faculty are very active in research which includes undergraduate participation. Equipment includes spectrometers, personal computers, data acquisition systems and other research-type equipment. Research interest of the mathematics faculty is pure and applied mathematics, including algebra, analysis, differential equations, statistics and operations research. Accordingly, both the bachelor's and master's degrees in mathematics are uniquely broad-based and strongly oriented toward applications. Engineering technology faculty are concerned with the applications of engineering in the lab and for practical uses. Students work with the Alternative Energy Institute in their program of applied research on wind energy, wind turbines and solar energy. 

The engineering technology program offers a cooperative education (co-op) program for students majoring in engineering technology. The co-op program combines classroom study with a planned program of related work experience with industry or government agencies. Co-op students gain work experience that enhances their academic studies and provides an opportunity to earn a portion of college expenses. 

University Core Curriculum
University Core Curriculum Requirements in the Department of Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Engineering Technology

Degrees:

Courses:

University Core Curriculum Requirements
(50 hours total; required for all degree programs in the Department of Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Engineering Technology; also see Core Curriculum)
The Natural World (11 hours)

    Laboratory science (choose two courses, with parallel labs) (8 hours

    • BIOL 101 and 121; 102 or 122 
    • CHEM 101 or 121; 102 or 122
    • GEOL 101 or GESC 111; 102
    • GESC 111 or GEOL 101; 112
    • MPS 101, 102
    • PHYS 101 or 210; 102 or 211

    Mathematics (3 hours

    • MATH 101, 110 or 115 (or any mathematics course for which one of these courses is a prerequisite)
Communication Skills (15 hours

    Written communication (6 hours

    • ENG 101 and 102

    Oral communication (3 hours

    • SCOM 101 or 201

    Computer literacy (3 hours

    • CIS 105

    Foundations and applications of communication (3 hours

    • PHIL 203, PSY 201, GBUS 215 or ENG 270
United States Experience (12 hours

    History (choose two courses) (6 hours

    • HIST 201, 202, 203

    Political Science (6 hours

    • POSC 101 and 102
Cultures and Expressions (12 hours; 15-17 hours for students choosing language option

    Cross-cultural studies (6 hours

    • ANTH 201, ECO 201, GEOG 202 or SOCI 201
    • ENG 203, HIST 210 or two semesters of one foreign language (Student who chooses the language option thereby satisfies the language portion of the bachelor of arts degree requirements.) 

    Literature of the western world (3 hours

    • ENG 201 or 202

    Visual and performing arts (3 hours

    • FA 101, ART 151, ART 152, MUS 101, or THRE 105
In addition to the academic core curriculum, WTAMU requires two hours, two activity courses from: 
  • Sports and exercise sciences
  • ANSC/SES 158, 164, 165 (one credit hour each)
  • DNCE 110, 210 (one credit hour each)
  • Fall semester band (one credit hour each semester)

Major in Chemistry
(Major Code: 104)
University Core Curriculum Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirements
(May be either depending on option selected, see Bachelor's Degree Requirements.)
NOTE: MPS 497 and 498 may be applied to the major in chemistry. MPS 499 is the honors course for the department.
NOTE: Two options in chemistry:
  • Option I - General Program.
  • Option II - Biochemistry.
Chemistry Core Requirements
  • CHEM 101, 102.
  • Minimum of eight biology courses; six beyond the introductory level (200, 300 or 400 level) of which five must include laboratories.
Required Chemistry Courses for Emphases
Option I
  • 32 semester hours including core courses listed above and at least one semester of organic chemistry with lab experiences.
  • Seven advanced semester hours.
Option II
  • CHEM 201, 202, 311, 421, 422.
Required Courses from Other Disciplines
Option I
  • MATH 110, 111, 140, 240, 241.
  • PHYS 101 or 210, 102 or 211.
Option II
  • Biology - eight hours of introductory biology, BIOL 212, 301, 302 and one course from 340 or 475.
  • MATH 110, 111, 140, 240.
  • PHYS 101 or 210, 102 or 211.
Recommended Courses from Other Disciplines
Option II
  • MATH 241.
Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Chemistry (refer to graduate section.)

Major in Engineering Technology
(Major Code: 112)
University Core Curriculum Requirements

    Students must take PHYS 101 or 210, 102 or 211 and ENG 270.

NOTE: Of the 33 semester hours required in the discipline, 15 must be advanced hours. There are two options withing the engineering technology major:
  • Option I - Industrial/Manufacturing.
  • Option II - Distribution.
Engineering Technology Core Requirements
  • ET 101, 115, 125, 201, 202, 480.
Required Engineering Technology Corses for Emphases
  • Option I - ET 470.
  • Option II - ET 414, 440.
Required Courses from Other Disciplines
  • Option I - CHEM 101, 102; MATH 111, 140, 240.
  • Option II - CHEM 101, 102.
Optional Specialization (12 hours minimum)
Students may select management, marketing, math, computer information systems, environmental science or other areas after consulting with their adviser. Students in Option II should select management or marketing and choose four courses from one of the following disciplines:
  • Management: MGT 330, 332, 335, 411, 430.
  • Marketing: MKT 340, 342, 440, 446, MGT 330
Teacher Certification
Consult the "Division of Education" section of this catalog for general education and certification major requirements related to programs offered by this department.
Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Engineering Technology (refer to graduate section.)

Major in Engineering Technology
(Fire Safety and Protection Option) (Major Code: 148)
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)/Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) Degree Requirements
University Core Curriculum Requirements

    Students must take CHEM 101, 102; MATH 110; ENG 270.

NOTE: Two options in Fire Safety and Protection:
  • Option I - Fire Safety and Protection general program.
  • Option II - Administration and Management.
Required Fire Safety and Protection Courses (36 hours)
  • FSP 101, 110, 120, 210, 220, 230, 310, 320, 330, 410, 420, 430.
Required Courses from Other Disciplines (18 hours)
  • PHYS 101 or 210; 102 or 211.
  • MATH 111, 140 and 240.
Required Courses from Engineering Technology (nine hours)
  • ET 115, 360 and 470.
Required Courses from Other Disciplines
Option I - None.
Option II - Administration and Management (select 15 hours).
  • MGT 330, 335, 411.
  • POSC 402, 403, 405, 406.
Supporting Course Work
By advisement, the student may select courses from a variety of disciplines to complete the 130 semester hours needed for a baccalaureate degree. For Option I, 18 hours of electives are needed to total 130 semester hours. For Option II, three hours of electives are needed to total 130 semester hours.

Dual Degree Program in Engineering and Computer Science
West Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University
The dual-degree program offers a bachelor of science degree from WTAMU and a bachelor of science degree in an engineering discipline or in computer science from the College of Engineering, Texas Tech University (TTU). The program consists of 60 to 80 hours at WTAMU (core curriculum, chemistry, physics and mathematics) and 70 to 85 hours in an engineering discipline (agriculture, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical, petroleum) or computer science at TTU. Students should select pre- engineering (128) as a major.
University Core Curriculum Requirements

Major in Physics
(Major Code: 118)
University Core Curriculum Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirements
(May be either depending on option selected, see Bachelor's Degree Requirements)
NOTE: MPS 497 and 498 may be applied to the major in physics. MPS 499 is the honors course for the department.
Physics Core Requirements
28 semester hours including PHYS 101 or 210, 102 or 211 and at least one semester hour of 341 or 411. Student must take 12 hours of advanced physics.
Required Courses from Other Disciplines
  • CHEM 101, 102.
  • MATH 140, 240, 241.
Recommended Courses
  • CHEM 321, 322.
  • MATH 340, 342.
  • A program language course in computer information systems.

Major in Mathematics
(Major Code: 115)
University Core Curriculum Requirements
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)/Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirements
(May be either depending on option selected, see Bachelor's Degree Requirements)
NOTE: MPS 497 and 498 may be applied to the major in mathematics. MPS 499 is the honors course for the department.
Mathematics Core Requirements
  • MATH 111 or 140, 240, 241, 316.
Required Mathematics Courses for Emphases
Mathematics Major
  • MATH - 38 semester hours including core courses listed above, 411, 441 and 18 semester hours from 310, 321, 325, 340, 342, 430, 440, 450, 461, 492.
Engineering Mathematics Option
  • Core courses listed above, MATH 340, 342 and 18 semester hours from 321, 411, 430, 440, 441, 450, 461, 492.
Required Courses from Other Disciplines
Mathematics Major
  • PHYS 101 or 102; 102 or 211.
Engineering Mathematics Option
  • CHEM 101, 102.
  • CIS 105, 313, 485
  • ET 125
  • PHYS 101 or 210; 102 or 211 and six hours from advanced physics.
Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Mathematics (refer to graduate section.)

Chemistry (CHEM)
Undergraduate Courses
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
[Courses in brackets indicate Texas Common Course Numbering System equivalents.]

    101. Chemistry I [CHEM 1311]. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: MATH 110 or 115. Introductory course for science majors. Fundamental concepts of chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular structure, chemical reactions and states of matter. Selected laboratory experiments.
    (4 3 2)
    102. Chemistry II [CHEM 1312]. Prerequisite: 101. Continuation of 101. Solutions, chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibria, acids and bases, thermodynamics and chemistry of selected elements. Selected laboratory experiments.
    (4 3 2)
    121. General Chemistry I. Introductory course for non-chemistry majors. Fundamental concepts of chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical bonding, chemical reactions and states of matter. Not open to students who have credit in 101. It is recommended that MATH 110 be taken concurrently or earlier. Selected laboratory experiments.
    (4 3 2)
    122. General Chemistry II. Prerequisite: 101 or 121. Continuation of 121. Solutions, acids and bases, chemical equilibria, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Selected laboratory experiments.
    (4 3 2)
    201. Organic Chemistry I [CHEM 2323]. Prerequisite: 102. Comprehensive study of carbon compounds, including discussion of properties, stereochemistry, resonance, and reactions and preparations of hydrocarbons. Laboratory techniques of organic chemistry; methods of purification and more important reactions; reactions used to classify organic compounds.
    (5 3 4)
    202. Organic Chemistry II [CHEM 2325]. Prerequisite: 201. Continuation of 201. Halides, alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids and functional derivatives, aldehydes, ketones, carbanions, amines and sugars. Selected laboratory experiments.
    (5 3 4)
    233. Elementary Organic Chemistry. Prerequisite: 102. Fundamental concepts of organic chemistry, including bonding and electronic structure, nomenclature, stereo-chemistry and reactions and preparations of organic compounds. Not open to students who have credit in 201. Selected experiments in organic chemistry including techniques of crystallization, distillation, extraction and organic reactions.
    (5 3 4)
    Environmental Chemistry. Prerequisite: 102. Environmental impacts of technological developments: air and water pollution, pesticides, food additives, energy production and distribution.
    (3 3 0)
    311. Analytical Chemistry. Prerequisite: 102 or MATH 110. Principles and methods of quantitative chemical analysis, dealing with volumetric, gravimetric and selected instrumental methods of analysis.
    (5 3 4)
    321. Physical Chemistry. Prerequisite: 102 or MATH 241. Theoretical aspects of physiochemical phenomena. Thermodynamics, phase equilibria and chemical equilibria. Selected laboratory experiments.
    (5 3 4)
    322. Physical Chemistry II. Prerequisite: 321. Continuation of 321. Chemical kinetics, quantum theory, spectroscopy and statistical mechanics. Selected laboratory experiments.
    (5 3 4)
    411. Instrumental Analysis. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: 311, 322. Introduction to theory of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Infrared, visible ultraviolet, atomic absorption, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, gas chromatography and electroanalytical methods. Same as PHYS 411.
    (4 3 4)
    421. Biochemistry I. Prerequisite: 202 or 233 and permission of instructor. Current methods in biochemistry using modern equipment for spectrophotometry, chromatography, electrophoresis and immunology.
    (5 3 4)
    422. Biochemistry II. Prerequisite: 421. Continuation of 421. Biological oxidations, carbohydrates, lipids, hormones and nutrition. Selected laboratory experiments.
    (5 3 4)
    431. Inorganic Chemistry. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: 322. Modern theories of chemical bonding and molecular structures of inorganic compounds, including elementary concepts of molecular orbital, valence bond, crystal field and ligand field theories. Use of physical measurements to solve current problems in inorganic chemistry.
    (4 3 4)
    497. Industrial Laboratory Procedures and Techniques. Prerequisite: 311 and consent of instructor prior to registration. Introduction to industrial laboratory procedures and techniques.
    (3 0 0)
    498. Undergraduate Research. Prerequisite: 311 and consent of instructor prior to registration. Selected individual research problems in chemistry. May be repeated once for credit.
    (3 0 0)

Graduate Courses
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
NOTE: Students having taken undergraduate "stacked" courses at WTAMU that have a graduate component cannot take the graduate course if they have already received credit for the corresponding undergraduate course.

    5411. Instrumental Analysis.
    (4 3 4)
    5421. Biochemistry I.
    (5 3 4)
    5422. Biochemistry II.
    (5 3 4)
    5501. Thesis.
    (3 0 0)
    5502. Thesis.
    (3 0 0)
    5510. Graduate Seminar.
    (1 0 0)
    5511. Thermodynamics.
    (3 3 0)
    5512. Molecular Spectra and Structure.
    (3 3 0)
    5520. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.
    (3 3 0)
    5540. Advanced Organic Chemistry.
    (3 3 0)
    5550. Quantum Mechanics.
    (3 3 0)
    5581. Graduate Research.
    (1-6 0 0)
    5582. Graduate Research.
    (1-6 0 0)
    5591. Advanced Problems.
    (1-6 0 0)

Mathematics (MATH)
Undergraduate Courses
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
[Courses in brackets indicate Texas Common Course Numbering System equivalents.]

    098. Basic Mathematics I. Mathematically sound and comprehensive coverage of basic computational skills and elementary algebra. Course serves as a preparation for 099. May not be counted toward baccalaureate degree requirements. Successful completion of course will be noted on the student's record by a grade of "P," indicating three hours credit with no grade points.
    (3 3 0)
    099. Basic Mathematics II. Emphasis on basic structures of algebra. Intended for students who did not have Algebra I and 11 in high school. May not be counted toward baccalaureate degree requirements. Successful completion of course will be noted on the student's record by a grade of "P" indicating three hours credit with no grade points.
    (3 3 0)
    101. Modern Mathematics I. Prerequisite: 099 or two years of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry. Methods of problem solving set theory, numeration systems and number theory.
    (3 3 0)
    102. Modern Mathematics II. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: 101. Combinatorics, probability, descriptive statistics, Euclidean and non-Euclidean geometry, and methods of problem solving.
    (3 3 0)
    110. College Algebra [MATH 1314]. Prerequisite: 099 or two years high school algebra and one year high school geometry. Relations, functions, equations and inequalities, exponents and radicals, binomial theorem and probability.
    (3 3 0)
    111. Plane Trigonometry [MATH 1316]. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: 110. Trigonometric functions, identities, trigonometric equations, logarithms and inverse trigonometric functions.
    (3 3 0)
    115. Mathematics for Business and Economics I [MATH 1324]. Prerequisite: 099 or two years of high school algebra and one year of high school geometry. Linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, systems of equations and matrices, functions and graphs, mathematics of finance, graphical linear programming, probability.
    (3 3 0)
    116. Mathematics for Business and Economics II [MATH 1325]. Prerequisite: 115. Derivatives, curve sketching and optimization, techniques of derivatives, logarithimic and exponential functions with applications, techniques and applications of integrals.
    (3 3 0)
    140. Pre-Calculus. Prerequisite: two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry and one semester of high school trigonometry. Elementary functions and graphing of rectangular, polar and parametric equations. Emphasis on use of graphing calculators.
    (3 3 0)
    203. Modeling Nature. Prerequisites: BIOL 121, 122 or 101, 102, and MATH 110, 111, or permission of instructor. Nature and construction of conceptual and computer-generated models of living systems, emphasizing chaotic dynamics and fractal geometry. Same as BIOL 203.
    (4 3 2)
    240. Calculus I [MATH 2413]. Prerequisite: 111 or 140. Limits, continuity, differentiation of algebraic and trigonometric functions, applications of derivative, differentials, indefinite and definite integrals.
    (4 4 0)
    241. Calculus II [MATH 2414]. Prerequisite: 240. Differentiation and integration of transcendental functions, techniques of integration and applications, infinite series, power series.
    (4 4 0)
    305. Computer Mathematics I. Prerequisite: CIS 105. Application and use of microcomputers in elementary and middle school mathematics. Emphasis on mathematics of finance, informal geometry, pre-algebra, number theory, software evaluation and logo programming language.
    (3 3 0)
    306. Computer Mathematics II. Prerequisite: 110 and CIS 105. Application and use of technology especially computers and graphing calculators in secondary mathematics. Emphasis on algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, number theory, mathematics of finance and software evaluation.
    (3 3 0)
    310. Modern Algebra. Prerequisite: 241. Introduction to theoretical properties of formal systems such as groups, rings and fields.
    (3 3 0)
    315. Discrete Mathematics. Prerequisite: 240. Set theory, relations and functions, combinatorics, graph theory, algorithms, lattice theory and Boolean algebra.
    (3 3 0)
    316. Problem Solving and Programming. Prerequisite: MATH 116 or 240, and CIS 105. Programming of computers for numerical and non-numerical problems solving; development of programming skills and application to various disciplines such as engineering, sciences and business; emphasis on developing programming techniques.
    (3 3 0)
    321. Finite Mathematics. Prerequisite: 110. Discrete probability, decision analysis, Markov processes and game theory.
    (3 3 0)
    325. Linear Programming. Prerequisite: 240. Linear programming with emphasis on formulation of problems, assignment problem, transportation problem, integer programming and network analysis.
    (3 3 0)
    331. College Geometry. Prerequisite: 110. Principally for teachers of geometry with emphasis on presenting Euclidean geometry as a mathematical system. Language of sets and nature of deductive reasoning emphasized.
    (3 3 0)
    340. Calculus III. Prerequisite: 241. Partial derivatives, functions of several variables, multiple integration, vector analysis, line integrals.
    (3 3 0)
    342. Differential Equations I. Prerequisite: 241. Techniques of solving first-order and nth-order linear differential equations, applications of first- and second-order differential equations and power series solutions of differential equations.
    (3 3 0)
    350. Problem Solving. Polya's problem-solving model applied in algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, number theory and set theory.
    (3 3 0)
    360. Statistical Methods. Prerequisite: 110. Descriptive statistics, combinatorics, probability, statistical inference, regression and analysis of variance.
    (3 3 0)
    410. History of Mathematics. Analysis ot origins of number theory, geometry, algebra and calculus and study of people associated with development of mathematics.
    (3 3 0)
    411. Linear Algebra. Prerequisite: 241. Matrix operations, vector spaces, linear transformations and the algebra of polynomials.
    (3 3 0)
    430. Differential Equations II. Prerequisite: 342. Systems of linear differential equations, numerical methods for solving differential equations and boundary value problems.
    (3 3 0)
    440. Complex Variables I. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment: 340. Complex numbers, analytic functions, elementary functions, comp!ex series and integration.
    (3 3 0)
    441. Advanced Calculus. Prerequisite: 241. Functions and relations, limits of functions and sequences, continuity and uniform continuity, differentiability and the Rieman integral.
    (3 3 0)
    450. Fractals. Prerequisite: 241. Metric spaces, contraction mappings and construction of fractals. Applications include chaotic dynamics on fractals, fractal interpolation functions and fractal dimension. (3 3 0)
    461. Engineering Statistics. Prerequisite: 241. Probability, sampling distributions, decision functions, estimation and testing, analysis of variance and regression.
    (3 3 0)
    491. Problems. May be repeated for a total of six semester hours when subject varies.
    (3 0-3 0)
    492. Introduction to Numerical Analysis. Prerequisite: 241 and knowledge of a programming language. Analysis of convergence and errors; derivation and applications of numerical techniques; numerical differentiation and integration; solution of linear systems. Material is supplemented by computer solutions.
    (3 3 0)

Graduate Courses
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
NOTE: Students having taken undergraduate "stacked" courses at WTAMU that have a graduate component cannot take the graduate course if they have already received credit for the corresponding undergraduate course.

    5305. Computer Mathematics I.
    (3 3 0)
    5306. Computer Mathematics II.
    (3 3 0)
    5350. Problem Solving.
    (3 3 0)
    5360. Statistical Methods.
    (3 3 0)
    5450. Fractals.
    (3 3 0)
    5501. Thesis.
    (3 0 0)
    5502. Thesis.
    (3 0 0)
    5510. Algebraic Structures I.
    (3 3 0)
    5511. Algebraic Structures II.
    (3 3 0)
    5520. Combinatories.
    (3 3 0)
    5521. Graph Theory.
    (3 3 0)
    5550. Real Analysis I.
    (3 3 0)
    5551. Real Analysis II.
    (3 3 0)
    5560. Mathematical Statistics I.
    (3 3 0)
    5561. Mathematical Statistics II.
    (3 3 0)
    5565. Mathematical Methods of Operations Research I.
    (3 3 0)
    5566. Mathematical Methods of Operations Research II.
    (3 3 0)
    5570. Numerical Analysis I.
    (3 3 0)
    5571. Numerical Analysis II.
    (3 3 0)
    5581. Special Problems.
    (1-6 1-6 0)
    5590. Graduate Seminar.
    (1 0 0)

Math and Physical Science (MPS)
Undergraduate Courses
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)

    460. Mathematic Applications in Elementary School Curriculum. Prerequisite: MATH 110. Design and implementation of mathematical applications emphasizing conceptual understanding, connections and problem solving in elementary school mathematics curriculum. May be repeated with different content.
    (1-3 1-3 0)
    461. Mathematic Applications in Middle School Curriculum. Prerequisite: MATH 110. Design and implementation of mathematical applications emphasizing conceptual understanding, connections and problem solving in middle school mathematics curriculum. May be repeated with different content.
    (1-3 1-3 0)
    462. Mathematic Applications in Secondary School Curriculum. Prerequisite: MATH 240. Design and implementation of mathematical applications emphasizing conceptual understanding, connections and problem solving in secondary school mathematics curriculum. May be repeated with different content.
    (1 -3 1 -3 0)
    464. Science Activities for Secondary Teachers I. Concepts/activities to enhance the science background for secondary science teachers. Topics will vary, but all courses involve concentration in physical sciences. May be repeated with different content.
    (3 3 0)
    465. Science Activities for Secondary Teachers II. Laboratory activities, demonstrations and simulations to enhance science background for secondary science teachers. Topics/activities will vary, but all courses involve concentration in physical sciences. May be repeated with different content.
    (3 3 0)
    497. Math/Physical Science Research. Selected individual research problems in chemistry, mathematics and/or physics.
    (1- 6 0 0)
    498. Math/Physical Science Problems. Selected individual problems. Completion of a problem more extensive than those encountered in normal courses.
    (3 3 0)
    499. Math/Physical Science/Engineering Technology Honors. Completion of a senior thesis or research project by a student who is a candidate for graduation with special honors in the department.
    (3 3 0)

Graduate Courses
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
NOTE: Students having taken undergraduate "stacked" courses at WTAMU that have a graduate component cannot take the graduate course if they have already received credit for the corresponding undergraduate course.

    5460. Mathematical Applications in Elementary School Curriculum.
    (1-3 1-3 0)
    5461. Mathematical Applications in Middle School Curriculum.
    (1-3 1-3 0)
    5462. Mathematical Applications in Secondary School Curriculum.
    (1-3 1-3 0)
    5464. Science Activities for Secondary Teachers I.
    (1,2,3 1,2,3 0)
    5465. Science Activities for Secondary Teachers II.
    (1,2,3 1,2,3 0)

Physics (PHYS)
Undergraduate Courses
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
[Courses in brackets indicate Texas Common Course Numbering System equivalents.]

    101. General Physics I [PHYS 1301]. Prerequisite: MATH 110 or two years of high school algebra and one year of geometry. Classical mechanics including Newton's Law and the mathematical description of motion. Selected laboratory experiments.
    (4 3 2)
    102. General Physics II [PHYS 1302]. Prerequisite: 101. Particles and their interactions, waves and modern physics. Selected laboratory experiments.
    (4 3 2)
    210. Engineering Physics I. Prerequisite: MATH 240. Mathematical treatment (calculus) of mechanics, energy and waves.
    (3 3 0)
    211. Engineering Physics II. Prerequisite: 210. Mathematical treatment (calculus) of electricity, magnetism and modern physics.
    (3 3 0)
    301. Solar Energy: Residence and Rural Systems. Alternative energy (solar, wind, biomass) for residence and rural application.
    (4 3 0)
    302. Wind Energy and Wind Turbines. Introduction to wind characteristics, wind turbine types, design of wind turbines, experimental results and economics.
    (3 3 0)
    310. Modem Physics I. Prerequisite: 102 or 211, MATH 240. Quantum theory, special theory of relativity, waves and particles, quantum mechanics in one dimension, hydrogen atom.
    (3 3 0)
    320. Themmodynamics. Prerequisite: 210; concurrent enrollment: MATH 241. Equations of state, ideal gases, first and second laws of thermodynamics, entrophy and statistical methods.
    (3 3 0)
    321. Principles of Physical Science. Non-mathematical approach to fundamentals of physics and chemistry. Designed for science education students and public school teachers desiring to satisfy deficiencies. Essential elements of physical science and objectives for the physical science ExCET test will be covered.
    (3 3 0)
    330. Mechanics I. Prerequisite: 210; concurrent enrollment: MATH 241. Particle and extended body dynamics, force fields, energy and momentum.
    (3 3 0)
    340. Electricity and Magnetism I. Prerequisite: 102 or 211, MATH 240. Electric Field, potential energy relationships and electromagnetic waves.
    (3 3 0)
    341. Laboratory Problems. One to three semester hours at a time. May be repeated with different content to a total of six semester hours.
    (1-6 0 0)
    390. Introduction to Astronomy. Descriptive approach to planets, stars and galaxies
    (3 3 0)
    410. Modern Physics II. Prerequisite: PHYS 310. Applications of elementary quantum theory to molecular, solid-state, nuclear and elementary particle physics.
    (3 3 0)
    411. Instrumental Analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 311, 322. Introduction to theory of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Infrared, ultraviolet and magnetic resonance spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, gas or chromatography, and radiochemical end electroanalytical methods. Same as CHEM 411.
    (4 3 4)
    420. Quantum Mechanics I. Schrodinger equation, particle in a box, operators, harmonic oscillator, angular momentum operators, hydrogen atom.
    (3 3 0)
    430. Optics. Prerequisite or concurrent enrollment MATH 240. Physical optics, propagation of light, interference and diffraction, general wave equation, interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter.
    (3 3 0)
    440. Mathematical Methods. Prerequisite: MATH 241. Mathematical methods of physics: vectors, matrices, vector differential operators, differential equations, integral theorems, infinite series, eigenfunctions and numerical methods.
    (3 3 0)

Natural Sciences (NSCI)
Undergraduate Courses
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)

    101. Integrated Science: Physics. Concepts and activities in the natural sciences for the elementary school curriculum with emphasis on physics; structures and systems, energy transformations, changes over time, interactions and scientific world view.
    (3 2 2)
    102. Integrated Science: Chemistry. Concepts and activities in the natural sciences for elementary school curriculum with emphasis on chemistry; structures and systems, energy transformations, changes over time, interactions and scientific world view.
    (3 2 2)
    201. Integrated Science: Earth Science. Prerequisites: 101 and 102. Concepts and activities in the natural sciences for elementary school curriculum with emphasis on earth science; structures and systems, energy transformations, changes over time, interactions and scientific world view.
    (3 2 2)
    Integrated Science: Biology. Prerequisites: 101 and 102. Concepts and activities in the natural sciences for elementary school curriculum with emphasis on biology; structures and systems, energy transformations, changes over time, interactions and scientific world view.
    (3 2 2)
    460. Science Applications to the Elementary School Curriculum. Design, implementation and execution of laboratory exercises to complement the natural science content of primary elementary school curriculum (grades K-3).
    (3 3 0)
    461. Science Applications to the Elementary School Curriculum II. Design, implementation and execution of laboratory exercises to complement the natural sciences content of intermediate elementary school curriculum (grades 4- 6).
    (3 3 0)
    471. The Process of Science. Meaning, method development and implications of science in historical context, as revealed in the lives and works of major scientists.
    (3 3 0)

Graduate Courses
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
NOTE: Students having taken undergraduate "stacked" courses at WTAMU that have a graduate component cannot take the graduate course if they have already received credit for the corresponding undergraduate course.

    5460. Science Application to the Elementary School Curriculum I.
    (3 3 0)
    5461. Science Application to the Elementary School Curriculum II.
    (3 3 0)
    5471. The Process of Science.
    (3 3 0)

Engineering Technology (ET)
Undergraduate Courses
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)

    101. Engineering Technology Fundamentals. Comprehensive study of fundamental engineering concepts, principles and technology systems as applied to engineering technology. Problem solving using computer applications and modeling.
    (3 2 2)
    115. Principles of DC and AC Circuits. Principles of DC and AC circuits. Test and measurement of electric circuits and components.
    (3 2 2)
    125. Engineering Graphics. Fundamentals of engineering graphics using computer aided drafting and design.
    (3 2 2)
    201. Materials and Fabrication/Metals. Materials and fabrication of ferrous/non-ferrous metals used in manufacturing.
    (3 2 2)
    202. Materials and Fabrication/Plastics and Ceramics. Materials and fabrication of plastics and ceramics used in manufacturing.
    (3 2 2)
    210. Energy Systems. Comprehensive study of energy sources and prime mover conversion systems. Emphasis on utilization, control, measurement and economics.
    (3 3 0)
    215. Electronic Devices and Circuits. Prerequisite: 115. Theory, operation and characteristics of semiconductor devices and circuits, including diodes, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors and commonly used integrated circuits.
    (3 2 2)
    230. Statics. Co-requisite: MATH 241. Bodies in equilibrium, including Newtonian mechanics, gravitational forces and the nature of reference systems.
    (3 3 0)
    231. Dynamics. Prerequisite: 230, MATH 241. Motion of particles and rigid bodies, or the geometry of their motions and relations between forces and motions.
    (3 3 0)
    301. Fundamentals of Manufacturing Technology. Prerequisite: 201. Overview of current technologies used in manufacturing automation systems and production planning and control; FMS, robotics, CNC, CAD/CAM/CIM, PCs, machine vision, lasers, JIT, bar coding, voice activation of computers. Content includes the impact of these technologies on first-line employee supervision with emphasis on personality development and interaction for increased productivity.
    (3 3 0)
    302. Composites. Prerequisite: 202. Composite materials and manufacturing processes.
    (3 2 2)
    315. Digital Electronics. Prerequisite: 215. Modern integrated circuit logic families. Implementation of digital circuits using integrated circuit devices.
    (3 2 2)
    330. Fluid Power/Power Transmission. Prerequisite: 101. Fluid mechanics and mechanical transmission applications.
    (3 2 2)
    350. Fundamentals of Flight. Aircraft systems and instruments, meteorology, communications and navigation. Completion of this course prepares a person to take the FM written exam for a private pilot license.
    (3 3 0)
    360. Plant Design and Layout. Prerequisite: 125. Locating, designing and laying out manufacturing facilities.
    (3 3 0)
    401. Machining Fundamentals. Prerequisite: 201. Foundry and machining applications as they apply to the manufacturing of metal products.
    (3 2 2)
    411. Industrial Design and Ergonomics. Prerequisite: 125. Applying design and ergonomic principles in the production and marketing of consumer products.
    (3 3 0)
    414. Industrial Quality Assurance. Quality control management function involving detection and elimination of conditions that cause poor quality and analysis and refinements of systems.
    (3 3 0)
    415. Industrial Electronics and Control Systems. Prerequisite: 215 or equivalent. Electrical and electronic control systems. Industrial applications of solid-state devices, operational amplifiers, switches, transducers, controllers and electric motors.
    (3 2 2)
    425. Computer-Aided Drafting and Design. Prerequisite: 125 or consent of instructor. Use of industrial CADD programs as a tool in the design process; includes 3-D modeling.
    (3 2 2)
    430. Numerical Control and Computer-Aided Manufacturing. Prerequisite: 301. Includes basic concepts in computer-aided manufacturing with emphasis on a system approach to manufacturing activities; use of numerical control machine tools and other computer-based software as applied to different industries; robotics implementation.
    (3 2 2)
    440. Principles of Industrial Distribution. Terminology, publications, products and methods of industrial distribution. Emphasis on specific marketing techniques of industrial products and required engineering principles.
    (3 3 0)
    460. Wind Turbine Design I. Prerequisite: MATH 240. Basic principles of aerodynamic and structural dynamic design of wind turbines. Includes economics, siting and study of the nature of wind.
    (3 3 0)
    470. Industrial Safety and Accident Prevention. Fundamentals, accidents and their application to industrial supervision and management. Reasons for accidents, prevention of industrial accidents, qualifications and duties of safety consultants. Recognition and elimination of health hazards, machinery, guards, in-plant traffic, materials handling, emergency treatment and preparation of safety reports.
    (3 3 0)
    480. Design Implementation. Prerequisite: senior standing. A special interest project will be selected and developed through the necessary design/research steps to completion. An oral presentation before a faculty committee will be required to finalize the course.
    (3 0 0)
    490. Industrial Internship. Supervised industrial work experience related to student's educational objectives.
    (1-6 0 0)
    498. Research and Problems. Selected individual research or problem in engineering technology. Completion of a more extensive research or problem than encountered in normal class work. May be repeated once.
    (3 0 0)

Graduate Courses
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)
NOTE: Students having taken undergraduate "stacked" courses at WTAMU that have a graduate component cannot take the graduate course if they have already received credit for the corresponding undergraduate course.

    5460. Wind Turbine Design I.
    (3 3 0)
    5501. Thesis.
    (3 0 0)
    5502. Thesis.
    (3 0 0)
    5505. Geographic Information Systems.
    (3 2 2)
    5521. Foremanship and Supervision.
    (3 3 0)
    5522. Industrial Automation and Cybernetics.
    (3 3 0)
    5523. Advanced Industrial Processes.
    (3 3 0)
    5524. Design for Research and Development.
    (3 3 0)
    5525. Readings and Research.
    (3 0 0)
    5526. Quality Assurance.
    (3 3 0)
    5527. Ergonomics.
    (3 3 0)
    5528. Robotics Implementation.
    (3 3 0)
    5570. Evaluation and Control of the Occupational Environment.
    (3 3 0)
    5575. Industrial CADD Systems.
    (3 3 0)
    5585. Individual Problems.
    (1-6 0 0)
    5599. Seminar in Engineering Technology.
    (3 3 0 or 3 0 0)

Fire Safety and Protection (FSP)
Undergraduate Courses
(Numbers in parentheses indicate semester, lecture and lab hours.)

    101. Introduction to Fire Safety and Protection. A broad overview of the history, organization, developments, and methods for prevention and control.
    (3 3 0)
    110. Safety Codes. Application of national and local safety codes (electrical, construction and fire) involved in fire safety and protection, inspection and enforcement.
    (3 3 0)
    120. Hazards I. Recognition, evaluation and control of industrial chemical and radiation hazards in transportation, storage, use and disposal. Methods of fighting fires and control involving hazardous materials.
    (3 3 0)
    210. Fire Dynamics. Applications of principles of heat transfer. Analysis of the concepts of combustion with the chemical and physical components, including suppression and extinguishing of fires.
    (3 3 0)
    220. Automated Systems. Design, installation, maintenance and utilization of fire detection systems in residential, industrial and commercial settings. Operational capabilities and utilization requirements of fire-extinguishing devices.
    (3 3 0)
    230. Fire Safety and Protection Management. Fire safety and protection organizations and relationship to other agencies. Management of personnel and equipment as related to fire safety and protection (planning, budgets, reports).
    (3 3 0)
    310. Risk Management. Prerequisite: 110. Evaluation of buildings, structures, and hazards as it relates to fire safety and protection. Organizations, current trends and possible solutions for problems. Relationships between fire losses, insurance, loss ratios and state regulations.
    (3 3 0)
    320. Legal Aspects, Fire Safety and Protection. Prerequisites: 110 and 230; co-requisite ET 470. Legal aspects resulting from industrial neglect, willful acts, accidents and catastrophes. Liabilities under common, civil, criminal and environmental law, and avoidance using technical, legal and management means.
    (3 3 0)
    330. Hydraulics. Prerequisites: PHYS 101 or 210; co-requisite MATH 240. Application of the laws of mathematics and physics to properties of fluid states, force, pressure and flow velocities. Emphasis on fire-fighting problems and evaluation of water systems (supply, flow requirements, sprinklers).
    (3 3 0)
    410. Investigation of Fire and Hazardous Accidents. Prerequisites: 210 and 320. Determination of fire causes and damage patterns, accidents involving hazardous materials, investigation techniques, gathering and preserving evidence, preparation of court cases.
    (3 3 0)
    420. Hazards II. Prerequisites: 120; CHEM 102; PHYS 102 or 210. Advanced topics of recognition, evaluation and control of industrial chemical and radiation hazards in transportation, storage, use and disposal. Use of administration, engineering and training in control of hazards.
    (3 3 0)
    430. Fire Safety and Protection Systems. Prerequisites: 230 and 310. Capstone course to bring together major aspects of fire safety and protection. Advanced topics for management, evaluation, control, hazardous materials, fire suppression and legal aspects. Case studies and field trips to selected plants.
    (3 3 0)

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