A study of the stars and planets and galaxies, planetary motion, cosmology and cosmography. Designed to assist teachers and others to develop an interest in astronomy.

Pre-req: PS 500L (may be taken concurrently).

Fundamental observations in astronomy and their interpretation through physical laws. Quantitative discussion or orbital motion, time, telescopes, solar system, stars, galaxies, and limited opportunity for astronomical observation.

A study of the physical systems for collecting remotely sensed data. Statistical/spatial analysis and modeling using image processing/geographic information/spatial analysis computer software systems with earth resource applications.

A study of image processing/geographic information and spatial analysis hardware/software systems, concurrent and parallel image processing modeling scenarios utilizing geobiophysical data for computer simulation modeling and practicum. (PR: PS 510)

Pre-req: PS 510.

A course designed to provide additional background material in atomic and nuclear physics for teachers. Lecture and laboratory.

A course in basic theory of electronics for teachers. Lecture and laboratory.

Advanced special topics to provide additional group research and classroom/laboratory opportunities.

Advanced special topics to provide additional group research and classroom/laboratory opportunities.

Advanced independent study topics to provide additional individual research and classroom/laboratory opportunities.

Advanced independent study topics to provide additional individual research and classroom/laboratory opportunities.

Advanced problem solving, geobiophysical modeling, and project development techniques in the physical sciences.

Pre-req: PS 510 and PS 511.

Credit earned by pursuing directed original research in a physical science area. A grade of PR may be reported at the close of each semester.

Credit earned by pursuing directed original research in a physical science area. A grade of PR may be reported at the close of each semester.