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Course ID	Course
PHYS 341	PHYS 341 Advanced Physical Chemistry Course Credits: 3 The fundamental concepts of matter and its structure in relation to energy. Quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetics, and the solid state. Cross-listed: CHEM 341 Prerequisite(s): CHEM 240 Co-requisite(s): MATH 223 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
PHYS 360	PHYS 360 Optics Course Credits: 3 Geometrical and physical optics: reflection and refraction, interference, coherence, polarization, diffraction, lasers, and holography. Prerequisite(s): PHYS 230. NB: Not offered every year. See department chair.
PHYS 400	PHYS 400 DIRECTED STUDY Course Credits: 3 Students are required to produce an outline of one topic to be studied in consultation with the instructor. A course of reading and/or experimentation is pursued according to the approved outline. Assessment may be via examination and/or a final written report. Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in PHYS 312 NB: This course can only be taken with instructor’s consent.
PMPP 201	PMPP 201 Intro to Project Management Course Credits: 3 An introduction to project management concepts, principles, techniques, and tools. Topics include the five processes and nine knowledge areas of the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge Guide, and an overview of PM software tools.
PMPP 302	PMPP 302 Project Scope Management Foundation: Project Scope, Schedule Management, and Cost Management Course Credits: 3 A detailed examination of project management scope, time and cost management. The required management knowledge related to the successful management of project scope, time and costs are examined after a review of the critical knowledge area of project integration management. Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or permission of instructor.
PMPP 303	PMPP 303 Principles, Tools, and Practices of Project Risk Management Course Credits: 3 This course addresses the concepts and processes of project risk management: to increase the probability of the impact of positive risk and minimize the impact of negative risk to the successful completion of a project. Other topics covered include risk management planning, risk identification, risk analysis, risk responses, and risk monitoring and controlling. Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or permission of instructor.
PMPP 304	PMPP 304 Philosophy: Principles and Practices of Quality Managment Course Credits: 3 Quality Management is at the heart of successful Project Management, and training must be intentional in delivering knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and practices of quality management to fulfil the responsibility of a Project Management Program. This foundational course combines the core of the quality management body of knowledge with practical hands-on learning through selective reading, critical thinking, focused discussions, and meaningful case studies. Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or permission of instructor.
PMPP 305	PMPP 305 Project Management Infrastructure: Human Resources, Communication, and Procurement Course Credits: 3 This course covers the three Project Management Institute project knowledge areas of Human Resources Management (knowledge and processes required to effectively and efficiently manage the project team), Communications Management (knowledge and process required to communicate effectively and efficiently with all project stakeholders), and Procurement Management (knowledge and process required to manage effectively and efficiently project procurement activities). Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or permission of instructor.
PMPP 401	PMPP 401 Project Management Certification (CAPM or PMP) Course Credits: 3 This course is designed to acquaint the student with the professional certification requirements leading to successful completion of the qualifying examination for the project management profession. Prerequisite(s): PMPP 201 or permission of instructor.

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