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| PHYS 100 Conceptual Physics |
3.00 credits |
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The basic principles of physics are covered in a descriptive (non-mathematical) manner. Designed for students not majoring in the natural sciences or those needing a very basic background in physics. Fall and Spring. |
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| PHYS 100L Conceptual Physics Laboratory |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with PHYS 100. Two hours of laboratory. |
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| PHYS 101 General Physics I |
3.00 credits |
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Mechanics, fluids, and sound. Three hours of lecture with experimental demonstrations and problems. Not accepted as a prerequisite for any advanced work. Fall. |
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| PHYS 101L General Physics I Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with the lecture course PHYS 101. Three hours of laboratory. Fall and Spring. |
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| PHYS 101R General Physics I Recitation |
.00 credits |
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Must be taken concurrently with PHYS 101. Fall. |
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| PHYS 102 Gen Physics II |
3.00 credits |
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Heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Three hours of lecture with experimental demonstrations and problems. Not accepted as prerequisite for any advanced work. Spring. |
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PHYS 101 Minimum Grade: D
or PHYS 103 Minimum Grade: D |
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PHYS 102R |
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| PHYS 102L General Physics II Laboratory |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with the lecture course PHYS 102. Three hours of laboratory. Fall and Spring. |
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PHYS 101L Minimum Grade: D
or PHYS 103L Minimum Grade: D
or PHYS 103L Minimum Grade: D |
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PHYS 102 |
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| PHYS 102R General Physics II Recitation |
.00 credits |
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Must be taken concurrently with PHYS 102. Spring. |
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| PHYS 103 Scientific Physics I |
3.00 credits |
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Classical mechanics: dynamics, waves, and fluids. Three hours of lecture with experimental demonstrations and problems. Fall and Spring. |
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MATH 157 Minimum Grade: D |
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PHYS 103R |
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| PHYS 103L Scientific Physics I Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with the lecture course PHYS 103. Three hours of laboratory. Fall and Spring. |
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| PHYS 103R Scientific Physics I Recite |
.00 credits |
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Must be taken concurrently with PHYS 103. Fall and Spring. |
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MATH 157 Minimum Grade: D |
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PHYS 103 |
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| PHYS 110 Intro to Astronomy |
3.00 credits |
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This course is designed for the non-science major. A wide range of topics is covered in order to give an overview of what is currently known about the structure and evolution of the universe. Most areas of observational and theoretical astronomy do not go beyond basic high-school algebra. |
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| PHYS 110L Intro to Astronomy Lab |
1.00 credit |
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This laboratory familiarizes students with the constellations and methods in amateur astronomy. The course meets once weekly for two hours with a majority of the lab work done outside the classroom. Mathematics involved does not go beyond basic algebra and trigonometry. |
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| PHYS 123 Physics in Society & Culture |
3.00 credits |
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Basic principles of physics are covered in a descriptive (non-mathematical) manner. Designed to satisfy the core science requirement for students not majoring in the natural sciences. Summer. |
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| PHYS 123L Physics in Society lab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with PHYS 123. Two hours of laboratory. |
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| PHYS 125 Physics of Music and Sound |
3.00 credits |
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The nature of vibrations and waves will be studied and investigated at the introductory level. Vibrations, properties of waves, addition of waves and the resulting wave phenomena will be covered with an emphasis on their relationship to sound production and interpretation via the ear. This class is designed for non-science majors. The required mathematics will no exceed high school algebra. |
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| PHYS 125L Physics of Sound and Music Lab |
1.00 credit |
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This course is optional with concurrent enrollment in PHYS 125. The course will further investigate topics from PHYS 125 involving the behavior of waves. The required mathematics will not exceed high school algebra and trigonometry. |
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| PHYS 130 Time |
3.00 credits |
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The course presents a survey of physics with time as the unifying concept. Topics covered include mechanics, conservation laws, special relativity, thermodynamics, and chaos. This course is designed for non-science majors. |
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| PHYS 130L Time Laboratory |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with PHYS 130. Mathematics is kept at a minimum level. |
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| PHYS 140 Intro Geophysics |
3.00 credits |
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This course will look at the basic principles of geophysics. Topics examined include earthquakes, tsunamis, land formations and erosion, geological exploration, and global warming. Mathematics is kept at a minimal level. |
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| PHYS 140L Intro Geophysics Lab |
1.00 credit |
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This is a lab course to accompany physics 140. Experiments involve examination of crater formation, angle of repose, wave motion, rock classification, and buoyancy. |
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| PHYS 150 Applying Scientific Method |
3.00 credits |
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Teaches the scientific method by applying it to current and familiar topics. Students move from relatively easy topics of investigation (e.g., the chances of being in an auto accident next year) to more in-depth investigations (e.g., whether global warming is a real phenomenon). |
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| PHYS 170H Honors Physics |
3.00 credits |
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Key physical theories and principles will be discussed from historical, societal, and physical perspectives. |
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HONS 190 Minimum Grade: D |
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| PHYS 170L Honors Physics Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Laboratory to accompany PHYS 170H. |
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| PHYS 185 Spec Topic |
1.00 - 4.00 credits |
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Topic to be determined by instructor. |
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| PHYS 198 Lab Methodology |
.00 - 1.00 credits |
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| PHYS 204 Scientific Physics II |
3.00 credits |
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Thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Three hours of lecture with experimental demonstrations and problems. Fall and Spring. |
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| Prerequisite:
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PHYS 103 Minimum Grade: D
and MATH 258 Minimum Grade: D |
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PHYS 204R |
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| PHYS 204L Scientific Physics II Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Taken concurrently with the lecture course PHYS 204. Three hours of laboratory. Fall and Spring. |
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PHYS 103L Minimum Grade: D |
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PHYS 204 |
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| PHYS 204R Scientific Physics II Recite |
.00 credits |
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Taken concurrently with the lecture course PHYS 204. |
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| Prerequisite:
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PHYS 103 Minimum Grade: D
and MATH 258 Minimum Grade: D |
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PHYS 204 |
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| PHYS 205 Modern Physics |
3.00 credits |
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Special relativity, development and an introduction to quantum mechanics and other selected topics. Spring. |
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PHYS 204 Minimum Grade: D |
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| PHYS 210 Intro to Linear Electronics |
2.00 credits |
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This course is primarily a laboratory in which the student is introduced to basic concepts of linear electronics and laboratory technique. Passive electronic components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, and diodes are studied in DC and AC applications. Students will learn to use test equipment such as digital meters and oscilloscopes. Much emphasis is placed on the operational amplifier, an active component with wide application. Basic transistor circuits, power supplies, and other areas are covered as well. One hour lecture and one three hour laboratory per week. Spring of even years. |
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PHYS 204L Minimum Grade: D |
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| PHYS 217 Modern Physics Lab |
1.00 credit |
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Usually taken concurrently with PHYS 205, this course looks at laboratory examples of topics covered in PHYS 205. Fall of even years. |
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| PHYS 290 Sophomore Directed Reading |
1.00 - 3.00 credits |
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Directed reading in approved topics. Requires completion of a form, and department permission and cannot be registered for via Zagweb. |
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| PHYS 300 Mathematical Methods |
3.00 credits |
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Survey of mathematical techniques used in upper division physics courses. Fall. |
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PHYS 204 Minimum Grade: D |
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| PHYS 301 Intermediate Mechanics |
3.00 credits |
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Particle and rigid body statics and dynamics in a rigorous vectorial calculus treatment. A fundamental introduction to theoretical physics. Spring of even years. |
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PHYS 300 Minimum Grade: D |
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| PHYS 306 Electricity And Magnetism |
3.00 credits |
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Electrical and magnetic phenomena leading to a development of Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic field theory. Fall of even years. |
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PHYS 300 Minimum Grade: D |
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| PHYS 307 Physical Optics |
3.00 credits |
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Classical electromagnetic theory applied to optical phenomena. Spring of odd years. |
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PHYS 306 Minimum Grade: D |
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| PHYS 310 Intermediate Laboratory |
2.00 credits |
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This course will discuss the major analytic techniques used in experimental physics through experiments in mechanics, heat, electromagnetism, and modern physics, and will apply these techniques to classic experiments. Fall of odd years. |
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PHYS 204L Minimum Grade: D |
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| PHYS 390 Directed Study |
1.00 - 4.00 credits |
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Topic to be decided by faculty. |
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| PHYS 402 Advanced Mechanics |
3.00 credits |
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A continuation of PHYS 301 and extension to dynamics of particles, rigid bodies, and fluids by the use of Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalisms. Fall of even years. |
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PHYS 301 Minimum Grade: D |
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| PHYS 407 Electricity & Magnetism II |
3.00 credits |
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A continuation of PHYS 306; a study of advanced topics in E&M for graduate school preparation. Spring of odd years. |
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PHYS 306 Minimum Grade: D |
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| PHYS 409 Nuclear and Particle Physics |
3.00 credits |
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Study of experimental and theoretical aspects of nuclear interactions as they apply to nuclear structure and elementary particle characteristics. Spring of even years. |
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PHYS 205 Minimum Grade: D |
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| PHYS 450 Statistical Physics |
3.00 credits |
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Study of thermal properties from microscopic and statistical viewpoints. Topics include: probability distributions, entropy, density of states, blackbody radiation. Spring of odd years. |
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PHYS 204 Minimum Grade: D |
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| PHYS 464 Intro To Quantum Physics |
3.00 credits |
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The development of the Schoedinger equation and its application to various potential energy functions. Fall of odd years. |
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| Prerequisite:
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PHYS 205 Minimum Grade: D
and PHYS 300 Minimum Grade: D |
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| PHYS 465 Advanced Topics |
3.00 credits |
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Advanced topics to be determined by the instructor. On sufficient demand. |
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| PHYS 490 Directed Reading |
1.00 - 4.00 credits |
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Directed reading in advanced topics. Requires completion of form, and department permission from department. |
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| PHYS 491 Senior Projects |
2.00 credits |
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This course satisfies the senior year requirement for the Applied Physics major. |
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| PHYS 499 Senior Project |
.00 credits |
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May be undertaken by B.S. physics majors in their senior year. Permission from department required. |
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