PHYSICS COURSE
DESCRIPTIONS
A special fee is charged for all courses with
laboratories.
General
Education Course *
Writing
Intensive Course **
Physics 101.
General Physics. An
introduction to the basic concepts of mechanics. Physics and
pre-engineering majors must make at least a C- in this course before
taking advanced physics courses. 3 lecture and one 2-hour lab periods. 4
credits. *
Physics 102.
General Physics. A study of
heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism. Prerequisite: PHYS
101. Physics and pre-engineering majors must make at least a C- in this
course before taking advanced physics courses. 3 lecture and one 2-hour
lab periods. 4 credits.
PHYSICS 126.
Essential Laboratory Techniques (BIOLOGY
126, CHEMISTRy 126, EARTH SCIENCE 126). Good laboratory
techniques, skills and safe practices are taught by actual practice in
the laboratory. 1 credit.
Physics 201.
University Physics. Similar to
PHYS 101, but with the calculus used throughout. Pre- or corequisite:
MATH 261. Offered on demand. 3 lecture and one 2-hour lab periods. 4
credits.
Physics 202.
University Physics. Similar to
PHYS 102, but with the calculus used throughout. Prerequisite: PHYS 201.
Offered on demand. 3 lecture and one 2-hour lab periods. 4 credits.
PHYSICS 292.
Internship in Physics.
A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to
apply the principles of physics. 1-18
credits.
PHYSICS 295.
Internship in Physics.
A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply
the principles of physics. 1-18
credits.
PHYSICS 311, 312.
Studies Abroad.
Primarily intended for transfer of credit earned abroad in
courses in physics. 1-18
credits.
Physics 321.
Modern Physics. A survey of modern developments in electron, atomic,
and nuclear physics. Prerequisites: PHYS 101, 102 or 201, 202.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 261. 3 lecture and one 2-hour lab
periods. 4 credits. **
Physics 322.
Nuclear and Particle Physics.
A continuation of PHYS 321. Prerequisites: PHYS 101, 102 or 201, 202.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 262. 3 lecture and one 2-hour lab
periods. 4 credits.
Physics 324.
Thermodynamics. A study of
thermal properties of matter; phenomena involved in flow of heat and
performance of work. Kinetic theory and statistical mechanics are
included. Prerequisites: PHYS 101, 102 or 201, 202. Prerequisite or
corequisite: MATH 262. 4 lecture periods.
4 credits.
Physics 326.
Optics. A study of the nature
and behavior of light and other electro-magnetic radiation.
Prerequisites: PHYS 101, 102 or 201, 202, MATH 261. 3 lecture and one
2-hour lab periods. 4 credits.
Physics 331.
A.C. and D.C. Circuits. A.C.
and D.C. circuits, loop, mesh and nodal analysis, network theorems,
dependent sources, RLC circuits, transients, resonance, and electrical
measurements. Prerequisites: PHYS 101, 102 or 201, 202. Prerequisite or
corequisite: MATH 261. 3 lecture and one 2-hour lab periods. 4 credits.
Physics 332.
Classical Electricity and
Magnetism. Electric and magnetic fields, potentials, resistance,
inductance, and capacitance, polarization, magnetic materials,
Maxwell’s equations. Prerequisite: MATH 361. 4 lecture periods. 4
credits.
Physics 341.
Electronics. An introduction
to electronics including A.C. and D.C. analysis and synthesis of
transistor amplifier circuits, operational amplifiers and elementary
logic circuits. Prerequisite: PHYS 331. 3 lecture and one 2-hour lab
periods. 4 credits. **
Physics 352.
Mechanics. A mathematical
study of motion using Newtonian and Lagrangian techniques.
Prerequisites: PHYS 101, 102 or 201, 202. Prerequisite or corequisite:
MATH 460. 4 lecture periods. 4 credits.
PHYSICS 390.
Directed or Independent
Study. Must be approved
by the head of the department. May
be repeated as 391. 1-18
credits.
PHYSICS 392.
Internship
in Physics. A
semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the
principles of physics. 1-18
credits.
PHYSICS 490.
Directed or Independent
Study. Must be approved
by the head of the department. May
be repeated. 1-18 credits.
Physics 492.
Internship in Physics. A
semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the
principles of physics. Enrollment in the course is based on permission
of the Director of Physics and Dual-degree Engineering Programs and the
coordinator at the internship location, and is subject to availability.
Prerequisites: Restricted to physics and pre-engineering majors who have
earned a minimum of 60 credits. 15 credits. **
Physics 495.
Special Topics in Physics.
Specialized courses on a variety of topics that may be offered
periodically. 1-4 credits.
Physics 496.
Research Projects in Physics.
Students will carry out research projects under individual supervision
of an instructor. The nature of the project will depend on the interest
and needs of the student. Consent of instructor and approval of
department head is prerequisite for enrollment. May be repeated. 1-4
credits.
Physics 498.
Honors Research in Physics.
Students conduct research in physics under the direction of a faculty
member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. May be repeated as 499.
3 credits. **
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