Physics

A survey course for non-science majors. A concept-based physics course designed to introduce the student to classical mechanics, thermodynamics, wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, optics, and modern physics. Corequisite: PHY 101.

Laboratory to accompany the Introduction to Physics lecture. The class will meet for two hours each week. Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: PHY 100.

This is a laboratory-science course designed for non-science majors utilizing guided inquiry teaching and learning methodologies. The course is designed to introduce the student to concepts in classical mechanics, thermodynamics, sound, electricity, magnetism, light and optics. Students will be engaged in small, hands-on, group activities during each class meeting. The course meets 5 hours per week. Prerequisite: MTH 100 or placement beyond. This course fulfills the Physical and Natural Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

A study of the structure and evolution of the universe on different scales. Initially the course will focus on how stars and planets evolve with emphasis on the development of our solar system. The course will then examine the structure and evolution of our galaxy and finally the universe as a whole. The course will also examine how these concepts have changed through the course of history. Prerequisite: MTH 100 or placement beyond. Additionally, it is recommended that the accompanying laboratory (PHY 106) be taken concurrently. With PHY 106, this course fulfills the Physical and Natural Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

Laboratory to accompany the Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics lecture. The class will meet for two hours each week and will include both laboratory and observational sessions. Corequisite: PHY 105. With PHY 105, this course fulfills the Physical and Natural Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

First semester, algebra-based physics course for science majors and for students planning professional school studies in the health and life sciences. Topics include introductions to dimensional analysis, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, torque, statics, rotational motion, angular momentum, gravitation, and fluid mechanics. Three hours of lecture; accompanied by a lab course. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHY 235; Prerequisite: Either MTH 113 and MTH 114; or MTH 116; or Prerequisite or Corequisite: MTH 121. With PHY 235, this course fulfills the Physical and Natural Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

Second semester, algebra based physics course for science majors and for students planning professional school studies in the health and life sciences. Topics include introductions to thermodynamics, waves and oscillations, sound, electricity, magnetism, circuits, and optics. Three hours of lecture; accompanied by a lab course. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHY 236; Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in PHY 233.

Laboratory to accompany General Physics I lecture. Laboratory work provides hands-on activities to teach laboratory skills and support the concepts presented in the lecture. Three hours of lab per week. Pre- or Corequisite: PHY 233. With PHY 233, this course fulfills the Physical and Natural Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

Laboratory to accompany General Physics II lecture. Laboratory work provides hands-on activities to teach laboratory skills and support the concepts presented in the lecture. Three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in PHY 235; Pre- or Corequisite: PHY 234.

First semester, calculus-based physics course for science majors, for students planning professional school studies in the health and life sciences, or students planning for engineering. Topics include introductions to dimensional analysis, kinematics, dynamics, work and energy, momentum and collisions, torque, statics, rotational motion, angular momentum, gravitation, and fluid mechanics. Three hours of lecture; accompanied by a lab course. Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHY 275; Prerequisite: MTH 121 or placement beyond. With PHY 275, this course fulfills the Physical and Natural Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

Second semester, calculus based physics course for science majors, for students planning professional school studies in the health and life sciences, or students planning for Engineering. Topics include introductions to thermodynamics, waves and oscillations, sound, electricity, magnetism, and optics. Three hours of lecture; accompanied by a lab course. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in PHY 273; Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHY 276.

Laboratory to accompany Engineering Physics I lecture. Laboratory work provides hands-on activities to teach laboratory skills and support the concepts presented in the lecture. Three hours of lab per week. Pre- or Corequisite: PHY 273. With PHY 273, this course fulfills the Physical and Natural Place requirement in the General Education Curriculum.

Laboratory to accompany Engineering Physics II lecture. Laboratory work provides hands-on activities to teach laboratory skills and support the concepts presented in the lecture. Three hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in PHY 275; Pre- or Corequisite: PHY 274.

A study of a selected topic of special interest. The topic may differ each time the course is offered and may be proposed by either the instructor or the students. This course may be taken for credit any number of times, provided that a different topic is studied each time. Prerequisite: Consent of the Instructor.

This course provides the students with insight into the human body from the perspective of physics. Basic physics principles are used to promote an understanding of the function of various systems within the body such as muscle groups (forces & torque), the eyes (optics), ears (vibrations & sound), lungs (fluid flow), and the nervous system (electrical circuits). Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in either PHY 224 and PHY 226 or PHY 274 and PHY 276.

A lecture course designed to introduce advanced topics in relativity, quantum physics, atomic and molecular structure, solid state physics, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in either PHY 234 and PHY 236 or PHY 274 and PHY 276; Prerequisite or Corequisite: MTH 222.

A study of selected topic of special interest. The topic may differ each time the course is offered and may be proposed by either the Instructor or students. This course may be taken for credit any number of times, provided that a different topic is studied each time. Prerequisites: At least a junior science major and consent of the Instructor.

A group seminar study on a selected topic in the field of physics. Students will be required to actively participate in group discussions, as well as to attend all scheduled sessions. This course may be taken for credit any number of times, provided that a different topic is studied each time. Prerequisites: Science major and consent of the Instructor.