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4.00 Credits
Physical properties of solids and fluids, heat, sound, light, electric and magnetic forces. Prerequisites: MATH250 Precalculus and PHYS210 College Physics I. Day Course.
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A calculus-based course emphasizing the principles and applications of mechanics. Topics include: Newton's Laws, equilibrium; work, energy, power; momentum, circular motion. Prerequisite: MATH265 Engineering Mathematics or MATH235 College Mathematics C. Corequisite: MATH280 Calculus I. Day and ACPE Course.
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Topics include: physical properties of solids and fluids, atomic structure, heat, sound, wave motion, electricity and magnetism. Prerequisites: PHYS310 Engineering Physics I; and MATH280 Calculus I. Corequisite: MATH290 Calculus II Day Course.
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4.00 Credits
Properties and principles describing light and sound are studied. Explanations of natural observations of light and sound are given and technical applications are made to such fields as architectural design, sound transmission and communication systems, optical phenomena and musical reproduction. Laboratory demonstrations are used in class to provide further explanation of topics. Prerequisite: MATH205 College Math I. Day Course.
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4.00 Credits
This course is intended to convey the nature of energy and its effects on technology and environment to the student. A basic explanation of fundamental concepts as well as the origin, forms, uses and distribution of energy will be discussed. Energy sources, such as fossil fuels, wind, hydroelectric, nuclear, solar, and tidal, will be discussed in terms of their supply, cost and effects on the environment. During the course practical problems will be solved and demonstration experiments presented. Prerequisite: PHYS210 College Physics I. Day Course.
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This course gives the student skills and practice in designing and performing experiments, analyzing results according to mathematical models, and presenting experimental conclusions in written form as appropriate to an industrial R&D laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS210 College Physics I, PHYS310 Engineering Physics I or PHYS205 Physics A; Sophomore status. Day Course.
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4.00 Credits
Basic weather science is introduced. Topics will include solar radiation, heat balance, water vapor, winds, vertical circulation, air masses and storms. Prerequisite: MATH280 Calculus I. Day Course.
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4.00 Credits
This course investigates a topic of special interest to faculty and students that is outside regular course offerings. Prerequisite: Consent of department head and instructor. Day Course.
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4.00 Credits
(2-2-4) Fundamental ideas of quantum physics applied to the atom, the nucleus, and electromagnetic radiation. Energy levels, emission and absorption of photons, nuclear energy, radioactivity, relativity and solid state may be discussed. Prerequisite: MATH280 Calculus I; PHYS220 College Physics II or PHYS215 Physics B. Day and ACPE Course.
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4.00 Credits
Topics selected from the following: planets and satellites; origin of the solar system; structure and evolution of the sun and stars; white dwarfs, neutron stars and black holes; and the expanding universe. Prerequisite: MATH280 Calculus I; PHYS210 College Physics I. Day Course.
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