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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: High school algebra. The basic ideas of physics in a historical and philosophical framework to give the student insight and appreciation of physics of this century and how physics relates to our contemporary society. Not intended for science majors. Lecture and laboratory. Offered in alternate years. Staff
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: High school algebra. The physics of modern urban and environmental problems with respect to their causes, effects and possible cures. Topics include transportation, energy generation and transmission, pollution and resources. Not intended for science majors. Offered in alternate years. Seely, Zellner.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: High school algebra. A study of the night sky, planets, stars, galaxies, cosmology, and our place in the universe, along with discussion of observational techniques and space missions. Not intended for science and math majors or minors or students who have taken physics or calculus in high school. Lecture and laboratory, with additional multiple observing sessions required. Zellner.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Prerequisite: High school algebra. Freshmen need permission of instructor. Physics 115 is a prerequisite for 116. Various forms of energy and their interactions: mechanics, sound, heat, light, electricity, magnetism and atomic and nuclear physics. Includes analytical, historical and philosophical aspects. Lecture and laboratory. Seely.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Corequisite for 167: Mathematics 141 or permission of instructor. Prerequisite for 168: Physics 167 Corequisite for 168: Mathematics 143 or permission of instructor. Prerequisite for 169: Physics 168. A calculus-based survey of general physics. Topics include kinematics, dynamics, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, wave motion, sound, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic physics and nuclear physics. Lecture and laboratory. Staff.
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0.25 Credits
Discussion of selected topics in physics and astronomy as determined by student and staff interest. Led by departmental faculty, visiting speakers and students. Students are required to read selected scientific papers, attend presentations and actively participate in discussions. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Staff.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisites: Mathematics 141 and previous physics course, or permission of instructor. Covers topics related to cosmology, including our expanding universe. Provides an understanding of stars and how they work, and examines our solar system. Intended for mathematics and science majors and minors and for students pursuing teacher certification in science. Students who take Physics 105 cannot take Physics 206; students who take Physics 206 cannot take Physics 105. Zellner.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Mathematics 245 and 247 or permission of instructor. An introduction to the mathematical methods of physics using spreadsheets and symbolic mathematics computer programs. Topics include numerical and power series solutions, vector calculus, complex analysis, Fourier analysis, statistics and data interpretation. Seely.
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1.00 Credits
Prerequisite: Physics 168, or Physics 116 with Mathematics 141 and 143, or permission of instructor. The use of linear and integrated circuits, discrete devices, amplifiers, power supplies, oscillators and digital logic in experimental design and data acquisition. Applications of measurement instrumentation. Miller.
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0.25 Credits
Prerequisite: Physics 191, junior or senior standing. Discussion of selected topics in physics and astronomy as determined by student and staff interest. Led by departmental faculty, visiting speakers and students. Students are required to read selected scientific papers, attend presentations, actively participate in discussions, and give a presentation on a scientific paper of their choice. Offered on a credit/no credit basis. Miller.
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