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Course Criteria
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2.00 Credits
Year-long course (2 credits per semester) involving directed research presentation, defense of philosophical paper and criticism and discussion of papers presented by others. Prospectus describing subject of research must receive departmental approval. Prerequisite: PHI411 or 413.
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4.00 Credits
Noncalculus introduction to physics including classical mechanics, wave motion, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, modern physics. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: high school algebra and trigonometry. PHY119 is a core physical science lab option. Lab fee.
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4.00 Credits
Calculus-based introduction to physics including classical mechanics, wave motion, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, modern physics. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: high school algebra and trigonometry; previous or current enrollment in calculus. PHY121 is a core physical science lab option. Lab fee.
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2.00 Credits
Overview of engineering and applied science professions, concentrating on common engineering themes; emphasis on experimental and problem-solving skills including introduction to MATLAB and LabView. Laboratory included. Lab fee.
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1.00 Credits
Conceptual survey of some "big ideas" in physics such as relationship between conservation laws and symmetry, entropy, wave-particle duality, quantum theory, relativity theory and astro-particle physics.
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4.00 Credits
Vector calculus including orthogonal coordinate systems and tensor notation, linear equations and transformations, introduction to calculus of complex variables. Prerequisite: MAT223.
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4.00 Credits
Study of systems under infl uence of external forces; topics include rigid body equilibrium, distributed forces, structures, forces in beams and cables, friction, virtual work; examples from wide variety of disciplines. Laboratory included. Prerequisite: PHY125. Corequisites: PHY122, MAT142. (Alternate years. Offered 2008-09.) Lab fee.
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2.00 Credits
Energy issues beginning with its defi nition in physics, continuing with descriptions of energy technologies used presently in transportation, industry and buildings, and concluding with examinations of prospects for signifi cant changes in energy infrastructure in coming decades. Core physical science nonlab option.
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4.00 Credits
Important topics in modern astronomy for both science and nonscience majors including planetary objects, normal stars, pulsars, blackholes, galaxies, quasars and origin of universe. Core physical science nonlab option.
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4.00 Credits
Laboratory-oriented introduction to AC circuit analysis and analog electronics including complex algebra and phasor methods, network theorems, resonance, electronic devices, power supplies, operational amplifi ers and transistor amplifi ers and oscillators. Lab included. Prerequisite: PHY122. (Alternate years. Offered 2008-09.) Lab fee.
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