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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Physics 107, College Physics Laboratory I. The laboratory accompanies Physics 106. The topics of electricity and magnetism, electrical circuits, optics, radiation and quantum effects are explored. Physical phenomena are studied and measured at a more advanced level, including techniques currently employed in modern physics. A major goal of the course is to develop skills in the measurement of physical phenomena. Corequisite: Physics 106. Prerequisite: Physics 107. One Credit Mader Spring Semester
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This course is an introduction to the field and practice of physics for those intending or considering a major in physics. It focuses on the topic of spectroscopy in atomic spectra, stellar astrophysics, molecular spectroscopy, and proton induced x-ray emission. Students will also learn laboratory skills, writing skills, problem-solving skills, and presentation skills. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 131 or 125, or permission of the instructor. Two Credits Mader Fall Semester
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This course is an introduction to modern physics for the student who enters Hope College with advanced placement but weaknesses in the area of modern physics. The material covered includes interference and diffraction, wave nature of light, particle nature of light, wave nature of matter, introduction to quantum mechanics, and atomic and nuclear structure. Prerequisites: Advanced Placement credit for Physics 122 and concurrent enrollment in Mathematics 132. Two Credits DeYoung Fall Semester
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The course is calculus-based and designed for students desiring professional science careers. It provides a rigorous examination of the following physical phenomena and systems: forces, conservation of momentum, energy (kinetic, potential, chemical, and thermal), fields, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics. Corequisite: Physics 141. Mathematics 131 (Calculus I) or 126 must accompany or precede. Three Credits DeYoung, Hampton Spring Semester
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A continuation of General Physics I, Physics 121. The course is calculus-based with an accompanying laboratory. It is designed for students desiring professional careers in science. The course provides a rigorous introduction to the following topics: 1) electricity and magnetism, 2) geometric optics, 3) physical optics and waves, 4) atomic and nuclear physics. Corequisite: Physics 142. Prerequisite: Physics 121 (permission of instructor required if Physics 121 grade is below C-). Mathematics 132 must accompany or precede this course. Three Credits DeYoung, Hampton Fall Semester
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1.00 Credits
The laboratory is designed to accompany Physics 121. Basic laboratory skills are developed. The use of modern instrumentation in physical measurements is explored. Students gain experience in using computers to analyze scientific measurements. Topics covered include forces, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, oscillation systems, and rotational motion. Corequisite: Physics 121. One Credit DeYoung Spring Semester
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A continuation of Physics 141, Physics Laboratory I. The laboratory accompanies Physics 122. Physical phenomena are studied and measured on a more advanced level. Topics in electrostatics, radioactivity, modern physics, optics, electricity and magnetism, resonance, and electrical circuits are explored. A major goal of the course is to develop skills in the measurements of physical phenomena. Corequisite: Physics 122. One Credit DeYoung Fall Semester
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to digital and analog electronics. This course is cross listed as ENGS 241. A full description may be found there.
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3.00 Credits
Advanced applications of analog and digital electronics. This course is cross listed as ENGS 242. A full description may be found there.
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3.00 Credits
A first course in the quantum physics of atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei, and particles. Topics include special relativity, the structure of the nucleus, the Schroedinger wave equation, one electron atoms, angular momentum, spectra, transition rates, and quantum statistics. Applications to atoms, molecules, nuclei, conductors, semiconductors, superconductors, and elementary particles will be discussed. Experiments as well as theory will be examined. Prerequisites: Physics 122 and Mathematics 132, or permission of instructor. Four Credits Mader Spring Semester
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