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6.00 Credits
A general introduction to the logical foundations of physics, using calculus. Areas of study include classical physics (mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics) and selected topics in modern physics. Students may only receive credit for only one set of introductory physics courses either Physics 107, 108 or Physics 109, 110. Six hours of combined lecture, discussion and laboratory per week. Prerequisite or parallel: Mathematics 112. One unit of high school physics is also required. Either course 107 or 109 is a prerequisite to course 110. Enrollment limited to 20 students per section. Open to freshmen only. A. Mantz
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3.00 Credits
The fundamental ideas that underlie the technology of the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Topics include laser, nuclear, medical, electronic and space travel technologies. The impact that these technologies are having in terms of the environment, resource depletion, society's view of science and related societal issues. Intended primarily for students not majoring in science. Three hours of lecture and discussion. Enrollment limited to 40 students. T. Ammirati
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4.00 Credits
A two-semester sequence of laboratory work involving experiments in mechanics, optics, oscillatory phenomena, electromagnetism, and modern physics. One lecture; five hours laboratory work weekly. Prerequisite: Physics 108 or 110. Physics 215 recommended as parallel or prerequisite for 310. A. Mantz, M. Monce
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5.00 Credits
An introductory course in electronics for science and mathematics majors. Topics will include Ohm's law, the use of instruments, resonant circuits, transformers and power supplies, solid state devices, transistor amplifiers, oscillators and filters. One lecture, five hours laboratory work. Enrollment limited to ten students. Staff
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3.00 Credits
Concepts in contemporary physics. Relativity, an introduction to quantum theory, and the structure of matter at the molecular, atomic, nuclear and elementary particle levels. Three hour lecture and discussion. Prerequisite: Physics 108 or 110, andMathematics 113. Staff
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4.00 Credits
This is the same course as Computer Science 215. Refer to the Computer Science listing for a course description.
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4.00 Credits
Independent research work with a selected faculty member. Course may be taken for either 2 or 4 credits. The 2 credit option requires the student to commit to 4 to 5 hours of independent research work per week. The 4 credit option requires the student to commit to 8-10 hours of independent research work per week.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to theoretical mechanics, a study which relates and interprets motion in terms of its causes, and which forms a basis for much of modern physical theory. Vectors, particle dynamics, celestial mechanics, systems of particles and rigid body motion, conservation laws and the formulation of Lagrange. Prerequisite: Physics 108 or 110, and Mathematics 112 and 113. Prerequisite or parallel: Mathematics 225 or permission of the instructor. T. Ammirati, M. Monce
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the power and generality of thermodynamic reasoning, with selected examples. Systems and equations of state, first and second laws of thermodynamics, entropy, classical and quantum statistics. Prerequisite: Physics 108 or 110. Prerequisite or parallel: Mathematics 225 or permission of the instructor. Staff
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the description of electromagnetic phenomena. Discussion will include fields and potentials, interaction of fields and matter, the development of Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves. Vector calculus is developed as needed in the course. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: Physics 108 or 110 and Mathematics 212; Physics 319, 320 or 342 and Mathematics 225 strongly recommended. M. Monce, L. Brown
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