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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Directed written or reading projects to be arranged by the student and instructor. Intensive analysis of student work. Prerequisite: advanced work in philosophy or other disciplines.
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4.00 Credits
A largely nonmathematical introduction to the methodology and content of physics, and to the multifaceted interactions between science, technology and society. Topics from both classical and modern physics will be introduced, including Newton's laws of motion, thermodynamics, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, special relativity, and quantum mechanics. Links between physics, biology, geology, astronomy and technology will be explored. Laboratory work is an integral part of the course and emphasizes a discovery approach. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory per week. (formerly PHYS 0113)
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4.00 Credits
Newtonian mechanics is the dominant theme of General Physics I. Motion is explored and described graphically using inquiry-based, real-time data collection with computer-based probes. This kinematic description of motion is then connected to a dynamic description through Newton's laws and the forces causing the motion. Conservation laws, energy, momentum, collisions, and rotational motion are also considered. Material is explored using a student-centered, inquiry approach melding laboratory and more traditional approaches. Three longer activities emphasizing experimental design and data collection are undertaken across the semester in addition to the daily explorations. Mathematical prerequisites are high school algebra and trigonometry. The concepts of slope and area under the curve are used throughout the course, but formal calculus is not required. Three two-hour meetings per week. (formerly PHYS 0115)
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of General Physics I (algebra-based physics) . The major topic for the second semester is classical electromagnetism. Topics to be covered include Coulomb's Law, electric potentials, electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, simple AC and DC circuits and an introduction to optics. Additional topics may include thermodynamics, an introduction to special relativity, and/or an introduction to quantum mechanics. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, and two hours laboratory per week. (formerly PHYS 0117) Prerequisite: PHSC 0115.
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4.00 Credits
A calculus-based introduction to physics. Classical mechanics forms the core of the course. Topics to be covered include kinematics and dynamics of motion in one, two, and three dimensions, work, energy, conservation laws, rotational motion, static equilibrium, gravitation, and thermodynamics. The use of elementary calculus to solve problems involving trajectories, work, and one-dimensional potentials will be stressed. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, and two hours of laboratory work per week. (formerly PHYS 0119) Prerequisite: MATH 0105 or concurrent registration.
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of Physics I (calculusbased physics) . The major topic for the second semester is classical electromagnetism. Topics to be covered include Coulomb's Law, Gauss' Law, electric potentials, electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, simple AC and DC circuits, and Maxwell's equations. Additional topics may include introductions to optics, special relativity, and/or quantum mechanics. Mathematically, this course introduces students to applications of the integral calculus in solving simple two and three-dimensional potential problems. Three hours lecture, one hour discussion, and two hours of laboratory work per week. (formerly PHYS 0121) Prerequisites: PHSC 0125 and MATH 0106 or concurrent registration.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of the main developments in physics since 1900. Topics to be covered include relativity, old quantum theory, elementary quantum mechanics, wave-particle duality, and atomic physics; additional topics may include solid-state physics, nuclear physics, and particle physics. Prerequisites: MATH 0106 and either PHSC 0117 or PHSC 0127.
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4.00 Credits
A survey of digital electronics and microprocessors. Initial topics to be covered include electrical concepts, units, circuits, semiconductors, transistors, logic gates, Boolean Algebra, simplification, logic circuits, flip-flops, shift registers, counters and memory systems. This will be followed by an examination of architectures, instruction sets and applications on microprocessors and microcomputers. Emphasis will be on computer hardware at the chip level. Interfacing to the bus and to special I/O chips will be introduced. The software content will include the use of machine language monitors and assemblers, and linking machine language routines to higher-level languages. A laboratory session will allow students to build and design simple circuits to reinforce lecture concepts. Five contact hours per week, including substantial laboratory/activity time. (formerly PHYS 0265) Prerequisite: PHSC 0127 and knowledge of a high level programming language.
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3.00 Credits
Prerequisites: ASTR 0101 and one semester each of college-level chemistry and physics.
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3.00 Credits
Fundamental course dealing with the Constitution, Congress, President, Supreme Court, and political party systems of the American national government.
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