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3.00 Credits
Prof. Riley. An examination of the utilitarian tradition and the modern debate over whether some version of utilitarianism is likely to serve as the most adequate moral and political philosophy. (Same as PECN 675.)
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3.00 Credits
Mr. Riley. A study of the liberal moral and political philosophy of John Stuart Mill, including his utilitarian ethics, doctrine of individual liberty, theory of constitutional democracy, and analysis of capitalism versus socialism.
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Pre-requisite: Two courses in philosophy and junior standing. For specific offering, see the Schedule of Classes. For description, consult department.
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Pre-requisite: Two courses in philosophy and junior standing. For specific offering, see the Schedule of Classes. For description, consult department.
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4.00 Credits
Prof. McGuire. For non-scientists. Basic principles of science, applications and their relevance to our world. Typically includes astronomy, universe, Newtonian mechanics, energy and applications, symmetry in nature, order and disorder, electricity and applications, quantum mechanics, atoms and molecules, DNA, computer technology, and ethical issues. Laboratory.
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4.00 Credits
Staff. A non-calculus course in classical physics stressing the fundamental physical laws. Newtonian mechanics, thermal phenomena, and classical waves normally are treated in 121. A weekly laboratory is included; the laboratory includes a review of techniques of problem solving, as well as experiments in classical physics. Not open for credit to students who have completed 131. Does not count towards the B.S. Physics or B.S.E. Engineering Physics degrees.
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4.00 Credits
Staff. A continuation of 121. Electricity and magnetism, optics, and topics in modern physics, including the quantum theory of the atom and special relativity. A weekly laboratory is included. Not open for credit to students who have completed 1320. Does not count towards the B.S. Physics or B.S.E. Engineering Physics degrees.
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4.00 Credits
Staff. Prior or concurrent study in calculus, or approval of instructor is strongly recommended. A calculus-based course in classical physics designed primarily for physical science and engineering majors. Newtonian mechanics, thermodynamics, and classical wave motion are studied. Emphasis is on understanding basic principles and solving problems. A weekly laboratory is included. The laboratory includes a review of techniques for problem solving, as well as experiments in classical physics.
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4.00 Credits
Staff. A continuation of 131. Electricity and magnetism, optics, and topics in modern physics, including the quantum theory of the atom and special relativity. Weekly laboratory.
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3.00 Credits
Staff. Pre-requisite: PHYS 1210 and 1220 or 1310 and 1320, MATH 1210 and 1220 or equivalent. Quantitative treatment of important topics of 20th-century physics, focused on special relativity and introductory quantum physics. Planck’s and de Broglie’s hypotheses, photons, the Bohr model, introduction to wave mechanics, the hydrogen atom, spatial quantization, spin, exclusion principle, multi-electron atoms.
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