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3.00 Credits
Explores the ideas of conservation of energy, the second law of thermodynamics, the theory of relativity and quantum mechanics from both a scientific and humanistic perspective. Together, these concepts form the foundation on which the industrial and technological revolutions of the past two centuries were based. The influence of these four landmark ideas has extended far beyond the natural sciences. Intended for non-science majors.
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3.00 Credits
An examination of the everyday objects and technologies that surround us. Familiar objects are used as a context for exploring basic physical principles. Among other topics, the course will explore how microwave ovens, cameras, hard drives, and photocopiers work. No previous coursework in science or technology is assumed; intended for science and non-science majors.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the physics of sound. Various aspects of the science of sound are covered including the nature of sound waves, their production, recording, and reproduction. The physics of musical instruments, digital synthesis of sounds, and the basics of room and auditorium acoustics are also studied. Enrollment restricted to students who have completed the Entry Level Mathematics (ELM) Requirement.
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6.00 Credits
Applied Laboratory Techniques Experimental work including an introduction to the equipment and techniques used in mechanics, electromagnetism, optics, electronics, quantum physics, nuclear physics, biophysics, medical physics, and/or geophysics. An emphasis will be placed on experimental design and data analysis. Six hours of laboratory. Enrollment Requirement: PHYS 203.
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4.00 Credits
Introduction to the design and use of digital computer interfaces, including serial parallel, USB, and synchronous and asynchronous interfaces. The laboratory provides handson experience in computer interfacing through integrated circuits, sensors, and microcontrollers. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PHYS 302. Prerequisite: PHYS 301 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to signals and digital processing including: fundamentals of signals, signal processing, filter synthesis, discrete-time systems, discrete fourier transforms and FFT, Z-transforms, sampling quantization, and image processing. Enrollment Requirement: PHYS 203 with a minimum grade of C (2.0).
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2.00 Credits
Designed to teach some of the basic principles in Physical Science. Content will vary but will include one or more of the following: properties of matter, heat and temperature, chemical energy, light and optics, electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, kinematics, dynamics, introductory astronomy, chemical bonding, or chemical reactions. Taught in a guided inquiry/discovery format with a significant hands-on experimental component. May be repeated for credit for a total of six (6) units of credit with consent of instructor. One hour of lecture and two hours of activities. Also offered as CHEM 407. Students may not receive credit for both. Enrollment Requirement: MATH 115 and completion of a lower-division physical science course.
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3.00 Credits
Designed to teach some of the basic principles in Physical Science. Content will vary but will include one or more of the following: properties of matter, heat and temperature, chemical energy, light and optics, electricity and magnetism, electric circuits, kinematics, dynamics, introductory astronomy, chemical bonding, or chemical reactions. Taught in a guided inquiry/ discovery format with a significant hands-on experimental component. May be repeated for credit for a total of nine (9) units of credit with consent of instructor. Two hours of lecture and two hours of activities. Also offered as CHEM 408. Students may not receive credit for both. Enrollment Requirement: MATH 115 and completion of a lower-division physical science course.
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3.00 Credits
Includes radiation and propagation of electromagnetic waves, ray optics, physical optics, optical devices, laser optics, holography, and optics of vision. Enrollment Requirement: MATH 162. Prerequisites: PHYS 321 and MATH 346.
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3.00 Credits
Selected topics in solid-state physics. Includes crystal structure, thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties of solids, elementary band theory, semiconductors, and solidstate devices. May not be taken for credit by students who have received credit for PHYS 322. Enrollment Requirement: PHYS 203, and an upper-division non-GE mathematics course.
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