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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the ideas and techniques used in the study of motion. Application to a wide variety of physical systems ranging from air molecules to footballs to black holes. Mostly descriptive using photographic techniques, films, and demonstrations. Note: (1) No laboratory. (2) This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Science & Technology First Level (SA) requirement. 3) Students who have taken a higher number introductory physics sequence or Physics 2921-2922 cannot take this course for credit.
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4.00 Credits
After a description of local space which includes the universe of galaxies, red shift, and the big bang will be discussed. White dwarfs, red giants, pulsars, black holes, and quasars will be covered. The treatment will be mostly descriptive, utilizing slides, NASA films, and several trips to our planetarium. Note: (1) No laboratory. (2) This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Science & Technology Second Level (SB) requirement.
Prerequisite:
C- or higher in one of the following: PHYSICS 1001 (C053), 1005 (C055), or 1003 (C067)
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4.00 Credits
Topics include mechanics, gravitation, energy conservation, fluids and waves. Biological applications discussed where appropriate. Note: Students cannot receive credits for both Physics 1061 and 2021. Primarily for biology majors, but open to others.
Prerequisite:
A grade of C- or higher in MATH 1042 (0086)
Corequisite:
All sections of this course require students to register both for a lecture/recitation section (4 credits) and a laboratory section (0 credits)
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4.00 Credits
Normally follows Physics 2021 (0121). Topics include electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic, molecular, and nuclear physics. Biological applications discussed where appropriate. Note: Students cannot receive credits for both Physics 1062 and 2022. Primarily for biology majors but open to others.
Prerequisite:
A grade of C- or higher in MATH 1042 (0086) and in PHYSICS 1061 (C087) or 2021 (0121)
Corequisite:
All sections of this course require students to register both for a lecture/recitation section (4 credits) and a laboratory section (0 credits)
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2.00 - 4.00 Credits
Undergraduate independent study in physics. Note: This course may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite:
Approval of the Physics Undergraduate Advisor required
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3.00 Credits
Newton’s laws of motion, one-dimensional motion, second order differential equations, harmonic oscillators (damped, forced), vector analysis, conservation laws, three-dimensional motion, central forces, motion in electromagnetic fields, collisions, center-of-mass transformations, two-body problem, numerical/computer solutions, coupled oscillators. Rigid body rotation, statics, elasticity, fluid equilibrium, gravitation.
Prerequisite:
A grade of C- or higher in MATH 2043 (0127) and in PHYSICS 1062 (C088) or 2022 (0122)
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3.00 Credits
An overview of computer systems, hardware, and software. Designing, writing, debugging, and testing programs using realistic scientific problems. Programming with style and structure. Displaying results in graphical form. Numerical methods, data analysis and simulation. Use of C programming language and Mathematica.
Prerequisite:
A grade of C- or higher in MATH 1042 (0086) and one of PHYSICS 1062 (C088) or 2022 (0122)
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4.00 Credits
Infinite series, determinants and matrices, ordinary differential equations, vector analysis, curvilinear coordinate systems, Fourier series, properties of Legendre and Bessel functions, partial differential equations. Laboratory portion of course provides training in use of Mathematica, an integrated environment for technical computing, to solve problems in mathematical physics. Note: No prior computer experience is necessary.
Prerequisite:
A grade of C- or higher in MATH 2043 (0127) and in PHYSICS 1062 (C088) or 2022 (0122)
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4.00 Credits
Special relativity, kinetic theory, blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, X-rays, Compton effect, Rutherford scattering, etc. Wave mechanics.
Prerequisite:
A grade of C- or higher in PHYSICS 1062 (C088) or 2022 (0122)
Corequisite:
MATH 2043 (0127)
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4.00 Credits
The course will provide an introduction to the special theory of relativity and quantum mechanics, with emphasis of their applications to atomic, molecular and solid state physics. The course is calculus based and writing intensive; it relies heavily on problem solving and technical writing.
Prerequisite:
A grade of C- or higher in PHYSICS 1062 (C088) or 2022 (0122)
Corequisite:
MATH 2043 (0127)
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