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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to concepts in modern physics by studying the work and life of Albert Einstein. Theories to be covered include special and general relativity, photoelectric effect, quantum mechanics, and Browian motion. Assumes knowledge of elementary algebra and graphing techniques.
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4.00 Credits
Conceptual physics for non-science majors. Using guided inquiry activities to teach basic principles and their applications. Topics chosen from among: nature of physics as a science, mechanics, wave motion, light, heat, electricity, and the atom. Assumes knowledge of elementary algebra.
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4.00 Credits
The course examines the physical principles involved in the description, generation, detection, and reproduction of sound. Topics include oscillations and vibrations, waves and waveforms, sound, traveling waves in air, standing waves, resonance, hearing, the ear, loudness, decibels, acoustical measurements, sound-generating electronics, digital sound.
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1.00 Credits
Directed projects, readings, and discussion for students interested in physics as a major or a minor. Does not meet general education requirement in natural sciences.
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5.00 Credits
Non-calculus introduction to classical physics using guided inquiry activities. Topics include kinematics, forces and Newton's Laws of Motion, circular motion, work and energy, momentum, rotational motion, static equilibrium, and fluids. Assumes knowledge of algebra and basic trigonometry.
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5.00 Credits
Non-calculus introduction to classical physics using guided inquiry activities. Continuation of PHY 211. topics include oscillations, waves and sound, electric forces and fields, DC circuits, magnetic forces and fields, AC circuits, geometrical optics, and physical optics.
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4.00 Credits
Calculus based introduction to classical physics using guided inquiry activities. Topics include techniques for data analysis, kinematics, forces and Newton's Laws of motion, circular motion, work and energy, momentum, rotational motion, static equilibrium.
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4.00 Credits
Calculus based Introduction to classical electromagnetic theory using guided inquiry activities. Topics include electric forces and fields, DC circuits, magnetic forces and fields, AC circuits.
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4.00 Credits
Calculus based introduction to classical physics using guided inquiry activities. Topics include oscillations, waves, sound, geometrical optics, physical optics, fluids and thermodynamics.
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0.00 Credits
Original research work directed by one or more members of the engineering technology faculty. May be taken more than once. Pass/fail grade only.
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