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4.00 Credits
This course extends the scientific and computer concepts developed in PH115 to 3-D multimedia. It provides hands-on experience using a professional 3-D graphics engine.Topics include vectors and vector operations, transformation theory, design of 3-D Graphical User Interfaces, 3-D lighting, 3-D cameras,multi-texturing, 3-D optimization techniques,mesh generation, third-party model generation, 3-D node hierarchy, using a 2-D mouse in a 3-D world, generation of physically accurate simulations, and 3-D game development.Hardware and software packages are used to explore and demonstrate concepts. Prerequisite: PH115 Science of Multimedia, Elementary Algebra and Geometry or equivalent.
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4.00 Credits
This conceptual survey of physics emphasizes verbal reasoning and understanding in a classroom and laboratory format. It covers mechanical energy, sound, electricity, optics, thermal energy, and atomi nuclear energy.This course does not satisfy the graduation requirements for Science andTechnology majors. Prerequisite:An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
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2.00 Credits
This course covers the history of astronomy, the tools of theastronomer, the earth as an astronomical body, and the solar system. Laboratory sessions may be scheduled in the evening. Prerequisite: two years of college-preparatory Mathematics.
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2.00 Credits
This course covers these topics: the sun and other stars,multiple star systems, the MilkyWay and other galaxies, nebulae, intergalactic material, cosmology and the evolution of stars, pulsars, and black holes. Laboratory sessions may be scheduled in the evening. Prerequisite: PH141 Descriptive Astronomy 1.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces physical laws and principles inherent inthe study of mechanics,wave mechanics, light and optics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Emphasis is placed on vibrations and waves, electricity and magnetism, and wave options. Dimensional analysis and problem-solving are stressed.
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2.00 Credits
This non-calculus Physics course for technology, business administration, computer science, and liberal arts and sciences students covers topics in mechanics,wave motion, and heat. Prerequisite:An appropriate Mathematics Placement test result, or MA045 Basic Math Skills, or MA050 Introductory Mathematics.
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2.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of PH151 General Physics 1 and includes topics in electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, and modern physics. Prerequisite: PH151 General Physics 1.
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4.50 Credits
This is the first of three calculus-based Physics courses for mathematics, physics, and engineering students. It covers topics in translational motion, particle dynamics,work and energy,momentum and impulse, rotational kinematics, rigid body motion, gravitation, vibrational motion, fluid mechanics,wave motion, and acoustics. Prerequisites: MA151 Calculus 1.
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4.50 Credits
This standard calculus-based Physics course in heat, electricity, and magnetism is for mathematics, physics, and engineering students. It covers topics in temperature and expansion, calorimetry, heat transfer, the laws of thermodynamics, Coulombs Law, the electric field, potential, capacitance,Ohms Law,DC circuits, the magnetic field, charged particle ballistics, induced EMF, inductance, and electromagnetic oscillations. Prerequisites:MA152 Calculus 2; PH261 Engineering Physics 1.
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4.50 Credits
This standard calculus-based physics course in optics and modern Physics is for physics and engineering students. It covers topics in electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics, physical optics, relativity quantum physics, atomic physics,wave mechanics, solid state physics, and nuclear physics. Prerequisites:MA253 Calculus 3; PH262 Engineering Physics 2.
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