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4.00 Credits
Through a mix of laboratory and classroom work students will build and analyze analog and digital circuits found in many scientific and computer applications. Specific topics include passive and active filters, electronic feedback, operational amplifiers, oscillators, A/D and D/A conversion, digital waveshaping, and instrumentation. This course meets in the laboratory and will be offered in alternate years. Prerequisite: PHY 122 General Physics II
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2.00 Credits
The student will explore the field of optics, starting with the fundamentals of waves and electromagnetic theory through geometrical and physical optics and culminating in the study of selected topics from modern optics. The modern topics may include lasers, optical data processing, holography, or nonlinear optics. This course meets for two hours, twice a week, and will be taught in a laboratory/discussion format. Prerequisite: PHY 122 General Physics II
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4.00 Credits
The laws of thermodynamics, their consequences, and applications. Kinetic theory of an ideal gas and an introduction to statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: PHY 122 General Physics II Meets general academic requirement W when offered as 242.
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4.00 Credits
Computer simulations are an integral part of contemporary basic and applied science and computation is becoming as important as theory and experiment. The ability "to compute" is now part of the essentialrepertoire of research scientists. This course will introduce students to methods of computer simulation with applications to physics, biology, chemistry, and environmental science. Possible topics include chaotic dynamics (physics), how populations change with time (biology), the kinetic theory of gases (chemistry), and the change over time of pollution levels in lakes (environmental science). No programming experience is necessary. Elements of structured programming will be presented as needed. Prerequisite: PHY 121 General Physics I
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4.00 Credits
Elementary particles are the building blocks of nature. The "standard model" describes the interaction ofthese building blocks and constitutes the most comprehensive understanding of the physical world in existence. An overview of the standard model will be presented as well as topics in nuclear physics. Discussion and hands on experience with particle detectors will be included. Prerequisite: PHY 213 Modern Physics
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4.00 Credits
A detailed study of the kinematics and dynamics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formulations of classical mechanics will be considered with applications to oscillators, gravitation, projectile motion in the presence of frictional forces, and motion in electromagnetic fields. Einstein's theory of special relativity will also be studied. Prerequisite: PHY 122 General Physics II and MTH 122 Calculus II
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4.00 Credits
A study of electrostatics, magnetostatics, electrical currents, and their effects. Maxwell's equations are derived. Vector methods are stressed and field notation is used. Prerequisite: PHY 319 Analytical Mechanics
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4.00 Credits
This course examines the constitutional foundations, institutions, and processes of American national government. Key issues explored in the course include relationships between, and powers among, the main institutions of government-Congress, the Presidency, the Judiciary citizenship and political behavior campaigns and elections political parties the media interest groups and a range of contemporary public policy issues. Meets general academic requirement B.
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4.00 Credits
The course provides a basic introduction to core concepts and problems in the fields of international relations and comparative government. Key issues explored in the course include how and why nationstates apply their power to act cooperatively, why they occasionally resort to violence to settle disputes, and how and why states differ in their organization and in their relationship between citizen and government. Meets general academic requirement B.
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4.00 Credits
An examination of the philosophical and historical foundations of major political ideologies of the modern era. Students will investigate how ideologies make claims about human nature, history, and the state how they attempt to understand the relationship between socioeconomic conditions and the state how they envision a just political order and how they prescribe and justify programs of action. Among the ideologies examined: liberalism, civic republicanism, conservatism, socialism, communism, anarchism, nationalism, fascism, Nazism, fundamentalism, and feminism. Intended for those planning to major or minor in political science.
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