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Course Criteria
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
How physical principles apply to living things. Some examples of the kinds of topics to be discussed are muscle action, running, jumping, flying, circulation of blood, keeping warm, keeping cool, nerve action, hearing, and seeing. (Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World requirement.) (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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1.00 - 9.00 Credits
Courses offered under this rubric will vary year to year. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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3.00 Credits
An introductory examination of some of the physics of spacetime. Flat spacetime geometry, momentum and energy, gravity and curved spacetime. Effects of relativity in mechanics, optics and particle physics. More mathematical than 124. Prerequisite: Studies in Humanities Math and Science. (January half-block.) .5 unit - Department.
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3.00 Credits
These courses provide an introduction to the theories of classical physics at a mathematical level that involves the use of calculus where appropriate. It is similar in content to 141, 142 except that relativity and quantum physics are not covered and the material is treated with more advanced mathematics. The first block includes the areas of mechanics, waves, thermodynamics and kinetic theory; the second continues with electricity, magnetism and optics. This sequence of courses is designed to meet the needs of students planning to major in the physical sciences or enter an engineering program. (Meets the laboratory/field requirement for natural sciences.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or Mathematics 128 or equivalent and Studies in Humanities Physics. (Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World lab or field requirement.) 1 unit - Burns, Cervantes, Hilt, Purdue.
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3.00 Credits
These courses provide an introduction to the theories of classical physics at a mathematical level that involves the use of calculus where appropriate. It is similar in content to 141, 142 except that relativity and quantum physics are not covered and the material is treated with more advanced mathematics. The first block includes the areas of mechanics, waves, thermodynamics and kinetic theory; the second continues with electricity, magnetism and optics. This sequence of courses is designed to meet the needs of students planning to major in the physical sciences or enter an engineering program. (Meets the laboratory/field requirement for natural sciences.) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor or Physics 241. (Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World lab or field requirement.) 1 unit - Department, DiCenzo, Lang, Whitten.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of introductory physics using calculus begun in 241 and carried forward in 242. Special relativity and quantum theory are introduced and then used to understand such things as atomic structure, statistical mechanics, and radioactive decay. Experimental exploration of these topics is an especially important component of this course. Prerequisite: Physics 242 or equivalent. (Meets the Critical Perspectives: Scientific Investigation of the Natural World lab or field requirement.) 1 unit - Lang, Whitten.
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3.00 Credits
Numerical modeling of physical systems, data acquisition and analysis. The use of data analysis/visualization tools, analytic computation tools, and a general scientific programming language are covered. Students will use topics from regular block courses as the basis for computational projects. Prerequisite: Physics 242. (January half-block.) .5 unit - Burns.
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3.00 Credits
The block begins with basic circuit theory and discrete circuit elements. We then go on to a study of analog and digital electronics. The emphasis is on experimental work. Prerequisite: Physics 242 or equivalent. 1 unit - DiCenzo.
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3.00 Credits
The block begins with more analog and digital electronics using integrated circuits. The applications are to physics instrumentation. An introduction to micro-processors may be included. The emphasis is again on experimental work. Prerequisite: Physics 261. (Not offered 2008-09.) 1 unit.
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1.00 Credits
Directed readings in selected areas of physics with discussions and written reports. 1 unit.
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