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PHY 105. CONCEPTS IN PHYSICS THREE CREDITS Basic concepts of physical science, including the scientific method, will be studied. Theories, laws, and experiments from mechanics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics, optics, and atomic and nuclear physics may be included. Viewpoints will be classical and modern, including quantum and relativistic. Class meets four hours a week: two hours of lecture and one two-hour lab per week. Fee: $60 Prerequisite: No previous background in science or college-level mathematics is required. PHY 170. CONCEPTS IN PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY FOUR CREDITS An overview of Classical Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and the elementary principles of modern physics, including selected topics in basic chemistry and applications to human health. Emphasis is placed on basic physical and chemical principles and on algebraic calculations, scaling, units conversions, Cartesian graphing, acid and base reactions, and numerical problem solving. Four hours of lecture/discussion, one three hour lab per week. Fee: $60. Prerequisite: Previous courses in Chemistry, Algebra, Geometry. PHY 171. PRINCIPLES OF CLASSICAL AND MODERN PHYSICS FOUR CREDITS An introductory course designed to promote an understanding of the more important fundamental laws and methods of mechanics and electricity and magnetism. Laboratory work to emphasize basic principles and to acquaint the student with measuring instruments and their use, as well as the interpretation of experimental data. Demonstration-lecture three hours a week, recitation one hour a week, and laboratory two hours a week. Fee:$60. PHY 174. APPLICATION OF CLASSICAL AND MODERN PHYSICS FOUR CREDITS An introductory course designed to promote an understanding of the more important fundamental laws and methods of heat, optics and modern physics. Laboratory work to emphasize basic principles and to acquaint the student with measuring instruments and their use, as well as the interpretation of experimental data. Demonstration-lecture three hours a week, recitation one hour a week, and laboratory two hours a week. PHY 171 is not a prerequisite for this course. Fee:$60. PHY 201. GENERAL PHYSICS I FOUR CREDITS A thorough grounding in the concepts, principles, and laws of mechanics, thermodynamics, and wave motion. Instruction by demonstration-lecture, recitation, problem solving, and experimental work. Demonstration-lecture three hours a week, recitation one hour per week, and laboratory two hours a week. Fee: $60. Corequisite: MTH 111. PHY 202. GENERAL PHYSICS II FOUR CREDITS Electricity and magnetism, optics and light. Demonstration-lecture three hours a week, recitation one hour a week, and laboratory two hours a week. Fee: $60. Prerequisite: PHY 171 or 201. Corequisite: MTH 112. PHY 203. GENERAL PHYSICS III THREE CREDITS Modern physics including the experimental basis, concepts, and principles of atomic and nuclear physics. Demonstration-lecture three hours a week. Prerequisite: PHY 202. PHY 395-396. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ONE TO THREE CREDITS Independent study and research for advanced students in the field of physics under the direction of a staff member. A research paper at a level significantly beyond a term paper is required. Prerequisites: Senior standing and approval of department chairperson. PHY 198/298/398. TOPICS IN PHYSICS VARIABLE CREDIT Selected topics in the field of physics. These may include one or more of the following: astronomy; geophysics; biophysics; nuclear power & waste; relativity; quantum mechanics; semi-conductors; cryogenics; health physics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Varies with topic studied. |
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