| 100 Introductory Physics
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4 hours |
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| Physics 100 provides an introduction to the principles
of classical physics for the non-science major.
Topics will be selected from Newtonian mechanics,
wave mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity
and magnetism, four fundamental forces of nature,
and creation of the universe. Emphasis is on conceptual
understanding and not mathematical manipulations. |
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| 201 General Physics
I |
4 hours |
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| This is a first course in college physics. Physical
phenomena explored include mechanics, heat, thermodynamics,
and sound waves. Solution of problems from everyday
experiences and discovery learning is emphasized
in both lecture and laboratory work. Prerequisite:
High School Algebra and Geometry. |
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| 202 General Physics
II |
4 hours |
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| This is a continuation of Physics 201. Physical
phenomena explored include wave mechanics, light
and optics, electricity and magnetism, and nuclear
physics. Solution of problems from everyday experiences
and discovery learning is emphasized in both lecture
and laboratory work. Prerequisite: PHYS 201 with
a grade of "C" or better. |
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| 209 General Geology
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4 Hours |
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| A general course including both physical geology
and historical geology. About 50% of the time is
spent in laboratory and field experiences. |
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| 304 Problems
in Physics |
3 hours |
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| Object of this course is to give work in the solution
of problems of physics beyond that covered in the
general course in physics. Prerequisite: PHYS
201 and PHYS 202. |
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| 310 General Astronomy
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4 hours |
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| A survey course in astronomy with emphasis on
the Solar System, Stellar and Galaxy formations
and Cosmology. Laboratory experiences are provided
which include numerous night sky observations. |
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| 350 Modern Physics
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5 hours |
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| Modern physics is not so modern. Inadequacies
in the classical theories of Newtonian mechanics
and Maxwell’s electromagnetism were widely
recognized by physicists at the turn of the century.
This course starts with an historical account of
the experimental evidence that motivated the development
of relativity theories and Quantum Mechanics. With
these new models, the course details a modern picture
of “space time,” the atom’s electronic
and nuclear structure, with applications in chemistry,
solid state electronics and nuclear physics. Prerequisites:
PHYS 201, PHYS 202, MATH 202 and MATH 207. |
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| A study of the theory and application of mechanics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 201, PHYS 202 and MATH 207. |
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| 407 Chemical Physics
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4 hours |
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| The fundamentals of physical chemistry including:
the states of matter, kinetic molecular theory,
thermodynamics, kinetics, phase equilibria, quantum
mechanics, group theory, and spectroscopy. Prerequisites:
Four semesters of Chemistry, PHYS 202, MATH 207.
Crosslisted as CHEM 407. |
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