This is a conceptual physics class involving the principles and laws of kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, linear and rotation motion, and statics. Selected topics may include fluids, vibrations, sound, kinetic theory, and heat. Prerequisite: None

This is a conceptual physics class involving the principles and laws of electricity and magnetism. Selected topics may include light, electromagnetic waves, radiation, and modern physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 1001

Introductory physics class including quantum mechanics and solid physics which examines many physical principles underlying certain comic-book adventures.

Basic concepts and principles of physics, in particular, force and motion, energy, light, heat, electricity, and magnetism. Personal applications of science, process skills, problem-solving, and discovery/inquiry learning are also emphasized. Integrated lecture/lab format. For Elementary Education Majors only. F, Sp LCCN: CPHY 1013

The astronomical universe from a non-mathematical viewpoint. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in PHYS 2002.

LCCN: CAST 1103 or CAST 1113

A laboratory course to accompany 2001. Two hours of laboratory. Prerequisite: credit or registration in PHYS 2001.

This is a trigonometry-based physics class involving the principles and laws of kinematics, forces, energy, momentum, linear and rotation motion, and statics. Selected topics may include fluids, vibrations, sound, kinetic theory, and heat. Prerequisite: MATH 1012 or 1013. Students may receive credit toward degree in only one of PHYS 2007, PHYS 2003, and PSCI 1001.

LCCN: CPHY 2113

This is a trigonometry-based physics class involving the principles and laws of electricity, magnetism. Selected topics may include light, electromagnetic wages, radiation, and modern physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 2003.

LCCN: CPHY 2123

Calculus-based physics: vectors, kinematics, Newton's Law, momentum, work & energy, rotations, oscillations, elasticity & equilibrium. (Intended for engineering and physical science majors.) Prerequisite(s): credit or registration in MATH 1031. Students may receive credit toward degree in only one of PHYS 2007, PHYS 2003, and PSCI 1001.

LCCN: CPHY 2133

This is a calculus-based physics class involving the principles and applications of electricity, magnetism, and light. For students who will pursue science and engineering. Prerequisite: PHYS 2007. Sp

LCCN: CPHY 2153

Laboratory experiments in mechanics, sound, and heat to accompany 2003 or 2007. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in PHYS 2003 or 2007. (Formerly PHYS 205 and 211.)

LCCN: CPHY 2111

Laboratory experiments in electricity, magnetism, and light to accompany PHYS 2004 or 2008. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in 2004 or 2008. (Formerly PHYS 206 and 212.)

LCCN: CPHY 2121

Applications of calculus in physics including vectors, Newtonian mechanics, the work-energy principle, the kinetic theory of gases, RCL circuits, Gauss and Ampere laws, integral Maxwell equations, and introduction to modern physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 2004 or 2008; MATH 1031.

Principles of mechanics applied to the musculoskeletal anatomy, including Applied Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics. Prerequisites: PHYS 2003 and 2009.

Digital electronics including gates, Boolean algebra, combinational logic, binary number operations, flip-flops, latches, and counters. Prerequisite: PHYS 2004 or 2008.

Digital integrated circuits including logic gates, latches, flip flops, decoders, encoders, analog-to-digital conversions, shift registers, counters, multiplexers, ROMs, RAMs. Three hours of laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 3010 or approval of department head.

Introduction to relativity, quantum effects, quantum mechanics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, and high energy physics. Prerequisites: PHYS 2004 or 2008.

Principles and application of heat transfer and the laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisites: PHYS 2008; MATH 2032.

Classical physics experiments in heat and thermodynamics, mechanics, optics, and electricity and magnetism. Prerequisites: 3015 and 4001. Three hours of laboratory.

Modern physics experiments in solid state, atomic and nuclear physics and selected experiments in departmental research areas. Prerequisites: 4005 Three hours of laboratory.

Principles and applications of geometrical and physical optics. Prerequisites: 2008 and credit or registration in Mathematics 2032.

Elementary concepts of physics applicable to junior and senior high school science courses. Not applicable toward B.S. or M.S. degree in physics. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head.

Methods of formulation and solution of problems involving force fields as encountered in physical mechanics and electromagnetic theory. Prerequisites: PHYS 2008; MATH 2032.

Lagrange and Hamiltonian formulations, vibrational systems, and advanced general methods. Prerequisites: PHYS 3015; Math 1032.

A theoretical treatment of electricity and magnetism with electromagnetic wave phenomena and Maxwell’s Equations. Prerequisites: 3017 and credit or registration in MATH 2032.

Research problems that emphasize current progress in physics. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head. Three hours of laboratory work per week per credit hour.

Discrete electronic components and circuits using them including resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers. Prerequisites: 2008 and Mathematics 1032.

Basic measurement techniques, filters, power supplies, diodes, transistors, and operational amplifiers. Prerequisites: Registration or credit in 4024. Three hours of laboratory.

The development of introductory quantum theory from a phenomenological point of view with applications to atomic physics and chemistry. Prerequisites: PHYS 3022.

Physical Dynamics and Statics applied to the musculoskeletal anatomy. Pre-requisites: PHYS 2003, PHYS 2009, KINS 4032.

Maximum, 6 cr. for undergraduates; Maximum, 3 cr. for graduates. Investigative and advanced study in: A. Advanced Mechanics, B. Electromagnetic Fields, C. Heat and Thermodynamics, D. Quantum Mechanics, E. Fluid Mechanics. Prerequisites: Approval of Department Head.

Advanced concepts of physics applicable to junior and senior high school science courses. Not applicable toward B.S. or M.S. degree in Physics. Prerequisite: Approval of Department Head.