Modern and classic experiments performed with up-to-date techniques. Course complements 400-level physics courses, and satisfies the Integrative Experience requirement for BA-Physics and BS-Physics majors

First half of the experimental course for sophomore majors. Experiments on a range of topics in thermodynamics, simple harmonic motion, and waves. Corequisite: PHYSICS 287.

Survey of thermodynamics. Boltzmann distribution, statistical interpretation of thermodynamics, Gibbsian ensembles and the method of Darwin, Fowler; quantum distributions and their applications, transport phenomena. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 424, 601, 606 (the latter may be taken concurrently).

Computational physics in a computer laboratory setting. Numerical techniques and simulations of a variety of physical systems taught concurrently with programming skills using languages such as Python or Matlab. No prior programming experience required.

First half of the experimental course for sophomore majors. Experiments on a range of topics in thermodynamics, simple harmonic motion, and waves. Corequisite: PHYSICS 287.

A rigorous introductory course in principles of mechanics with emphasis on motion of objects (kinematics), forces, rotation, momentum, energy conservation, and analytical methods to solve physical problems.

A rigorous introductory course in principles of mechanics with emphasis on motion of objects (kinematics), forces, rotation, momentum, energy conservation, and analytical methods to solve physical problems.

Basic physical laws governing mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves; examples and applications from the biological sciences, with lab. High school algebra and basic trigonometry required. The recommended introductory physics course for majors in the biological sciences and related areas. (Gen.Ed. PS)

Mathematical and conceptual aspects of the special and general theories of relativity. Lorentz transformations, covariant formulation of the laws of nature. The equivalence principle, curved spaces, solutions of the equations of relativity. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 606.

Mathematical and conceptual aspects of the special and general theories of relativity. Topics include: Lorentz transformations, convariant formulation of the laws of nature, the equivalence principle, curved spaces, and solutions of the equations of relativity.