Fourth term of introductory Physics sequence. Survey of discoveries in physics in the 20th century; special relativity, prelude to quantum theory, principles of quantum mechanics with application to problems in one dimension. PHYSICS 284 and 424 constitute a full-year course in modern physics. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 181, 182, , or consent of instructor, MATH 233.

The application of mathematical methods to problems in theoretical physics. A wide variety of techniques employing calculus. Introduction to complex numbers, matrices, vector calculus, Fourier series, and differential equations. Prerequisites: any introductory physics sequence; MATH 233, or consent of instructor.

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Kinematics, vectors and scalars, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, impulse and momentum. Conservation laws. Collisions, oscillations, rotational dynamics, waves and sound, fluids. Use of calculus in physics; problem-solving methods. Co-requisite: MATH 131. (GenEd. PS)

Basic principles of physics illustrated by example and demonstration, whenever possible, from the biological sciences. Topics: electricity, magnetism, radiation, optics, relativity, quantum theory, atomic structure, nuclear physics. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 131/133 or equivalent. (Gen.Ed. PS)

Basic physical laws governing mechanics, heat, and sound; examples and applications from the biological sciences. Arithmetic, high school algebra, and basic trigonometry required. The recommended introductory physics course for majors in the biological sciences and related areas. (Gen.Ed. PS)

Fundamentals of wave motion, vibration of strings, sound waves, resonance, harmonic analysis, sound intensity and the decibel, physics of the ear and theories of hearing, physics of speech, elementary properties of microphones and speakers. Prerequisite to COMM-DIS 311, 312. For communication disorders majors; open to others. Algebra skills needed. (Gen.Ed. PS)

Fundamentals of wave motion, vibration of strings, sound waves, resonance, harmonic analysis, sound intensity and the decibel, physics of the ear and theories of hearing, physics of speech, elementary properties of microphones and speakers. Prerequisite to COMM-DIS 311, 312. For communication disorders majors; open to others. Algebra skills needed. (Gen.Ed. PS)

The fundamental ideas of physics, a minimum of mathematics. Selected phenomena of everyday existence (motion, sound, electricity). Physics beyond the range of our senses, the realm of atoms and nuclei (quantum physics), the universe (cosmology), high speed phenomena (relativity). For nonscience majors. PHYSICS 103 serves as an optional laboratory to accompany this course. Prerequisite: Basic Math Skills (R1) proficiency, or equivalent. (Gen.Ed. PS)

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