Practicum
Not available at this time
Independent Study
Special projects; departmental sponsor required. Prerequisite: introductory physics.
Seminar
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Sophomore Lab II
Second half of the experimental course for sophomore majors. Experiments on a range of topics in modern physics. Corequisite: PHYSICS 284.
Modern Physics I
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.
Tech Theortcl Phys
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.
Independent Study
Special projects; departmental sponsor required.
Seminar
Not available at this time
General Physics I
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)
Intro Physics II
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)