Second half of the experimental course for sophomore majors. Experiments on a range of topics in modern physics. Corequisite: PHYSICS 284.

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 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)

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 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)

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)

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)

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)

Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations, central force problem, rigid bodies, small oscillations, continuum mechanics, fluid dynamics. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 421, 422.

Electrostatic and magnetostatic fields in vacuum and material medium. Maxwell's equations, radiation, and special relativity. Covariant formulation of the field equations. Fields of a moving charge, motion of particles, radiation reaction, applications to physical phenomena as time permits. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 601, 605.