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  • 4.00 Credits

    Follows PHYS 1210 and continues introduction to physics with calculus for engineering students. Includes electricity, magnetism and optics. Laboratories illustrate principles studied. Students receiving credit for PHYS 1220 cannot receive credit for PHYS 1050, 1120 or 1320. Prerequisites: grades of C or higher in PHYS 1210, MATH 2200, 2205 and concurrent enrollment in MATH 2210.
  • 4.00 Credits

    First course of two semester sequence. Provides thorough introduction to physics with calculus. Primarily for majors in physics, astronomy, astrophysics and other areas in science, mathematics and technology requiring the highest levels of sophistication. Includes classical mechanics, gravitation and thermodynamics. Laboratory sessions illustrate principles studied and meaning of physical measurement. Students receiving credit for PHYS 1310 cannot receive credit for PHYS 1050, 1110 or 1210. Prerequisites: MATH 2200 and concurrent enrollment in MATH 2205.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Follows PHYS 1310 and continues introduction to physics with calculus. Includes electricity, magnetism and optics. Laboratory sessions illustrate principles studied and meaning of physical measurement. Students receiving credit for PHYS 1320 cannot receive credit for PHYS 1050, 1120 or 1220. Prerequisites: PHYS 1310, MATH 2200, 2205 and concurrent enrollment in MATH 2210.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Introduces the principles of thermodynamics and their applications to energy science. Intended for students majoring in Energy Resource Science. Prerequisites: PHYS 1210 or ES 2110 and MATH 2200.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Third-semester course primarily for majors in physics, astronomy, engineering, mathematics, and other sciences. Includes Gaussian Optics and matrix calculations, wave equations, interference, superposition principle, elementary Fourier Analysis, Fraunhofer and Fresnel Diffraction, application to optical instruments. Prerequisites: PHYS 1220 or 1320 or equivalent.
  • 3.00 Credits

    Fourth semester course primarily for majors in physics, astronomy, engineering, mathematics, and other physical sciences. Topics include introductory quantum mechanics, nuclear and particle physics, lasers, Planck's Blackbody Radiation, photoelectric effect, electron diffraction, wave-particle duality, deBroglie Wavelength, Bohr Atom, Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle, Schrodinger Equation, and Einstein's Special Theory of Relativity. Prerequisites: PHYS 1220 or 1320 or equivalent.
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Presents various subjects not available in regularly scheduled courses. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  • 1.00 - 4.00 Credits

    Presents various subjects not available in regularly scheduled courses. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Provides introduction to mathematical methods and modern scientific computational tools used in physics/astronomy. Topics include introduction to Python or linux operating system and use LabView software to run laboratory apparatus. Course examples will draw upon material in Physics 1210/1220 to help build fluency in the first year physics material. Prerequisite: PHYS 1220.
  • 4.00 Credits

    Introduced to analog and digital circuits/devices and computer interfacing with laboratory equipment and experiments. Includes computer programming, the analysis of experimental data, and report writing. Apply the skills developed in this class to interface with and control representative instrumentation used in experimental physics laboratories. Prerequisites: PHYS 2320.