PH-101 Physics in Our LivesCredits: 3
Presents major concepts and methodologies in physics and their importance in today's society. Introduction to principles of physics and their applications to today's technology using lectures and demonstration.
PH-103 The Physics of Sound and MusicCredits: 3
Presents the topics of sound and music from a physics point of view. Covered topics are harmonic motion, waves (both traveling and standing), the human voice and ear, the production of music and musical scales and the physics of several representative instruments.
PH-105 Physics for the Life Sciences ICredits: 3
An introduction to classical physics intended primarily for students majoring in the life sciences. Topics include: mechanics, dynamics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and optics.
PH-105L Physics for the Life Sciences Laboratory ICredits: 1
Laboratory work to complement PH-105. Experiments in the fields of statics, dynamics, energy, momentum, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, optics, and spectroscopy. Three hours per week.
PH-106 Physics for the Life Sciences IICredits: 3
An introduction to classical physics intended primarily for students majoring in the life sciences. Topics include, mechanics, dynamics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and optics.
PH-106L Physics for the Life Sciences Laboratory IICredits: 1
Laboratory work to complement PH-106. Experiments in the fields of sound, electricity, magnetism, optics, and spectroscopy. Three hours per week.
PH-150 Principles of AstronomyCredits: 3
The historical development of astronomy and the modern concepts of the universe, including demonstrations and viewing sessions with optical telescopes.
PH-199 Independent Study in PhysicsCredits: 1
Guided study of a selected topic in physics not substantially treated in a regular course, under the direction of a member of the Physics faculty. Prior permission of the directing professor and department chair is required to take this course.
PH-211 General Physics with Calculus ICredits: 3
The first of a two-semester sequence of courses that, taken together, provide a thorough introduction to classical physics using calculus. Topics covered include: one- and two-dimensional motion, Newton's laws and their applications, energy, momentum and impulse, rotational mechanics, and thermodynamics.
PH-211L General Physics with Calculus Laboratory ICredits: 1
Laboratory experiments to complement the topics covered in PH-211. Includes experiments in statics, dynamics, and thermodynamics.
PH-212 General Physics with Calculus IICredits: 3
The second of a two-semester sequence of courses that, taken together, provide a thorough introduction to classical physics using calculus. Topics covered include: sound and wave mechanics, electrostatics, circuits, magnetic forces and fields, Faraday's Law, reflection and refraction, and optics.
PH-212L General Physics with Calculus Laboratory IICredits: 1
Laboratory experiments to complement the topics covered in PH-212. Includes experiments in sound, electricity, magnetism, circuits, and optics.
PH-270 Physical OceanographyCredits: 3
Physical Oceanography provides a survey of physical, chemical and geological processes that define and affect the coastal ocean including ocean basins, beach formation and dynamic ocean processes(currents, waves, wind, weather). Environmental considerations include the role of the ocean in the association with global climate change issues, problems associated with coastal development, exploitation of marine resources, and ocean and coastal pollution.
PH-298 Special Topics in Physics (200 Level)Credits: 1-3
An intensive study of a particular subject or problem in physics to be announced prior to registration. May be conducted on either a lecture-discussion or a seminar basis. If a prerequisite is required it will be announced in the course schedule.
PH-299 Independent Study in PhysicsCredits: 1-3
Guided study of a selected topic in physics not substantially treated in a regular course, under the direction of a member of the Physics faculty. Prior permission of the directing professor and department chair is required to take this course.
PH-311 Theoretical PhysicsCredits: 3
Presents physics topics aimed at the advanced undergraduate level. The subjects range over classical mechanics, electromagnetism, and statistical mechanics, with explicit links made to topics from PH-301. The course is calculus-based, and seeks to round out the physics education of physics minors.
PH-312 Modern PhysicsCredits: 3
Topics from physics of the twentieth century, including special relativity, the origins of quantum theory, quantum mechanics, atomic structure, nuclear physics, and elementary particles.
PH-350 Research in PhysicsCredits: 1-3
Original research work, carried out under the mentorship of a faculty research advisor. Research conducted by the students may be submitted for presentation, publication, or review, as appropriate. The number of course credits will be determined by arrangement with the advisor. Three hours/week per credit, 1-3 credits.
PH-399 Independent Study in PhysicsCredits: 1-3
Reading and research on a selected topic under the direction of a Physics faculty member. Prior permission of the directing professor and department chair is required to take this course.
PH-499 Independent Study in Physics (400 Level)Credits: 1-3
Reading and research on a selected topic under the direction of a Physics faculty member. Three hours per week per credit. Prior permission of the directing professor and department chair is required to take this course.
