General Catalog for 2009-10

(PHYS) Physics


1004.0 Introductory Physics I
Introductory non-calculus courses in the fundamental principles of
physics. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours per week. Co-
requisite or prerequisite: MATH 1003, 1013, or equivalent.
Fall
1014.0 Introductory Physics II.
Introductory non-calculus courses in the fundamental principles of
physics. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours per week. Co-
requisite or prerequisite: MATH 1003, 1013, or equivalent.
Spring
1112.0 Engineering Graphics
Instruction in the proper use of drafting instruments, lettering,
design, layout and projection.
Fall
1203.0 Astronomy
The astronomical universe from the descriptive viewpoint. Some night
observations will be included.
Spring Odd Yrs
2004.0 University Physics I
Introductory courses in physics using calculus, designed for the
physical science and engineering majors. Lecture three hours, lab-
oratory three hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 2014, Corequisite:
MATH 2024.
Fall
2014.0 University Physics II.
Introductory courses in physics using calculus, designed for the
physical science and engineering majors. Lecture three hours, lab-
oratory three hours per week. Prerequisite: MATH 2014, Corequisite:
MATH 2024.
Spring
2101.0 2101-2104. Special Topics in Physics.
A course varied to meet the needs of the department.
On Demand
2123.0 Statics
A study of forces in equilibrium, especially stresses in loaded
structures. Analytical methods are emphasized. Prerequisite: PHYS
2014. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 2024. [CAC-O]
Fall
2133.0 Dynamics
A study of the kinetics and kinematics of a particle and of rigid
bodies. Prerequisite: PHYS 2123.
On Demand
3004.0 Introduction to Modern Physics
An elementary development of the principles of modern physics. Lecture
three hours, laboratory four hours per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 1014
or 2014. Corequisite: MATH 2024. [CAC-W]
Fall
3034.0 Electricity and Magnetism
A study of the principles of electricity and magnetism including
fields, potential, capacitance, resistance, and inductance. Lecture
three hours, laboratory three hours per week. Prerequisites: PHYS
1014 or 2014; MATH 3034.
Spring Even Yrs
3044.0 Electronics
An introduction to the fundamentals of electronics. Lecture three
hours, laboratory four hours per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 1014 or
2014.
Spring
3123.0 Electrical Circuits
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of electrical circuits,
including DC circuits, AC circuit analysis, network theorems,
transient analysis, complex frequency and resonance phenomena and
computer solutions to circuits. Prerequisite: PHYS 1014 or 2014.
Fall
3133.0 Wave Theory.
The study of wave properties with applications in acoustics and optics
On Demand
3203.0 Strength of Materials
Stress and deformation of members in tension, compression, torsion and
bending, and the design of these members, columns, statically indeter-
minate beams and and simple connections. Prerequisite: PHYS 2123.
On Demand
4003.0 Mechanics
A study of the fundamentals of mechanics as applied to particles,
systems of particles and rigid bodies including harmonic, oscillators
and central force fields. Prerequisites: PHYS 1004 or 2004; MATH 2024.
Fall
4023.0 Thermodynamics
A study of the basic principles of classical thermodynamics and
statistical mechanics. Prerequisites: PHYS 1014 or 2014; MATH 3034.
Spring Odd Yrs
4041.0 Senior Laboratory
Experiments in thermometry, solid state, atomic and molecular physics.
Open only to Senior Physics students.
On Demand
4043.0 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
An introduction to the postulates and rules of quantum mechanics.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4003; MATH 3043.
Fall
4053.0 Mathematical Physics
Mathematical methods applied to physics. Prerequisites: PHYS 1014 or
2014; MATH 3034.
Spring Odd Yrs
4061.0 Introduction to Physics Research
To introduce the student to the theory, techniques and methods of
laboratory and library research. Open only to Senior Physics students.
Fall/Spring
4103.0 Advanced Modern Physics
A continuation of PHYS 3004; an intermediate course in atomic, nuclear
and solid-state physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 3004.
Spring Odd Yrs
4183.0 Electromagnetic Fields
Vector analysis applied to electromagnetic fields; dielectric and
magnetic materials, Maxwell's equations; radiation. Prerequisites:
PHYS 3034; MATH 3043.
Spring Odd Yrs
4263.0 Advanced Mechanics
A continuation of PHYS 4003; rigid bodies, moving coordinate systems,
continuous media. Lagrange's equations. Prerequisites: PHYS 4003;
MATH 3034, 3043.
Spring
4801.0 4801-4893. Individual Study, Group Study, Research
This course is offered to provide competent students
an opportunity to do independent study and research or to study
special topics.
On Demand