PHYSICS 1050 Principles of Physics 5 Credits
Mechanics, waves, fluid dynamics, heat, electricity, magnetism, light and optics. This course emphasizes the use of physics principles in analyzing physical systems.
Components: Laboratory, Discussion, Class
GE: Natural Science
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MATH 15 or MATH 1530 or mathematics proficiency level of 15 or above
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring
PHYSICS 1350 Introductory Physics I 5 Credits
Mechanics, thermodynamics, and wave properties for science and pre-professional students, including an introduction to experimental techniques and experiments. This course is the first semester of a two-semester sequence; students looking for a one-semester algebra-based physics course should take PHYSICS 1050.
Components: Discussion, Laboratory, Class
GE: Natural Science
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MATH 1530 or MATH 2450 or math proficiency level of 30 or above
Typically Offered: Fall
PHYSICS 1450 Introductory Physics II 5 Credits
A continuation of PHYSICS 1350 including topics and experiments in electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics.
Components: Discussion, Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: PHYSICS 1350
Typically Offered: Spring
PHYSICS 1640 Physics for Video Games 4 Credits
Key physics concepts that show up in simple video games. 2D motion with and without acceleration, inertia and force, center of mass, collisions and explosions, relative velocity. Concepts will be illustrated in hands-on laboratory exercises and their application will be demonstrated by coding simplified versions of classic arcade games. No prior coding experience is necessary, students will be taught elementary coding and examples will be provided to teach important techniques.
Components: Laboratory, Class
GE: Natural Science
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: MATH 15 OR MATH 1530 OR mathematics proficiency level 15+ OR COMPUTER 1430
Typically Offered: Occasionally
PHYSICS 2240 General Physics I 4 Credits
Calculus-based course in mechanics and wave properties for students of engineering, mathematics, and science, including an introduction to experimental techniques and experiments.
Components: Laboratory, Class
GE: Natural Science
Prereqs/Coreqs: P MATH 2640 with a C- or better or GENENG 1500 with a C- or better
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring
PHYSICS 2340 General Physics II 4 Credits
Electricity, magnetism, and optics for students of engineering, mathematics, and science, including an introduction to experimental techniques and experiments.
Components: Discussion, Laboratory, Class
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: PHYSICS 2240 with a "C-" or better; MATH 2740 with a "C-" or better
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring
PHYSICS 3140 Modern Physics 4 Credits
An introduction to special relativity, kinetic theory, quantum physics, the Schrodinger equation in one and three dimensions, a brief introduction to nuclear physics, energy bands of crystalline solids, the physics of semiconductors and its application to semiconducting devices.
Components: Laboratory, Class, Discussion
Prereqs/Coreqs: P: PHYSICS 2340 with a "C-" or better; CHEMSTRY 1450 or 1240 C: MATH 3630
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring
PHYSICS 4940 Independent Study in Physics 1-4 Credits
Study of special topics and/or developments of special projects having department approval.
Components: Independent Study
Typically Offered: Fall - Spring - Summer