Physics Course Descriptions

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Lecture and laboratory breakdown of courses is indicated at the end of each description. For example (3-1) indicates three credit hours lecture, one credit hour laboratory (1 credit hour of lab usually equals 2 contact hours). Courses in physics qualifying for the University Core Curriculum are so indicated by UCC.

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101 Introduction to the Physical Sciences 175 General Physics I 176 General Physics II ASTR 201 General Astronomy 205 Intermediate Physics I 206 Intermediate Physics II 207 Intermediate Physics (no lab) 208 Intermediate Physics II (no lab) 311 Electric Circuit Theory 314 Electronics Laboratory 371 Analytical Mechanics 381 Electromagnetic Fields 351 Scientific Programming in BASIC 352 Scientific Programming in FORTRAN 361 Modern Physics 401 Physics and Human Thought 409 Theoretical Mechanics 419 Electromagnetic Theory 429 Quantum Mechanics 439 Thermodynamics 450 Advanced Problems in FORTRAN Programming 471 Observational Astronomy 490 Special Topics in Physics 499 Research

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311 Electric Circuit Theory 2 hours. direct current circuit theory. Alternating current circuit theory utilizing both methods of phasors and complex numbers. Problem solving is emphasized. Prerequisites: Physics 206, Mathematics 230. (2-0)

314 Electronics Laboratory 3 hours. experimentation will be devoted to fundamental measurements of properties of electronic elements and electronic circuits. Circuits for rectification, amplification, signal generation, and logic function will be included. (0-3)

351 Scientific Programming in BASIC 1 hour. The application of the BASIC language to scientific problems. the class will be scheduled is a single two hour recitation in which both lecture and programming practice will be employed. Prerequisite: mathematics 230 or consent of instructor. (0-1)

352 Scientific Programming in FORTRAN 2 hours. The application of the FORTRAN language to scientific problems. The class will be scheduled as a single two hour recitation in which both lecture and programming practice will be employed. prerequisite: Mathematics 330, concurrent registration, or consent of instructor. (0-2)

361 Modern Physics 3 hours. Physics of the 20th century. Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity. Atomic and nuclear phenomena and basic theories. An introduction to quantum mechanics is included. Prerequisites: Physics 206, Mathematics 330. (3-0)

371 Analytical Mechanics 3 hours. Theory and application of Newtonian mechanics using vector calculus methods. topics include particle dynamics, energy and momentum principles, multiparticle systems. Problem solving is emphasized. Prerequisites: Physics 205, Mathematics 330. (3-0)

381 Electromagnetic Fields 3 hours. formulation of the basic theory of electric and magnetic vector fields. Electrostatic and magnetostatic fields in free space and in material media, and the formulation of Maxwell's equations are included. Prerequisites: Physics 371, mathematics 330. (3-0)