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Summer Semester 2013

  1. Physics (PHYS)

  2. Course Number Course Name Credits
  3. A123 *Basic Physics I 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.   T R   09:00AM-11:00AM
      SSB 253
      Smith, R 1

      CRN: 51970
      Section: 301
      Date Range: 05/20-08/03

      Non-calculus introduction to mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics. Emphasizes motion, forces, gravitation, fluid motion, and laws of thermodynamics. Limited emphasis on historical development of physics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    3.   T R   04:00PM-6:00PM
      SSB 253
      Smith, R 2

      CRN: 52677
      Section: 302
      Date Range: 05/20-08/03

      Non-calculus introduction to mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics. Emphasizes motion, forces, gravitation, fluid motion, and laws of thermodynamics. Limited emphasis on historical development of physics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    Non-calculus introduction to mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics. Emphasizes motion, forces, gravitation, fluid motion, and laws of thermodynamics. Limited emphasis on historical development of physics.
    Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

  4. A123L *Basic Physics I Laboratory 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.   T     12:00PM-2:45PM
      SCI 107
      Smith, R 1

      CRN: 51971
      Section: 301
      Date Range: 05/20-08/03

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    3.    W    09:00AM-11:45AM
      SCI 107
      Smith, R 2

      CRN: 51972
      Section: 302
      Date Range: 05/20-08/03

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    4.    W    01:00PM-3:45PM
      SCI 107
      Smith, R 5

      CRN: 51973
      Section: 303
      Date Range: 05/20-08/03

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
    Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

* - Course meets a GER requirement

 

Fall Semester 2013

  1. Astronomy (ASTR)

  2. Course Number Course Name Credits
  3. A103 *Solar System Astronomy 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.   T R   10:00AM-11:15AM
      CPSB 220
      Rector, T 0

      CRN: 71790
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introduction to solar system astronomy; emphasis on most recent results from space research. History of astronomy, instruments, planetary motion, physical properties of planets, satellites, comets, and solar system evolution.
      Registration Restrictions: High school algebra and trigonometry or equivalent.

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    Introduction to solar system astronomy; emphasis on most recent results from space research. History of astronomy, instruments, planetary motion, physical properties of planets, satellites, comets, and solar system evolution.
    Registration Restrictions: High school algebra and trigonometry or equivalent.

  4. A103L *Solar System Astronomy Lab 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.  M      04:00PM-6:45PM
      SCI 103
      Tziolas, A 0

      CRN: 71791
      Section: 602
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory astronomy laboratory with experiments in basic observational methods and data analysis applicable to the study of the solar system.
      Registration Restrictions: High school algebra and trigonometry or equivalent.

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    3.    W    08:30AM-11:15AM
      SCI 103
      Tziolas, A 0

      CRN: 71792
      Section: 603
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory astronomy laboratory with experiments in basic observational methods and data analysis applicable to the study of the solar system.
      Registration Restrictions: High school algebra and trigonometry or equivalent.

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    4.    W    01:00PM-3:45PM
      SCI 103
      Tziolas, A 0

      CRN: 71793
      Section: 604
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory astronomy laboratory with experiments in basic observational methods and data analysis applicable to the study of the solar system.
      Registration Restrictions: High school algebra and trigonometry or equivalent.

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    Introductory astronomy laboratory with experiments in basic observational methods and data analysis applicable to the study of the solar system.
    Registration Restrictions: High school algebra and trigonometry or equivalent.

  5. A104 *Stars, Galaxies & Cosmology 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.  M W    10:00AM-11:15AM
      CPSB 220
      TBA 8

      CRN: 71794
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introduction to solar, stellar, galactic, extragalactic astronomy. Stars, clusters, galaxies, stellar evolution, the universe as a whole, and cosmology.
      Registration Restrictions: High school algebra and trigonometry or equivalent.

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    Introduction to solar, stellar, galactic, extragalactic astronomy. Stars, clusters, galaxies, stellar evolution, the universe as a whole, and cosmology.
    Registration Restrictions: High school algebra and trigonometry or equivalent.

  6. A104L *Stars Galaxies Cosmology Lab 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.   T     05:30PM-8:15PM
      SCI 103
      Tziolas, A 6

      CRN: 71795
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory astronomy laboratory with experiments in basic observational methods and data analysis applicable to the study of the Sun, stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astronomy.
      Registration Restrictions: High school algebra and trigonometry or equivalent.

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    3.   T     08:30AM-11:15AM
      SCI 103
      TBA 2

      CRN: 71796
      Section: 602
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory astronomy laboratory with experiments in basic observational methods and data analysis applicable to the study of the Sun, stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astronomy.
      Registration Restrictions: High school algebra and trigonometry or equivalent.

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    4.   T     01:00PM-3:45PM
      SCI 103
      TBA 0

      CRN: 71797
      Section: 603
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory astronomy laboratory with experiments in basic observational methods and data analysis applicable to the study of the Sun, stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astronomy.
      Registration Restrictions: High school algebra and trigonometry or equivalent.

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    Introductory astronomy laboratory with experiments in basic observational methods and data analysis applicable to the study of the Sun, stellar, galactic, and extragalactic astronomy.
    Registration Restrictions: High school algebra and trigonometry or equivalent.

  7. Physics (PHYS)

  8. Course Number Course Name Credits
  9. A101 *Physics for Poets 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.  M W    02:30PM-3:45PM
      CPSB 220
      TBA 36

      CRN: 74504
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introduces liberal arts students to the theory, methods, and techniques of physics, the most basic of the sciences. Provides broad exposure to many aspects of physics, including celestial mechanics, quantum theory, relativity, and cosmology, as well as the scientific method.
      Special Note: Does not fulfill the Natural Sciences component of the CAS B.S. Degree.

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    Introduces liberal arts students to the theory, methods, and techniques of physics, the most basic of the sciences. Provides broad exposure to many aspects of physics, including celestial mechanics, quantum theory, relativity, and cosmology, as well as the scientific method.
    Special Note: Does not fulfill the Natural Sciences component of the CAS B.S. Degree.

  10. A123 *Basic Physics I 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.  M W    04:00PM-5:15PM
      CPSB 220
      Osterhoudt, C 0

      CRN: 74505
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Non-calculus introduction to mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics. Emphasizes motion, forces, gravitation, fluid motion, and laws of thermodynamics. Limited emphasis on historical development of physics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    3.   T R   11:30AM-12:45PM
      AHS 106
      TBA 0

      CRN: 74506
      Section: 602
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Non-calculus introduction to mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics. Emphasizes motion, forces, gravitation, fluid motion, and laws of thermodynamics. Limited emphasis on historical development of physics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    4.   T R   02:30PM-3:45PM
      CPSB 120
      TBA 43

      CRN: 74507
      Section: 603
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Non-calculus introduction to mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics. Emphasizes motion, forces, gravitation, fluid motion, and laws of thermodynamics. Limited emphasis on historical development of physics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    Non-calculus introduction to mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics. Emphasizes motion, forces, gravitation, fluid motion, and laws of thermodynamics. Limited emphasis on historical development of physics.
    Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

  11. A123L *Basic Physics I Laboratory 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.  M      08:30AM-11:15AM
      SCI 107
      Passarello, M 7

      CRN: 74508
      Section: 604
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    3.  M      01:00PM-3:45PM
      SCI 107
      Messer, J 2

      CRN: 74509
      Section: 605
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    4.  M      04:00PM-6:45PM
      SCI 107
      TBA 7

      CRN: 74510
      Section: 606
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    5.   T     08:30AM-11:15AM
      SCI 107
      TBA 4

      CRN: 74511
      Section: 607
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    6.   T     01:00PM-3:45PM
      SCI 107
      TBA 0

      CRN: 74512
      Section: 608
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    7.   T     04:00PM-6:45PM
      SCI 107
      TBA 0

      CRN: 74513
      Section: 609
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    8.    W    10:00AM-12:45PM
      SCI 107
      Kaminker, V 3

      CRN: 74514
      Section: 610
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    9.      F  01:00PM-3:45PM
      SCI 107
      Kaminker, V 0

      CRN: 74515
      Section: 611
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
      Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

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    Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in mechanics, fluids, and thermodynamics.
    Registration Restrictions: High school trigonometry.

  12. A124 *Basic Physics II 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.   T R   02:30PM-3:45PM
      CPSB 220
      Tziolas, A 1

      CRN: 74516
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Non-calculus introduction to electricity and magnetism, waves, optics, light, some modern and nuclear physics. Limited emphasis on historical development of physics.

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    Non-calculus introduction to electricity and magnetism, waves, optics, light, some modern and nuclear physics. Limited emphasis on historical development of physics.

  13. A124L *Basic Physics II Laboratory 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.     R   08:30AM-11:15AM
      SCI 103
      TBA 7

      CRN: 74517
      Section: 602
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in electricity and magnetism, waves, and optics.

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    3.     R   11:30AM-2:15PM
      SCI 103
      TBA 0

      CRN: 74518
      Section: 603
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in electricity and magnetism, waves, and optics.

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    4.     R   05:30PM-8:15PM
      SCI 103
      TBA 0

      CRN: 79201
      Section: 604
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in electricity and magnetism, waves, and optics.

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    Introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in electricity and magnetism, waves, and optics.

  14. A130 Survey of College Physics 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.   T R   10:00AM-11:15AM
      CPSB 120
      Tziolas, A 1

      CRN: 74519
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introduction to core principles of physics in classical mechanics, waves, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Specifically designed to prepare students for entry into calculus based physics.

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    Introduction to core principles of physics in classical mechanics, waves, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Specifically designed to prepare students for entry into calculus based physics.

  15. A211 *General Physics I 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.   T R   01:00PM-2:15PM
      AHS 106
      Pantaleone, J 16

      CRN: 74520
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Calculus-based course covering classical mechanics (statics and dynamics of translational and rotational motion), fluids, elasticity, and introduction to thermodynamics.
      Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A130 prerequisite is not satisfied, then a passing score on department exam is required.

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    3.   T R   08:30AM-9:45AM
      AHS 106
      Rawlins, K 17

      CRN: 79202
      Section: 602
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Calculus-based course covering classical mechanics (statics and dynamics of translational and rotational motion), fluids, elasticity, and introduction to thermodynamics.
      Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A130 prerequisite is not satisfied, then a passing score on department exam is required.

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    Calculus-based course covering classical mechanics (statics and dynamics of translational and rotational motion), fluids, elasticity, and introduction to thermodynamics.
    Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A130 prerequisite is not satisfied, then a passing score on department exam is required.

  16. A211L *General Physics I Lab 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.    W    02:30PM-5:15PM
      SCI 107
      TBA 1

      CRN: 74521
      Section: 602
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in computerized data collection and analysis, mechanics, waves, elasticity, and wave motion.
      Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A211 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A211L.

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    3.     R   10:00AM-12:45PM
      SCI 107
      Messer, J 0

      CRN: 74522
      Section: 603
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in computerized data collection and analysis, mechanics, waves, elasticity, and wave motion.
      Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A211 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A211L.

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    4.      F  08:30AM-11:15AM
      SCI 107
      Kaminker, V 0

      CRN: 74523
      Section: 604
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in computerized data collection and analysis, mechanics, waves, elasticity, and wave motion.
      Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A211 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A211L.

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    5.     R   02:30PM-5:15PM
      SCI 107
      Kaminker, V 3

      CRN: 74524
      Section: 605
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in computerized data collection and analysis, mechanics, waves, elasticity, and wave motion.
      Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A211 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A211L.

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    6.     R   05:30PM-8:15PM
      SCI 107
      Messer, J 8

      CRN: 79203
      Section: 606
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in computerized data collection and analysis, mechanics, waves, elasticity, and wave motion.
      Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A211 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A211L.

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    Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in computerized data collection and analysis, mechanics, waves, elasticity, and wave motion.
    Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A211 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A211L.

  17. A211R Gen Physics I Problem Solving 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.     R   04:00PM-5:15PM
      CPSB 105A
      TBA 8

      CRN: 79199
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Techniques of problem solving for material covered in PHYS A211. Includes student discussion and presentation of solutions.
      Special Note: This course does not meet General Education Requirements.

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    Techniques of problem solving for material covered in PHYS A211. Includes student discussion and presentation of solutions.
    Special Note: This course does not meet General Education Requirements.

  18. A212 *General Physics II 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.   T R   01:00PM-2:15PM
      CPSB 120
      Osterhoudt, C 9

      CRN: 74525
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Calculus-based course emphasizing basic electromagnetic theory, waves, fundamentals of geometric and physical optics, and light.

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    Calculus-based course emphasizing basic electromagnetic theory, waves, fundamentals of geometric and physical optics, and light.

  19. A212L *General Physics II Lab 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.      F  08:30AM-11:15AM
      SCI 103
      TBA 0

      CRN: 74526
      Section: 602
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in electric and magnetic fields, geometric and physical optics, and light.
      Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A212 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A212L.

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    3.      F  11:30AM-2:15PM
      SCI 103
      Messer, J 0

      CRN: 74527
      Section: 603
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in electric and magnetic fields, geometric and physical optics, and light.
      Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A212 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A212L.

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    4.      F  02:30PM-5:15PM
      SCI 103
      Osterhoudt, C 0

      CRN: 74528
      Section: 604
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in electric and magnetic fields, geometric and physical optics, and light.
      Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A212 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A212L.

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    Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in electric and magnetic fields, geometric and physical optics, and light.
    Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A212 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A212L.

  20. A212R Gen Physics II Problem Solving 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.   T     04:00PM-5:15PM
      CPSB 105A
      TBA 12

      CRN: 79200
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Techniques of problem solving for material covered in PHYS A212. Includes student discussion and presentation of solutions.
      Special Note: This course does not meet General Education Requirements.

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    Techniques of problem solving for material covered in PHYS A212. Includes student discussion and presentation of solutions.
    Special Note: This course does not meet General Education Requirements.

  21. A303 Modern Physics 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.   T R   04:00PM-5:15PM
      SSB 250
      Pantaleone, J 3

      CRN: 74529
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Introduction to modern physics, primarily special relativity and quantum mechanics. Applications of these topics to the quantum structure of atoms, molecules, and solids; lasers; nuclear/particle physics and cosmology.

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    Introduction to modern physics, primarily special relativity and quantum mechanics. Applications of these topics to the quantum structure of atoms, molecules, and solids; lasers; nuclear/particle physics and cosmology.

  22. A314 Electromagnetics 3.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.  M W    10:00AM-11:15AM
      ENGR 109
      Munk, J 19

      CRN: 74530
      Section: 651
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Electromagnetic theory and applications. Static fields in free space and material media; steady current systems and associated magnetic effects. Includes magnetostatics, Maxwell's Equations, electromagnetic radiation, transmission lines and relativity.
      Crosslisted with EE A314.

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    Electromagnetic theory and applications. Static fields in free space and material media; steady current systems and associated magnetic effects. Includes magnetostatics, Maxwell's Equations, electromagnetic radiation, transmission lines and relativity.
    Crosslisted with EE A314.

  23. A498 Individual Research 1.0
    1. Days Time Location Instructor Open Seats
    2.        
      Pantaleone, J 3

      CRN: 74532
      Section: 601
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Research projects to be arranged with individual faculty members who will direct the research program.
      Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
      Registration Restrictions: Department permission.

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    3.        
      Rawlins, K 3

      CRN: 79204
      Section: 602
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Research projects to be arranged with individual faculty members who will direct the research program.
      Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
      Registration Restrictions: Department permission.

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    4.        
      Rector, T 3

      CRN: 79205
      Section: 603
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Research projects to be arranged with individual faculty members who will direct the research program.
      Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
      Registration Restrictions: Department permission.

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    5.        
      Osterhoudt, C 3

      CRN: 79207
      Section: 604
      Date Range: 08/26-12/14

      Research projects to be arranged with individual faculty members who will direct the research program.
      Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
      Registration Restrictions: Department permission.

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    Research projects to be arranged with individual faculty members who will direct the research program.
    Special Note: May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
    Registration Restrictions: Department permission.

* - Course meets a GER requirement

 

To be offered Spring 2014...

100-level and 200-level Physics courses are offered every semester (both spring and fall).  Our upper-division offerings, however, are always changing.  Let us know if there's a particular upper-division course that interests you!