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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Non-calculus introduction to electricity and magnetism, waves, optics, light, some modern and nuclear physics. Limited emphasis on historical development of physics.
Non-calculus introduction to electricity and magnetism, waves, optics, light, some modern and nuclear physics. Limited emphasis on historical development of physics.
Non-calculus introduction to electricity and magnetism, waves, optics, light, some modern and nuclear physics. Limited emphasis on historical development of physics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in electric and magnetic fields, geometric and physical optics, and light. Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A 212 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A212L.
Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in electric and magnetic fields, geometric and physical optics, and light. Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A 212 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A212L.
Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in electric and magnetic fields, geometric and physical optics, and light. Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A 212 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A212L.
Calculus-based introductory physics laboratory, with experiments in electric and magnetic fields, geometric and physical optics, and light. Registration Restrictions: If PHYS A 212 is taken from another institution, it must be completed prior to taking PHYS A212L.
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.
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.
Use of Maxwell's equations in analysis of plane wave propagation, wave reflection, radiation and antennas, waveguides, cavity resonators, transmission lines, and radio propagation. Crosslisted with EE A324.
Use of Maxwell's equations in analysis of plane wave propagation, wave reflection, radiation and antennas, waveguides, cavity resonators, transmission lines, and radio propagation. Crosslisted with EE A324.
A498Individual Research1.0
DaysTimeLocationInstructorOpen Seats
TPantaleone, J3
CRN: 33898 Section: 001 Date Range: 01/17-05/05
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.
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 Summer 2012
Physics 123, Basic Physics I
At least one section of Physics 123L, Basic Physics I Laboratory
Note: this is not a regular course offering; this is scheduled for 2012 only. Future summer offerings may be different, or nonexistant.
To be offered Fall 2012
100-level and 200-level Physics courses are offered every semester (both spring and fall). Our upper-division offerings, however, are always changing. Here are our planned upper-division offerings for the near future:
Physics 303, Modern Physics (Jim Pantaleone)
Physics 320, Simulation of Physical Systems (Katherine Rawlins)
Note: plans may change. Let us know if there's a particular upper-division course that interests you!
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