Physics
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Physics (minor)
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205. ENERGY (3-4)
Listed also as Natural Sciences 205.211. COLLEGE PHYSICS I (4)
Topics and problems from areas of mechanics including Newtonian mechanics, heat and sound using algebra and trigonometry.Prerequisite: Mathematics 131 with a grade of “C” or better
This course will satisfy the natural sciences core area requirement.
212. COLLEGE PHYSICS II (4)
Topics and problems from the areas of electricity and magnetism, optics, and circuits using algebra and trigonometry. Circuits.Prerequisite: Physics 211 with a minimum grade of “C”
214. BIOPHYSICS (3)
Mechanics of the human body, thermodynamics of living organisms, fluid flow of the circulatory system, electricity and the nervous system, and basic nuclear medicine.Prerequisites: Physics 211 and 212
221 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I (4)
Topics and probems from areas of mechanics including Newtonian mechanics, heat, and sound using calculus.Prerequisite: Placement into Mathematics 261 or higher
222. UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II (4)
Topics and problems from areas of electricity and magnetism, optics, and circuits using calculus.Prerequisites: Physics 221 with a minimum grade of “C” and enrollment in Mathematics 262
223 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS III (3-4)
Topics and problems from the areas of modern physics including relativity, quantum theory, nuclear and particle physics. To satisfy the laboratory component students must enroll for four semester hours.Prerequisites: Physics 222 with a minimum grade of “C” and one year of calculus
270. ASTRONOMY (3-4)
Listed also as Natural Sciences 270.280. MATERIALS SCIENCE (3)
Atomic structure of solid materials, bonding, defects and diffusion will be discussed. The mechanical strength of materials, properties of polymers and composite materials will also be covered.Prerequisites: Physics 223 and one year of calculus
420. SPECIAL INTERMEDIATE TOPICS AND PROBLEMS (2-4)
Independent reading and/or research.Prerequisites: Physics 223 and one year of calculus
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH OR CREATIVE INVESTIGATION (1-3)
Introductory, Intermediate, Advanced, Senior Thesis Independent Research or Creative Investigation is a course in which students collaborate with facultymentors on an ongoing faculty research project or conduct an independent project under the guidance of a faculty member. This directed undergraduate research or creative investigation culminates in a conference presentation, journal article or other creative/scholarly project.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
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