Fall 2009

PHYS001 THE SCIENCE OF PHYSICS

Historical development and significance of major concepts and theories, with emphasis on the nature of physical science and its role in modern life. For students in nontechnical fields.

PHYS211 MECHANICS

Calculus-based study of the basic concepts of mechanics: motion, force, Newton's laws, energy, collisions, and rotation. Concurrent: MATH 140

PHYS212 ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM

Calculus-based study of the basic concepts of electricity and magnetism. Prerequisite: MATH 140 , PHYS 211 Concurrent: MATH 141

PHYS213 FLUIDS AND THERMAL PHYSICS

Calculus-based study of the basic concepts of fluids and sound, heat, kinetic theory, and entropy. Prerequisite: MATH 140 , PHYS 211, Concurrent: MATH 141

PHYS214 WAVE MOTION AND QUANTUM PHYSICS

Calculus-based study of the basic concepts of wave motion, geometrical optics, interference phenomena, photons, wave mechanics, and the structure of matter. Prerequisite: MATH 140 , PHYS 211, PHYS 212, Concurrent: MATH 141

PHYS250 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS I

Algebra-based introduction to classical mechanics, including such topics as one- and two-dimensional motion, vectors, relative and circular motion, force and dynamics . . .

PHYS251 INTRODUCTORY PHYSICS II

Selected topics in light, electricity, and magnetism. Prerequisite: PHYS 250

PHYS559 GRADUATE LABORATORY