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  • PHY-1044 Basic Physics I (4 Credits)

    This is the first semester of the algebra- and trigonometry-based introductory physics course for life-sciences majors, education majors, technology majors and others. Topics covered include kinematics in 1-D and 2-D, Newton's laws and gravitation, conservation principles of momentum and energy, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics including torques and inertia, conservation principles for rotational motion, fluid statics and dynamics, and oscillations and waves. Prerequisite: MATH 1513. Corequisite: PHY 1044L.
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    MATH-1513 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    PHY-1044L - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
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    Fall Only

  • PHY-1044L Basic Physics I Lab (0 Credits)

    This is the lab for Basic Physics I (PHY-1044). It is taken concurrently with the course. The lab provides hands-on experience of the principles taught in the lecture portion of the course. Students become familiar with laboratory equipment and procedures and the scientific method. Students use digital electronic sensors and software tools. Prerequisite: MATH 1513. Corequisite: PHY 1044.
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    PHY-1044 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
    MATH-1513 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
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  • PHY-1054 Basic Physics II (4 Credits)

    This is the second semester of the algebra- and trigonometry-based introductory physics course for life-sciences majors, education majors, technology majors and others. Topics covered include oscillations, waves and sound, fluid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, electrostatics, electrodynamics and basic circuits, magnetism, and geometric optics. Prerequisites: PHY 1044 and MATH 1513. Corequisite: PHY 1054L.
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    PHY-1044 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    MATH-1513 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    PHY-1054L - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
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    Spring Only

  • PHY-1054L Basic Physics II Lab (0 Credits)

    This is the lab for Basic Physics II (PHY-1054). It is taken concurrently with the course. The lab provides hands-on experience of the principles taught in the lecture portion of the course. Students become famiiar with laboratory equipment and procedures and the scientific method. Students use digital electronic sensors and software tools. Prerequisites: PHY 1044 and MATH 1513. Corequisite: PHY 1054.
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    PHY-1044 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    MATH-1513 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    PHY-1054 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
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  • PHY-1063 General Physics (3 Credits)

    Lecture study of motion, thermodynamics, sound and hearing, optics and vision, electricity, magnetism, and radiation; one semester survey with emphasis on biological applications of physics. Prerequisite: MATH 1513 or MATH 1613 OR MATH 2823.
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    MATH-1513 or MATH-1613 or MATH-2823 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
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  • PHY-1072 Intro Electronics (2 Credits)

    Lecture and laboratory study of simple DC, AC, and non-linear circuits; emphasis on basic electronic components and instrumentation including meters, oscilloscopes, and function generators. Corequisite: PHY-1072L.
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    PHY-1072L - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
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    On Demand

  • PHY-1072L Intro Electronics Lab (0 Credits)

    Lab for Introductory Electronics. Corequisite: PHY-1072.
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    PHY-1072 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
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  • PHY-2000 Indiv Study in Physics (0 Credits)

    Individual study on specified topic in Physics for undergraduate student. Credit one to four semester hours.
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  • PHY-2001 Indiv Study in Physics (1 Credits)

    Individual study on specified topic in Physics for undergraduate student. Credit one semester hour.
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  • PHY-2002 Indiv Study in Physics (2 Credits)

    Individual study on specified topic in Physics for undergraduate student. Credit two semester hours.
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  • PHY-2003 Indiv Study in Physics (3 Credits)

    Individual study on specified topic in Physics for undergraduate student. Credit three semester hours.
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  • PHY-2004 Indiv Study in Physics (4 Credits)

    Individual study on specified topic in Physics for undergraduate student. Credit four semester hours.
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  • PHY-2010 Seminar in Physics (0 Credits)

    Group study on specified topic in Physics for undergraduate students. Credit one to four semester hours.
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  • PHY-2011 Seminar in Physics (1 Credits)

    Group study on specified topic in Physics for undergraduate students. Credit one semester hour.
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  • PHY-2012 Seminar in Physics (2 Credits)

    Group study on specified topic in Physics for undergraduate students. Credit two semester hours.
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  • PHY-2013 Seminar in Physics (3 Credits)

    Group study on specified topic in Physics for undergraduate students. Credit three semester hours.
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  • PHY-2014 Seminar in Physics (4 Credits)

    Group study on specified topic in Physics for undergraduate students. Credit four semester hours.
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  • PHY-2145 General Physics I (5 Credits)

    This is the first semester of a calculus-based introductory physics course for scientists and engineers. Topics covered include kinematics in 1-D and 2-D, Newton's laws and gravitation, conservation principles of momentum and energy, rotational kinematics, rotational dynamics including torques and inertia, conservation principles for rotational motion, fluid statics and dynamics, and oscillations and waves. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1834. Corequisite: PHY 2145L.
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    MATH-1834 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
    PHY-2145L - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
    None
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    Spring Only

  • PHY-2145L General Physics I Lab (0 Credits)

    This is the laboratory component of General Physics I, PHY-2145. It provides hands-on experience of the principles taught in the lecture portion of the course. Students become familiar with laboratory equipment and procedures and the scientific method. Students use digital electronic sensors and software tools. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1834. Corequisite: PHY 2145
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    PHY-2145 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
    MATH-1834 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
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  • PHY-2155 General Physics II (5 Credits)

    This is the second semester of a calculus-based introductory physics course for scientists and engineers. Topics covered include temperature and heat, heat capacity and the first law of thermodynamics, the second law of thermodynamics, heat engines and refrigerators, and entropy, electrostatics including Coulomb's law and the electric field, Gauss's law, electric potential (voltage) and capacitance, current, resistance, and Ohm's law, circuit analysis and Kirchoff's rules, the Lorentz force charges in magnetic fields, the Biot-Savart Law, Magnetic flux and Gauss' law for magnetism, inductance, geometric optics, flat mirrors and refraction, lenses and mirrors including the thin lens equation and the lens maker's equation, diffraction, and dispersion. Students solve written problems as well as computational problems using software tools. Prerequisites: PHY 2145 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 2834. Coequisite: PHY 2155L.
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    PHY-2145 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    MATH-2834 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
    PHY-2155L - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
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    Fall Only

  • PHY-2155L Gen Physics II Lab (0 Credits)

    This is the laboratory component of General Physics II, PHY 2155 . It provides hands-on experience of the principles taught in the lecture portion of the course. Among other activities, students will make measurements, assess errors, and compare to accepted values. Students use digital electronic sensors and software tools. Prerequisites: PHY-2145 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in MATH 2834. Corequisite: PHY-2155.
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    PHY-2155 - Must be taken at the same time as this course.
    PHY-2145 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
    MATH-2834 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
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  • PHY-2223 Intro Radiologic Phy (3 Credits)

    An introductory course in Radiologic Physics. Subject areas covered in this course include units of measurement, mechanics, structure of matter, electrostatics, magnetism, electrodynamics, electromagnetism, rectification, x-ray tubes, and circuits and equipment.
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  • PHY-4000 Indiv Study in Physics (0 Credits)

    Individual research under direction of an individual faculty member on a topic of mutual interest; One to four semester hours credit; topic, credit,and arrangement to be decided prior to enrollment. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor and Chair of Department.
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  • PHY-4010 Seminar in Physics (0 Credits)

    Formal study of a topic of current importance in Physics or Engineering which is not normally included in other courses; 1-4 semester hours credit. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and Chairman of Department.
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  • PHY-5000 Indiv Study in Physics (0 Credits)

    Individual study of specified topic in Physics for graduate students. Credit 1 to 4 semester hours.
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  • PHY-5001 Indiv Study in Physics (1 Credits)

    Individual study of specified topic in Physics for graduate students. Credit one semester hour.
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  • PHY-5002 Indiv Study in Physics (2 Credits)

    Individual study of specified topic in Physics for graduate students. Credit two semester hours.
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  • PHY-5003 Indiv Study in Physics (3 Credits)

    Individual study of specified topic in Physics for graduate students. Credit three semester hours.
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  • PHY-5004 Indiv Study in Physics (4 Credits)

    Individual study of specified topic in Physics for graduate students. Credit four semester hours.
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  • PHY-5010 Physics Seminar (0 Credits)

    Group study of specified topic in physics for graduate students. Credit 1 to 4 semester hours.
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