Courses in
Physics and
Astronomy
Winter 2007-2008
| PHYS-102 | Concepts of Physics II Thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and electronics. Lectures and two-hour lab weekly. |
Joseph Owczarzak |
| PHYS-202 | Basic Physics II
Elements of wave phenomena, sound, thermodynamics and optics. Lectures, one-hour discussion, two-hour lab weekly. Prerequisite: 201. |
Lee Carkner |
| PHYS-219 |
Introduction to Physical Analysis
Physical analysis is the process of applying the principles of physics to develop a mathematical solution to a problem. Numeric and symbolic solution, mathematical visualization, and simulation technology will be used to help treat problems drawn mostly from introductory mechanics. Prerequisite: 201. |
Dean Sieglaff |
| PHYS-105 |
Acoustics Vibrations and waves, perception and measurement of sound, musical instruments, the human ear and voice, electrical production of sound, acoustics of rooms, electronic music and environmental noise. Lectures and two-hour lab weekly. |
James van Howe |
| PHYS-320 | Mechanics I
Statics, dynamics of a particle, central forces and celestial mechanics, mechanics of rigid bodies. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: 201, Mathematics 220. |
Dean Sieglaff |
| PHYS-330 | Physical Astronomy
The physics behind the methods astronomers use to understand the universe. Electromagnetic radiation, stellar astrophysics, galactic structure, and cosmology. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: 201-203. |
Lee Carkner |
| PHYS-351 | Advanced Lab II Selected experiments in modern physics including beta absorption, gamma ray spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy, scanning tunneling microscopy and x-ray diffraction. Prerequisites: 301 and 350. |
Dean Sieglaff |