Courses in
Physics and
Astronomy
Spring 2009
| ASTR-315 |
Stars, Nebulae and Galaxies
A non-calculus course introducing the properties of stars, nebulae and galaxies, and the methods and tools astronomers use to study these objects. Observing sessions in the observatory and in the John Deere Planetarium will be required. |
Lee Carkner |
| PHYS-103 | Concepts of Physics III Optics, relativity, atomic physics and nuclear physics. Lectures and two-hour lab weekly. |
Cecilia Vogel |
| PHYS-203 | Basic Physics III
Fundamentals of electricity and magnetism. Lectures, one-hour discussion, two-hour lab weekly. Prerequisite: 202. |
Lee Carkner |
| PHYS-220 | Introduction to Scientific
Research and Engineering Basic research, applied research and engineering. Literature searching, project planning, record-keeping, creative thinking and obtaining patents. Methods of reporting research results. |
James van Howe |
| PHYS-340 | Introduction to Solid
State Physics
Crystal structures; energy bands; optical, electrical, and mechanical properties; point defects and dislocations. Metals, semi-conductors and other solids. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: 301. |
Michael Kroupa |
| PHYS-352 | Advanced Lab III Selected experiments in optics including photography, interference, diffraction, dispersion and holography. Prerequisites: 301 and 351. |
Cecilia Vogel |
| PHYS-360 | Optics
Studies of physical optics and modern optical phenomena. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: 203. |
James van Howe |