Courses in
Physics and
Astronomy
Winter 2008-2009
| PHYS-102 | Concepts of Physics II Thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and electronics. Lectures and two-hour lab weekly. |
Lee Carkner |
| PHYS-202 | Basic Physics II
Elements of wave phenomena, sound, thermodynamics and optics. Lectures, one-hour discussion, two-hour lab weekly. Prerequisite: 201. |
Cecilia Vogel |
| 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-316 | Computer Applications
Special methods of programming computers to obtain numerical solutions to a wide range of problems. Includes simulation, graphing techniques, visualization and Web page creation. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisites: 203 and some experience in programming. |
Michael Kroupa |
| 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. Prerequisite: 350. |
Michael Kroupa |
| PHYS-401 | Introductory Quantum
Physics
Quantum theory, development of quantum mechanics and application to atomic phenomena. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: 301. |
Cecilia Vogel |