Courses in
Physics and
Astronomy
Fall 2009
| ASTR-311 | The Solar System
A non-calculus course examining the history, motions and properties of the sun, planets, moons and other members of our own and other planetary systems. Results of recent space discoveries will be emphasized. The methods and tools used by astronomers will be examined. Observing sessions in the observatory and the John Deere Planetarium will be required. |
Lee Carkner |
| PHYS-101 | Concepts of Physics I Mechanics, waves, sound and fluids. Lectures and two-hour lab weekly. |
Nathan Frank |
| PHYS-201 | Basic Physics I
Fundamentals of mechanics for scientists and engineers. Lectures, one-hour discussion, two-hour lab weekly. Corequisite or prerequisite: Mathematics 219. |
Cecilia Vogel |
| PHYS-301 | Introduction to Modern
Physics Relativity, quantum phenomena, spectra and atomic structure, radioactivity, nuclear structure and reactions, elementary particles. Prerequisite: 203. |
Cecilia Vogel |
| PHYS-311 | Electricity and Magnetism Electrostatic and magnetic fields, electromagnetic waves, Maxwell's equations. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisites: 203, Mathematics 220. |
James van Howe |
| PHYS-325 | Experimental Astrophysics Selected experiments in astrophysics involving use of the telescopes, photography, computer tracking and spectroscopy. (Offered in alternate years.) Prerequisite: Introductory Physics. |
Lee Carkner |
| PHYS-350 | Advanced Lab I
Statistical evaluation and plotting of experimental data using spreadsheets and graphics software. Selected experiments in interfacing instruments and computers. Prerequisite: 203. |
James van Howe |