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  • 1.00 Credits

    A lab accompanying PHYS 2210. Computer data acquisition and hands on experience with the concepts and topics discussed in the lecture. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): PHYS 2210 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll General Education Category: Physical Sciences Corequisite:    PHYS 2210
  • 4.00 Credits

    A continuation of PHYS 2210. Topics to be covered will include vibrations and waves, simple harmonic motion, sound, selected topics in electricity, magnetism, light, optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): PHYS 2225 Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2210 and PHYS 2215 and MATH 1220 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    PHYS 2210 A PHYS 2215 A MATH 1220 Corequisite:    PHYS 2225
  • 1.00 Credits

    A lab accompanying PHYS 2220. Computer data acquisition and hands on experience with the concepts and topics discussed in the lecture. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall, Spring, Summer) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Co-requisite(s): PHYS 2220 Registration Restriction(s): Intensive English Program majors may not enroll Corequisite:    PHYS 2220
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Research experience conducted with a faculty mentor. Students will be introduced to research techniques, methods, and skills. This course may be repeated but credit earned in this course cannot be used to satisfy requirements for the physics or physics education minor. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6 Registration Restriction(s): None
  • 3.00 Credits

    Selected topics in astrophysics, with a focus on stellar and planetary systems. Topics may include celestial mechanics, interaction of light and matter, stellar and planetary spectroscopy, stellar atmospheres and interiors, binary star systems, planets and planet formation, and extrasolar planets. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2220 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    PHYS 2220
  • 3.00 Credits

    Selected topics in astrophysics, with a focus on galactic astronomy and cosmology. Topics may include gravitational dynamics, interaction of light and matter, galaxy classification, galaxy formation and evolution, the structure of the universe, cosmology, and the origin and fate of the universe. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2220 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    PHYS 2220
  • 3.00 Credits

    A chronological study of developments in physics since 1900, including the wave properties of particles, black body radiation, particle scattering, atomic models, and quantum mechanics. A satisfactory level of enrollment must be achieved. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Fall) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2210 and PHYS 2215 and PHYS 2220 and PHYS 2225 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    PHYS 2210 A PHYS 2215 A PHYS 2220 A PHYS 2225
  • 3.00 Credits

    A continuation of PHYS 3310. A minimum enrollment must be achieved. A minimum grade of "C" (2.0 or above) must be earned in this course before it can be counted in a physical science major or minor or as a prerequisite for any other course. (Spring) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3310 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Registration Restriction(s): None Prerequisite:    PHYS 3310
  • 3.00 Credits

    Vector analysis; electrostatics; calculating electric potentials; solving Laplace's equation; multipole expansions; electrostatic fields in matter; magnetostatics; charges in motion; electrodynamics; Faraday's law; Maxwell's equations. (As Needed) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): MATH 2210 and [MATH 2250 or (MATH 2270 and MATH 2280)] and PHYS 2220 - Prerequisite Min. Grade: C Prerequisite:    MATH 2210 A PHYS 2220 ( A ( MATH 2270 A MATH 2280 ) O MATH 2250 )
  • 1.00 - 3.00 Credits

    Research experience conducted with a faculty mentor. Students will gain independence in conducting meaningful research. This course may be repeated but credit earned in this course cannot be used to satisfy requirements for the physics or physics education minor. (Fall [As Needed], Spring [As Needed]) [Graded (Standard Letter)] Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission Repeatable for Add'l Credit? Yes - Total Credits: 6 Registration Restriction(s): None