• PHYS 2225: Physics/Scientists Engineers II Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Lab portion of PHYS 2220. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze light and sound waves in a lab setting. 2. Evaluate basic properties of light that explain why it is and is not a wave. 3. Perform basic lab experiments with electric and magnetic fields. 4. Diagram simple circuit structures and components. Course fee required. Prerequisite: PHYS 2215. Corequisite: PHYS 2220. SP
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• PHYS 2710: Modern Physics I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  For students majoring in Physics and Physical Science education. Includes a basic study of relativity and wave-particle duality, as well as an introduction to quantum physics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe relationships between Newtonian physics with relativity. 2. Demonstrate understanding of quantum mechanics by deriving and applying the Schrodinger Equation. 3. Apply quantum theory to solve problems involving "small" objects, generally atomic size or smaller. Prerequisites: MATH 1220 (Grade C or higher) AND PHYS 2220 (Grade C or higher). FA (even)
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• PHYS 2720: Modern Physics II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Second course in a two-semester sequence for students majoring in Physics and Physical Science education. Continuation of Physics 2710 with an emphasis on applications of quantum mechanics and relativity. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)** At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Have a greater knowledge of the applications of modern physics including spectroscopy, electron conduction in solids, nuclear physics and cosmology. Prerequisites: PHYS 2710 (Grade C or higher). SP (odd)
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• PHYS 2990: Seminar in Physics

  0.50 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  For students wishing instruction that is not available through other regularly scheduled courses in this discipline. Occasionally, either students request some type of non-traditional instruction, or an unanticipated opportunity for instruction presents itself. This seminar course provides a variable credit context for these purposes. As requirements, this seminar course must first be pre-approved by the department chair; second, it must provide at least nine contact hours of lab or lecture for each credit hour offered; and third, it must include some academic project or paper (i.e., credit is not given for attendance alone). This course may include standard lectures, travel and field trips, guest speakers, laboratory exercises, or other non-traditional instruction methods. Note that this course is an elective and does not fulfill general education or program requirements. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrate learning through original and creative ideas. 2. Collaborate with others to accomplish a shared purpose or goal. 3. Use appropriate strategies and tools to represent, analyze, and integrate seminar-specific knowledge. 4. Develop the ability to think critically about course content. 5. Apply knowledge from seminar to a range of contexts, problems, and solutions. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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• PHYS 3400: Classical Mechanics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Study of Newtonian Mechanics, work and energy, systems of particles, Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations, harmonic oscillators, accelerated reference frames, and rigid body rotations. Offered upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply Newtonian and Lagrangian formulations and mechanics to various physical systems. 2. Demonstrate understanding of conservation laws, their utility, and their roots in symmetries of variational principles. 3. Map mechanical systems to mathematical representations and analyzing the resulting mathematical model. 4. Demonstrate understanding of basic analytic geometry, vector analysis and ordinary differential equations. Prerequisite: PHYS 2220 (Grade C or higher).
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• PHYS 3600: Thermodynamics

  4.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Fundamentals of thermodynamics required for Mechanical Engineering majors. Students learn to apply the laws of thermodynamics to open and closed systems through lecture and laboratory experiments. Topics include: energy transfer, laws of thermodynamics, power cycles, refrigeration and heat pump cycles, gas mixtures, psychrometrics, combustion, and chemical and phase equilibrium. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Characterize pure substances and obtain their thermodynamic properties using equations of state, charts, tables and/or software. 2. Model and analyze thermodynamic components, such as heaters, coolers, pumps, turbines, and pistons, using the laws of thermodynamics. 3. Model and analyze thermodynamic cycles such as power and refrigeration cycles. 4. Analyze vapor/gas mixtures in HVAC systems and combustion processes. Prerequisites: PHYS 2210 AND MATH 2210 AND CHEM 1210 (All Grade C- or higher). SP
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• PHYS 3605: Thermodynamics Lab

  0.50 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Lab portion of MECH 3600. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Acquire and analyze data from thermodynamic components and/or systems. 2. Evaluate uncertainty and/or error between experimental measurements and analytical/simulated predictions. Corequisite: PHYS 3600. SP
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• PHYS 3710: Intermediate Modern Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  For students majoring in Physics and Physical Science education. Includes a basic study of relativity and wave-particle duality, as well as an introduction to quantum physics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe relationships between Newtonian physics with relativity. 2. Demonstrate understanding of quantum mechanics by deriving and applying the Schrodinger Equation. 3. Apply quantum theory to solve problems involving "small" objects, generally atomic size or smaller. Prerequisite: MATH 1220 (Grade C or higher) AND PHYS 2220 (Grade C or higher). FA (even)
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• PHYS 3720: Modern Physics II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Second course in a two-semester sequence for students majoring in Physics and Physical Science education. Continuation of Physics 3710 with an emphasis on applications of quantum mechanics and relativity. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Have a greater knowledge of the applications of modern physics including spectroscopy, electron conduction in solids, nuclear physics and cosmology. Prerequisite: PHYS 3710 (Grade C or higher). SP (odd)
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• PHYS 4800R: Independent Research

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University

  
  Students will devise and perform original, preferably unique research projects in Physics. The culmination of this project will be a publication-quality paper on their research that uses primary scientific literature pertinent to the student's field and individual projects. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits subject to graduation restrictions. Offered upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Use the Scientific method to develop hypotheses, design experiments, and draw conclusions from results. 2. Design and modify experiments during the process of a research project. 3. Interpret results from experiments, modify the hypothesis. 4. Interact with other students and faculty that are engaged in the project. 5. Utilize outside resources (scientific databases, literature, etc.) to help interpret results and compare to existing and previous work in the field of your research project. Prerequisites: Instructor permission and Junior or Senior standing. FA, SP
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