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  • PHYS 2970: Intro Physics Topics

    0.50 - 4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course is for undergraduate physics majors who are doing faculty-directed independent study related to introductory physics topics. Since variable credit is assigned to the course, students must meet with the faculty supervisor of the project to establish credit hours before registering for the class. One particular usage of this course is for transferring students to make up introductory physics content not covered in their previous courses. Most students will have taken the near equivalent of PHYS 2210 or 2220 at another university.
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  • PHYS 3010: Intermediate Mechanics

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This is the fourth course in the core Physics sequence and focuses on intermediate classical mechanics including Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian frameworks, and a geometric approach to special relativity. The course includes a complementary computational physics component where students will learn and practice computational and numerical techniques to solve problems related to the concepts in these areas. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (PHYS 2710 OR PHYS 3740) AND PHYS 2235 AND (MATH 1260 OR MATH 1321 OR MATH 2210 OR MATH 3140)). Co-requisites: MATH 2250 OR MATH 2280.
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  • PHYS 3070: Foundations Astronomy

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This Foundations course provides an introduction to the breadth of Astronomy through the use of astronomical examples to reinforce physical concepts such as distance scales, magnitudes, mass, velocity, temperature, pressure and angular momentum. Topics include the celestial sphere, coordinate systems, Kepler's Laws, orbits, eclipses, tides, emission and absorption spectra, astronomical detection of light, telescopes, the Sun, properties of stars, our Galaxy, and galaxies. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (((MATH 1220 OR MATH 1250 OR MATH 1320 OR MATH 1321 OR MATH 2210) OR AP Calculus BC score of 4+) AND ((PHYS 2210 OR PHYS 3210) OR AP Physics C Mech score of 4+)).
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  • PHYS 3111: Phys of Body II

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    A comprehensive capstone survey of science governing systems of the human body, particularly suited for students preparing for the medical profession, integrating material drawn from undergraduate courses in physics, biology, and chemistry. Problem solving strategies in medical applications are emphasized. Recommended Prerequisites: PHYS 2020 or Equivalent, CHEM 2320 AND BIOL 2020.
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  • PHYS 3150: Energy & Sustainability

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    An introduction to the global issues of environment and sustainability for students in science and engineering. This course addresses the relationship between energy use and the environment through the fundamental laws of physics. This quantitative course is meant to provide a scientific foundation for understanding the energetic and environmental issues facing our country and world so that students can make informed contributions to the ever-evolving debate surrounding this important global issue. Recommended Prerequisites: PHYS 2010 OR 2210, AND MATH 1210. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (((MATH (1210 OR 1250 OR 1310 OR 1311 OR 1220 OR 1320)) OR AP Calc AB score of 4+ OR AP Calc BC score of 3+) AND ((PHYS 2010 OR PHYS 2210 OR PHYS 3210) OR AP Physics C Mech score of 4+ OR AP Physics 1 score of 4+)).
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  • PHYS 3330: Digital Audio & Video

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    A course which covers the physics phenomena used in digital audio and video recording and playback. Principles of physics are illustrated through application to hi-fidelity sound reproduction systems. Topics include waves and interference, resonant frequencies, sound quality and intensity, wow flutter, electricity and magnetism, and harmonic analysis. Laboratory demonstrations include loudspeakers, sound amplifiers, and tuners. Recent advances in this area have opened the international scene, as to communications and exchanges of cultural aspects. Recommended Prerequisites: PHYS 2010 AND PHYS 2020, OR Equivalent. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (PHYS 2020 OR PHYS 2220 OR PHYS 3220) OR AP Physics 2 score of 4+ OR AP Physics C E&M score of 4+.
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  • PHYS 3375: Women in Physics

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course will make a survey of the lives and works of important women physicists of the past. We will start with the first woman faculty member in a European university: Laura Bassi (University of Bologna, 1732). Others to be included are Curie, Meitner, Franklin, Wu. The course will attempt to teach, mostly at a conceptual level, the basic physics topics associated with the achievements of these women, and to seek to place their contributions in the larger context of the advent of Modern science and Technology. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (MATH 1010 OR MATH 1050 OR MATH 1060 OR MATH 1080 OR MATH 1090) OR Accuplacer CLM score of 60+ OR Accuplacer AAF score of 245+ OR ACT Math score of 23+ OR SAT Math score of 570+
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  • PHYS 3410: Fnd of Modern Optics

    4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This lecture and laboratory course teaches basic to advanced principles of optics. The lecture and laboratory are closely synchronized. Topics include electronmagnetic theory and waves in vacuum and matter; geometric optics, optics of the human eye, microscopes and telescopes; polarization, interference, diffraction; quantization of light; modern optical systems and techniques such as lasers and astronomical telescopes and instruments. Students are required to write lab reports for each activity. Recommended Prerequisites: PHYS 2220. Prerequisites: "C-" or better (((PHYS 2220 OR PHYS 3220) OR AP Physics C E&M score of 4+) AND (MATH 1320 OR MATH 1321 OR MATH 2210 OR MATH 1260)).
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  • PHYS 3610: Electronics Sci Instr

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    A course in analog and digital electronics. Students will build electronic circuits from basic components (resistors, diodes, transistors, etc...) and integrated circuits. Students will learn how to identify and correct errors in circuits, analyze them in time and frequency domain, and translate between the two domains. The students will become familiar with the operation of combinatoric logic circuits, and learn how to analyze sequential logic circuits timing diagrams. Recommended Prerequisites: PHYS 2220 AND PHYS 2225. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (((PHYS 2220 OR PHYS 3220) OR AP Physics C E&M score of 4+) AND PHYS 2225).
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  • PHYS 3620: Data Acquis Sci Instr

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    The course in computer interfacing which assumes no prior knowledge of the subject. Students will learn signal processing techniques, including noise reduction, A/D converters, and digital filters. These techniques are illustrated both in hardware as well as simulated in software using the LabVIEW graphical programming environment. The course also covers the data acquisition interfacing the software systems to hardware devices. There is a large laboratory component consisting of about ten week-long laboratory exercises. This course will take advantage of available inexpensive, open-source data acquisition hardware. Recommended Prerequisites: PHYS 2220 AND PHYS 2225. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (((PHYS 2220 OR PHYS 3220) OR AP Physics C E&M score of 4+) AND PHYS 2225).
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