Physics (PHYS)

PHYS 151 COLLEGE PHYSICS I3 Credits

Principles of mechanics, sound, thermodynamics, and fluid mechanics.

Prerequisites: MATH 134, MATH 135, MATH 138, MATH 142, MATH 151, or MATH 232

Co-requisites: PHYS 151L

PHYS 151L COLLEGE PHYSICS I LABORATORY1 Credit

Laboratory exercises in College Physics I.

Co-requisites: PHYS 151

PHYS 152 COLLEGE PHYSICS II3 Credits

Principles of electricity, magnetism, light, optics and modern physics.

Prerequisites: PHYS 151 and PHYS 151L

Co-requisites: PHYS 152L

PHYS 152L COLLEGE PHYS II LABORATORY1 Credit

Laboratory exercises in College Physics II.

Co-requisites: PHYS 152

PHYS 200 INDEPENDENT STUDY OR RESEARCH1-3 Credits

Study or research in an area of special interest.

Add Consent: Department Consent

Notes: The number of credit hours is determined by the topic and the amount of work required.

Requirements: Approval of instructor, School Dean, and Academic Vice President.

PHYS 241 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I4 Credits

The principles of mechanics, heat and sound. Differential and integral calculus applied.

Prerequisites: MATH 252

Co-requisites: PHYS 241L

PHYS 241L UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I LABORATORY1 Credit

Laboratory exercises in University Physics I.

Co-requisites: PHYS 241L

PHYS 242 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II4 Credits

Principles of magnetism, electricity, and optics. Differential and integral calculus applied.

Prerequisites: PHYS 241 and PHYS 241L

Co-requisites: PHYS 242L

PHYS 242L UNIVERSITY PHYS II LABORATORY1 Credit

Laboratory exercises in University Physics II.

Co-requisites: PHYS 242

PHYS 320 SUPERVISED STUDY IN LAB AND FIELD METHODS1-2 Credits

Students will prepare, supervise, and evaluate laboratory exercises under the direction of faculty members. The course is designed to give students practical experience teaching in the laboratory setting.

Cross-Listed: BIOL/CHEM/GEOS/PHYS320

Prerequisites: Sophomore or above status

PHYS 471J INDEPENDENT STUDY OR RESEARCH1-3 Credits

Study or research in an area of special interest.

Prerequisites: Junior or above status

Add Consent: Instructor Consent

Notes: The number of credit hours is determined by the topic and the amount of work required.

Requirements: Permission of instructor and School Dean is required.