Physics (PHYS)

This course investigates the nature of science and selected topics among linear and rotational mechanics, problems of matter, energy, optics, pressure, fluids, wave motion, electricity, or magnetism. Basic trigonometry is introduced and used along with introductory algebra to solve problems. Emphasis is placed on practical applications of physics in industry and in everyday life.

This course is the first half of a two-semester introduction to the fundamentals of physics and will cover kinematics, dynamics, energy, collisions and momentum, rotation, waves and sounds, as well as select topics on material properties and thermodynamics. Lectures and problem-solving will regularly use the mathematical tools of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and vectors.

This course is the first half of a two-semester lab-based course designed to provide students with hands-on experience in analysis, measurement, experimental equipment, computer programming, and report writing. The content will mirror the PHYS 151 lectures.

This course is the second half of a two-semester introduction to the fundamentals of physics and will cover electromagnetism, the wave and particle nature of light, optics, nuclear physics, as well as selected topics from particle physics, string theory, quantum physics, relativity and condensed matter physics. Lectures and problem solving will regularly use the mathematical tools of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and vectors.

This course is the second half of a two-semester lab based course designed to provide students with hands-on experience in analysis, measurement, experimental equipment, computer programming, and report writing. The content will mirror the PHYS 152 lecture.

This course is the first half of a two-semester introduction to the fundamentals of physics and will cover kinematics, dynamics, energy, collisions and momentum, rotation, waves and sounds, as well as select topics on material properties and thermodynamics. Lectures and problem-solving will regularly use the mathematical tools of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, vectors, and calculus.

This course is the first half of a two-semester lab-based course designed to provide students with hands-on experience in analysis, measurement, experimental equipment, computer programming, and report writing. The content will mirror the PHYS 170 lectures.

This course is the second half of a two-semester introduction to the fundamentals of physics and will cover electromagnetism, the wave and particle nature of light, optics, nuclear physics, as well as selected topics from particle physics, string theory, quantum physics, relativity and condensed matter physics. Lectures and problem solving will regularly use the mathematical tools of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, vectors, and calculus.

This course is the second half of a two-semester lab-based course designed to provide students with hands-on experience in analysis, measurement, experimental equipment, computer programming, and report writing. The content will mirror the PHYS 272 lecture.