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PHYS0101A-S12

CRN: 21950
Physical Reality Human Thought

Physical Reality and Human Thought
This course for nonscience students will explore major ideas that shape our understanding of physical reality. The course will focus on the developments of modern physics, particularly relativity and quantum theory. The physical content of these ideas will be emphasized in a nonmathematical way, and their philosophical implications discussed. Tracing the historical development of physical theories will convey a sense of the evolutionary and revolutionary aspects of scientific progress. The course concludes with contemporary attempts to understand the evolution of the universe in terms of the most fundamental physical principles. (Not open to students who have completed PHYS 0201.) 3 hrs. lect.

Instructors:
Richard Wolfson
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 216
Schedule:
1:45pm-2:35pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
DED, SCI

PHYS0109A-S12

CRN: 20004
Newtonian Physics

Newtonian Physics
This course examines motion as it occurs throughout the universe. Topics covered include inertia, force, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, linear momentum, collisions, gravitation, rotational motion, torque, angular momentum, and oscillatory motion. Emphasis is on practical applications in physics, engineering, the life sciences, and everyday life. Laboratory work and lecture demonstrations illustrate basic physical principles. (Students in PHYS 0109 should be enrolled concurrently in MATH 0121 or MATH 0122 or have completed a high school or college calculus course.) 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

Instructors:
Anne Goodsell
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220
Schedule:
11:15am-12:05pm on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
DED, SCI

PHYS0109W-S12

CRN: 22401
Newtonian Physics
Newtonian Physics Lab

Newtonian Physics
This course examines motion as it occurs throughout the universe. Topics covered include inertia, force, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, linear momentum, collisions, gravitation, rotational motion, torque, angular momentum, and oscillatory motion. Emphasis is on practical applications in physics, engineering, the life sciences, and everyday life. Laboratory work and lecture demonstrations illustrate basic physical principles. (Students in PHYS 0109 should be enrolled concurrently in MATH 0121 or MATH 0122 or have completed a high school or college calculus course.) 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

Instructors:
Anne Goodsell
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 511
Schedule:
1:30pm-4:15pm on Friday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0109X-S12

CRN: 20007
Newtonian Physics
Newtonian Physics Lab

Newtonian Physics
This course examines motion as it occurs throughout the universe. Topics covered include inertia, force, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, linear momentum, collisions, gravitation, rotational motion, torque, angular momentum, and oscillatory motion. Emphasis is on practical applications in physics, engineering, the life sciences, and everyday life. Laboratory work and lecture demonstrations illustrate basic physical principles. (Students in PHYS 0109 should be enrolled concurrently in MATH 0121 or MATH 0122 or have completed a high school or college calculus course.) 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

Instructors:
Anne Goodsell
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 511
Schedule:
1:30pm-4:15pm on Tuesday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0109Y-S12

CRN: 20008
Newtonian Physics
Newtonian Physics Lab

Newtonian Physics
This course examines motion as it occurs throughout the universe. Topics covered include inertia, force, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, linear momentum, collisions, gravitation, rotational motion, torque, angular momentum, and oscillatory motion. Emphasis is on practical applications in physics, engineering, the life sciences, and everyday life. Laboratory work and lecture demonstrations illustrate basic physical principles. (Students in PHYS 0109 should be enrolled concurrently in MATH 0121 or MATH 0122 or have completed a high school or college calculus course.) 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

Instructors:
Anne Goodsell
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 511
Schedule:
1:30pm-4:15pm on Wednesday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0109Z-S12

CRN: 20009
Newtonian Physics
Newtonian Physics Lab

Newtonian Physics
This course examines motion as it occurs throughout the universe. Topics covered include inertia, force, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, linear momentum, collisions, gravitation, rotational motion, torque, angular momentum, and oscillatory motion. Emphasis is on practical applications in physics, engineering, the life sciences, and everyday life. Laboratory work and lecture demonstrations illustrate basic physical principles. (Students in PHYS 0109 should be enrolled concurrently in MATH 0121 or MATH 0122 or have completed a high school or college calculus course.) 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

Instructors:
Anne Goodsell
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 511
Schedule:
1:30pm-4:15pm on Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0110A-S12

CRN: 20446
Electricity & Magnetism

Electricity and Magnetism
The physical principles of electricity and magnetism are developed and applied to the electrical structure of matter and the electromagnetic nature of light. Practical topics from electricity and magnetism include voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, and AC and DC circuits. Laboratory work includes an introduction to electronics and to important instruments such as the oscilloscope. (PHYS 0109; MATH 0122 concurrent or prior) 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

Instructors:
Noah Graham
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 216
Schedule:
10:10am-11:00am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
DED, SCI

PHYS0110W-S12

CRN: 21269
Electricity & Magnetism
Electricity & Magnetism Lab

Electricity and Magnetism
The physical principles of electricity and magnetism are developed and applied to the electrical structure of matter and the electromagnetic nature of light. Practical topics from electricity and magnetism include voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, and AC and DC circuits. Laboratory work includes an introduction to electronics and to important instruments such as the oscilloscope. (PHYS 0109; MATH 0122 concurrent or prior) 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

Instructors:
Noah Graham
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 509
Schedule:
1:30pm-4:15pm on Monday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0110X-S12

CRN: 20449
Electricity & Magnetism
Electricity & Magnetism Lab

Electricity and Magnetism
The physical principles of electricity and magnetism are developed and applied to the electrical structure of matter and the electromagnetic nature of light. Practical topics from electricity and magnetism include voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, and AC and DC circuits. Laboratory work includes an introduction to electronics and to important instruments such as the oscilloscope. (PHYS 0109; MATH 0122 concurrent or prior) 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

Instructors:
Derwin Stevens
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 509
Schedule:
1:30pm-4:15pm on Tuesday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0110Y-S12

CRN: 20450
Electricity & Magnetism
Electricity & Magnetism Lab

Electricity and Magnetism
The physical principles of electricity and magnetism are developed and applied to the electrical structure of matter and the electromagnetic nature of light. Practical topics from electricity and magnetism include voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, and AC and DC circuits. Laboratory work includes an introduction to electronics and to important instruments such as the oscilloscope. (PHYS 0109; MATH 0122 concurrent or prior) 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

Instructors:
Derwin Stevens
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 509
Schedule:
1:30pm-4:15pm on Wednesday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0110Z-S12

CRN: 20810
Electricity & Magnetism
Electricity & Magnetism Lab

Electricity and Magnetism
The physical principles of electricity and magnetism are developed and applied to the electrical structure of matter and the electromagnetic nature of light. Practical topics from electricity and magnetism include voltage, current, resistance, capacitance, inductance, and AC and DC circuits. Laboratory work includes an introduction to electronics and to important instruments such as the oscilloscope. (PHYS 0109; MATH 0122 concurrent or prior) 3 hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab.

Instructors:
Noah Graham
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 509
Schedule:
1:30pm-4:15pm on Thursday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0202A-S12

CRN: 20439
Quantum Physics Applications

Quantum Physics and Applications
This course introduces quantum theory and statistical mechanics, and explores the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, the Schrödinger wave equation, and wave mechanics. These techniques are then applied to atomic, molecular, nuclear, and elementary particle systems. (PHYS 0201; PHYS 0212 concurrent or prior) 3 hrs. lect.

Instructors:
Jeffrey Dunham
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 538
Schedule:
9:05am-9:55am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
DED, SCI

PHYS0212A-S12

CRN: 20435
Applied Math For Phys. Science

Applied Mathematics for the Physical Sciences
This course concentrates on the methods of applied mathematics used for treating the partial differential equations that commonly arise in physics, chemistry, and engineering. Topics include differential vector calculus, Fourier series, and other orthogonal function sets. Emphasis will be given to physical applications of the mathematics. Both analytic and numerical methods are employed. This course is a prerequisite for all 0300- and 0400-level physics courses. (MATH 0122; PHYS 0110 concurrent or prior) 4.5 hrs. lect.

Instructors:
Stephen Ratcliff
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 220
Schedule:
8:00am-8:50am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday at MBH 220 (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012) 1:30pm-2:45pm on Thursday at MBH 220 (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)
Requirements Satisfied:
DED

PHYS0360A-S12

CRN: 21949
Topics In Contemporary Physics

Topics in Contemporary Physics
This course explores an area of current interest in physics. The topic varies from year to year, depending on faculty and student interest. The emphasis is on thorough exploration of a contemporary field of physics accessible to students with an intermediate undergraduate physics background. Students will be consulted before selection of the course topic, and a detailed description will be provided before fall term registration. (PHYS 0202 and PHYS 0212; additional prerequisites may be imposed.)

Instructors:
Stephen Ratcliff
Location:
McCardell Bicentennial Hall 538
Schedule:
10:10am-11:00am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0500A-S12

CRN: 20733
Ind. Study & Special Topic

Independent Study and Special Topics
(Approval required)

Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

PHYS0500B-S12

CRN: 20058
Ind. Study & Special Topic

Independent Study and Special Topics
(Approval required)

Instructors:
Jeffrey Dunham
Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

PHYS0500C-S12

CRN: 20732
Ind. Study & Special Topic

Independent Study and Special Topics
(Approval required)

Instructors:
Stephen Ratcliff
Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

PHYS0500F-S12

CRN: 20812
Ind. Study & Special Topic

Independent Study and Special Topics
(Approval required)

Instructors:
Richard Wolfson
Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

PHYS0500G-S12

CRN: 20961
Ind. Study & Special Topic

Independent Study and Special Topics
(Approval required)

Instructors:
Anne Goodsell
Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

PHYS0500H-S12

CRN: 20963
Ind. Study & Special Topic

Independent Study and Special Topics
(Approval required)

Instructors:
Noah Graham
Location:
Main
Schedule:
7:00pm-8:29pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

PHYS0704A-S12

CRN: 22217
Senior Project

Senior Project
Independent research project culminating in both written and oral presentations.

Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0704B-S12

CRN: 22221
Senior Project

Senior Project
Independent research project culminating in both written and oral presentations.

Instructors:
Jeffrey Dunham
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0704C-S12

CRN: 22222
Senior Project

Senior Project
Independent research project culminating in both written and oral presentations.

Instructors:
Stephen Ratcliff
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0704F-S12

CRN: 22225
Senior Project

Senior Project
Independent research project culminating in both written and oral presentations.

Instructors:
Richard Wolfson
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0704G-S12

CRN: 22226
Senior Project

Senior Project
Independent research project culminating in both written and oral presentations.

Instructors:
Anne Goodsell
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0704H-S12

CRN: 22227
Senior Project

Senior Project
Independent research project culminating in both written and oral presentations.

Instructors:
Noah Graham
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 14, 2012)

PHYS0705A-S12

CRN: 20734
Senior Research & Thesis

Senior Research and Thesis
Independent research in the fall, winter, and spring terms culminating in a written thesis (two units total). (Approval required)

Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

PHYS0705B-S12

CRN: 20067
Senior Research & Thesis

Senior Research and Thesis
Independent research in the fall, winter, and spring terms culminating in a written thesis (two units total). (Approval required)

Instructors:
Jeffrey Dunham
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

PHYS0705C-S12

CRN: 20735
Senior Research & Thesis

Senior Research and Thesis
Independent research in the fall, winter, and spring terms culminating in a written thesis (two units total). (Approval required)

Instructors:
Stephen Ratcliff
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

PHYS0705F-S12

CRN: 20813
Senior Research & Thesis

Senior Research and Thesis
Independent research in the fall, winter, and spring terms culminating in a written thesis (two units total). (Approval required)

Instructors:
Richard Wolfson
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

PHYS0705G-S12

CRN: 20964
Senior Research & Thesis

Senior Research and Thesis
Independent research in the fall, winter, and spring terms culminating in a written thesis (two units total). (Approval required)

Instructors:
Anne Goodsell
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)

PHYS0705H-S12

CRN: 20069
Senior Research & Thesis

Senior Research and Thesis
Independent research in the fall, winter, and spring terms culminating in a written thesis (two units total). (Approval required)

Instructors:
Noah Graham
Location:
Main
Schedule:
8:00am-4:59pm on Sunday (Feb 13, 2012 to May 22, 2012)