PHYS 1000 - Physical Science

Prerequisite: MATH 1105 or higher.

An introductory survey of the major areas of the physical sciences designed to equip students with information that will enable them to make rational, informed decisions about relevant scientific issues. Includes topics in chemistry, physics, geology, and astronomy.

Credit: 3

PHYS 1020 - Astronomy

A study of the planets, stars, galaxies, and their origins. Students will also learn how telescopes, stellar spectra, and other methods of astronomical observation are used in research. Topics include the planets and their moons, the sun, galaxies, black holes, pulsars, and the life history of a star. No laboratory.

Credit: 3

PHYS 1030 - Introductory Physics

Prerequisite: MATH 1130 or higher.

A qualitative and quantitative exploration of the major ideas of physics with a discussion of appropriate technological applications for students who need to be scientifically literate in physics but who are not planning careers in science or technology.

Credit: 3

PHYS 2030 - College Physics I

Prerequisite: MATH 1140, 1150 or higher. Co-requisite: PHYS 2031.

The first semester of an algebra-based study of mechanics, thermodynamics, and wave phenomena with an emphasis on problem solving.

Credit: 3

PHYS 2031 - College Physics I Laboratory

Co-requisite: PHYS 2030.

Laboratory component of PHYS 2030.

Credit: 1

PHYS 2032 - College Physics II

Prerequisite: PHYS 2030. (Must have a grade of C or higher.)

A continuation of PHYS 2030. Includes electricity and magnetism, optics, and topics in modern physics.

Credit: 3

PHYS 2033 - College Physics II Laboratory

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PHYS 2031; PHYS 2032 or concurrent.

Laboratory component of PHYS 2032.

Credit: 1

PHYS 2050 - General Physics I

Prerequisite: MATH 2214 or higher except MATH 2326/3301. Co-requisite: PHYS 2051.

The first semester of a rigorous, calculus-based study of mechanics, thermodynamics, and wave phenomena with an emphasis on problem solving.

Credit: 3

PHYS 2051 - General Physics I Laboratory

Prerequisite: PHYS 2050 or concurrent. Co-requisite: PHYS 2050.

Laboratory component of PHYS 2050.

Credit: 1

PHYS 2052 - General Physics II

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PHYS 2050 and MATH 2215.

This course is a continuation of PHYS 2050 covering electricity and magnetism, optics, and topics in modern physics.

Credit: 3

PHYS 2053 - General Physics II Laboratory

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in PHYS 2051; PHYS 2052 or concurrent.

Laboratory component of PHYS 2052.

Credit: 1

PHYS 2054 - General Physics III—Modern Physics

Prerequisite: MATH 2215 and PHYS 2052.

This course is a rigorous, calculus-based study of modern physics. Topics include relativity, wave nature of particles, quantum mechanics, atomic structure, molecules and condensed matter, nuclear physics, particle physics, and cosmology.

Credit: 3

PHYS 2055 - General Physics III Laboratory

Prerequisite: PHYS 2053 and completion or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 2054.

This course is the calculus-based laboratory component of Modern Physics, PHYS 2054. Topics include: geometrical optics, interference, diffraction, special relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic physics, and solid state physics.

Credit: 1

PHYS 4950 - Physics Practicum

Credit: 1 to 3