Physics/Physical Science (PHYS) 1
PHYSICS/PHYSICAL SCIENCE PHYS 201 Principles of Physics I (GT-SC2) 3(3-0)
Fall, Spring, Summer.
(PHYS) Motion, forces, conservation of energy and momentum, wave motion,
sound and heat. For engineering, technology, life sciences, and other
interested students.
A grade of C or better is required for prerequisite Prerequisite: MATH 120.
courses. Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Satisfactory math placement exam score.
PHYS 110 Astronomy (GT-SC2) 3(3-0)
PHYS 201L strongly recommended as co-requisite.
Fall, Spring.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)
Solar system, including motions of the planets, eclipses, and satellite
exploration; classification and evolution of stars; clusters, nebulae, PHYS 201L Principles of Physics Lab I (GT-SC1) 1(0-2)
galaxies and the expanding universe. Fall, Spring, Summer.
Prerequisite: MATH 096. Principles of Physics Lab I.
Corequisite: None. Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Satisfactory placement score. Corequisite: None.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2) Registration Information: PHYS 201 strongly recommended as
corequisite.
PHYS 110L Astronomy Lab (GT-SC1) 1(0-2)
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)
Fall, Spring.
Laboratory course to accompany PHYS 110. PHYS 202 Principles Of Physics II (GT-SC2) 3(3-0)
Prerequisite: None. Fall, Spring.
Corequisite: None. Electrostatics, electromagnetism, light, atomic and nuclear physics.
Registration Information: PHYS 110 strongly recommended as Prerequisite: None.
prerequisite. Corequisite: None.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1) Registration Information: PHYS 201L strongly recommended as
corequisite.
PHYS 140 Light, Energy, & the Atom (GT-SC2) 3(3-0)
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)
As Needed.
A non-mathematical approach to light, energy sources, conservation, PHYS 202L Principles Of Physics II Lab (GT-SC1) 1(0-2)
atoms, nuclei and nuclear radiation. Emphasis on phenomena Fall, Spring.
encountered in everyday life or that affect public policy. Principles Of Physics II Lab.
Prerequisite: MATH 096. Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None. Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Satisfactory placement score. Registration Information: PHYS 202 strongly recommended as
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2) corequisite.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)
PHYS 140L Light, Energy and the Atom Lab (GT-SC1) 1(0-2)
As Needed. PHYS 221 General Physics I 4(4-0)
Optional laboratory to accompany PHYS 140. Experiments in light, Spring.
solar energy, atomic and nuclear physics with emphasis on qualitative Newtonian mechanics, including linear and rotational dynamics,
understanding of observations. momentum, energy, gravitation, fluid mechanics, wave motion and
Prerequisite: None. thermodynamics. Uses the calculus and vector notation.
Corequisite: None. Prerequisite: MATH 126.
Registration Information: PHYS 140 strongly recommended as co- Corequisite: None.
requisite. Registration Information: PHYS 221L strongly recommended as
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1) corequisite.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2)
PHYS 150 (CHEM 150) Elementary Concepts in Phys & Chem 4(3-2)
Spring. PHYS 221L General Physics I Lab (GT-SC1) 1(0-2)
Hands-on standards-based approach to understanding basic concepts of Spring.
physics and chemistry. Integrated lecture, lab and discussion periods. This course is the laboratory component of PHYS 221.
Prerequisite: None. Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None. Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Acceptance into Teacher Education Program. Registration Information: PHYS 221 strongly recommended as
corequisite.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1)
2 Physics/Physical Science (PHYS)
PHYS 222 General Physics II 4(4-0) PHYS 323 General Physics III 4(4-0)
Fall. Fall, Even.
Electrostatics, electromagnetism, elementary circuits, electrical Introduction to special relativity, kinetic theory, quantization, wave
oscillations, geometrical optics and the wave aspects of light. mechanics, atomic structure, nuclear physics and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: PHYS 221. Prerequisite: MATH 224 and PHYS 222 and PHYS 222L.
Corequisite: None. Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: PHYS 222L strongly recommended as Registration Information: PHYS 323 Lab strongly recommended.
corequisite. PHYS 323L General Physics III Lab 1(0-2)
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC2) Spring.
PHYS 222L General Physics II Lab (GT-SC1) 1(0-2) Teaches how and why experimental physics is done through representive
Fall, Spring. experiments related to PHYS 323 topics; techniques of good record
General Physics II Lab. keeping, data analysis, modeling, instrumentation and presentation of
Prerequisite: None. results.
Corequisite: PHYS 222. Prerequisite: MATH 242.
Registration Information: None. Corequisite: None.
(Gen Ed: ST, GT-SC1) Registration Information: PHYS 323 strongly recommended as
corequisite.
PHYS 291 Special Topics (1-4 V)
As Needed. PHYS 341 Optics 3(3-0)
Special Topics. Fall, Odd.
Prerequisite: None. Geometrical optics, interference, diffraction, polarization of light, optical
Corequisite: None. properties of materials, optical sources including lasers, and holography.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99). Prerequisite: MATH 325 and PHYS 222 and PHYS 222L.
Corequisite: None.
PHYS 293 Seminar 1(1-0)
Registration Information: None.
As Needed.
The student attends at least 11 Physics Seminar presentations or other PHYS 342 Advanced Laboratory-Optics 1(0-2)
approved presentations and then presents a public seminar presentation Fall, Odd.
on some approved physics-related topic. Develops skills, experience and independence in experimental research
Prerequisite: None. design, modeling, data analysis, instrumentation and presentation of
Corequisite: None. results through experiments related to PHYS 341.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99). Prerequisite: MATH 242 and PHYS 341.
Corequisite: None.
PHYS 301 Analytical & Orbital Mechanics 4(4-0)
Registration Information: Repeatable (2).
Fall, Even.
Statics & dynamics of particles & rigid bodies. Conservation principles, PHYS 431 Electricity & Magnetism 4(4-0)
minimum principles, accelerated coordinate systems, Lagrangian & Spring, Even.
Hamiltonian methods. Applications to astrodynamics & oscillations Mathematical treatment of electrostatics, currents, magnetism,
applications. electromagnetic induction, Maxwell's equations and electrodynamics.
Prerequisite: MATH 325 and MATH 337 and PHYS 221. Prerequisite: MATH 325 and MATH 337 and PHYS 222 and PHYS 222L.
Corequisite: None. Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: None. Registration Information: None.
PHYS 321 Thermodynamics 3(3-0) PHYS 432 Advanced Laboratory-Electricity and Magnetism 1(0-2)
Spring, Odd. Spring, Even.
Introduction to thermodynamic laws and principles, entropy, kinetic Develops skills, experience and independence in experimental research
theory and statistical mechanics. design, modeling, data analysis, instrumentation and presentation of
Prerequisite: PHYS 221. results through representative experiments related to PHYS 431.
Corequisite: None. Prerequisite: MATH 242 and PHYS 431.
Registration Information: None. Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (2).
PHYS 322 Advanced Laboratory - Thermo 1(0-2)
Fall, Even. PHYS 441 Quantum Mechanics 4(4-0)
Teaches how and why experimental physics is done through experiments Spring, Odd.
related to thermodynamics and energy; good record keeping, data Wave packets, operators, the Schroedinger equation, eigenstates, angular
analysis, modeling and reporting of results. momentum, spin, magnetic moments, Heisenberg formulation.
Prerequisite: MATH 242 and PHYS 321. Prerequisite: MATH 325 and MATH 337 and PHYS 323 and PHYS 323L.
Corequisite: None. Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (2). Registration Information: None.
Physics/Physical Science (PHYS) 3
PHYS 480 Practicum in Laboratory Instruction 1(0-2)
As Needed.
Participation in laboratory instruction under the guidance of a staff
member. Includes instruction on laboratory safety.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (2).
PHYS 491 Special Topics (1-4 V)
As Needed.
Special Topics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Repeatable (99).
PHYS 492 Research 1(0-2)
As Needed.
Research.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Eight credits in upper-division PHYS courses.
Repeatable (99).
PHYS 493 Seminar 1(1-0)
As Needed.
Class members report on recently published work or on their own
research in physics or applied physics.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Advanced standing with a major or minor in
physics. Repeatable (2).
PHYS 495 Independent Study (1-2 V)
As Needed.
Independent Study.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior or senior standing. Permission of
department chair. Repeatable (99).
PHYS 498 Internship (1-6 V)
As Needed.
Work experience using the discipline of physics under the direction of the
selected organization and a faculty member.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Junior or senior standing. Permission of
department chair. Repeatable (99).
PHYS 499 Thesis Research 1(1-0)
As Needed.
Students write a research paper describing their own research.
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: None.
Registration Information: Senior standing. Repeatable (99).