168 Physics SAMPLE SCHEDULE ENGINEERING PHYSICS ELECTRON ICS EMPHASIS FRESHMAN: Courses Credits Malh 107*, 211, 212 5* 5 5 Eltech 124 5 0 0 Comsci 260 3 0 0 Phsx 261, 262 0 4 4 Phsx 264, 265 0 1 1 Chem 121, 122 0 5 5 Engl 101, 102, 103 3 3 3 PE and Area Requirements 5* 0 0 TOTALS 16 18 18 SOPHOMORE: Courses Credits Phsx 263, 318 (319), 317 4 4 4 Phsx 264 1 0 0 Math 213, 320 5 5 0 Elentc 350, 352, 351 4 4 4 Prengr 221 0 0 5 Area Requirements 3 4 4 TOTALS 17 17 17 JUNIOR: Courses Credits Phsx 341, 342, 343 4 4 4 Phsc 311, 351, 352 3 4 4 Phsx 320 0 0 4 Math 451, 372 4 4 0 Engrtc 355 3 0 0 Area Requirements 2 0 0 TOTAL 16 16 16 SENIOR: Courses Credits Phsx 461, 462, 463 4 4 4 Phsx 471, 472, 473 1 1 1 Math 461, 462, 463 3 3 3 Electives 0 2 0 Area Requirements 8 6 7 TOTALS 16 16 15 *Take Math 107 if necessary and fulfill area requirements later. SAMPLE SCHEDULE ENGINEERING PHYSICS COMPUTER SCIENCE EMPHASIS FRESHMAN: Courses Credits Math 107*, 211, 212 5* 5 5 Chem 121, 122 5 5 0 Phsx 261 0 0 4 Phsx 264 0 0 1 Comsci 260, 201 0 3 4 Engl 101, 102, 103 3 3 3 PE and Area Requirements 6 1 1 TOTAL 14 17 18 SOPHOMORE: Courses Credits Phsx 262, 263, 317 4 4 4 Phsx 264, 265 1 1 0 Math 213, 320 5 5 0 Elentc 350, 352 4 4 0 Comsci 215, 302, 370 4 4 4 Area Requirements 0 0 8 TOTAL 18 18 16 JUNIOR: Courses Credits Phsx 341, 342, 343 4 4 4 Phsx 311, 351, 352 3 4 4 Phsx 320 0 0 4 Math 451, 372 4 4 0 Comsci 430, 470 4 4 0 Area Requirements 2 0 4 TOTALS 17 16 16 SENIOR: Courses Credits Phsx 461, 462, 463 4 4 4 Phsx 471, 472, 473 1 1 1 Math 461, 472, 473 1 1 1 Phsx 318 (319) 0 4 0 Area Requirements 8 4 8 TOTALS 16 16 16 *Take in place of GE area requirements if necessary and complete area requirements later. 169 Physics Physics Courses NS101. Introduction to Physics (5) A brief survey of physics designed for students not majoring in the physical sciences. Topics include a description of gravity, radioactivity, light, sound, energy, motion, and other basic concepts in nature. NS102. Physics for Everyday Living (5) This course is designed to stress those aspects of physics which are most prominent in our daily lives as it centers around the home and our immediate needs in the community. The course will be a hands-on experience emphasizing maximum student involvement. The course will be limited to a maximum of twenty students. NS103. Introduction to Astronomy (5) A brief survey of astronomy which includes a study of the planets, sun, stars, nebulae, star clusters, black holes, Milky Way Galaxy, galaxies, quasars, cosmology. NS107. Elementary Biophysics (5) A brief survey of physics with examples and applications from medicine and biology. NS111, NS112, NS113. General Physics (4-4-4) Fundamentals of physics primarily for students in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, architecture and other disciplines requiring a full course in physics without calculus. Mechanics (111), Electricity and Magnetism (112), Heat, Optics, and Modern Physics (113). Prerequisites: Math 106 is a prerequisite for Phsx 111. Phsx 111 is a prerequisite for Phsx 112 and 113. Three lectures and two recitations a week. 114, 115, 116. Laboratory Physics (111) Must accompany Phsx 111, 112, 113. One 3-hour lab a week. 203. Contemporary Astronomy (3) A treatment with more detail than Phsx 103 of selected topics in modern astronomy. Includes interstellar matter, star formations, pulsars, neutron stars, black holes, galaxies, and cosmology. No mathematics prerequisite. Prerequisite: Phsx 103. 209. Environmental Physics-Energy and Power (4) An interdisciplinary course dealing with the chemical and physical concepts of energy and power. Emphasis will be placed on the emerging energy crisis, effects upon the environment and man's quality of life. NS261, NS262, NS263. Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4-4-4) Mechanics (261); Prerequisite: Math 211. Electricity and Magnetism (262); Prerequisite Phsx 261 and Math 212. Heat, Sound, and Light (263); Prerequisite: Phsx 261 and Math 213. Students should have previous experience in physics either in high school or college. Students whose ACT scores predict a GPA of less than 1.9, or who for other reasons question their own preparation, are advised to take a placement test or preparatory courses in physics and mathematics. Students with questions about their preparation should consult with their advisers or the Physics Department. Three lectures and two recitations each week. 264, 265, 266. Laboratory Physics (111) Must accompany Phsx 261, 262, 263. One 3-hour lab each week. 289. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) Open to all students in the Physics Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. The course objective for each student will be developed between the student, the department, and a suitable employer providing the opportunity for an on-the-job experience. Evaluation of course participants will be shared between the employer, student, and the department. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. 292. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 308. Physics and Astronomy for Elementary Teachers (3) Introduction to basic principles of physics and astronomy for elementary teachers. Prerequisite: Currently under teaching contract and recommendation of school supervisor. 311, 312, 313. Analytical Mechanics (3-3-3) Particle motion, oscillating systems; planetary motion, stability of orbits; collisions; Euler's equations, gyroscopic motion; Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's equations, theory of vibrations. Prerequisite: Phsx 263, Math 451 to be taken concurrently. 317. Introductory Modern Physics (4) Quantum effects, the hydrogen atom, many-electron atoms, molecular and solid-state bonding, quantum effect devices, nuclear structure, nuclear reactions and devices, elementary particles. Prerequisite: Math 213, Phsx 262. 318. Thermodynamics (4) Equations of state, First Law of thermodynamics, consequences of the First Law, changes of phase, Second Law of thermodynamics, entropy, applications of the First and Second Laws, kinetic theory, conductivity and transport phenomena. Prerequisite: Phsx 263. 319. Applied Optics (4) Geometrical and physical optics, lasers, lenses, and optical instruments interference, thin films, interferometry, holography, diffraction, gratings, crystal diffraction, polarization. Prerequisite: Math 212, Phsx 263. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 320. Solid State Physics (4) Modern theory of the solid state, with em- phasis on crystal structures, energy bands and fermi levels, conduction in metals and semiconductors, Hall effect, photoconductivity, junction diodes and transistors, field-effect transistors, integrated circuit structure and fabrication. Prerequisite: Phsx 317. 341, 342, 343. Electronics (4-4-4) Theory and use of electronic devices. Analysis and design of electronic circuits. Applications in scientific instrumentation with emphasis on interfacing to computers Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: Phsx 262. 351, 352. Electromagnetic Theory (4-4) Electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundary value problems, Maxwell's equations, propagation of electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic radiation, motion of an accelerated charged particle. Prerequisite: Phsx 262, Math 451 taken concurrently. 374, 375, 376. Classical Physical Laboratory (1-1-1) Experiments in the area of classical physics. One 3-hour lab a week. 461, 462, 463. Modern Physics (4-4-4) Wave-particle duality, quantum theory, atomic structure, atomic spectra, molecular bonding, solid state theory, semi conductors, nuclear physics, particle physics. 471, 472, 473. Modern Physics Laboratory (1-1-1) Experiments in the areas of modern physics. One 3-hour lab a week. 480. Individual Research Problems (1-5) Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more quarters. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor. 483. Topics in Physics (1-5) Topics which can be studied include (but are not limited to): mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, electronics, electromagnetism, optics, solid state physics, modern physics, nuclear physics, relativity, cosmology, and astrophysics. These courses may be taken at any time on a personalized basis. Time and credit to be arranged. May be repeated. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. 489. Cooperative Work Experience (1-9) A continuation of Physics Department 289 Cooperative Work Experience. Open to all students. 492. Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs (1-6) In order to provide flexibility and to meet many different needs, a number of specific offerings are possible using this catalog number. When the number is used it will be accompanied by a brief and specific descriptive title. The specific title with the credit authorized for the particular offering will appear on the student transcript. 499. Seminar in Physics (1-1-1) Joint sessions of faculty and students to hear and give reports and discuss recent developments in physics. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.