College of Science 613 star systems, planets and planet formation, and extrasolar planets. Prerequisite: PHYS 2220 . Cross-listed with PHYS 3160. ASTR 3170 - Galaxies and Cosmology Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Selected topics in astrophysics, with a focus on galactic astronomy and cosmology. Topics may include gravitational dynamics, interaction of light and matter, galaxy classification, galaxy formation and evolution, the structure of the universe, cosmology, and the origin and fate of the universe. Prerequisite: PHYS 2220 . Cross-listed with PHYS 3170. ASTR 4800 - Individual Research Problems Credits: (1-3) Time and credit to be arranged. Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Cross-listed with PHYS 4800 . May be repeated up to 10 times. ASTR 4830 - Readings in Physics/Astronomy Credits: (1-3) Topics which can be studied include (but are not limited to): mechanics, thermodynamics, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, electronics, electro magnetism, 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. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Cross-listed with PHYS 4830 . May be repeated up to 10 times. Course Descriptions - PHYS PHYS 1010 PS - Elementary Physics Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] Summer [Online] A brief survey of physics at the introductory level. Topics covered include laws of motion, gravity, energy, light, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity, and relativity. Three hours of lecture per week. PHYS 1040 PS - Elementary Astronomy Credits: (3) Typically taught: Su, F, SpFall [Full Sem, Online] Spring [Full Sem, Online] A brief survey of the physical universe using the fundamental laws of physics. Topics include the history of astronomy, the solar system, the sun, the evolution of stars, pulsars, black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, galaxies, quasars, and the Big Bang. Three hours of lecture per week. Cross-listed with ASTR 1040. PHYS 1360 PS - Principles of Physical Science Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A lecture/laboratory course designed to provide an introduction to the scientific method and its application to the study of selected topics in physics and chemistry. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors. PHYS 2010 PS - College Physics I Credits: (5) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] First semester of a two-semester sequence in general physics, primarily for students in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, technology and other disciplines requiring physics without calculus. This semester covers topics in mechanics, including kinematics, Newton's laws, and the conservation laws of energy, linear momentum, and angular momentum. Also covered are topics in gravity, fluid mechanics, waves, and thermodynamics. Class meets five hours per week in lecture/ discussion format. One 3-hour lab per week (PHYS 2019). Prerequisite: MATH 1060. PHYS 2015 - College Physics I Lab Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Summer [Full Sem] One 3-hour lab per week. Co-Requisite: PHYS 2010 . Enrollment limited to transfer students. PHYS 2020 - College Physics II Credits: (5) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Second semester of a two-semester sequence in general physics. This semester covers topics in electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic waves, light and optics, relativity, atomic, and nuclear physics. Class meets five hours per week in lecture/discussion format. One 3-hour lab per week (PHYS 2029). Prerequisite: PHYS 2010 . PHYS 2025 - College Physics II Lab Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] One 3-hour lab per week. Co-Requisite: PHYS 2020 . Enrollment limited to transfer students. Weber State University 2014-2015 Catalog