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Show Physics I. Specific Requirements: A. A minimum of 25 credit hours of Physics courses. B. Physics courses required (15 credit hours): Physics 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). C. Ten additional credit hours in approved upper division Physics classes. 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 desciplines 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 Physics 111. Physics 111 is a prerequisite for Physics 112 and 113. Three lectures and two recitations a week. 114, 115, 116. Laboratory Physics (1-1-1) Must accompany Physics 111, 112, 113. One 3-hour lab a week. 203. Contemporary Astronomy (3) A treatment with more detail than Physics 103 of selected topics in modern astronomy. Includes interstellar matter, star formations, pulsars, neutron stars, black holes, galaxies, and cosmology. No mathematics prerequisite. Prerequisite: Physics 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 Mathematics 211. Electricity and Magnetism (262): Prerequisite Physics 261 and Mathematics 212. Heat, Sound, and Light (263); Prerequisite Physics 261 and Mathematics 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 (1-1-1) Must accompany Physics 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 accom panied 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. Analytical Mechanics (3) Particle motion, oscilating systems; planetary motion, stab;,::y of orbits; collisions; Euler's equations, gyroscopic motion; Lagrange's equations, Hamilton's equations, theory of vibrations. Prerequisite: Physics 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, Physics 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: Physics 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, Physics 263. Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. 320. Solid State Physics (4) Modern theory of the solid state, with emphasis 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. 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 enterfacing to computers Three lectures and one 3-hour lab a week. Physics 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: Physics 263, Math 451 taken concurrently. 374, 375, 376. Classical Physics 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. 4ntettlep Programs -i-Qeftefiri— Montratloir Records Allied Heatttl Science! Arts Jiiun Economics Business & Educaton Natural Sciences 278 279 1 1 L J Social . .Sciences^ TeehnekKjy !" Continu no ^dttcatiort -TlTr |
