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Show Natural Sciences Physics Program: Physics Minor I. General Requirements: A. A grade of C or better in all Physics courses. B. Prior departmental approval is required. II. Specific Requirements: A. 9 to 15 credit hours in approved upper division Physics courses. B. Physics courses required (15 credit hours): Physics 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). C. Physics courses to elect from (nine to fifteen credit hours): Physics 311 (3), 312 (3), 313 (3), 331 (3), 332 (3), 333 (3), 334 (1), 335 (1), 336 (1), 351 (3), 352 (3), 353 (3), 374 (1), 375 (1), 376 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 471 (1), 472 (1), 473 (1), 480 (1-5), 483 (tba), 499 (1)_ Program: Physics Teaching Minor I. General Requirements: A. A grade of C or better in all Physics courses. II. Specific Requirements: A. A minimum of 20 credit hours. B. Physics courses required: Physics 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). C. Physics courses to elect from (select 5 credit hours.): Physics 101 (5), 102 (5), 103 (5), 107 (5), 111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), 114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1), 203 (3), 209 (4), 308 (3), 311 (3), 312 (3), 313 (3), 331 (3), 332 (3), 333 (3), 334 (1), 335 (1), 336 (1), 351 (3), 352 (3), 353 (3), 374 (1), 375 (1), 376 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 471 (1), 472 (1). 473 (1), 480 (1-5), 483 (tba), 499 (1). PHYSICS COURSES PS101. Introduction to Physics (5) A brief survey of physics designed for students not majoring in the physical sciences. No prerequisite. A W S Su 102. 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. No prerequisite. S Su PS103. Introduction to Astronomy (5) The solar system, the universe, and the celestial bodies. No prerequisite. A W S Su PS107. Elementary Biophysics (5) A brief survey of physics with examples and applications from medicine and biology. Designed for students not majoring in Physical Sciences. No prerequisite. S PS111, PS112, PS113. 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 Physics 111. Physics 111 is a prerequisite for Physics 112 and 113. Three lectures and two recitations a week. A W S and W S A 114, 115, 116. Laboratory Physics (1-1-1) Must accompany Physics 111, 112, 113. One 3-hour labs a week. A W S and W S A 203. Contemporary Astronomy (3) A treatment with more detail than Physics 103 of selected topics in modern astronomy. Includes interstellar matter, star formation, pulsars, neutron stars, galaxies, and cosmology. No mathematics prerequisite. Prerequisite: Physics 103. W 209. Environmental PhysicsEnergy 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. W PS261, PS262, PS263. Physics for Scientists and Engineers (4-4-4) Mechanics (261), Prerequisite: Mathematics 211: Electricity and Magnetism (262). Prerequsite: 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. Two lectures and three recitations each week. A W S & W S A 194 Natural Sciences Physics 264, 265, 266. Laboratory Physics (1-1-1) Must accompany Physics 261. 262, 263. One 3-hour lab each week. A W S and W S A 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. A W S Su 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. Su 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, relativistic mechanics. Prerequisite: Physics 263, Math 371 concurrently. A W S 331, 332, 333. Electronics (3-3-3) Semiconductor devices and electronic circuitry. (Offered alternate years.) Prerequisite: Physics 263, Pre-Engineering 221 recommended. A W S 334, 335, 336. Electronics Laboratory (1-1-1) Laboratory courses to accompany Physics 331. 332, 333. One 3 hour lab a week. (Offered alternate years.) A W S 351, 352, 353. Electromagnetic Theory (3-3-3) Electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundary value problems, Maxwell's equations, propagation of electromagnetic waves, electromagnetic radiation, motion of an accelerated charged particle. (Offered alternate years.) Prerequisite: Physics 263, Math 371 concurrently. A W S 374, 375, 376. Classical Physics Laboratory (1-1-1) Experiments in the area of classical physics. One 3-hour lab a week. (Offered alternate years.) A W S 461, 462, 463. Modern Physics (4-4-4) Introduction to atomic physics, special relativity, quantum theory, atomic spectra, nuclear physics and solid state physics. Prerequisite: Physics 263, Math 371 concurrently. (Offered alternate years.) A W S 471, 472. 473. Modern Physics Laboratory Experiments in the areas of modern physics. One 3-hour lab a week. (Offered alternate years.) A W S 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. A W S Su 483. Topics in Physics 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. A W S Su 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. A W S Su 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. A W S SAMPLE CURRICULUM Example Only Freshman Courses Credits English 101, 102, 103 9 Chemistry 121, 122 10 Mathematics 106, 107, 211 15 Physical Education 3 Area Requirements 8 45 Courses Credits Sophomore Physics 261, 262, 263 12 Physics 264, 265, 266 3 *Engineering 221 5 Mathematics 212, 213 10 *Data Processing 260 3 Area Requirements 12 45 Junior (77-78) Courses Credits Mathematics 371, 372, 373 12 Physics 311, 312, 313 9 Physics 351, 352, 353 9 Physics 374, 375, 376 3 *Engineering 311, 312 8 Electives 4 (Senior (78-79) Courses Credits *Physics 331, 332, 333 9 *Physics 334, 335, 336 3 **Physics 461, 462, 463 12 **Physics 471, 472, 473 3 Electives 18 45 *Applied Physics **Physics 195 |
