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PHYS 200 Engineering Graphics

Introduction to tools, language, and procedures basic to training of an engineering draftsperson. Emphasis on drafting techniques, two-dimensional and isometric representation.

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PHYS 205 Science and Civilization

A survey of the major scientific discoveries, the scientists behind these discoveries, and the effect that these discoveries have had on the progress of civilization. The course will discuss historical developments from Thales to Einstein.

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PHYS 206 Genesis of the Universe

A non-mathematical course covering historical, philosophical, theological and scientific aspects concerning the genesis of the universe.

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PHYS 230 University Physics I

Calculus-based lecture sequence for science and mathematics majors who have completed a course or courses in University Calculus or the equivalent. Kinematics, dynamics, gravitation. A recitation is included.

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Prerequisites

MATH 122

Corequisites

PHYS 232

PHYS 231 University Physics II

Calculus-based lecture sequence for science and mathematics majors who have completed a course or coursesin University Calculus or the equivalent. Electricity and magnetism. A recitation is included.

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Prerequisites

MATH 123 and PHYS 230

Corequisites

PHYS 233

PHYS 232 University Physics I Lab

One three-hour laboratory session per week treating topics covered in PHYS 230.

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Corequisites

PHYS 230

PHYS 233 University Physics II Lab

One three-hour laboratory session per week treating topics covered in PHYS 231.

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Corequisites

PHYS 231

PHYS 234 Modern Physics

Lecture course for students who have completed University Physics. Topics covered include Special Relativity, wave properties, an introduction to Quantum Mechanics, atomic, solid state, and nuclear physics.

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Prerequisites

PHYS 231

PHYS 235 Modern Physics Lab

Lab course developing skills in experimental design and implementation along with scientific writing. This course includes a stronger emphasis on assignment of and propagation of uncertainty, and methods of linear fitting, non-linear fitting and statistical analysis. Experiments explore the areas of Special Relativity, wave properties, an introduction to Quantum Mechanics, atomic, solid state, and nuclear physics.

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