This department supplements course requirements for general education
and certain
majors and minors. There is no Physics major, minor or Education Licensure.
Physics Course Descriptions:
| PH108 |
Introduction to Physical Science |
3 credits |
A survey course in physical science which meets
the general education requirement for
physical science. A broad range of topics will be discussed, including
the scientific
method of problem solving, astronomy, heat, machines, electricity,
waves, chemical
reactions, meteorology, and the future (and past) of science.
This is a non-lab course
and does not meet the physical science course requirement for
biology or chemistry
education. (Interterm only) |
| PH110 |
Physical Science |
5 credits |
An integrated course covering aspects of physics,
chemistry, Earth science, and
astronomy. Meets one of the general education requirements for
a lab science. This
course meets twice a week in a lecture/lab setting. |
| PH210 |
Physics I |
5 credits |
An introduction to the concepts and application
of physical laws of physical systems.
The first course includes an introduction to mechanics and thermodynamics.
Four
lecture classes and one laboratory session per week. Prerequisite:
MA150.
(Fall) |
| PH211 |
Physics II |
5 credits |
A continuation of PH210. Topics
include an introduction to wave phenomenon,
sound, electricity, and magnetism. Prerequisite: PH210.
(Spring) |
| PH212 |
Physics III |
4 credits |
A continuation of PH211. Topics
include optics, electromagnetic radiation, and
relativity. Prerequisite: PH211. (On demand) |
| PH220 |
Applications of Calculus to
Physics I |
1 credits |
An addition to PH210 for students wishing to take
a five-hour Engineering Physics
course. Meets one hour, one day per week. Concurrent enrollment
in PH210 required.
Prerequisite: MA200. |
| PH221 |
Applications of Calculus to
Physics II |
1 credits |
An addition to PH211 for students wishing to take
a five-hour Engineering Physics
course. Meets one hour, one day per week. Concurrent enrollment
in PH211 required.
Prerequisite: MA200. |
| PH394 |
Directed Readings in Earth
& Space Science |
1-3 credits |
| Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor. |