2021-2022 Undergraduate General Catalog


200

PHYS 201 Physics for Life Sciences I (NS)

This is an introductory physics course with an emphasis on life science applications. Calculus will be used primarily for motivation of concepts and will be introduced as necessary. Topics include motion, dynamics, and force laws, conservation of momentum and energy, fluids, and thermodynamics.

Credits

4

PHYS 202 Physics for Life Sciences II

This is an introductory physics course with an emphasis on life science applications. Calculus will be used primarily for motivation of concepts and be developed in the course as necessary. Topics include electricity, magnetism, waves, optics, light, imaging, special relativity, atomic and nuclear physics.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

PHYS 201

PHYS 221 General Physics I (NS)

Major topics include mechanics and thermodynamics. Vectors and calculus are used. Laboratory work is mainly an introduction to experimental techniques including the use of a computer.

Credits

4

Corequisites

MATH 151

PHYS 222 General Physics II

Major topics include electricity, magnetism, optics and introductory atomic and nuclear physics. Extensive use of vectors and calculus. Laboratory work mainly emphasizes concepts and techniques.

Credits

4

Prerequisites

MATH 151; PHYS 221

PHYS 281 Intermediate Laboratory

Students gain experience with basic laboratory instrumentation and techniques, written and oral technical communication, and literature searching.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

PHYS 222

PHYS 296 Curricular Practical Training

Students on an F-1 visa are eligible to work off campus to provide additional experience so long as the employment relates directly to the student's major area of study. The practical experience gained outside the traditional classroom supplements the theoretical and/or applied knowledge as a part of the student's coursework. The registration process for this course must be completed every term (including summers), as students must have their work authorization reissued each term to ensure continued enrollment. Jobs must be approved and verified by the International Programs Office before work may begin.

Credits

0

PHYS 297 Topics:

Selected topics offered on sufficient demand. Topics include partifcle physics, atomic and molecular physics, acoustics, biophysics, and solid state physics.

Credits

3

PHYS 299 Independent Study

Independent study of topics approved by department.

Credits

4