Physics (PHYS)

100. Conceptual Physics (3) (F, W, Sp) Nonmathematical approach to understanding the principles of physics and scientific numeracy. Includes a laboratory component. No previous background in physics is required. (Prerequisite: Math 99 or equivalent).

105. Introductory Applied Physics I (3) (F) An applied physics course. Topics include mechanics, heat, wave motion, & sound. Concurrent registration in Physics 105L recommended. (Prerequisite: High school algebra and trigonometry, high school physics of Physics 100. Calculus is not required.)

105L. Introductory Applied Physics Laboratory (1) (F) Three-hour laboratory based on the topics in Physics 105. Strongly recommended to any student taking Physics 105. (Prerequisite: Concurrent registration or Completion of Physics 105.)

106. Introductory Applied Physics II (3) (W) Topics include electricity and magnetism, atomic and solid state physics, and optics. Concurrent registration in Physics 106L recommended. (Prerequisite: Physics 105 or equivalent.) Calculus is not required.

106L. Introductory Applied Physics Laboratory (1) (W) Three-hour laboratory based on the topics in Physics 106. Strongly recommended to any student taking Physics 106. (Prerequisite: Concurrent registration or completion of Physics 106.)

121. General Physics I (3) (F, W) Topics include mechanics and waves. Course is designed to meet the requirements of science majors. Concurrent registration in Physics 121L recommended. (Prerequisite: MATH 112 or equivalent, high school physics or Physics 100.)

121L. General Physics I Laboratory (1) (F, W) Three-hour laboratory based on the topics in Physics 121. Strongly recommended to any student taking Physics 121. (Prerequisite: Concurrent registration or completion of Physics 121.)

122. General Physics II (3) (F, W) Topics include electricity and magnetism. Course designed to meet the requirements of science majors. Concurrent registration in Physics 122L recommended. (Prerequisite: Physics 121.)

122L. General Physics II Laboratory (1) (F, W) Three-hour laboratory based on the topics in Physics 122. Strongly recommended to any student taking Physics 122. (Prerequisite: Concurrent registration or completion of Physics 122.)

221. General Physics III (3) (Sp) A course designed to meet the requirements of science majors. Covers, light, atomic and nuclear physics, quantum mechanics and special relativity. (Prerequisite: Physics 121.)

221L. General Physics III Laboratory (1) (Sp) Three-hour laboratory based on the topics in Physics 221. Strongly recommended to any student taking Physics 221. (Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in or completion of Physics 221.)

390R. Special Topics in Physics (1-3) (Variable).

495R. Independent Study (1-4) (Variable) This course is offered to provide an opportunity for individual study and senior research thesis and will be scheduled on an individual basis. (Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.)