A course emphasizing the nature, origin, and evolution of planets, satellites and other objects in the Solar System. Topics also include historical astronomy, the naked eye phenomena of the sky and modern solar system discoveries made by spacecraft. This course may be taken independently of AST 192. Hours: 3 Components: Lecture
A course covering the universe outside the Solar System. A principle theme is the origin and evolution of stars, galaxies and the universe at large. Topics also include black holes, quasars and the big bang model of the universe. This course may be taken independently of AST 191. Hours: 3 Components: Lecture
Students will perform exercises in both planetary and stellar astronomy, including Kepler's Laws of Planetary Motion and Newton's Laws of Motion. The functions and limitations of different types of telescopes and mounts will be examined. Students will observe the sun, moon, planets, binaries, galaxies, and nebulae. Hours: 1 Components: Laboratory Laboratory: 2 hours. Prereq. or concurrent: AST191 or AST192, MT120 or two years of High School Algebra
Selected topics in mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics are covered in this course. The use of these principles in various applications is emphasized. Hours: 4 Components: Laboratory, Lecture Lecture: 3 hours; Laboratory: 2 hours. Prerequisites: MT 110 or MT 115 or MT 120 or MT 122 or two years of high school algebra or equivalent or consent of instructor.
This course will cover basic concepts of motion, forces, momentum, work, energy, power, and waves, as applied in electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics. Hours: 2 Components: Laboratory Laboratory: 4 hours Prerequisites: MA 108R or 2 years of high school algebra; or consent of instructor.
A lecture-demonstration course covering the mechanics of solids, liquids, gases, heat, and sound. Credit is not given to students who already have credit for PHY 201, PHY 211, or PHY 231. Hours: 3 Components: Lecture Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra or MT 120.
A lecture-demonstration course covering electricity, magnetism, optics, and atomic and nuclear physics. Credit is not given to students who already have credit for PHY 203, PHY 213, or PHY 232. Hours: 3 Components: Lecture Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra or MT 120.
Course sequence (GLY 160-PHY 160 six credit hours) in physical science for prospective elementary teachers. The sequence addresses basic concepts of earth science, astronomy, and physics appropriate for elementary teachers and is taught with emphasis on inquiry-based, laboratory activities. PHY 160 includes the basics of the motion of objects, astronomy by sight, electrical circuits, magnetism, and the behavior of light. Hours: 3 Components: Lecture, laboratory Lecture: 1 hour Laboratory: 5 hours
A general course covering the mechanics of solids, liquids and gases; heat; and sound. Hours: 5 Components: Discussion, Laboratory, Lecture Lecture/Recitation: 4 hours Laboratory: 2 hours. Credit is not given to students who already have credit for PHY 231 and PHY 241. Prerequisites: A working knowledge of algebra and basic trigonometry as obtainable, for example, in MT 150 and MT 155, or demonstrated by an ACT math score of at least 25.
Continuation of PHY 211, covering electrostatics, de circuits, magnetism, Maxwell's Equations, electromagnetic radiation, light and some modern physics. Lecture, two hours; recitation, two hours; laboratory, two hours. Credit is not given to students who already have credit for PHY 232 and 242. Hours: 5 Components: Discussion, Laboratory, Lecture Lecture/Recitation: 4 hours Laboratory: 2 hours Perequisites: PHY 211 or equivalent. Credit is not given to students who already have credit for PHY 231 and PHY 241.
First part of a two-semester survey of classical physics. Consequences of the principles of mechanics are developed conceptually, analytically and quantitatively. Lecture, three hours; recitation, one hour. Familiarity with elementary concepts and techniques of calculus (derivatives and integrals) is required. Hours: 4 Components: Discussion, Lecture Prereq or concurrent: MA 114.
A general course covering electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves and optics. Lecture, three hours: recitation, one hour. This course is a pre-requisite to a significant number of courses in this and related areas of study. Familiarity with leementary vector calculus is encouraged. Hours: 4 Components: Discussion, Lecture Prerequisites: PHY 231
A laboratory course offering experiments in mechanics and heat, framed in a small gorup environment that requires coordination and team work in the development of a well-written lab report. Hours: 1 Components: Laboratory, 2 hours Prereq. or concurrent: PHY 231.
A laboratory course offering experiments on electricity, magnetism, and light, framed in a small group environment that requires coordination and team work in the development of a well written lab report. Hours: 1 Components: Laboratory, 2 hours Prerequisites: PHY 241 Concurrent: PHY 232