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It also may be profitably taken by upperclass students with an interest in
the area. Competence in high school algebra is required. (LAB)
163 General Astronomy (3 credits), (3 one-hour lectures weekly) An
introduction to astronomy and astrophysics primarily for students whose
major is in the Division of Physical and Life Sciences. Topics include
methods of astronomy, stellar evolution, galactic structures and
cosmology. Some observing sessions will be required. Competence in high
school algebra is required. Credit can be awarded for only one of the
following courses: Phys 121, Phys 163.
201 General Physics I (4 credits), (3 one-hour lectures, 1 three-hour
lab weekly) Topics in the first term include the description of motion,
forces, work and energy, momentum, rotational motion, oscillatory
motion and gravitation. Laboratory work is an important component of
the course. Calculus is used. This course (plus Phys 202) fulfill the physics
requirements for biology, biochemistry, chemistry, geology, mathematics
(Phys 201 only) and medical technology majors. Prerequisite: Math 121
must be taken previous to or concurrent with Phys 201. (LAB)
202 General Physics II (4 credits), (3 one-hour lectures, 1 three-hour
lab weekly) A continuation of Phys 201. In this course, electricity,
magnetism, light and electromagnetic radiation are covered. Laboratory
work is an important component of the course. Calculus is used. This
course (plus Phys 201) fulfill the physics requirements for biology,
biochemistry, chemistry, geology, and medical technology majors.
Prerequisite: a grade of C- or better in Phys 201. Math 235 must be taken
previous to or concurrent with Phys 202. (LAB)
265 Electronics (4 credits), (3 one-hour lectures, 1 three-hour lab
weekly) An introduction to modern electronics. Topics include circuits,
amplifiers, signal processing, practical instrumentation and logic circuits.
Both discrete components and integrated circuits are discussed and used
in laboratory experiments illustrating digital and analog applications.
Prerequisite: Math 121 and Phys 140 or 201. Offered alternate years.
(LAB)
305 Atomic and Nuclear Physics (4 credits), (3 one-hour lectures, 1
three-hour lab weekly) Introductory modern physics and quantum theory.
Some of the topics studied are Compton scattering, the hydrogen tom, an
introduction to Schroedinger quantum mechanics, nuclear structure, and
elementary particles. Laboratory work includes measurement of atomic
and nuclear particles, the Franck-Hertz experiment, spectroscopy, and
computer simulation of an accelerator. Prerequisites: Phys 201, 202.
Offered alternate years. (LAB)
314 Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics (4 credits), (3 onehour
lectures, 1 three-hour lab weekly) A study of relationships between
thermodynamic variables and the statistical interpretation of these
relationships. Topics studied include definition of temperature; the first
and second laws of thermodynamics; entropy; properties of ideal gases
and real substances; and statistical descriptions of systems of particles,
including quantum statistics. Laboratory experiments emphasize the
methods of measuring various thermodynamic variables. Prerequisites:
Phys 201, 202. Offered alternate years. (LAB)
318 Optics (4 credits), (3 one-hour lectures, 1 three-hour lab weekly) A
study of geometrical and physical optics. Topics studied in class and
201