2023-2024 BSC Catalog Updated_UG ONLY_FINAL[82]

224 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
PH 121 SM General Physics I (1)
Mechanics of linear and rotational motion, oscillations, and waves, using vectors and
calculus. The sequence of PH 121 and PH 122 fulfills the requirements of students who
are majoring in physics, chemistry, or mathematics. This sequence is a prerequisite for all
physics courses of higher number. Two lectures and one tutorial and laboratory period
per week. A Scientific Methodologies designated course. Prerequisite: completion of or
concurrent enrollment in MA 231. Fall, Spring.
PH 122 General Physics II (1)
Thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, electrical circuits, and geometrical optics of
lenses and mirrors. Two lectures and one tutorial and laboratory period per week.
Prerequisite: PH 121. Spring, Summer.
PH 127 SM Physics by Inquiry (1)
An introduction to scientific inquiry through studying fundamental physical models. We
will construct and test these models primarily through laboratory investigation.
Additional emphasis is placed on the history of experimental sciences and the interplay
between inductive and deductive analyses in the natural sciences. A Scientific
Methodologies designated course. (Also listed as HON 127.)
PH 177, 277, 377, 477 Special Topics in Physics (1)
An exploration of a selected topic or problem in physics.
PH 201 WR Mathematical Tools for Physics (1)
A mathematically focused examination of a broad range of physics subjects. Serving to
bridge introductory and advanced physics courses, we apply advanced mathematical
techniques to familiar physical problems from mechanics and electromagnetism. A
Writing Reinforcement designated course. Prerequisites: PH 122 and MA 232. Fall.
PH 293, 393, 493 Independent Study in Physics (½ or 1)
Directed study for advanced students in the major. Specific guidelines concerning
independent study projects appear in the “Exploration Term and Contract Learning”
section of this catalog.
PH 297, 397, 497 Internship in Physics (½ or 1)
Study and application of research methods in scientific-related industry. A companion
course for those actively engaged in internship experiences within science and
technology-based companies that guides them through the application of the scientific
method within an industry-related working environment. Prerequisite: acceptance into a
physics-related internship. Fall, Exploration term, Spring, Summer.
PH 298, 398, 498 Teaching Experience in Physics (½)
A course based teaching experience. Guidelines concerning teaching experiences appear
in the “Teaching Experiences” section of this catalog.
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2023-2024