Computer Techniques in Science & Eng ineering ........ 4 Use of computational tools to solve problems from classica l and quantum mechanics, static's, thermodynamics, digital sig nal analysis and others. Required 233 or CHEM 106, MATH 205 recommended. 2 hours lecture. 2 x 2 hour labs. Lab fee: $60 Statics ............................ .. .. ... ... ..... .. ..... ...... .. ... .... .. .. ... .... ... ... .. ... .. . 3 Statics of particles, rigid bodies in two and th ree dimensions, centroids and centers of gravity, structures, friction, and iner tia. Primarily for pre-engineering majors. Three hours lecture each week. Prerequisite: Physics 132. Classical Mechanics ..................................... ... .... ........... ....... .. 3 Newtonian mechanics of particles and systems of particles, rigid bodies, oscillating systems, gravitation, moving coordi nate systems, Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations. Primarily for physics emphasis maJors. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite. 132. Circuits & Instrumentation I ....................... ......................... 5 An introduction to electronic circuit analysis and design. Three hours lecture, six hours laboratory each week. Prerequisite: 233. Fee: S100. Thermodynamics .... .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. ....... .... .. .. .... ... .... ... ................. 3 Introduction to ene rgy, heat, work, entropy. temperature and states of matter. The first, second and third laws of thermody namics with an emphasis on applications. Prerequisite: 233. Electrodynamics ...... .... .... .. .... ... .. .. .. ..... .. .. .. ... .. .... .. .. ...... ... ........ 3 The application of vector calculus and Maxewell's equations in the analysis of static and dynamic electromagnetic waves 1n dielectrics and conductors. Prerequisite: 233. Fundamentals of Materials Science ..... .. .... .. .. .. .. .. ... .. ..... .. 3 Introduction to the structure-property relationships of engineering and natural materials including metals, ceramics, polymers and composites. Examines the strength of materials, strengthening mechanisms, diffusion, phase transformations, heat treatment and microstructure control. Considers how materials are selected for design of a product. Prerequisite: One of PHSC 132, or CHEM I 06 and MATH 106. Offered alternate years. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics .. . .... ... ... ... .. .. ... .. ... . 3 An introduction to quantum mechanics including 1-D poten tials, Schrodinger's equation, the hydrogen atom with spin, Dirac notation, operator formalism, bonding, the solid state and interpretation. Prerequisite: 234 and MATH 205. Specia l Projects ..... .. .. .... ... .. .. ... .... ......................... ... .. .. .. .... ... 1-3 Research or industrial internship. To provide practical experi ence in a field of the student's interest. Designed primarily for students working off campus in a situation where special
projects are possible. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing with consent.
PHSc 311
Spec ial Top ics in Physical Science ..... ...... .. .. ....... ....... .... 1-3 Varying course con tent. Topics such as optics, special relativity, nuclear and biophysics will be offered. Departmental approval required. Phys ica l Sc ience Seminar .... .. .. .. ... ..... ... .... .. .. ... .. .. ... .. ... .. .. ... .. 1 A capstone course for all physical science and biochemistry majors that includes: (1) presentation of a seminar, (2) service learning project and, (3) integration readings and discussion. Advanced Phys ics Laboratory ... .. ...... ... .. ......... ........... ........ 3 A laboratory course in which selected experiments cover sev eral areas of classical and contemporary physics. Emphasis on data collection and analysis techniques. Prerequisites: PHSC 234, 321; MATH 435. Lab Fee: $100.
PHSC 4s0
PHsc313
PHSc 460
PHSC31s
PH5c 4Bo
PHso21
PH5C 331
PHsc 340
PH5c 352
PH5C412
PH5C420
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