Physics

• PHY 141 - Physics I

  PHY 141 - Physics I

  3.00 credit hours

  The first in a sequence of introductory physics courses. The study of motion using Newton's Laws and the conservation laws for energy and linear momentum. Laboratory required. Credit may be earned for only one of the following sequences: PHY 115 and PHY 116 or PHY 141, PHY 142, and 143 (PHY 143A or PHY 143C).

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 141/MTH 151 or concurrent enrollment.

  Core


  Science (Lab).

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 142 - Physics II

  PHY 142 - Physics II

  3.00 credit hours

  A continuation of PHY 141. Static equilibrium, rotational motion, conservation of angular momentum, oscillatory and wave motion, sound, geometric and physical optics. Calculus is used. Laboratory required. May not take PHY 142 after PHY 116.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 141 or PHY 115; MTH 141 or MTH 151.

  Core


  Science (Lab).

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 143C - Physics III (Calculus-Based)

  PHY 143C - Physics III (Calculus-Based)

  3.75 credit hours

  A continuation of the PHY 142. Electrical and magnetic forces and phenomena are described using the concept of the field. Coulombs law, the electric and magnetic fields, electric potential, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell's equations, DC electrical circuits, radioactive decay. Calculus is used. Laboratory required. Credit may be earned for only one of the following sequences: PHY 115 and PHY 116 or PHY 141, PHY 142 and 143 (PHY 143A or C).

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 142 and MTH 152.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 210 - Electronics

  PHY 210 - Electronics

  3.00 credit hours

  Survey of electronics with focus on application to scientific instrumentation. Topics include an overview of DC and AC circuits, diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, logic gates and digital applications. The course focuses on applied learning in the laboratory. Two hours of lecture and two 3-hour laboratory sessions per week. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 143A or PHY 143C; MTH 152.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 244 - Physics IV

  PHY 244 - Physics IV

  2.75 credit hours

  A continuation of PHY 143C. Fluid mechanics, thermal physics, kinetic theory, introduction to statistical mechanics, origins of quantum physics. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 143C.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 245 - Physics V: Quantum Physics

  PHY 245 - Physics V: Quantum Physics

  2.50 credit hours

  An introduction to quantum physics. Statistical interpretation of the wave function, the Schrödinger equation, analysis of one-dimensional potentials, introduction to the hydrogen atom and the electronic structure of atoms. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 244 and MTH 152.

  Schedule Of Classes

• • An additional 11.75 credit hours of physics at the 200-level or above

One of the following:

• BIO 151 - Biological Investigations I

  BIO 151 - Biological Investigations I

  4.00 credit hours

  The first in a two-course integrated study of the major principles at the core of modern biology: information, evolution, cells, emergent properties and homeostasis. These principles will be examined by exploring current biological problems from the perspective of molecules, cells, organisms, populations and ecological systems. Includes investigative, hands-on laboratory and field experience and development of skills in experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing and presentation. The course is intended for first-year biology and biochemistry majors. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  High school biology and chemistry.

  Core


  Science (Lab).

  Schedule Of Classes

• BIO 152 - Biological Investigations II

  BIO 152 - Biological Investigations II

  4.00 credit hours

  The second in a two-course integrated study of the major principles at the core of modern biology: information, evolution, cells, emergent properties and homeostasis. These principles will be examined by exploring current biological problems from the perspective of molecules, cells, organisms, populations and ecological systems. Includes investigative, hands-on laboratory and field experience and development of skills in experimental design, data analysis, scientific writing and presentation. The course is intended for first-year biology and biochemistry majors. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  BIO 151.

  Core


  Science (Lab).

  Schedule Of Classes

• CHM 141 - General Chemistry I: Bio-organic Molecules

  CHM 141 - General Chemistry I: Bio-organic Molecules

  3.75 credit hours

  An introduction to chemical principles through examples from the chemistry of carbon compounds and the molecules found in living systems, such as simple organic compounds, synthetic polymers, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Major topics include atomic and electronic structure, ions, molecules, bonding energies, hybridization, acid/base chemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, steroechemistry and polymer chemistry. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  One year of high school chemistry; two years of high school algebra or MTH 095.

  Core


  Science (Lab).

  Schedule Of Classes

• CHM 142 - General Chemistry II: Environmental Chemistry

  CHM 142 - General Chemistry II: Environmental Chemistry

  4.00 credit hours

  An introduction to chemical principles within the context of the environmental issues of fuel and energy, water treatment and acid rain. Major chemical topics include gas laws, thermochemistry, redox, electrochemistry, aqueous reactions and solubility, equilibria, acid/base and buffers.

  Prerequisite(s)


  CHM 141.

  Core


  Science (Lab).

  Schedule Of Classes

• MTH 151 - Calculus I

  MTH 151 - Calculus I

  3.00 credit hours

  Fundamental concepts of calculus including limits, continuity and differentiation with applications. The Calculus I, II and III sequence is recommended for students in the Division of Science as well as for students in other divisions desiring a strong preparation in mathematics. Students may not receive credit for MTH 151 and any of the following: MTH 130, MTH 140 or MTH 141.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 121 and MTH 122; or four years high school math including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

  Core


  Mathematics.

  IAI


  M1 900

  Schedule Of Classes

• MTH 152 - Calculus II

  MTH 152 - Calculus II

  3.00 credit hours

  Continuation of Calculus I with emphasis on integration and its applications. Required for the B.S. degree in any department.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 141 or MTH 151.

  Core


  Mathematics.

  IAI


  M1 900

  Schedule Of Classes

• MTH 153 - Calculus III

  MTH 153 - Calculus III

  3.00 credit hours

  Continuation of Calculus II with an emphasis on infinite series.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 152.

  Core


  Mathematics.

  IAI


  M1 900

  Schedule Of Classes

• MTH 254 - Calculus IV

  MTH 254 - Calculus IV

  3.00 credit hours

  Functions of two or more variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and line integrals. Vector analysis, divergence and Stokes's theorems.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 153.

  Core


  Mathematics.

  Schedule Of Classes

• MTH 300 - Linear Algebra -or-
   

  MTH 300 - Linear Algebra

  3.00 credit hours

  Vector spaces, linear transformations, inner products, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, Gram-Schmidt process and orthogonal transformations.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 153; MTH 280 recommended.

  Schedule Of Classes

• MTH 315 - Ordinary Differential Equations with Applications

  MTH 315 - Ordinary Differential Equations with Applications

  3.00 credit hours

  First and second order differential equations; algebraic, numerical and graphical solutions; series solutions; Laplace transforms; applications.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 254; MTH 300 strongly recommended.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 141 - Physics I

  PHY 141 - Physics I

  3.00 credit hours

  The first in a sequence of introductory physics courses. The study of motion using Newton's Laws and the conservation laws for energy and linear momentum. Laboratory required. Credit may be earned for only one of the following sequences: PHY 115 and PHY 116 or PHY 141, PHY 142, and 143 (PHY 143A or PHY 143C).

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 141/MTH 151 or concurrent enrollment.

  Core


  Science (Lab).

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 142 - Physics II

  PHY 142 - Physics II

  3.00 credit hours

  A continuation of PHY 141. Static equilibrium, rotational motion, conservation of angular momentum, oscillatory and wave motion, sound, geometric and physical optics. Calculus is used. Laboratory required. May not take PHY 142 after PHY 116.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 141 or PHY 115; MTH 141 or MTH 151.

  Core


  Science (Lab).

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 143C - Physics III (Calculus-Based)

  PHY 143C - Physics III (Calculus-Based)

  3.75 credit hours

  A continuation of the PHY 142. Electrical and magnetic forces and phenomena are described using the concept of the field. Coulombs law, the electric and magnetic fields, electric potential, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell's equations, DC electrical circuits, radioactive decay. Calculus is used. Laboratory required. Credit may be earned for only one of the following sequences: PHY 115 and PHY 116 or PHY 141, PHY 142 and 143 (PHY 143A or C).

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 142 and MTH 152.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 210 - Electronics

  PHY 210 - Electronics

  3.00 credit hours

  Survey of electronics with focus on application to scientific instrumentation. Topics include an overview of DC and AC circuits, diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, logic gates and digital applications. The course focuses on applied learning in the laboratory. Two hours of lecture and two 3-hour laboratory sessions per week. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 143A or PHY 143C; MTH 152.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 244 - Physics IV

  PHY 244 - Physics IV

  2.75 credit hours

  A continuation of PHY 143C. Fluid mechanics, thermal physics, kinetic theory, introduction to statistical mechanics, origins of quantum physics. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 143C.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 245 - Physics V: Quantum Physics

  PHY 245 - Physics V: Quantum Physics

  2.50 credit hours

  An introduction to quantum physics. Statistical interpretation of the wave function, the Schrödinger equation, analysis of one-dimensional potentials, introduction to the hydrogen atom and the electronic structure of atoms. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 244 and MTH 152.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 316 - Intermediate Mechanics

  PHY 316 - Intermediate Mechanics

  3.50 credit hours

  Classical mechanics at the intermediate level. Topics include Newton's Laws, Projectile and Charged Particle Kinematics, Conservation Laws and Oscillations. Mathematical methods introduced as needed. Laboratory focuses on computational methods based on MATLAB. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 142 and MTH 254; CSC 150 recommended.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 340 - Thermodynamics

  PHY 340 - Thermodynamics

  4.00 credit hours

  A study of the relationship of temperature to other properties of matter, using both macroscopic and microscopic viewpoints. Applications to chemical equilibrium, phase transitions and thermal properties of gases and solids. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 152; PHY 143A or PHY 143C.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 416 - Advanced Mechanics

  PHY 416 - Advanced Mechanics

  3.00 credit hours

  Advanced classical mechanics. Topics include LaGrange's and Hamilton's formalisms, mechanics in non-inertial reference frames, the general problem of rotational motion, coupled oscillations and other advanced topics.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 316.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 420 - Electricity and Magnetism

  PHY 420 - Electricity and Magnetism

  3.00 credit hours

  The theory of electromagnetic fields and waves, including electrostatics, magnetostatics, steady and time varying currents, dielectrics and Maxwell's equations.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 143C and MTH 254.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 441 - Quantum Mechanics

  PHY 441 - Quantum Mechanics

  3.00 credit hours

  The physical interpretation and mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics. Topics include the Schrödinger equation, one-dimensional and three-dimensional potentials, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, operator methods, matrix mechanics, Dirac notation and approximation methods.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 245 or CHM 341; MTH 254; MTH 300.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 450 - Advanced Laboratory (minimum of four credit hours)

  PHY 450 - Advanced Laboratory

  0.50-3.00 credit hours

  Students work independently on experiments in physics undertaken with the guidance of a faculty member. May be repeated with new content.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 210 and PHY 245.

  Schedule Of Classes

Two of the following:

• CHM 141 - General Chemistry I: Bio-organic Molecules

  CHM 141 - General Chemistry I: Bio-organic Molecules

  3.75 credit hours

  An introduction to chemical principles through examples from the chemistry of carbon compounds and the molecules found in living systems, such as simple organic compounds, synthetic polymers, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Major topics include atomic and electronic structure, ions, molecules, bonding energies, hybridization, acid/base chemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, steroechemistry and polymer chemistry. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  One year of high school chemistry; two years of high school algebra or MTH 095.

  Core


  Science (Lab).

  Schedule Of Classes

• CSC 150 - C++ Programming for Science and Engineering

  CSC 150 - C++ Programming for Science and Engineering

  3.50 credit hours

  An introduction to computing for students of Science and Engineering using C++ in a Unix Environment. Concepts covered include use of the Unix command line, C++ data types and control structures, algorithmic problem solving, object oriented software development and an introduction to numerical methods. Programming exercises and examples will be drawn from a variety of scientific disciplines. Extensive programming required. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 151.

  Schedule Of Classes

• MTH 151 - Calculus I

  MTH 151 - Calculus I

  3.00 credit hours

  Fundamental concepts of calculus including limits, continuity and differentiation with applications. The Calculus I, II and III sequence is recommended for students in the Division of Science as well as for students in other divisions desiring a strong preparation in mathematics. Students may not receive credit for MTH 151 and any of the following: MTH 130, MTH 140 or MTH 141.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 121 and MTH 122; or four years high school math including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.

  Core


  Mathematics.

  IAI


  M1 900

  Schedule Of Classes

• MTH 152 - Calculus II

  MTH 152 - Calculus II

  3.00 credit hours

  Continuation of Calculus I with emphasis on integration and its applications. Required for the B.S. degree in any department.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 141 or MTH 151.

  Core


  Mathematics.

  IAI


  M1 900

  Schedule Of Classes

• MTH 153 - Calculus III

  MTH 153 - Calculus III

  3.00 credit hours

  Continuation of Calculus II with an emphasis on infinite series.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 152.

  Core


  Mathematics.

  IAI


  M1 900

  Schedule Of Classes

• MTH 254 - Calculus IV

  MTH 254 - Calculus IV

  3.00 credit hours

  Functions of two or more variables, partial derivatives, multiple integrals and line integrals. Vector analysis, divergence and Stokes's theorems.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 153.

  Core


  Mathematics.

  Schedule Of Classes

• MTH 300 - Linear Algebra

  MTH 300 - Linear Algebra

  3.00 credit hours

  Vector spaces, linear transformations, inner products, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, Gram-Schmidt process and orthogonal transformations.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 153; MTH 280 recommended.

  Schedule Of Classes

• MTH 315 - Ordinary Differential Equations with Applications

  MTH 315 - Ordinary Differential Equations with Applications

  3.00 credit hours

  First and second order differential equations; algebraic, numerical and graphical solutions; series solutions; Laplace transforms; applications.

  Prerequisite(s)


  MTH 254; MTH 300 strongly recommended.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 245 - Physics V: Quantum Physics

  PHY 245 - Physics V: Quantum Physics

  2.50 credit hours

  An introduction to quantum physics. Statistical interpretation of the wave function, the Schrödinger equation, analysis of one-dimensional potentials, introduction to the hydrogen atom and the electronic structure of atoms. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 244 and MTH 152.

  Schedule Of Classes

• CHM 341 - Kinetics, Quantum Theory and Spectroscopy

  CHM 341 - Kinetics, Quantum Theory and Spectroscopy

  4.00 credit hours

  Survey of experimental and theoretical physical chemistry, including methods for determining rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions, quantum theory of atomic structure and chemical bonding and spectroscopic methods used to determine molecular structure. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  Seven credit hours in chemistry; MTH 152; one of PHY 143A or PHY 143C.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 210 - Electronics

  PHY 210 - Electronics

  3.00 credit hours

  Survey of electronics with focus on application to scientific instrumentation. Topics include an overview of DC and AC circuits, diodes, transistors, operational amplifiers, logic gates and digital applications. The course focuses on applied learning in the laboratory. Two hours of lecture and two 3-hour laboratory sessions per week. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 143A or PHY 143C; MTH 152.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 316 - Intermediate Mechanics

  PHY 316 - Intermediate Mechanics

  3.50 credit hours

  Classical mechanics at the intermediate level. Topics include Newton's Laws, Projectile and Charged Particle Kinematics, Conservation Laws and Oscillations. Mathematical methods introduced as needed. Laboratory focuses on computational methods based on MATLAB. Laboratory required.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 142 and MTH 254; CSC 150 recommended.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 251 - Physics of Solids

  PHY 251 - Physics of Solids

  2.00 credit hours

  Introduction to the electrical, thermal and magnetic properties of materials, with emphasis on the role played by quantum mechanics. Topics include quantum statistics, thermal properties of solids, band theory, electrical conduction, semiconductors, magnetic properties of solids.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 245.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 252 - Nuclei and Particles

  PHY 252 - Nuclei and Particles

  2.00 credit hours

  Introduction to the sub-disciplines of nuclear and particle physics. A phenomenological survey of topics that may include nuclear interactions and processes, models of the nucleus, introduction to the standard model of particle physics, introduction to experimental methods in nuclear and particle physics, physics beyond the standard model.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 151; PHY 245 or CHM 341.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 253 - Astrophysics and Cosmology

  PHY 253 - Astrophysics and Cosmology

  2.00 credit hours

  Introduction to the sub-disciplines of astrophysics and cosmology. A phenomenological survey of topics that may include celesial mechanics and orbital dynamics, stellar evolution and structure, galactic evolution and structure, exotic objects, big bang theory, the standard model of cosmology.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 151; PHY 245 or CHM 341.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 416 - Advanced Mechanics

  PHY 416 - Advanced Mechanics

  3.00 credit hours

  Advanced classical mechanics. Topics include LaGrange's and Hamilton's formalisms, mechanics in non-inertial reference frames, the general problem of rotational motion, coupled oscillations and other advanced topics.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 316.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 420 - Electricity and Magnetism

  PHY 420 - Electricity and Magnetism

  3.00 credit hours

  The theory of electromagnetic fields and waves, including electrostatics, magnetostatics, steady and time varying currents, dielectrics and Maxwell's equations.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 143C and MTH 254.

  Schedule Of Classes

• PHY 441 - Quantum Mechanics

  PHY 441 - Quantum Mechanics

  3.00 credit hours

  The physical interpretation and mathematical formalism of quantum mechanics. Topics include the Schrödinger equation, one-dimensional and three-dimensional potentials, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, operator methods, matrix mechanics, Dirac notation and approximation methods.

  Prerequisite(s)


  PHY 245 or CHM 341; MTH 254; MTH 300.

  Schedule Of Classes