Physics
PHYS 211 – College Physics I 3
Descriptive algebra-based course which covers the basic principles of Newtonian mechanics and gravitation, work and energy, solids and fluids, and heat and thermodynamics. Co-requisite: PHYS 211L – College Physics I Lab. Fall
PHYS 211L – College Physics I Lab 1
This laboratory experience includes simple experiments which illustrate the basic principles of Newtonian mechanics and gravitation, work and energy, solids and fluids, and heat and thermodynamics. Co-requisite: PHYS 211 – College Physics I. Fall
PHYS 212 – College Physics II 3
Descriptive algebra-based course which covers the basic principles of electricity and magnetism, vibrations and waves, light and optics, and an introduction to modern physics. Pre-requisite: PHYS 211, 211L – College Physics I and Lab. Co-requisite: PHYS 212L – College Physics II Lab. Spring
PHYS 212L – College Physics II Lab 1
This laboratory experience includes simple experiments which illustrate the basic principles of electricity and magnetism, vibrations and waves, light and optics, and an introduction to modern physics. Co-requisite: PHYS 212 – College Physics II. Spring
PHYS 251 – University Physics I 4
Calculus-based classical physics which covers the principles of Newtonian mechanics and gravitation, work and energy, solids and fluids, and heat and thermodynamics. Pre-requisite: MATH 165, 166 – Calculus I and II. Co-requisite: PHYS 251L – University Physics I Lab. Fall, even years
PHYS 251L – University Physics I Lab 1
This laboratory experience includes experiments which illustrate the fundamental principles of Newtonian mechanics and gravitation, work and energy, solids and fluids, heat and thermodynamics. Co-requisite: PHYS 251 – University Physics I. Fall, even years
PHYS 252 – University Physics II 4
Calculus-based classical physics which covers the principles of electricity and magnetism, vibrations and waves, light and optics, and an introduction to modern physics. Pre-requisite: MATH 165, 166 – Calculus I and II and PHYS 251/251L – University Physics I/Lab. Co-requisite: PHYS 252L – University Physics II Lab. Spring, odd years
PHYS 252L – University Physics II Lab 1
This laboratory experience includes experiments which illustrate the fundamental principles of electricity and magnetism, vibrations and waves, light and optics, and an introduction to modern physics. Co-requisite: PHYS 252 – University Physics II. Spring, odd years
PHYS 291, 491 – Physics Seminar 1-6
This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics which are not covered in regularly scheduled course work. PHYS 491 is a writing intensive and capstone course.
PHYS 292, 492 – Experimental Course 1-4
A unique course, designated by an instructor and/or department, not currently listed in the University catalog. An experimental course may be offered for a maximum of two semesters. After that time, the course must be either assigned an appropriate permanent course number and formally listed in the University catalog, or its usage must be discontinued.
PHYS 293, 493 – Peer Tutoring 1-6
Students may earn credits by tutoring. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)
PHYS 294, 494 – Independent Study,
Undergraduate Research 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand
PHYS 295, 495 – Service Learning 1-6
Credits may be granted for extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the department chair.
PHYS 296, 496 – Study Tours 1-6
Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.
PHYS 297, 497 – Physics Internship,
Externship, Cooperative Education 1-6
Students will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities that will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked.
PHYS 299, 499 – Special Topics, Readings 1-6
SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor.
READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline.