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PHYS 203 Introductory Physics I

Prerequisite: MATH 201 or concurrent enrollment in MATH 201. Credit by exam. Open to students who have not had PHYS 101. Topics essentially identical to those in PHYS 101, although this is a more analytical course that is primarily for majors in the sciences and mathematics. Physical laws and theories developed by application of calculus. Designed to prepare students for advanced work in the physical sciences.

Credits

4.0

Core

Scientific Thought-Lab

Offered

Fall Semester

PHYS 204 Introductory Physics II

Prerequisites: PHYS 203 and MATH 202, or concurrent enrollment in MATH 202. Credit by exam. Open to students who have not had PHYS 102. Continuation of PHYS 203. Topics essentially identical to those in PHYS 102, but continuing the analytical approach and use of calculus.

Credits

4.0

Core

Scientific Thought-Lab

Offered

Spring Semester

PHYS 222 Introduction to Modern Physics

Prerequisites: PHYS 101, PHYS 102 or PHYS 203, PHYS 204 and MATH 201, MATH 202. A study of selected topics from atomic theories of matter, atomic spectra, special relativity, solid state and nuclear physics.

Credits

3.0

Offered

Fall Semester (Odd Years)

PHYS 223 Analog & Digital Electronics

Prerequisites: PHYS 204. Analog and digital circuits including diodes, transistors, mathematical circuit analysis, operational amplifiers, digital logic gates, flip-flops, registers, counters, analog-to-digital converters, digital-to-analog converters, and development of the central processing unit (CPU).

Credits

4.0

Offered

As Needed

PHYS 270 Physical Science Literature

Prerequisite: PHYS 203. An introduction to the literature in the physical sciences. Database searches and journal article critiques will allow students to develop an understanding of the chemical, biochemical, and physics literature, which can then be applied in their future coursework.

Credits

3.0

Cross Listed Courses

Also offered as CHEM 270

Offered

Spring Semester