PHYS - Physics Courses

PHYS 1111 Introductory Physics I (3-2-4)
A trigonometry-based study of mechanics, heat, waves and sound. Emphasis on problem solving. Credit may not be earned for both PHYS 1111 and PHYS 2211. Prerequisites: MATH 1113 ( C or better).

PHYS 1112 Introductory Physics II (3-2-4)
A trigonometry-based study of electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics. Emphasis on problem solving. Credit may not be earned for both PHYS 1112 and PHYS 2212. Prerequisites: PHYS 1111 or 2211.

PHYS 1950 Selected Topics (V)
Concepts/topics in special areas of physics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.

PHYS 2211 Principles of Physics I (3-3-4)
A calculus-based study of mechanics, heat, waves and sound. Emphasis on problem solving. Credit may not be earned for both PHYS 2211 and PHYS 1111. Prerequisites: (Co-requisite) MATH 2012 concurrently.

PHYS 2212 Principles of Physics II (3-3-4)
A calculus-based study of electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics. Emphasis on problem solving. Credit may not be earned for both PHYS 2212 and PHYS 1112. Prerequisites: PHYS 2211.

PHYS 2950 Selected Topics (V)
Concepts/topics in special areas of physics. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.

PHYS 3011 Electronics I (2-4-4)
Alternating current theory, filters, wave-shaping, power supplies, transistors, amplification, integration, feedback, operational amplifiers and their application. Applicable solid-state theory will also be discussed. Prerequisites: PHYS 2212 (C or better)

PHYS 3012 Electronics II (2-4-4)
Logic gates, multiplexing, flip-flops, counters, open collector and tri-state logic, analog-to-digital converters, data-logging systems. Prerequisites: PHYS 3011 (C or better)

PHYS 3040 Advanced Optics (3-3-4)
Geometric properties of light. Reflection and refraction at boundaries. Thin and thick lenses. Wave optics, diffraction and interference. Spectroscopy and absorption of light. Polarization. Modern optical techniques. Prerequisites: PHYS 2212 ( C or better)

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