Physics

Study of classic Newtonian mechanics with special applications to technology problems. Experience with word processing recommended. Not open to mathematics or science majors for science credits. Primarily designed for students in technology programs. Lecture/laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 1230, MATH1225, or higher. Lab fee.

Includes principles of light, optical fiber properties, fiber fabrication and design, optical sources and detectors, optical transmitters and receivers, and testing of fiber systems. Lecture/laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 1240.

Introductory principles of classical and modern physics. Mechanics of solids, periodic motion and sound, and heat and properties of matter. A transfer course for students majoring in biology, chemistry, mathematics, or health sciences. Students wishing to major in physics may take this course, but should transfer to PHYS 1820, 2830 and 2840 sequence after one semester. Lecture/laboratory. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: MATH 1411 or equivalent. Lab fee.

The second semester in the physics sequence, continuation of PHYS 1730; electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Lecture/laboratory. Prerequisite: PHYS 1730. Lab fee.

The first semester of a two semester sequence in calculus-based physics. Mechanics, including vectors, particle kinematics and dynamics, work and energy, impulse and momentum, rotational motion, harmonic motion, and waves if time permits. The two-semester, calculus-based sequence, PHYS 1820, and 2830 is intended for students majoring in engineering, mathematics, physics, and computer science. Lecture/laboratory. Lab fee. Prerequisite: MATH 1610.

The second semester in the calculus based physics. Electrostatic fields, electric force and potential, capacitance, D.C. circuits, magnetic field, magnetic force and induction, A.C. circuits, electromagnetic waves, nature and propagation of light, geometrical and physical optics. Prerequisite: PHYS 1820, MATH 1620. Co-requisite: MATH 2610. Lecture/laboratory. Lab fee.