PHYSICS (PHYS)
DIVISION: Natural Sciences
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C-ID: PHYS 105; PHYS SEQ 100S (WITH PHYS 002B)
Algebra- and trigonometry-based study of classical mechanics and thermal physics. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
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C-ID: PHYS 110; PHYS SEQ 100S (WITH PHYS 002A)
Algebra- and trigonometry-based study of electricity, magnetism, special relativity, atomic and nuclear physics, and elementary particles. Total of 54 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.
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C-ID: PHYS 205
Calculus-based study of classical mechanics, including kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, work and energy, linear and angular momentum, rigid-body rotation and equilibrium, gravitation, and fluids. No credit if taken after PHYS 001A. Total of 72 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
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C-ID: PHYS 210
Calculus-based study of simple harmonic motion, mechanical waves, electricity, and magnetism. No credit if taken after PHYS 001C. Total of 72 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
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C-ID: PHYS 215
Calculus-based study of thermodynamics, optics, and modern physics. No credit if taken after PHYS 001D. Total of 72 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
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Exploration of the basic principles of physics and their applications in modern life with a mostly conceptual approach. No credit if taken after any other college physics. Total of 54 hours lecture.
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Laboratory investigations of physical principles with a minimum of mathematical emphasis. Total of 54 hours laboratory.
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Faculty-guided student research. Each topic includes library research, design and execution of the experiments and the preparation of a summary research report. Total of 108 hours laboratory.
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Classical mechanics and thermal physics with calculus. For life sciences majors but is open to all qualified students. Total of 72 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
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Electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. For life sciences majors but is open to all qualified students. Total of 72 hours lecture and 72 hours laboratory.
Introduction to physics with emphasis on conceptual understanding as well as quantitative calculations. For science and engineering majors needing preparation for PHYS 008A, but open to all qualified students. Pass/no pass grading. Total of 36 hours lecture.