IIPHYS 210 HISTORY OF SCIENCE
The history and philosophy of science (astronomy, chemistry, geology, physics, and evolution) from its origins in Ancient Greece through Rome, the Middle Ages, the Islamic period, and the Renaissance to the Scientific Revolution of the 17th century to modern times, including plate tectonics, relativity, quantum physics and cosmology. Prerequisites: ITW101 and IQL101 or equivalent. Fall.

INPHYS 100 INQUIRY INTO PHYSICS
Introduction to physics using a hands-on inquiry approach in which the student becomes the scientist with the goal of understanding the basic concepts of physics. Topics include mechanics, energy, sound, light, heat, electricity, and modern physics. Emphasizes development of a scientific worldview and includes quantitative reasoning. Fall, Spring.

INPHYS 141 COLLEGE PHYSICS I
Algebra-based introduction to Newtonian mechanics. Emphasis on conceptual understanding and problem-solving: motion, forces, Newton’s laws applied to both linear and rotational situations, momentum, energy, and conservation laws. Knowledge of algebra and trigonometry are expected. A math competency assessment is administered. Includes two-hour laboratory. Fall, Spring.

INPHYS 241 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I
The first semester of a two-semester calculus-based sequence for science and technology majors. Emphasized are kinematics, forces, both static and dynamic, energy and momentum, gravitation and fluids, thermal physics, and thermodynamics. Includes a two-hour laboratory. Spring.

PHYS 105 MUSICAL ACOUSITICS
A survey of physical mechanisms for the production of sound in musical instruments; sound waves and the acoustical environment; loudness, pitch, quality, scales, and harmony; sound perception, reproduction, and synthesis. A quantitative and qualitative lecture-lab approach, including analysis of waveforms with interfaced computers. Math competency through algebra is expected. Occasionally.

PHYS 142 COLLEGE PHYSICS II
Continuation of PHYS 141 with the extension of basic concepts to include fluids, vibrations and waves, thermal physics, thermodynamics, electrostatics, electrical circuits and magnetism, and geometrical and physical optics. Includes two-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: IHPHYS 141. Spring.

PHYS 201 PHENOMENAL SCIENCE
A hands-on, minds-on inquiry-based exploration of the basic physical principles that underlie our observations and experiences in the everyday world. Topics include motion, forces, energy, fluids, sound, heat, light, electricity, magnetism, and the atom. Emphasis is on science education and is ideal for preservice teachers. Prerequisite: A course in Quantitative Literacy or the equivalent, or permission of instructor. Spring.

PHYS 242 UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II
A continuation of PHYS 241 that treats rotational dynamics and angular momentum, oscillations and waves such as sound, geometrical and physical optics, electrostatics, electric circuits, and magnetism. Includes a two-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: Grade C or higher in PHYS 241 or permission of instructor. Fall.

PHYS 260 ELECTRONICS
Instrumentation, DC and AC circuitry, signals and noise, filters, amplifiers, transducers, and solid-state components. Digital concepts and applications, including coding, gating and counting, and logic circuitry. Includes three-hour lab. Prerequisite: PHYS 142 or PHYS 242. Alternate years.

PHYS 298 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
An opportunity for a qualified student to explore work in an area of individual interest, selected and pursued in consultation with a faculty member. Consent is required from the instructor who will supervise the independent study. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits.

PHYS 330 THERMODYNAMICS
Temperature and the zeroth law, heat, work and energy, the three laws of thermodynamics, and applications. Emphasis is on entropy and its applications: the thermodynamic potentials, aspects of kinetic theory, and Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics. Prerequisites: Grade C or higher in PHYS 242 or permission of instructor. Alternate years.

PHYS 339 CLASSICAL MECHANICS
Analytical treatment of Newton’s laws in kinematics and dynamics, oscillations, non-inertial reference systems, gravitation and central forces, mechanics, and motion of rigid bodies. Lagrangian mechanics. Prerequisite: Grade C or higher in PHYS 242 or permission of instructor. Alternate years.

PHYS 342 MODERN PHYSICS
A lab-lecture format with laboratory exercises to complement such topics as special and general relativity, the historical overview of atomic and nuclear physics, wave-particle duality, the one-dimensional Schrödinger equation and applications, nuclear structure, radioactivity and nuclear reactions, fission and fusion, elementary particles, and the Standard Model. Prerequisite: Grade C or higher in PHYS 242, or permission of the instructor. Alternate years.

PHYS 371 Physics laboratory practicum
2 credits
Guided by a mentor, the student receives instruction and practice in the behind-the-scenes operation of a physics laboratory course. Equipment set-up, grading, and safety are emphasized. Construction of a new laboratory exercise is required. Ideal for preservice teachers. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

PHYS 375-376 ADVANCED LABORATORY I, II
2 credits each Two semesters of lab experience beyond the introductory level with emphasis upon greater depth, sophistication, precision, creativity, use of analytical skills, and exposure to more technologically advanced apparatus than that previously encountered. Often involves computer data acquisition and analysis. Each course meets five hours a week. Prerequisite: Grade C or higher in PHYS 242 and permission of instructor. As needed.

PHYS 440 ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
Vector analysis, Coulomb’s law, the electric field, Gauss’s law, the Poisson and Laplace equations, properties of dielectrics, electric current, Ampere’s law, electromagnetic induction, and Maxwell’s equations. Prerequisites: Grade C or higher in PHYS 242 and MATH 361 or permission of the instructor. As needed.

PHYS 490 ADVANCED SPECIAL TOPICS
1-4 credits
Study of selected topics not covered adequately in other Physics courses. Includes the study of experimental techniques and results, as well as various theoretical models. Prerequisites: Grade C or higher in PHYS 242 and permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.

PHYS 498 INDEPENDENT STUDY
1-4 credits
Individualized, directed study in an area of Physics or to a depth not normally available within the curriculum. The student initiates a research project or takes part in ongoing research under supervision of a faculty investigator. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.