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Introduction to Meteorology |
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Professor: Beate
Liepert |
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Course Number: PHYS 112 |
CRN Number: 11032 |
Class cap: 16 |
Credits: 4 |
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Tues Thurs
5:10 PM - 6:30 PM Reem Kayden Center 102 |
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Distributional Area: |
MC Mathematics and
Computing |
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Crosslists: Environmental
and Urban Studies; Environmental Studies |
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This course introduces the fundamental components of
meteorology and how these are measured and forecast. Fundamentals include
pressure, temperature, humidity, radiation in the atmosphere (sunlight and
terrestrial), and cloud processes. The course will apply these principles to
the weather and climate system. We will explore regional and general
circulation patterns. Some portion of the course will be dedicated to
interpreting current weather events, reading weather maps, and other topical
weather/climate related issues of the week. Prerequisite: passing score on
Part I of the Mathematics Placement. |
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Introduction to
Physics I |
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Professor: Clara Sousa-Silva and Beate
Liepert |
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Course
Number: PHYS 141 |
CRN
Number: 10058 |
Class cap: 16 |
Credits:
4 |
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Schedule/Location:
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Tue Thurs
Fri
10:10 AM - 11:30 AM Hegeman
107 |
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Tue 1:20 PM
- 3:20 PM Hegeman 107 |
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Distributional Area: |
LS Laboratory
Science |
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Crosslists: Architecture |
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A calculus-based survey of
Physics. This first semester covers topics in mechanics, heat and
thermodynamics, and wave motion. The course stresses ideas--the
unifying principles and characteristic models of physics. The lab
develops the crucial ability to elicit understanding of the physical world.
Corequisite: MATH 141. |
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Introduction to Physics
II |
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Professor: Antonios Kontos |
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Course Number: PHYS 142 |
CRN Number: 10059 |
Class cap: 16 |
Credits: 4 |
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Schedule/Location: |
Mon Wed
Fri 10:10 AM - 11:30 AM Rose Laboratories 108 |
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Distributional Area: |
LS Laboratory
Science |
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Part II of a calculus-based
survey which will focus on electricity and magnetism, light, electromagnetic
radiation, and optics. The course stresses ideas - the unifying principles
and characteristic models of physics. Labs develop the critical ability to elicit
understanding of our physical world. Prerequisite: Physics 141,
Mathematics 141. This course has multiple lab sections see below. |
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Introduction to Physics
II Lab A |
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Professor: Antonios Kontos |
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Course Number: PHYS 142
LBA |
CRN Number: 10697 |
Class cap: 8 |
Credits: 4 |
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Schedule/Location: |
Mon
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM Rose Laboratories 108 |
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Distributional Area: |
LS Laboratory
Science |
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Introduction to Physics
II Lab B |
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Professor: Antonios Kontos |
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Course Number: PHYS 142
LBB |
CRN Number: 10700 |
Class cap: 8 |
Credits: 4 |
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Schedule/Location: |
Mon 3:00 PM -
5:00 PM Rose Laboratories 108 |
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Distributional Area: |
LS Laboratory
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Mathematical Methods
of Physics II |
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Professor: Clara Sousa-Silva |
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Course
Number: PHYS 222 |
CRN
Number: 10674 |
Class cap: 16 |
Credits:
4 |
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Schedule/Location:
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Tue Thurs 1:30 PM
– 3:30 PM Hegeman 106 |
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Distributional Area: |
MC Mathematics and
Computing |
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Crosslists: Mathematics |
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This course presents mathematical
methods that are useful in the physical sciences. While some proofs and
demonstrations are given, the emphasis is on the applications. Topics include:
complex functions, vector spaces, matrices, coordinate transformations, power
series, probability and statistics, and multi-variable differentiation and
integration. Prerequisites: Mathematics 141-142, or equivalent, and strong
preparation in physics comparable to Physics 141. |
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Electricity and
Magnetism |
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Professor: Paul Cadden-Zimansky |
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Course
Number: PHYS 312 |
CRN
Number: 10061 |
Class cap: 16 |
Credits:
4 |
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Schedule/Location:
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Mon Wed 10:10 AM
- 11:30 AM Hegeman 107 |
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Fri 1:30 PM
- 2:50 PM Hegeman
107 |
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Distributional Area: |
MC Mathematics and
Computing |
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This course is an in-depth
study of physical fields, particularly the vector and scalar fields used in
the study of charge, current, electricity, and magnetism. The course
builds up to a detailed understanding of the Maxwell Equations, both in
vacuum and in materials, which govern the all-pervasive electromagnetic
interactions that are the dominant explanation for the behavior of light and
matter. Pre-requisite: Physics 142. Co-requisite: Physics
222 or Math 255. |
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Quantum Mechanics |
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Professor: Paul Cadden-Zimansky |
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Course
Number: PHYS 321 |
CRN
Number: 10062 |
Class cap: 16 |
Credits:
4 |
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Schedule/Location:
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Tue Thurs 8:30 AM
- 9:50 AM Hegeman 106 |
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Fri 10:10 AM
- 11:30 AM Hegeman 106 |
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Distributional Area: |
MC Mathematics and
Computing |
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Quantum mechanics is the
most successful scientific theory ever developed: spectacularly tested,
technologically paramount, conceptually revolutionary. This course will
provide a comprehensive introduction to this remarkable theory including the
matrix formulation governing light polarization and electronic spin and the
wave formulation governing the spatial and temporal behavior of
objects. After gaining an understanding of the formal structure of the
theory, the formalism is used to develop a precise description of the electronic
structure of atoms and molecules. Prerequisites: Physics 241 and either
Physics 221 or Math 242. |
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