CRN	93204	Distribution	E/G
Course No.	PHYS 101 Q course
Title	Introduction to Physics
Professor	Matthew Deady
Schedule	Mon Wed Fr 8:30 am - 9:50 am HEG 106 Lab: Mon 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm HEG 107 OR: Tu 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm HEG 107

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. Labs develop the crucial ability to elicit understanding of the physical world.

Corequisite: Math 111.

CRN	93205	Distribution	E
Course No.	PHYS 321 Q course
Title	Modern Physics
Professor	Peter Skiff
Schedule	Wed Fr 10:30 am - 12:00 pm ROSE 108

A topical course in the development of modern physics from the theory of relativity to quantum mechanics. Relativity, photoelectric effect, X‑ray production and scattering, nuclear transmutation, alpha and beta radiation processes, particles and quasiparticles.

Prerequisites: Physics 101‑102, Mathematics 111 & 114.

CRN	93206	Distribution	E
Course No.	PHYS 323 Q course
Title	Methods of Theoretical Physics
Professor	Matthew Deady
Schedule	Fr 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm HEG 106

2 credits Mathematical and theoretical methods will be developed to use in advanced physics courses. Fourier series, vector calculus, power series, and other techniques will be used in constructing mathematical models for solving scientific problems.