98127	PHYS 116 Acoustics	Matthew Deady	. . W . .	1:30 -4:00 pm	RKC 103	LSCI
			Lab A: F Lab B: F Lab C: F Lab D: F	9:00 - 10:20 am 10:30 - 11:50 am 1:00 -2:20 pm 2:30 -3:50 pm	HEG 107 HEG 107 HEG 107 HEG 107

This laboratory course gives an introduction to the phenomena of acoustics, particularly aspects that are important in the production and perception of music. The physics of sound is covered in depth, and characteristics of acoustic and electronic instruments are discussed. Mathematical and laboratory techniques are introduced as needed. No specific science or mathematics background beyond algebra is assumed. This course has four Lab options.

98128	PHYS 141 Introduction to Physics I	Christian Bracher	M . W . .	10:30 - 12:30 pm	HEG 102	LSCI
			Lab A: M	1:30 -3:30 pm	HEG 107

98505	PHYS 141 Introduction to Physics I	Christian Bracher	M . W . .	10:30 - 12:30 pm	HEG 102	LSCI
			Lab B: M	4:00 -6:00 pm	HEG 107

See above. This course has three Lab options.

98506	PHYS 141 Introduction to Physics I	Christian Bracher	M . W . .	10:30 - 12:30 pm	HEG 102	LSCI
			Lab C: T	1:30 -3:30 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 141. This course has three Lab options (see above).

98129

PHYS 314 Thermal Physics

Peter Skiff

. . W . F

10:30 - 12:00 pm

ROSE 108

LSCI

Elements of thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and statistical mechanics. Equations of state, first and second laws, distribution functions, the partition function, quantum statistics. Prerequisites: Physics 101‑102, Mathematics 112.

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PHYS 321 Modern Physics

Christian Bracher

. T . Th .

10:30 –11:50 am

ROSE 108

MATC

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 141‑142, Mathematics 141-142.

98427

PHYS 325 Mathematical Physics Methods

Matthew Deady

. . . Th .

1:30 -3:30 pm

ROSE 108

MATC

(2 credits) Concepts and techniques of vector and tensor analysis, line and surface integration, and complex function analysis will be developed in this course. These mathematical methods are particularly useful in thermodynamics and electromagnetism. Prerequisite: Mathematics 142.