91410

PHYS 116 Acoustics

Matthew Deady

M . W . .

8:30 -9:50 am

HEG 102

SCI

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. Class size: 36

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ACOUSTICS LAB OPTIONS: (to be arranged with Prof. Deady)

91410

PHYS 116 Acoustics Lab

Matthew Deady

. . . . F

8:30 -9:50 am

HEG 107

SCI

91410

PHYS 116 Acoustics Lab

Matthew Deady

. . . . F

10:10 - 11:30 am

HEG 107

SCI

91410

PHYS 116 Acoustics Lab

Matthew Deady

. . . . F

11:50 -1:10 pm

HEG 107

SCI

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91714

PHYS 124 Climate Change

Gidon Eshel

Lab A:

Lab B:

M . W .

. T . . .

11:50 - 1:10 pm

10:00 12:00 pm

1:00 3:00 pm

RKC 111

Albee 100

SCI

Cross-listed: Environmental & Urban Studies This lab course explores the physical principles underlying climate and anthropogenic climate change. We will start with a survey of the most compelling lines of evidence for climate change, how they are obtained/derived and some of their limitations. We will then discuss in some depth idealized one-dimensional planetary radiative and thermal balance, first in the absence of an atmosphere, and then in the presence of a radiatively active one, with variable number of layers. In this context, it will become interesting to explore atmospheric opacity with respect to various radiative types, and what natural and anthropogenic effects affect this opacity. A related topic will be natural feedbacks, such as water vapor and could feedbacks. We will next place current (modern) observations of climate change in the broader context of past climates, emphasizing the last couple millennia, hundreds of millennia, and finally the ten million-year scale geological record. We will conclude the course with some discussion about the objective of a successful policy mitigation efforts, and their implementation obstacles. While not technical per se, participation in this course does require the ability to solve a couple of linear algebraic equations (like solving x + 4 = 2y and 2x - 3y = 6 for x and y) and to perform some very basic manipulation of data and plot the results (using, e.g., Microsoft's Excel). Class size: 24

91411

PHYS 141 A Introduction to Physics I

Christian Bracher

M . W . F

10:10 - 11:30 am

HEG 102

SCI

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. Class size: 24

91412

PHYS 141 B Introduction to Physics I

Paul Cadden-Zimansky

M . W . F

11:50 -1:10 pm

HEG 102

SCI

See above. Class size: 24

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INTRO TO PHYSICS LAB OPTIONS:

91413

PHYS 141 LB1 Introduction to Physics I

Paul Cadden-Zimansky / Christian Bracher

M . . . .

1:30 -3:30 pm

HEG 107

SCI

91413

PHYS 141 LB1 Introduction to Physics I

Paul Cadden-Zimansky / Christian Bracher

M . . . .

3:40 -5:40 pm

HEG 107

SCI

91413

PHYS 141 LB1 Introduction to Physics I

Paul Cadden-Zimansky / Christian Bracher

. T . . .

1:30 -3:30 pm

HEG 107

SCI

91413

PHYS 141 LB1 Introduction to Physics I

Paul Cadden-Zimansky / Christian Bracher

. T . . .

3:40 -5:40 pm

HEG 107

SCI

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91414

PHYS 221 Mathematical Methods I

John Cullinan

. . . . F

1:30 -3:30 pm

HEG 106

MATC

(2 credits) This course presents methods of mathematics that are useful in the physical sciences. While some proofs and demonstrations are given, the emphasis is on the applications. This semesters topics include: power series, probability and statistics, multi-variable differentiation and integration, and curvilinear coordinate systems. Prerequisites: MATH 141-142, or equivalent. Class size: 20

91415

PHYS 241 Modern Physics

Matthew Deady

. T . Th .

. . Th .

1:30 -3:30 pm

3:40 -5:00 pm

HEG 106

SCI

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. Class size: 24

91416

PHYS 303 Mechanics

Peter Skiff

. . W . F

11:50 1:10 pm

HEG 308

Particle kinematics and dynamics in one, two, and three dimensions. Conservation laws, coordinate transformations, and problem‑solving techniques in differential equations, vector calculus, and linear algebra. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulation of dynamics. Prerequisites: Physics 141‑142, Mathematics 141‑142. Class size: 20