91736

PHYS 116

Acoustics

Matthew Deady

. T . Th .

8:30 am -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

LAB OPTIONS: (register separately)

91737

PHYS 116 A

Acoustics Lab

Matthew Deady

. . . . F

10:10 am- 11:30 am

HEG 107

SCI

Class size: 12

91738

PHYS 116 B

Acoustics Lab

Matthew Deady

. . . . F

11:50 am -1:10 pm

HEG 107

SCI

Class size: 12

91739

PHYS 116 C

Acoustics Lab

Matthew Deady

. . . . F

1:30 pm -2:50 pm

HEG 107

SCI

Class size: 12

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91740

PHYS 124

Climate Change

Gidon Eshel

M . W . .

10:10am– 11:30 am

HDR 106

SCI

91741

PHYS 124

CLIMATE CHANGE Lab A

Gidon Eshel

M . . . .

2:00 pm – 3:45 pm

ALBEE 100

91742

PHYS 124

CLIMATE CHANGE Lab B

Gidon Eshel

M . . . .

4:00 pm – 5:45 pm

ALBEE 100

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 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: 20

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91743

PHYS 141 A

Introduction to Physics I

Nicholas Lanzillo

M . W . F

8:30 am -9:50 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 four Lab options. Class size: 24

91744

PHYS 141 B

Introduction to Physics I

Hal Haggard

M . W . F

10:10 am- 11:30 am

HEG 102

SCI

See above. Class size: 24

PHYS 141 LAB OPTIONS: (register separately)

91745

PHYS 141 LBA

Intro to Physics Lab

Nicholas Lanzillo

M . . . .

1:00 pm -3:00 pm

HEG 107

SCI

Class size: 12

91746

PHYS 141 LBB

Intro to Physics Lab

Nicholas Lanzillo

M . . . .

3:10 pm -5:10 pm

HEG 107

SCI

Class size: 12

91747

PHYS 141 LBC

Intro to Physics Lab

Hal Haggard

. T . . .

1:00 pm -3:00 pm

HEG 107

SCI

Class size: 12

91748

PHYS 141 LBD

Intro to Physics Lab

Hal Haggard

. T . . .

3:10 pm -5:10 pm

HEG 107

SCI

Class size: 12

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91749

PHYS 210

Introduction to Electronics

Matthew Deady

. T . Th .

3:10 pm - 5:10 pm

ROSE 108

SCI

This course is a survey of analog electronics ending with a brief introduction to digital electronics. Beginning with Kirchhoff's Laws, voltage dividers and filters, we will proceed to power supplies, amplifiers, oscillators, operational amplifiers, timers, and IC's. We will employ semiconductor diodes, bipolar and field-effect transistors, and IC's. We will leave time at the end to explore Boolean algebra and some basic digital electronic functions, ending with construction of a pared down bus-architecture prototype. The course consists of equal parts lecture and lab. Corequisites: at least one physics course and one math course numbered above 140. Enrollment by permission of the instructor. Class size: 12

91750

PHYS 221

Mathematical Methods I

Nicholas Lanzillo

. . . . F

3:10 pm -5:10 pm

HEG 106

MATC

(2 credits) 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. Class size: 16

91751

PHYS 241

Modern Physics

Paul Cadden-Zimansky

LAB:

M . W . F

. . W . .

1:30-2:50 pm

3:00-4:00 pm

HEG 106

HEG 107

SCI

An extension of introductory physics concentrating on developments in physics that stem from the theory of relativity, quantum mechanics, and

statistical mechanics. A major focus will be understanding classical and quantum waves, but there will also be overviews of particle physics,

nuclear physics, optical and molecular physics, condensed matter physics, astronomy, and cosmology. Prerequisites: Physics 141-142 and

Mathematics 141-142. Class size: 16

91752

PHYS 314

Thermal Physics

Hal Haggard

M . W . .

3:10 pm -5:10 pm

HEG 201

SCI

This course studies the thermal behavior of physical systems, employing thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and statistical mechanics. Thermodynamical topics include equations of state, energy and entropy, and the first and second laws of thermodynamics. Both classical and quantum statistical mechanics are covered, including distribution functions, partition functions, and the quantum statistics of Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein systems. Applications include atoms, molecules, gases, liquids, solids, and phase transitions. Prerequisites: Physics 141-142, Mathematics 141-142.

Class size: 16

91753

PHYS 418

Condensed Matter Physics

Paul Cadden-Zimansky

M . W . .

. . . . F

10:10 11:30 am

HEG 107

HEG 106

An overview of the physics of the solid and liquid states of matter. Possible topics include crystalline structure of solids, X-ray scattering; lattice vibrations, elasticity; band structure, electrical and optical properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators; magnetism and Hall effect; liquids and glasses, hydrodynamics; superfluidity and superconductivity; polymers, and "soft matter." Prerequisites: Physics 141-142, Physics 321. Basic knowledge of quantum mechanics, electromagnetic theory, and thermodynamics is helpful. Class size: 16