Course |
PHYS 116 Acoustics
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Professor |
Matthew Deady
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CRN |
16306 |
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Schedule |
Wed
1:30 - 4:00 pm
HEG 102 Fr (Lab A) 10:00
- 11:20 am HEG 107 or Fr (Lab B) 11:30
- 12:50 pm HEG 107 or Fr (Lab C) 1:30 - 2:50 pm
HEG 107 |
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Distribution |
OLD: E/G/Q |
NEW: Laboratory
Science
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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. On-line
Course |
PHYS 142 Introduction to Physics II
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Professor |
Burton Brody
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CRN |
16307 |
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Schedule |
Mon Wed 10:30 - 12:30 pm HEG
106 Mon (Lab A) 1:30
-3:30 pm HEG 107 or Mon (Lab B) 4:00 -6:00 pm HEG 107 or Mon (Lab C) 7:00 -9:00 pm HEG 107 |
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Distribution |
OLD: E/G/Q |
NEW: 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 On-line
Course |
PHYS 211
Introduction to Digital Electronics |
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Professor |
Burton Brody
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CRN |
16308 |
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Schedule |
Tu 4:00 -6:30 pm HEG 107 Th 1:30 -3:30 pm HEG 107 |
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Distribution |
OLD: E/G/Q |
NEW: Laboratory
Science
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Cross-listed: Science,
Technology & Society
This course is a 1-term introduction to the basic
electronics of the algorithms and bus architecture underlying most digital
computers. After brief introductions to
current, voltage, and Kirchhoff's Laws; resistors, diodes, and capacitors;
filters, impedance and voltage dividers; meters and oscilloscopes; we will
delve more deeply into number systems, Boolean algebra, and circuit realizations
of combinational and sequential logic; ending with 3-state logic and a
prototype "monobus" computer.
The rest of the term will be devoted to building and elaborating a
Z-80-based minicomputer with memory, addressed I/O (via dip switches and HEX
LED displays), etc. Each student will
wire his/her own computer and may extend the computer beyond the exercises
indicated. Physics is not a
prerequisite but would be helpful; no math beyond algebra and basic
trigonometry is required but some calculus may be used; and some experience
with a programming language would be useful.
Each class will begin with lecture/discussion then move to lab mode
(although students can also work in the lab on their own time). This course is conceived to serve the
interests of computer science students. Prerequisite: Physics 142 or higher or
Computer Science, and permission of the instructor.
Course |
PHYS 303 Mechanics
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Professor |
Peter Skiff
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CRN |
16310 |
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Schedule |
Wed
Fr 10:30 - 12:00 pm ROSE 108
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Distribution |
OLD: N/A |
NEW: N/A
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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. On-line