Course

PHYS 116   Acoustics

Professor

Matthew Deady

CRN

17155

 

Schedule

Wed            1:30 -4:00 pm      OLINLC 115

 

Lab A: Fr  10:00 - 11:20 am Hegeman 107

or

Lab B: Fr  11:30 - 12:50 pm Hegeman 107

or

Lab C: Fr    1:30 -  2:50 pm  Hegeman 107

or

Lab D: Fr   3:00 -  4:20 pm  Hegeman 107

 

Distribution

OLD: E/G/Q

NEW: Laboratory Science

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 registration

 

Course

PHYS 142   Introduction to Physics II

Professor

Burton Brody

CRN

17156

 

Schedule

Mon Wed   10:30 - 12:30 pm  Hegeman 106

 

Lab A: Mon  1:30 -3:30 pm Hegeman 107

or

Lab B: Mon  4:00 -6:00 pm Hegeman 107

or

Lab C: Mon   7:00 -9:00 pm Hegeman 107

 

Distribution

OLD: E/G/Q

NEW: Laboratory Science

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.  Prerequisites:  Physics 141, Mathematics 141   On-line registration

 

Course

PHYS 312   Electricity/Magnetism

Professor

Burton Brody

CRN

17157

 

Schedule

Tu Th          1:00 -2:20 pm      Albee 106

Tu               4:00 -5:30 pm      Hegeman 107

Distribution

OLD: E

NEW: Mathematics & Computing

Electrostatics, conductors, and dielectrics. Laplace's Equation and characteristic fields. Magnetostatics, magnetodynamics, and the magnetic properties of matter. Flow of charge and circuit theory. Maxwell's Equations and the energy/momentum transfer of electromagnetic radiation. Prerequisites: Physics 141‑142, Mathematics 211. On-line registration