11354

PHYS 118 A Light and Color

Burton Brody

M . W . .

10:10 - 12:10 pm

ROSE 108

SCI

An introduction to light, optical phenomena, and related devices, including some historical perspective; classical and modern models of light; light and color in nature, and vision; the geometrical optics of lenses, mirrors, and related devices; the physical optics of interference and diffraction; spectroscopy and polarization; lasers, and holography. Without assuming either prior knowledge of physics or heavier mathematics, we will develop models and explore them in intermixed lecture -discussion and experiment-demonstration modes. Class size: 24

11355

PHYS 118 B Light and Color

Burton Brody

M . W . .

1:30 - 3:30 pm

ROSE 108

SCI

See above. Class size: 24

11356

PHYS 119 The Physics of Stuff: The Structure and Properties of Matter

Christian Bracher Lab A: Lab B:

M . W . . . . . . F . . . . F

1:30 - 2:50 pm 11:50 - 1:10 pm 1:30 - 2:50 pm

HEG 201 HEG 107 HEG 107

SCI

Starting from the smallest constituents, this course will explore the physical principles underlying the organization of matter into increasingly complex structures, and the resulting properties. Topics include elementary particles and fundamental interactions, nuclei, radioactivity, the concept of energy, the electric force, wave motion and light, the fundamentals of quantum mechanics, the quantum description of atoms and molecules, and gases with selected applications in modern life. Laboratory sessions serve to illustrate these physical concepts. The course has no math requirement, but a good working knowledge of algebra is a necessity. While high school physics experience is helpful, it is not a prerequisite. Class size: 24

11357

PHYS 142 Introduction to Physics II

Matthew Deady Lab A: Lab B: Lab C:

M . W . F M . . . . M . . . . . T . . .

8:30 - 9:50 am 1:00 - 3:00 pm 7:00 - 9:00 pm 1:00 - 3:00 pm

HEG 102 HEG 107 HEG 107 HEG 107

SCI

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. Class size: 40

11358

PHYS 210 Introduction to Electronics

Burton Brody

. T . . . . . . Th

3:10 - 5:10 pm 1:30 - 4:30 pm

HEG 107

SCI

Cross-listed: Cognitive Science 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: 10

11359

PHYS 222 Mathematical Methods II

Christian Bracher

M . . . .

10:10 - 12:10 pm

RKC 102

MATC

(2 credits) This is the second part of a two-part course series that introduces mathematical topics and techniques that are commonly encountered in the physical sciences, including complex numbers and analytic functions, Fourier series and orthogonal functions, standard types of partial differential equations, and special functions. Prerequisites: MATH 141 and 142, or the equivalent. Recommended: PHYS 221, Mathematical Methods of Physics I. Class size: 15

11360

PHYS 303 Mechanics

Peter Skiff

. . W . F

10:10 - 11:30 am

HEG 201

SCI

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: 15

11361

PHYS 403 Quantum Mechanics

Matthew Deady

. T . Th .

8:30 - 9:50 am

HEG 106

SCI

Elements of Schrodinger and Heisenberg formulations of quantum mechanics. Potential wells, hydrogen atoms, scattering, harmonic oscillator, perturbation theory, angular momentum. Prerequisite: Physics 321. Class size: 10