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 two Lab options, see below.

*Mathematical Methods of Physics I*
	Course Number: PHYS 221			CRN Number: 91936	Class cap: 16	Credits: 4
	Professor:	Clara Sousa-Silva
	Schedule/Location:		Tue Thurs Fri 10:10 AM – 11:30 AM Hegeman 106
	Distributional Area:		MC Mathematics and Computing
	Crosslists:	Mathematics

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, and strong preparation in physics comparable to Physics 141.

*Modern Physics*
	Course Number: PHYS 241			CRN Number: 91937	Class cap: 16	Credits: 4
	Professor:	Shuo Zhang
	Schedule/Location:		Tue Thurs Fri 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM Hegeman 106
			Thurs 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM Hegeman 106
	Distributional Area:		LS Laboratory Science

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.

*Thermal Physics*
	Course Number: PHYS 314			CRN Number: 91939	Class cap: 16	Credits: 4
	Professor:	Antonios Kontos
	Schedule/Location:		Mon Wed 11:50 AM – 1:10 PM Hegeman 107
			Fri 1:30 PM – 2:50 PM Hegeman 107
	Distributional Area:		MC Mathematics and Computing

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.

Cross-listed Courses:

*Climate Change and its Human Dimension*
	Course Number: ES 102			CRN Number: 92021	Class cap: 20	Credits: 4
	Professor:	Beate Liepert
	Schedule/Location:		Mon 3:30 PM – 5:50 PM Reem Kayden Center 111
	Laboratory:		Wed 3:30 PM – 5:50 PM Reem Kayden Center 114/115
	Distributional Area:		LS Laboratory Science
	Crosslists:	Physics

Introduction to Physics I

Course Number: PHYS 141

CRN Number: 91933

Class cap: 24

Credits: 4

Professor:

Antonios Kontos

Schedule/Location:

Mon Wed Fri 10:10 AM – 11:30 AM Hegeman 102

Distributional Area:

LS Laboratory Science