Physics Courses

PHY 101 - Conceptual Physics: Introduces nonscience majors to applications of physics in life. Emphasises conceptual understanding of basic prin- ciples in classical and modern physics. Recommended for science students with no high school physics. (PR: MTH 120, 121 or MTH 123).
3 hours
PHY 101L - Conceptual Physics Lab: Conceptual Physics Laboratory. A laboratory course designed to include the principles and applications of physics that are introduced in Physics 101. (CR: PHY 101) 2 lab.
1 hour
PS 110 - General Physical Science: The course covers the basic principles and concepts of chemistry, geology, and metorology. The crust of the earth, minerals, rocks, chemical reactions are studied.
3 hours
PS 110L - Gen Physical Science Lab: Selected experiments relating to chemistry, geology, and meteorology.
1 hour
PHY 201 - General Physics: A course in general physics for all science majors with the exception of physics and engineering majors. 3 lec.
3 hours
PHY 202 - General Physics Lab: Required of all students taking Physics 201-203, unless exempt by special permission. 2 lab.
1 hour
PHY 203 - General Physics: A course in general physics for all science majors with the exception of physics and engineering majors. 3 lec.
3 hours
PHY 204 - General Physics Lab: Required of all students taking Physics 201-203, unless exempt by special permission. 2 lab.
1 hour
PHY 211 - Principles of Physics: A course in the basic principles of physics for physics, mathematics, and engineering majors. 4 lec.
4 hours
PHY 213 - Principles of Physics: A course in the basic principles of physics for physics, mathematics, and engineering majors. 4 lec.
4 hours
PHY 314 - Electronic Physics: A study of transistors, integrated circuits and their associated circuits. 3 lec.
3 hours
PS 325 - Dev Scientific Thought: An introduction to the history and nature of science emphasizing the logic of scientific reasoning and progress with social and historical influences. Includes lab.
4 hours
PS 411 - Image Processing/Modeling: A study of image processing/geographic information and spatial analysis hardware/software systems, concurrent and parallel image processing modeling scenarios utilizing geobiophysical data for computer simulation modeling and practicum. (PR: PS 410)
4 hours
PHY 415 - Electronics Lab: 2 hours
PHY 425 - Solid State Physics: The course provides a broad introduction to the structure and physical properties of solids. It also serves as a basis for advanced courses in solid state and condensed matter physics.
3 hours
PHY 443 - Quantum Mechanics II: This is the second part of a two-semester introduction to quantum mechanics. Emphasis is on applications of quantum theory including approximation techniques and the study of more realistic quantum systems.
3 hours
PS 470 - Practicum: Problem solving, geobiophysical modeling, and proposal development techniques in the physical sciences. (PR: PS 411)
4 hours
PHY 492 - Capstone: To give a capstone experience to physics majors in their junior or senior years by applying the principles of physics to the solution of real life problems. (PR: PHY 491)
1 to 2 hours
PS 511 - Image Processing/Modeling: A study of image processing/geographic information and spatial analysis hardware/software systems, concurrent and parallel image processing modeling scenarios utilizing geobiophysical data for computer simulation modeling and practicum. (PR: PS 510)
4 hours
PHY 515 - Electronics Lab: 2 hours
PHY 525 - Solid State Physics: The purpose of this course is to provide a broad introduction to the structures and physical properties of solids, which are of extraordinary importance in the modern world.
3 hours
PHY 543 - Quantum Mechanics II: This is the second part of a two-semester introduction to quantum mechanics. Emphasis is on applications of quantum theory including approximation techniques and the study of more realistic quantum systems.
3 hours
PS 660 - Independent Studies: Advanced independent study topics to provide additional individual research and classroom/laboratory opportunities.
1 to 4 hours
PS 670 - Advanced Practicum: Advanced problem solving, geobiophysical modeling, and project development techniques in the physical sciences.
4 hours
PS 681 - Thesis Research: Credit earned by pursuing directed original research in a physical science area. A grade of PR may be reported at the close of each semester.
1 to 6 hours