PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PS)

109 General Physical Science. 3 hrs. I, S.
The course covers the basic principles and concepts of the universe including energy, and its various forms. Force, motion, electricity, magnetism, the wave theory of light and sound and astronomy are also studied. (PR: MTH 121 or 123. CR: PS 109L lab.) 3 lec.

109L General Physical Science Laboratory. 1 hr. I, S.
A laboratory course with experiments related to PS 109. (CR: PS 109)

110 General Physical Science. 3 hrs. I, S.
Course covers the basic principles of chemistry, applications of chemistry, and an introduction to earth science. Atomic theory, chemical reactions and structure, everyday chemicals, and basic concepts of geology are studied. (PR: MTH 121 or 123. CR: PS 110L lab.)

110L General Physical Science Laboratory. 1 hr. II, S.
A lab course with experiments related to PS 110. (CR: PS 110)

210 Environment Science-Physical Aspects. 3 hrs.
A survey of environmental science from the perspective of the Physical Sciences; natural resource development and use, especially energy sources, pollution and waste problems. Lab activities and field trips included

280-283 Special Topics. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs.

400 Astronomy. 3 hrs. I, II., S.
A study of the stars, planets and galaxies, planetary motion, cosmology, cosmography. Designed to assist teachers and others to develop an interest in astronomy. (PR: PHY 101 or 203 or 213; or PS 109; or PS 400 concurrent)

400L Astronomy Laboratory. 1 hr. I, II, S.
A computational and observational laboratory. Fundamental observations in astronomy and their interpretation through physical laws. Quantitative discussion of orbital motion, time, telescopes, solar system, stars, and galaxies. (CR: PS 400)

425 Development of Scientific Thought. 3 hrs.
Offered on demand. A study of the people and ideas which have influenced science: the philosophy of their periods; the economic conditions leading to scientific advancement and the works of the foremost scientists in this field. (PR: A total of twelve hours in Physical Science, Physics, and Chemistry courses)

480-483 Special Topics. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs.

485-488 Independent Study. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs.

PHYSICS (PHY)

101 Conceptual Physics. 3 hrs. I, S.
Introduces nonscience majors to applications of physics in life. Emphasizes conceptual understanding of basic principles in classical and modern physics. Recommended for science students with no high school physics. 3 lec. (PR: MTH 121 or 123 or the equivalent in high school math. CR: PHY 101L)

101L Conceptual Physics Lab. 1 hr. I, II, S.
A laboratory course designed to include the principles and applications of physics that are introduced in Physics 101. (CR: PHY 101) 2 lab.

201-203 General Physics. 3 hrs. I, II, S.
A course in general physics for all science majors with the exception of physics and engineering majors. 3 lec. (PR: MTH 127 or 130 and MTH 122 or 132; CR: PHY 202 and 204 for 201 and 203, respectively; 201 must precede 203)

202-204 General Physics Laboratory. 1 hr. I, II, S.
Required of all students taking Physics 201-203, unless exempt by special permission. 2 lab.

211-213 Principles of Physics. 4; 4 hrs. I, II.
A course in the basic principles of physics for physics, mathematics, and engineering majors. 4 lec. (PR: MTH 229. CR: MTH 230)

212-214 Laboratory Methods in Physics. 1; 1 hr.
A laboratory course to accompany Physics 211-213. 3 lab. 280-283 Special Topics. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs.

280-283 Special Topics. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs.

300 Electricity and Magnetism. 3 hrs. I. (Alternate years)
A course including the study of electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetic induction, introduction to Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and MTH 231)

302 Electricity and Magnetism. 3 hrs. II. (Alternate years)
A study of Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves, radiation theory, optical phenomena, and electrodynamics. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 300)

304 Optics. 3 hrs. II. (Alternate years)
An intermediate course in geometrical and physical optics. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213) See 405.

308 Thermal Physics. 3 hrs. I. (Alternate years)
A study of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, and an introduction to statistical mechanics 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and MTH 231)

314 Electronic Physics. 3 hrs. II. (Alternate years)
A study of transistors, integrated circuits and their associated circuits. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and 204) See PHY 415.

320 Introductory Modern Physics. 3 hrs. I.
An introductory study of atomic and molecular theories, relativity, quantum theory, and nuclear physics. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and MTH 140 or MTH 230) See 421

330 Mechanics. 3 hrs. I. (Alternate years)
An intermediate study of the fundamental principles of statics of particles and rigid bodies, momentum and energy, dynamics of particles, harmonic oscillations, and wave motion. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and MTH 231)

331 Mechanics. 3 hrs. II. (Alternate years)
A study of rigid-body dynamics, central force motion, accelerated systems, and an introduction to the equations of Lagrange and Hamilton. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 330 and MTH 335)

350 Biomedical Physics. 4 hrs. II.
A one-semester survey course in biomedical applications of physical principles designed for students in premedical, paramedical, and life sciences. 3 lec-2 lab. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and 204, or consent of instructor)

405 Optics Laboratory. 2 hrs.
A course in optical experiments encompassing geometrical and physical optics. This course is to be taken with Physics 304.

410 Physical Principles of Remote Sensing with Applications. 4 hrs.
A study of the physical systems for collecting remotely sensed data. Statistical/spatial analysis and modeling using image processing/geographic information/spatial analysis computer software systems with earth resource applications. (PR: PHY 203 and 204; MTH 225 or permission)

411 Digital Image Processing and Computer Simulation Modeling. 4 hrs
A study of image processing/geographic information and spatial analysis hardware/software systems, concurrent and parellel image processing modeling scenarios utilizing geobiophysical data for computer simulation modeling and practicum. (PR: PHY 410 or permission)

412 Atmospheric Physics with Computer Simulation Modeling. 3 hrs.
A general introduction to the earth's atmosphere. The physical and chemical dynamic behavior of the earth's atmosphere will be analyzed by comparing computer simulated profiles with in situ measurements. (PR: Permission of instructor)

415 Electronics Laboratory. 2 hrs.
A course in laboratory measurements encompassing transistors, integrated circuits, and their associated circuits. This course is to be taken with Physics 314.

421 Modern Physics Laboratory. 2 hrs.
Laboratory exercises on modern physics topics encompassing both experiments of historic significance and current applications. To be taken with Physics 320, or equivalent.

430 Applied Electronics and Instrumentation. 4 hrs. (Offered on demand)
A course applying electronic principles to instrumentation with emphasis on the medical and life sciences. The functions of instruments will be stressed. 3 lec-2 lab. (PR: PHY 203 and 204, or consent of instructor)

431-432 Seminar. 1 hr. each I, II.
One semester required of physics majors.

440 Optics with Life Science and Medical Applications. 4 hrs. (Offered on demand)
A course emphasizing the application of optical principles in instruments dealing with biological and medical measurements. 3 lec-2 lab. (PR: PHY 203 and 204, or consent of instructor)

442 Quantum Mechanics. 3 hrs. (Alternate years)
A study of waves and particles, the Schroedinger and Heisenberg formulations, particles in potential fields, scattering and perturbation theories, and applications to atomic and nuclear structure. 3 lec. (PR: MTH 231 and PHY 331)

445 Mathematical Methods of Physics. 3 hrs. (Offered on demand).
An introduction to theory of orthogonal functions, curvilinear coordinate systems, vector and tensor fields, and their applications in physics. Problems are drawn from different areas of physics. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and MTH 231 or permission)

447 Mechanics for Teachers. 4 hrs.
An in-depth study of mechanics for education majors specializing in Physics with emphasis on problem-solving techniques, demonstrations, experiments and computer applications. (PR: PHY 203 or 213, MTH 122, MTH 140)

450 Radiation Physics in Life Sciences. 4 hrs. II. (Alternate years)
A course in radiation physics with emphasis on applications in the medical sciences. Designed for students interested in the life sciences. A field trip to the University of Michigan nuclear reactor is an integral part of the course. 3 lec-2 lab. (PR: PHY 203 or PHY 213 and 204, or consent of instructor)

462 Nuclear Chemistry and Physics. 3 hrs. II. (Alternate years)
An introduction to the description of nucleons, electric and magnetic properties of a nucleus, nuclear energy levels, nuclear reactions including neutron activation, interaction of particles with matter, and nuclear forces. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 320 and MTH 231 or consent of instructor.) See 463.

463 Nuclear Physics Laboratory. 2 hrs.
Laboratory techniques for the measurement of nuclear properties, theory and characteristics of various detectors, statistics of counting, and energy determination of nuclear particles and radiation. This course is to be taken with PHY 462. A field trip to the University of Michigan Nuclear Reactor is an integral part of the course.

470 Practicum. 4 hrs.
Problem solving, geobiophysical modeling, and proposal development techniques in the physical sciences.

480-483 Special Topics. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs. I, II, S.
By permission of department chairman.

491 Capstone. 1-2 hrs.
To give a Capstone experience to physics majors in their junior and senior years by applying the principles of physics to the solution of real life problems. (PR: CSD 203 or 218 and lab)

492 Capstone. 1-2 hrs.
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)