Undergraduate Catalog 2014-2015

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PHYS 1011 Techniques in Physics I

This course provides both a basic introduction to the practical mathematical and problem solving techniques used in first semester introductory physics and an introduction to the philosophy and ethics of physics and astronomy.

2

PHYS 1012 Techniques in Physics II

This course provides an introduction to practical mathematical skills and basic programming techniques in Matlab, with a focus on applying these techniques to solve physics problems numerically.

3

PHYS 1111 Introductory Physics I

Corequisite: PHYS1111L. An introductory course that will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves. Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used.

3

PHYS 1111L Introductory Physics Lab I

Corequisite: PHYS 1111. Laboratory course to accompany PHYS 1111. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

1

PHYS 1112 Introductory Physics II

Prerequisites: PHYS 1111 and MATH 1113. An introductory course that will include material from electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics. Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used.

3

PHYS 1112L Introductory Physics Lab II

Co-requisite: PHYS 1112. Laboratory course to accompany PHYS 1112. Additional laboratory fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

1