PHYS 1101 (PHYS 1101) College Physics Laboratory I (0-2). This laboratory-based course accompanies PHYS 1301, College Physics I. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of classical mechanics and thermodynamics, including harmonic motion, mechanical waves and sound, physical systems, Newton Laws of Motion, and gravitation and other fundamental forces; emphasis will be on problem solving. Corequisite: Physics 1301. Lab fee: $8
PHYS 1102 (PHYS 1102) College Physics Laboratory II (0-2). This laboratory-based course accompanies PHYS 1302, College Physics II. Laboratory activities will reinforce fundamental principles of physics, using algebra and trigonometry; the principles and applications of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, optics, and modern physics topics; with emphasis on problem solving. Corequisite: Physics 1302. Lab fee: $8
PHYS 1301 (PHYS 1301) College Physics I (3-0). Non-calculus based survey course in general physics covering kinematics, dynamics, temperature, heat, thermal properties of matter, and wave phenomena. Emphasis is placed upon the concepts of physics rather than mathematical relationships. Prerequisite: Math 1314 or a satisfactory score on the algebra placement test.
PHYS 1302 (PHYS 1302) College Physics II (3-0). This non-calculus based survey course in general physics covers electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, optics, atomic and nuclear physics, special relativity, and quantum chromo dynamics. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of physics rather than mathematical relationships. Prerequisite: Physics 1301
PHYS 2125 (PHYS 2125) University Physics Laboratory I (0-2). Basic laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in PHYS 2325 involving the principles and applications of classical mechanics, including harmonic motion and physical systems; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. Corequisite: Physics 2325. Lab fee: $8
PHYS 2126 (PHYS 2126) University Physics Laboratory II (0-2). Laboratory experiments supporting theoretical principles presented in PHYS 2326 involving the principles of electricity and magnetism, including circuits, electromagnetism, waves, sound, light, and optics; experimental design, data collection and analysis, and preparation of laboratory reports. Corequisite: Physics 2326. Lab fee: $8
PHYS 2325 (PHYS 2325) University Physics I (3-0). General physics for students who plan to do further work in engineering, mathematics, chemistry, geology or other related sciences. The course covers vectors, statistics, linear and rotational kinematics and dynamics and wave phenomena. Prerequisites: Math 1316 and Math 2413
PHYS 2326 (PHYS 2326) University Physics II (3-0). Continuation of Physics 2325 covering kinetic theory, thermal properties of matter, thermodynamics, electrostatic fields, potential, electric circuits, and magnetic fields. Prerequisites: Physics 2325 and Math 2414.
PHYS 3301 Modern Physics (3-0). Modern Physics covers a broad spectrum of topic related to the development of Physics after the advent of 20th century. This course would cover quantum mechanic, theory of relativity, solid state physics, etc. Understanding of Modern Physics is essential if students want to pursue a future in applied sciences. Topics include the special theory of relativity, wave-particle duality, atomic and nuclear phenomena, elementary particles, statistical physics, solid state, astrophysics, and general relativity. Prerequisites: PHYS 2325, PHYS 2326
PHYS 4101 Independent Research (0-2). Research by the student in to a carefully outlined problem in the field of physics, astrophysics, or astronomy. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
PHYS 4301 Introduction to Geophysics (3-0). Advanced level Physics course for students who plan to work in Geology, Geophysics, Atmospheric sciences, engineering, architecture, chemistry, or other related sciences. This course covers principles of Physics which are applied to explain various geological processes happening on our earth and other planets in our solar system. Additionally, we are going to explore these principles in relation to mineral exploration on Earth. Prerequisites: MATH 2413, PHYS 1301/PHYS 2325. PHYS 1302/PHYS 2326
PHYS 4302 Introduction to Biophysics (3-0). Advanced level Physics for students who plan to do further work in biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, engineering, mathematics, astronomy, chemistry, geology or other related sciences pertaining to living world. The course covers how principles of Physics are applied to explain different biological processes from a cellular level to a macro level. Prerequisites: MATH 2413 and PHYS 1301/PHYS 2325
