Physics and Astronomy

Fall 2005 Courses

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062. Contemporary Astronomy: Joshua Kempner M 2:30 - 3:55, W 2:30 - 3:55 Searles-315; A mix of qualitative and quantitative discussion of topics including the night sky, the solar system and its origin, the nature of stars and galaxies, stellar evolution, and the formation and evolution of the universe. Several night-time observing sessions will be required. Students who have taken or are concurrently taking any physics course numbered over 100 will not receive credit for this course.
103. Introductory Physics I: Joshua Kempner M 9:30 - 10:25, W 9:30 - 10:25, F 9:30 - 10:25 Searles-315; An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
103. Introductory Physics I: Karen Topp M 10:30 - 11:25, W 10:30 - 11:25, F 10:30 - 11:25 Searles-315; An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
LAB: Kenneth Dennison M 1:00 - 3:55 Searles-323; An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
LAB: Kenneth Dennison T 1:00 - 3:55 Searles-323; An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
LAB: Kenneth Dennison W 1:00 - 3:55 Searles-323; An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
LAB: Kenneth Dennison TH 1:00 - 3:55 Searles-323; An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
104. Introductory Physics II: Stephen Naculich M 11:30 - 12:25, W 11:30 - 12:25, F 11:30 - 12:25 Searles-315; An introduction to the interactions of matter and radiation. Topics include: the classical and quantum physics of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, quantum properties of atoms, and atomic and nuclear spectra. Three hours of laboratory work per week will include an introduction to the use of electronic instrumentation.
LAB: John Bridge M 1:00 - 3:55; An introduction to the interactions of matter and radiation. Topics include: the classical and quantum physics of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, quantum properties of atoms, and atomic and nuclear spectra. Three hours of laboratory work per week will include an introduction to the use of electronic instrumentation.
LAB: John Bridge W 1:00 - 3:55; An introduction to the interactions of matter and radiation. Topics include: the classical and quantum physics of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, quantum properties of atoms, and atomic and nuclear spectra. Three hours of laboratory work per week will include an introduction to the use of electronic instrumentation.
LAB: John Bridge F 1:30 - 4:25; An introduction to the interactions of matter and radiation. Topics include: the classical and quantum physics of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, quantum properties of atoms, and atomic and nuclear spectra. Three hours of laboratory work per week will include an introduction to the use of electronic instrumentation.
223. Electric Fields and Circuits: Mark Battle M 11:30 - 12:25, W 11:30 - 12:25, F 11:30 - 12:25 Searles-313; The basic phenomena of the electromagnetic interaction are introduced. The basic relations are then specialized for a more detailed study of linear circuit theory. Laboratory work stresses the fundamentals of electronic instrumentation and measurement with basic circuit components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
LAB: Karen Topp T 1:00 - 3:55; The basic phenomena of the electromagnetic interaction are introduced. The basic relations are then specialized for a more detailed study of linear circuit theory. Laboratory work stresses the fundamentals of electronic instrumentation and measurement with basic circuit components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
LAB: Karen Topp W 1:00 - 3:55; The basic phenomena of the electromagnetic interaction are introduced. The basic relations are then specialized for a more detailed study of linear circuit theory. Laboratory work stresses the fundamentals of electronic instrumentation and measurement with basic circuit components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
255. Physical Oceanography: Mark Battle M 9:30 - 10:25, W 9:30 - 10:25, F 9:30 - 10:25 Searles-313; An introduction to physical oceanography, including tides, ocean currents, seawater properties, and wave motion. Some attention is given to the problems of instrumentation and the techniques of measurement.
302. Methods of Computational Physics: Thomas Baumgarte T 10:00 - 11:25, TH 10:00 - 11:25 Searles-313; An introduction to the use of computers to solve problems in physics. Problems are drawn from several different branches of physics, including mechanics, hydrodynamics, electromagnetism, and astrophysics. Numerical methods discussed include the solving of linear algebra and eigenvalue problems, ordinary and partial differential equations, and Monte Carlo techniques. Basic knowledge of a programming language is expected.
310. Introductory Quantum Mechanics: Stephen Naculich M 1:30 - 2:25, W 1:30 - 2:25, F 1:30 - 2:25 Searles-313; An introduction to quantum theory, solutions of Schroedinger equations, and their applications to atomic systems.
320. Electromagnetic Theory: Thomas Baumgarte T 2:30 - 3:55, TH 2:30 - 3:55 Searles-313; First the Maxwell relations are presented as a natural extension of basic experimental laws; then emphasis is given to the radiation and transmission of electromagnetic waves.

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Physics and Astronomy

Fall 2005 Courses

Visit Bearings to search for courses by title, instructor, department, and more.
Login to Blackboard. Instructional materials are available on a course-by-course basis.

062. Contemporary Astronomy: Joshua Kempner M 2:30 - 3:55, W 2:30 - 3:55 Searles-315; A mix of qualitative and quantitative discussion of topics including the night sky, the solar system and its origin, the nature of stars and galaxies, stellar evolution, and the formation and evolution of the universe. Several night-time observing sessions will be required. Students who have taken or are concurrently taking any physics course numbered over 100 will not receive credit for this course.
103. Introductory Physics I: Joshua Kempner M 9:30 - 10:25, W 9:30 - 10:25, F 9:30 - 10:25 Searles-315; An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
103. Introductory Physics I: Karen Topp M 10:30 - 11:25, W 10:30 - 11:25, F 10:30 - 11:25 Searles-315; An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
LAB: Kenneth Dennison M 1:00 - 3:55 Searles-323; An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
LAB: Kenneth Dennison T 1:00 - 3:55 Searles-323; An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
LAB: Kenneth Dennison W 1:00 - 3:55 Searles-323; An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
LAB: Kenneth Dennison TH 1:00 - 3:55 Searles-323; An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
104. Introductory Physics II: Stephen Naculich M 11:30 - 12:25, W 11:30 - 12:25, F 11:30 - 12:25 Searles-315; An introduction to the interactions of matter and radiation. Topics include: the classical and quantum physics of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, quantum properties of atoms, and atomic and nuclear spectra. Three hours of laboratory work per week will include an introduction to the use of electronic instrumentation.
LAB: John Bridge M 1:00 - 3:55; An introduction to the interactions of matter and radiation. Topics include: the classical and quantum physics of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, quantum properties of atoms, and atomic and nuclear spectra. Three hours of laboratory work per week will include an introduction to the use of electronic instrumentation.
LAB: John Bridge W 1:00 - 3:55; An introduction to the interactions of matter and radiation. Topics include: the classical and quantum physics of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, quantum properties of atoms, and atomic and nuclear spectra. Three hours of laboratory work per week will include an introduction to the use of electronic instrumentation.
LAB: John Bridge F 1:30 - 4:25; An introduction to the interactions of matter and radiation. Topics include: the classical and quantum physics of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, quantum properties of atoms, and atomic and nuclear spectra. Three hours of laboratory work per week will include an introduction to the use of electronic instrumentation.
223. Electric Fields and Circuits: Mark Battle M 11:30 - 12:25, W 11:30 - 12:25, F 11:30 - 12:25 Searles-313; The basic phenomena of the electromagnetic interaction are introduced. The basic relations are then specialized for a more detailed study of linear circuit theory. Laboratory work stresses the fundamentals of electronic instrumentation and measurement with basic circuit components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
LAB: Karen Topp T 1:00 - 3:55; The basic phenomena of the electromagnetic interaction are introduced. The basic relations are then specialized for a more detailed study of linear circuit theory. Laboratory work stresses the fundamentals of electronic instrumentation and measurement with basic circuit components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
LAB: Karen Topp W 1:00 - 3:55; The basic phenomena of the electromagnetic interaction are introduced. The basic relations are then specialized for a more detailed study of linear circuit theory. Laboratory work stresses the fundamentals of electronic instrumentation and measurement with basic circuit components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
255. Physical Oceanography: Mark Battle M 9:30 - 10:25, W 9:30 - 10:25, F 9:30 - 10:25 Searles-313; An introduction to physical oceanography, including tides, ocean currents, seawater properties, and wave motion. Some attention is given to the problems of instrumentation and the techniques of measurement.
302. Methods of Computational Physics: Thomas Baumgarte T 10:00 - 11:25, TH 10:00 - 11:25 Searles-313; An introduction to the use of computers to solve problems in physics. Problems are drawn from several different branches of physics, including mechanics, hydrodynamics, electromagnetism, and astrophysics. Numerical methods discussed include the solving of linear algebra and eigenvalue problems, ordinary and partial differential equations, and Monte Carlo techniques. Basic knowledge of a programming language is expected.
310. Introductory Quantum Mechanics: Stephen Naculich M 1:30 - 2:25, W 1:30 - 2:25, F 1:30 - 2:25 Searles-313; An introduction to quantum theory, solutions of Schroedinger equations, and their applications to atomic systems.
320. Electromagnetic Theory: Thomas Baumgarte T 2:30 - 3:55, TH 2:30 - 3:55 Searles-313; First the Maxwell relations are presented as a natural extension of basic experimental laws; then emphasis is given to the radiation and transmission of electromagnetic waves.