PHYSICS (PHY)

102. Physical Science: Four hours
Scientific principles and concepts in the physical sciences. Does not count toward a major or minor in chemistry, physics, or natural science. (Lec 3, Lab 2) 

201, 202. General Physics I and II: Four hours per course
Prerequisite for 201: MAT121 with a grade of C or higher or MAT151 or Math Placement score 29 or higher
Prerequisite for 202: PHY 201
This course will cover material dealing with energy and matter, motion, mechanics, sound, light, heat, electricity, magnetism, radiation, atomic structure, and nuclear phenomena. (Lec 3, Lab 2)

203, 204. Engineering Physics I and II: Four hours per course
Prerequisites for 203: MAT 151 and 161
Prerequisite for 204: PHY 203
A study of the main divisions of physics--classical and relativistic mechanics, dynamics, classical electromagnetism, basic quantum mechanics, and thermodynamics. (Lec 3, Lab 2) 

211. Astronomy: Three hours
Prerequisite: MAT 121 or permission of the instructor
The study of the Universe--the sun, the solar system, the life and death of stars, the formation of galaxies, and the relative position, motion, and size of celestial bodies. 

302. Elementary Modern Physics: Four hours
Prerequisite: MAT 161, PHY 202 or PHY 204
Theoretical presentations and experimental demonstrations of modern physics; comparing and contrasting with classical physics. Includes: wave mechanics, quantum mechanics, harmonic oscillators, nuclear properties, and the special theory of relativity. (Lec 3,Lab 3) 

311. Basic Electronics: Four hours
Prerequisite: PHY 201, PHY 202
Laboratory oriented introduction to modern instrumentation. Topics include: An introduction to breadboarding, Ohm's Law fundamentals, switches, Wheatstone Bridge, capacitance, inductance, impedance, transformers, simple power supplies, LED's, IC's, amplifiers, and voltage regulators. (Lec 2, Lab 4) 

400. Seminar: One hour
Prerequisite: PHY 202 or PHY 204
Readings, discussion, and/or preparation of technical manuscripts of concepts and problems in the field of physics. 

411. Special Studies: Three hours
Prerequisite: Approval by the Department Head
A course for upperclassmen seeking to complete requirements in their major or minor disciplines. Subjects will be taught that do not appear in the college catalog but yet are of value to a student in her career objectives and/or graduate studies. 

412. Special Studies: Three Hours
Prerequisite: Approval by the Department Head A course for upperclassmen seeking to complete requirements in their major or minor disciplines. Subjects will be taught that do not appear in the college catalog but yet are of value to a student in her career objectives and/or graduate studies

413. Special Studies: Three Hours 
Prerequisite: Approval by the Department Head A course for upperclassmen seeking to complete requirements in theirmajor or minor disciplines. Subjects will be taught that do not appear in the college catalog but yet are of value to astudent in her career objectives and/or graduate studies

414. Special Studies: Three Hours 
Prerequisite: Approval by the Department Head A course for upperclassmen seeking to complete requirements in theirmajor or minor disciplines. Subjects will be taught that do not appear in the college catalog but yet are of value to astudent in her career objectives and/or graduate studies