PHYS 1204. Introductory Astronomy. (4 Credits)

This course includes the scientific and historical foundations of astronomy, solar system mechanics, Earth’s seasons and sky motions, life-cycles of stars, life-cycles of galaxies, life-cycles of solar systems, cosmology, and space exploration. Competency in basic algebra and trigonometry will be expected.

PHYS 1514. General Physics I. (4 Credits)

This introductory course includes classical mechanics, mechanical waves, and sound. It involves the use of algebra and trigonometry, and it emphasizes both numerical problem-solving and building logical arguments based on physics concepts. Note: Advisor placement, satisfactory performance on the physics placement exam, or completion of MATH 1280 with a C- or better is required.
Prerequisites: (MATH 128, 128, 1280, 1280 or minimum score of 0000 in 'MATH 1280 not required').

PHYS 1524. General Physics II. (4 Credits)

This course is a continuation of PHYS 1514 and includes classical electricity and magnetism, electric current and circuits, light waves, geometric optics, and the atom. Note: Completion of PHYS 1514 or 1714 with a C- or better is required.
Prerequisites: (PHYS 151, 171, 1514, 1417 or minimum score of 0000 in 'MATH 1280 not required').

PHYS 1714. University Physics I. (4 Credits)

This course is a calculus-based introductory course in physics that includes classical mechanics, mechanical waves, and sound. It involves the use of algebra, trigonometry, derivatives, and integrals. Both numerical problem-solving and building logical arguments based on physics concepts are emphasized. Note: Completion of MATH 2010 is required.
Prerequisites: (MATH 201, 201, 2010, 2010 or minimum score of 0000 in 'MATH 2010 not required').

PHYS 1724. University Physics II. (4 Credits)

This course is a calculus-based continuation of PHYS 1714 and includes classical electricity and magnetism, electric current and circuits, light waves, geometric optics, and the atom. Note: Completion of PHYS 1714 with a C- or better is required.
Prerequisites: (PHYS 151, 171, 1514 or 1714) and (MATH 201 or 2010).

PHYS 2703. Modern Physics. (3 Credits)

This course examines the discoveries and historic experiments of the early twentieth century that led to the development of two of the pillars of modern physics-the theory of special relativity and quantum mechanics. This course emphasizes an evidence-based view of modern physics, as well as a basic overview of the theoretical tools of special relativity and quantum mechanics. It is a part of the Great Texts Pathway. Texts for this course will include Relativity-The Special and General Theory by Albert Einstein and excerpts from the Bohr--Einstein debates. Additional texts may be covered as well. Note: Completion of PHYS 1524 or 1724 with a C- or better or consent of the instructor is required.
Prerequisites: (PHYS 152, 172, 1524 or 1724).

PHYS 4990. Undergraduate Research. (1-3 Credits)

This course provides the student the opportunity to work on a research topic under the direction of a member of the physics faculty. The experience must be approved in advance by the Department Chair. Note: Students must have completed 8 credits of physics and have the consent of the instructor prior to enrollment.