Physics

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Stephen D. Kevan, Department Head

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Astronomy

ASTR 121 The Solar System (4) June 23–July 17. Naked-eye astronomy, development of astronomical concepts, and the solar system. Griffith.

ASTR 123 Galaxies and the Expanding Universe (4) July 21–August 12. The structure and evolution of stars. Imamura.

Physics

PHYS 201, 202, 203 General Physics (4,4,4) June 23–July 17; July 21–August 12; August 13–September 5. Introductory physics sequence for science, prehealth science, and architecture students. 201: mechanics and fluids. 202: heat, waves, sound, and optics. 203: electricity and magnetism. Sequence. Prereq: MATH 111, 112 or equivalent. Students who want general physics with a laboratory should also register for PHYS 204, 205, 206. Jenkins, Peck, Planinsic.

PHYS 204, 205, 206 Introductory Physics Laboratory (2,2,2) June 23–July 17; July 21–August 11; August 13–September 4. Laboratory designed to accompany general physics lecture course. 204: experiments in mechanics. 205: experiments in waves, heat, and optics. 206: experiments in electricity and magnetism. Sequence. Pre- or coreq: PHYS 201, 202, 203 or equivalent. Benegas, Micklavzina.

PHYS 401 Research: [Topic] (1–16R)

PHYS 405 Reading and Conference: -[Topic] (1–16R)

PHYS 503 Thesis (1–16R)

PHYS 601 Research: [Topic] (1–16R)

PHYS 603 Dissertation (1–16R)

PHYS 604 Internship: [Topic] (1–16R)

PHYS 605 Reading and Conference: -[Topic] (1–16R)

PHYS 606 Field Studies: [Topic] (1–16R