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PHYS 1660 Practical Computing for the Physical Sciences
Spring 2025

This course teaches how to use the computer to solve quantitative problems. This involves learning the skills to write computer programs dedicated to certain tasks, to visualize data graphically, to …

4.2
Rating
3.75
GPA
PHYS 1710 Introductory Physics I: Classical mechanics, Waves, Thermodynamics
Fall 2020

First semester of the introductory physics sequence for prospective physics and other science majors. Topics include particle kinematics and dynamics, energy and momentum conservation; rotational motion; fluid dynamics; thermodynamics; oscillatory …

3.6
Rating
3.18
GPA
PHYS 1720 Introductory Physics II: Gravitation, Electricity & Magnetism, Optics
Spring 2021

Second semester of the introductory physics sequence for prospective physics and other science majors. Topics include gravitation; electricity & magnetism, and optics. Four lecture hours, one discussion section hour. Prerequisite: …

2.8
Rating
3.43
GPA
PHYS 1910 Introduction to Physics Research
Fall 2020

This course highlights the diverse areas of research conducted within the physics department. These areas include both experimental and theoretical studies of high energy particle, nuclear, quantum, condensed matter, and …

3.7
Rating
GPA
PHYS 1930 Physics in the 21st Century
Fall 2024

Overview of current areas of research in the broad discipline of physics, including the historical context of their development. Describes various career options in physics, including academia, government, and industry. …

4.7
Rating
3.84
GPA
PHYS 2010 Principles of Physics 1 for Pre-Health Students
Fall 2024

Physics 2010 and 2020 constitute a terminal course sequence covering the principles of mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics. A working knowledge of …

2.7
Rating
3.23
GPA
PHYS 2020 Principles of Physics 2 for Pre-Health Students
Spring 2025

Physics 2010 and 2020 constitute a terminal course sequence covering the principles of mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics. A working knowledge of …

2.7
Rating
3.24
GPA
PHYS 2030 Principles of Physics 1 Workshop
Fall 2024

Group problem solving, data acquisition and analysis, and application of physics to real life scenarios in the framework of classical mechanics and thermodynamics. The course satisfies the requirements for pre-health …

2.1
Rating
3.48
GPA
PHYS 2040 Principles of Physics 2 Workshop
Spring 2025

Group problem solving, data acquisition and analysis, and application of physics to real life scenarios in the framework of electricity and magnetism. The course satisfies the requirements for pre-health students. …

2.0
Rating
3.54
GPA
PHYS 2410 Introductory Physics 2: Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
Fall 2024

Second semester of the introductory physics sequence recommended for prospective physics majors. Topics include electricity, magnetism, circuits and optics. Emphasis is on building foundations for future studies in physics. Three …

3.0
Rating
3.17
GPA