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PHYS 101 Introductory Physics (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 104 , or equivalent proficiency.
Co-requisites: PHYS 101L.
An algebra/trigonometry-based introduction to mechanics, wave motion, and thermodynamics.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
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PHYS 102 Intermediate Physics (4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 101 .
Co-requisites: PHYS 102L.
A continuation of PHYS 101 , including an introduction to electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
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PHYS 105 Introductory Astronomy (4)
Co-requisites: PHYS 105L.
An introduction to the fundamentals of astronomy. Topics include: the history and philosophy of astronomy, earth-sun-moon phenomena, the life cycle of stars, properties of galaxies, the current cosmological model, and the solar system. Labs incorporate the use of telescopes at the Concord University observatory. A General Education Lab Science course that emphasizes critical thinking and the use of writing and basic mathematics.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
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PHYS 201 University Physics with Calculus, Part 1 (4)
Prerequisites: MATH 104 , (MATH 253 or concurrently recommended).
Co-requisites: PHYS 201L.
An introduction to mechanics, wave motion, and thermodynamics. Principles of calculus are introduced and used during the course.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
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PHYS 202 University Physics with Calculus, Part 2 (4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 201 .
Co-requisites: PHYS 202L.
A continuation of PHYS 201 , including an introduction to electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
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PHYS 220 Special Topics (1-5)
Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
Courses in selected areas of physics. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.
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PHYS 301 Optics and Wave Phenomena (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202 .
Geometrical and physical optics.
Two hours lecture, two hours lab.
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PHYS 314 Modern Physics (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202 .
Atomic physics, special theory of relativity, nuclear physics, elementary particles, and special topics.
Three hours lecture.
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PHYS 315 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (4)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202 .
Fundamental principles of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, and classical and quantum statistical mechanics.
Four hours lecture.
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PHYS 317 Mathematics for Physical Sciences I (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202 .
Mathematical techniques useful in the physical sciences, including infinite series, matrices, multiple integrals, vector analysis, Fourier series, calculus of variations, and special functions.
Three hours lecture.
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PHYS 318 Mathematics for Physical Sciences II (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 317 .
A continuation of PHYS 317 , including a study of tensor analysis, Legendre polynomials, Bessel functions, functions of a complex variable, Laplace transforms, and partial differential equations.
Three hours lecture.
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PHYS 319 Digital Electronics (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202 or concurrently.
Co-requisites: PHYS 319L.
A laboratory-based study of digital electronics with emphasis on microprocessors.
Two (2) hours lecture, Two (2) hours laboratory
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PHYS 320 Special Topics: Physics (1-5)
Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
Courses in selected areas of physics. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.
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PHYS 325 Computational Physics (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202 or concurrently.
An introduction to computational physics with scientific programming. Focuses on numerical and graphical analysis.
Three (3) hours lecture.
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PHYS 335 Nuclear and Particle Physics (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202 .
An introduction to topics in nuclear and particle physics, including the special theory of relativity, the basics of nuclear physics, the standard model of particle physics, accelerator physics, particle detection methods, applications of nuclear and particle physics to other science disciplines, and the current status of both fields.
Three (3) hours lecture.
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PHYS 401 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (3)
Prerequisites: PHYS 102 or PHYS 202 .
Electrostatics, magnetostatics, network analysis, electrodynamics, and an introduction to Maxwell’s equations.
Three hours lecture.
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PHYS 415 Electron Imaging and X-ray Microanalysis (2)
Prerequisites: CHEM 101 or PHYS 101 or PHYS 201 .
An introduction to principles, applications, and practical aspects of electron microscopy and X-ray based quantitative compositional analysis. Includes hands-on instrument and software experience.
Two (2) hours lecture.
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PHYS 420 Special Topics: Physics (1-5)
Prerequisites: Specified by instructor.
Courses in selected areas of physics. Specified topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. Recent examples include Topics in Astrophysics, Topics in Particle and Nuclear Physics. May be taken for credit repeatedly.
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PHYS 470 Independent Research I (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Introduction to physics research through individual supervised problems.
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PHYS 471 Independent Research II (1-3)
Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
Introduction to physics research through individual supervised problems.
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PHYS 480 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact physics faculty for further information.
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PHYS 481 Honors Courses (3)
Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact physics faculty for further information.
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