47 courses with the subject PH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PH 101Principles of Physics (or see next course)4
Note: *Some elective courses can be used to satisfy areas of the Flexible Core. In that case, those courses may not also be used to satisfy a concentration requirement. **Students should select CH-151/152 or CH-127/128 depending on the requirements of the program they wish to transfer to after graduation. Please see a departmental advisor for more information.
and Our Universe (1C 1) 3 class hours 3 credits Corequisite: PH-112 “Space, Astronomy, and our Universe” discusses topics related to space and astronomy, beginning with our planet and our Moon, and extending to stars, galaxies, and the Universe as a whole. This course will explore physical processes and laws that govern the motion and evolution of all objects in the Universe, including planets, stars and galaxies.
and Our Universe Laboratory 2 class hours 1 credit Corequisite: PH-111 Topics related to space and astronomy, such as our planet and moon, stars, galaxies and the universe and physical processes and laws that govern the motion and evolution of all objects in the universe will be studied through laboratory exercises.
2 hours 1 credit Introduces students to Meteorology and Atmospheric Sciences. The course presents basic scientific principles and how they apply to the atmosphere and oceans.
3 class hours 3 credits This course examines natural hazards and their evidence, including statistics, underlying scientific principles, current prediction skills, and planning solutions for risk assessment and management. Topics include the external energy flow from the Sun; Earth’s energy flow causing wild fires, earthquakes, volcanoes, tornados, and tsunami; gravity effect on landscape features such as snow, ice, and flooding; and possible impacts by asteroids and comets having major effects on life.
3 class hours 3 credits The scientific processes in climate change, climate modeling, and global warming are examined with the use of minimal mathematics in terms of the principles and evidence in science. Major topics include processes involved in the climate system, El Niňo and year-to-year climate prediction, climate model and numerical examples, greenhouse effect and climate feedbacks, natural climate variations, and climate model scenarios for global warming and possible solutions.
3 class hours 3 credits This course focuses on how things work as it applies to everyday situations. It introduces scientific properties in the context of everyday objects and current technology. Topics will include how our technology works (TV, radio, microwaves, refrigerators, cell phones, GPS), why things look, sound, and feel the way they do, the science of electricity, heat, food, motion, and so forth. Numerical estimation and unit conversion will be covered as well.
of Scientific Literature (2E 2 ) 3 class hours 3 credits Scientific Explorations of Science Fiction Literature examines the scientific basis of natural processes described in science fiction literature. Some science fiction literature involves valid scientific descriptions of nature. The descriptions of natural processes can be used to understand our natural world in a way that a textbook cannot. In addition, topics that relate to futuristic ideas can be used to discuss the ethics of scientific exploration. A notable example of scientific literature is Arthur C. Clarke’s 2001: A Space Odyssey, which can be used to explain many concepts in astronomy and natural science, including planetary science, the life cycle of stars, gravity, the natural motion of objects, and visual effects, as well as interdisciplinary topics such as life support and artificial intelligence. cal Sciences. orld. cal Sciences and 2E–Scientific World STEM Variant. 207
of Sound (1C & 2E 3) 3 lecture hours 1 recitation hour 2 lab hours 4 credits requirements in Mathematics (see Proficiency in Math and English) prior to taking this course. equivalent Traveling waves and standing waves, energy, sound intensity, interaction of sound and materials, methods of sounds production by musical instruments, room acoustics, interference, human ear response to sound, magnetism and induction as they relate to audio equipment, microphones, speakers, pick-ups. This course is intended to satisfy the physics requirement for the Music Production Degree but is open to all majors.
in Fiber Optics 2 laboratory hours 1 credit Offered in Fall Introduces students to basic ideas and techniques related to fiber optics and its applications in telecommunications in a laboratory setting. Topics include preparation of fiber optic cables, the concept of attenuation, power ratios expressed in dB, use of fiber optic test sets, the idea of time domain reflectometry, how to use an optical time domain reflectometer and how to interpret its results, wave-division multiplexing.
2 laboratory hours 1 credit Offered in Spring Introduces students to lasers and some of the optical skills and concepts necessary for dealing with them. Students will get “hands-on” experience with several different types of lasers.
2 class hours 1 recitation hour 3 laboratory hours 4 credits Corequisite: MA-114 Topics in optics related to lasers and optical fiber and devices for modulating and directing signals from such devices. Students will study geometrical optics with emphasis on ray tracing and the application to lenses (thick and thin), mirrors, prisms and other passive optical elements and systems. Students will study the propagation of light in materials and dispersion and its effects. Additional topics will include an introduction to lasers and fiber optics, including an introduction to the propagation of light through fibers. Laboratory exercises complement class work.
and Aberrations 1 lecture hour 1 recitation/lab hour 1 credit Topics in matrix optics applied to geometric (ray) optics including beam propagation, thin and thick lenses and lens systems. Introduction to aberrations in optical systems, how they are formed and controlled.
and Fiber Optics 3 class hours 3 laboratory hours 4 credits Topics in optics related to lasers and optical fiber and devices for modulating and directing signals from such devices. Geometrical optics with emphasis on ray tracing. Matrix methods in optics. Lenses thick and thin, mirrors, prisms and other passive optical elements and systems. Propagation of light in materials. Dispersion and its effects. Special topics in geometric and wave optics. Laboratory complements class work.
2 class hours 3 laboratory hours 3 credits Construction and testing of a laser, optical or electro-optic device such as a helium-neon laser, optical power meter, or fiber optics communication link; oral presentations and computerized literature searches.
in Electro-Optics 1 class hour 3 laboratory hours 2 credits Elements of a computer system and an introduction to computer languages. Scientific programming using BASIC/FORTRAN with applications in optics. Use of commercial optics programs. Digital techniques including number systems, logic gates, Karnaugh mapping, Boolean algebra, combinational logic design, sequential logic design.
Note: Prerequisites or Corequisites: MA-119 and MA-121 or MA-114 *Some elective courses can be used to satisfy areas of the Flexible Core. In that case, those courses may not also be used to satisfy a concentration requirement. **Students should select PH-101 or PH-301/302 depending on the requirements of the program they wish to transfer to after graduation. Please see a departmental advisor for more information. Complete one of the following courses
Note: Prerequisites or Corequisites: PH-301 (C or better) *Some elective courses can be used to satisfy areas of the Flexible Core. In that case, those courses may not also be used to satisfy a concentration requirement. **Students should select PH-101 or PH-301/302 depending on the requirements of the program they wish to transfer to after graduation. Please see a departmental advisor for more information.
1 lecture hour 2 laboratory hours 2 credits requirements in Mathematics (see Proficiency in Math and English) prior to taking this course. Offered as needed Introduces students to computers and the ways they are used in scientific work. This course includes elements of scientific programming and scientific data collection and analysis. Presentation and dissemination are also included. Automated data acquisition from a variety of sensors. . Databases and spreadsheets. Presentations with graphs and text as well as dissemination via the Internet/E-mail are covered.
3 class hours 1 recitation hour 2 laboratory hours 4 credits Prerequisite or Corequisite: PH-311 Second part of a two-semester introduction to physics with applications to biology, primarily for students majoring in biology or planning careers in optometry, dentistry, and other medically related fields. Topics include electromagnetism, optics, acoustics, and radiation phenomena. Strong algebra skills and knowledge of the ideas of calculus are required.
2 class hours 2 recitation hours 2 laboratory hours 3.5 credits Prerequisite: MA-440, or the equivalent Fundamental principles of mechanics; includes kinematics, classical laws of motion, statics, conser- vation laws, work, mechanical energy, and simple harmonic motion.
2 class hours 2 recitation hours 2 laboratory hours 3 credits Fundamentals of heat, waves, and optics; includes heat transfer, first and second laws of thermo- dynamics, kinetic theory of gases; nature of light, geometrical and physical optics; optical instruments; sound.
2 class hours 2 recitation hours 2 laboratory hours 3.5 credits Prerequisite: PH-411 (with a grade of C or better) Electricity and magnetism. Includes Coulomb’s law, electric field and potential, elementary DC and AC circuits; magnetic fields, induction, Maxwell’s equations.
4 class hours 4 credits Offered as needed Engineering mechanics including statics and dynamics in three dimensions. Additional topics of theoretical or mathematical mechanics considered to extent of available time.
4 class hours 4 credits Offered as needed Basic concepts of electrostatics, electrodynamics, circuits, network theory, transients, vector treatment of AC circuits, and magnetically-coupled circuits.
PH-900............................................................9-18 The following courses are recommended for students planning on pursuing a degree in one of the subjects listed below (some courses may have been already taken to satisfy core areas 1C and 2E):4 Biology: BI-201, BI-202, CH-151, CH-152, BI-356,
PH-422 3 General Calculus Physics B 3............................. 5 Sub-total 28 Total Credits Required 60 4 Students are required to take particular courses in some areas of the Common Core that fulfill both general education and major requirements. If students do not take the required courses in the Common Core, they will have to take additional credits to com- plete their degree requirements. Whichever Flexible Core category is not fulfilled at Queensborough will be completed at John Jay, as stipulated by the waiver granted by CUNY. Continuing students may complete the 3-course sequence (PH-411, PH-412 and PH-413) for PH-421 and PH-422. In addition to the required 60-credit program at Queensborough Community College, students will need to take a four-credit John Jay course, Chemistry 220, Quantitative Analysis, to enter John Jay as juniors. This course is a prerequisite for junior- year laboratories at John Jay and will be offered each summer at John Jay as a bridge course into the B.S. in Forensic Science. NOTE: Students are required to have a GPA of 2.5 or better in the foundation mathematics and science courses to graduate from the program. All students must successfully complete two (2) writing-intensive classes (designated “WI”) to fulfill degree requirements. 115
(1C & 2E 1) 3 class hours 3 recitation hours 3 laboratory hours 5 credit This course integrates calculus concepts and covers fundamental principles of physics in areas of wave phenomena, electrostatics, DC and AC circuits, magnetism, electromagnetism, and optics.
1 class hour 2 recitation hours 2 credits Offered as n The theory of diffraction and its applications to modern optics. Maxwell’s equations in differ- ential form with solutions for plane refraction. Propagation of electromagnetic radiation and Poynting’s vector. Gain in laser mediums. Modulation of lasers. Calculus used throughout. The department advises students who anticipate transferring into a Bachelor’s degree program in Photonics or Engineering to take PH-413 and MA-443 with or before this course.
to Physics Research 2 class hours 2 laboratory hours 3 credits This course provides an introduction to responsible and conscientious research techniques that can be applied to a variety of research areas. Topics include laboratory safety; research integrity; scientific literature review; experiment design; analysis and interpretation of data; and written and oral communication of results. In the second half of the course, students will be expected to carry out research projects under the direction of the instructor. Students will prepare a final written report. Sciences and 2E–Scientific World STEM Variant. d. 209
90 laboratory hours 2 credits Students learn modern techniques, methods, and approaches and gain practical experience working in a professional physics laboratory. Students will meet with a coordinator to discuss design and execution of their research project at least once a month. Students will prepare a final written report and give a presentation of their results at an undergraduate conference.
s Laser and Fiber-Optics Technology 1 class hour plus a minimum of 135 hours of appropriate work experience 3 credits technology courses Cooperative education involves employment with a company in the laser, optics, fiber-optics or related fields. The experience supplements classroom theory and instruction with on-the-job profes- eeded sional training. The experience includes training in skills and/or with equipment beyond the ordinary classroom in a real job atmosphere. Students are placed in a work situation for a minimum of 135 hours, meet with the course coordinator twice a month and present orally and submit in writing a term project report related to the work experience. In addition, a written evaluation is provided by the employer. Students receive a pass/fail grade.
