84 courses with the subject PHYS, 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.
PHYS 101Contemporary Physics for Non-Science Majors3
(Designed for students majoring in humanities and social sciences.) Non-mathematical survey of selected areas of contemporary science. Emphasis on ideas and concepts of physics, including its role in society.
Non-mathematical presentation of selected topics regarding the latest theories of the formation of the universe including ideas from special and general relativity.
An inquiry and algebra based approach to the major topics of physics: motion, conservation laws, heat, electricity, optics, and introductory atomic physics.
A course for the non-major covering topics in acoustics (especially musical acoustics), optics, light, lasers, holograms, and theories of color. The approach is mostly conceptual with some use of simple algebra. Emphasis will be on the physics, but some discussion of perceptual issues concerning the ear, eye
An introduction to the study of astronomy, from the early historical development of astronomy as a science to our modern understanding of stars, galaxies, and the Universe. The mathematics will be at the level of high school algebra and geometry.
A non-calculus lecture sequence: motion, dynamics, conservation theorems, heat. Students requiring a laboratory component should include PHYS 123 . Student must have taken MATH 105 or N.Y.S. Regents Math B.
A non-calculus lecture sequence: wave motion, sound, electromagnetic fields, circuits, optics, quantum phenomena. Students requiring a laboratory component should include PHYS 124 .
This course explores both mechanical wave and electromagnetic (light) wave properties and behaviors. Wave motion will be described pictorially, graphically and mathematically in order to investigate the characteristics of the wave. Interactions with light and matter will be studied with a particular focus on
An introductory astronomy course aimed at exploring the historical and modern techniques by which scientists observe objects in the sky. Topics will include the historical development of science, motions in the sky, light and telescopes, and digital imaging. While some classes will be held in the planetarium
Introduction to tools, language, and procedures basic to training of an engineering draftsperson. Emphasis on drafting techniques, two-dimensional and isometric representation.
This course will explore the fundamental principles of energy in its various forms, its applications, and its environmental impact. Topics covered include the physics of energy, methods of production , energy efficiency, storage, transportation, and environmental impact.
A survey of the major scientific discoveries, the scientists behind these discoveries, and the effect that these discoveries have had on the progress of civilization. The course will discuss historical developments from Thales to Einstein.
Calculus-based lecture sequence for science and mathematics majors who have completed a course or courses in University Calculus or the equivalent. Kinematics, dynamics, gravitation. A recitation is included.
Calculus-based lecture sequence for science and mathematics majors who have completed a course or courses in University Calculus or the equivalent. Electricity and magnetism. A recitation is included.
Lecture course for students who have completed University Physics. Topics covered include Special Relativity, wave properties, an introduction to Quantum Mechanics, atomic, solid state, and nuclear physics.
Lab course developing skills in experimental design and implementation along with scientific writing. This course includes a stronger emphasis on assignment of and propagation of uncertainty, and methods of linear fitting, non-linear fitting and statistical analysis. Experiments explore the areas of Special
Elements of physics bearing directly on production and assimilation of musical tones: wave motion, resonance, complex waves, physiology of hearing, musical scales, simple acoustical models of musical instruments, and architectural acoustics.
Psychoacoustics and architectural acoustics. A study of the mechanics and neurological foundations of the perception of pitch, loudness, timbre, and direction, followed by a contrasting study of the behavior, measurement, and evaluation of sound and music in a variety of environments, utilizing both objectiv
Introduction to electronic circuits, devices, and systems with practical applications to recording engineering and biomedical instrumentation. Non-majors only.
A calculus treatment of statics applied to the equilibrium of rigid and elastic bodies, including fundamentals of mechanics, vector algebra, free body diagrams, equivalent force/moment systems, distributed forces, centroids and center of gravity, equilibrium of particles and rigid bodies, trusses, frames, be
Continuation of PHYS 321 including stress and strain tensors, mechanical properties of solids, multidimensional stress-strain relations, section forces in beams, stresses in beams, deflection of beams, torsion, stresses and strain relations at a point, Mohr's circle, energy methods, elastic stability, and vi
A development of network analysis including Ohm's and Kirchhoff's laws, dependent and independent voltage and current sources, circuit simplification techniques including node-voltage, mesh-current methods, Thevenin and Norton equivalents, energy-storage elements, operational amplifiers, natural and step res
Continuation of PHYS 323 including sinusoidal excitation and phasors, AC steady state analysis, three-phase circuits, complex frequency and network functions, frequency response, transformers, Fourier and Laplace transforms.
Course treats analog electronics, AC and DC circuits and laws of network analysis. Elements of semiconductor physics. Diodes, rectifiers, filters and regulated power supplies. Bipolar and FET transistors and transistor amplifier circuits. Feedback and operational amplifiers. Discrete and integrated circuit o
TTL characteristics, Boolean algebra, logic functions, and minimization procedures. Logic gates and implementation. Design of combinational and sequential circuits. Flipflops, counters, shift registers, and arithmetic circuits. Analog to digital and digital to analog conversion. Solid state memories and simp
Mechanics applied to the motion of particles and rigid bodies, including kinematics and dynamics of particles, relative motion, work-energy and impulse-momentum methods, and kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies, including rotation and simple vibration.
Concepts of temperature, laws of thermodynamics, entropy, thermodynamic relations and potentials, processes, properties and cycles, applications to physical systems, introduction to statistical mechanics. MATH 223 is recommended (may be taken concurrently).
Vector-tensor approach to classical mechanics including kinematics, dynamics, oscillations, Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations, transformations, central force, and rigid body motion.
A sensor is any device that takes a physical input and converts that information into an electrical signal. This sensor may consist of several parts including transducers that change the form of energy of an input and detectors or direct sensors. The output of any sensor is an electrical signal that can be c
A survey of modern astrophysics, applying the physical and mathematical tools learned in the prerequisites. Topics covered include the physics of stars, interstellar gas and dust, galaxies, and cosmology.
A laboratory course covering techniques in modern observational astrophysics. Students will be trained to operate the telescope on campus and will gain expertise in the acquisition and analysis of digital images. Nighttime work outside of formal class meeting time will be required.
Applied methods including cartesian and non-cartesian vector and tensor analysis, complex numbers and functions, linear algebra, vectors and coordinate transforms, eigenvectors and eigenvalues, infinite series, multiple integrals, Jacobians, Green's Theorem, Divergence Theorem, Stoke's Theorem and Fourier Se
Applied methods including Fourier and Laplace transforms, partial differential equations, boundary value problems, special functions, Green's functions, and functions of a complex variable.
Concept of wave-particle duality, Schroedinger's wave equation with applications to potential problems, to the hydrogen atom, and to atomic spectra; perturbation theory, and spin-orbit interaction.
The course will be devoted to the study of waves and its applications in different fields of physics. The principal objective is to develop an understanding of basic wave concepts and of their relations with one another. Readings and discussions on topics such as free and forced oscillations, superposition p
Numerical and computational techniques for solving a wide variety of problems in physics and engineering. Various methods for solving ordinary and partial differential equations describing mechanical oscillators (both periodic and chaotic), electrical and magnetic fields, and quantum mechanical wave function
PHYS 444Seminar: Quantum Information and Measurement1
Readings and discussion on the measurement process in quantum mechanics. Entangled states, Einstein-Podolsky-Rosen paradox, Bell's inequality, quantum encryption and quantum computation. Experimental techniques. Philosophical issues raised by quantum theory.
Students explore advanced experimental techniques progressing through introductory stages to applications, devoting two to four weeks to each chosen topic. Student interest accommodated in topics (and respective applications) such as Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (Magnetic Resonance Imaging-MRI), X-Ray Techniqu
Students enrolled learn how to lead telescope-related outreach activities under faculty supervision. Specific learning objectives include operating the telescope, identification and investigation of celestial objects of interest to the general public, presenting technical information to non-specialists, and
Students enrolled learn how to lead planetarium-related outreach activities under faculty supervision. Specific learning objectives include operating the planetarium, identification and investigation of celestial objects and topics of interest to the general public, presenting technical information to non-sp
Students enrolled serve as laboratory assistants under faculty supervision. Approval to register must be obtained from department. Three hours of work per week are expected for each hour of credit elected. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours applicable toward fulfillment of physics or math
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PHYS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
3
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course
Repeatable
may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours applicable toward fulfillment of physics or math
Mathematical methods including eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, variational principles, abstract vector spaces, integral equations, Green's functions, partial differential equations of physics.
Mathematical methods including eigenfunctions and eigenvalues, variational principles, abstract vector spaces, integral equations, Green's functions, partial differential equations of physics.
Green's functions and linear theory, spatial filters, geometrical theory and aberrations, interference, diffraction and image formation, matrix and coherence theory, partial polarization, Fourier Methods.
Current experimental and theoretical topics including nuclear properties and systematics, nucleon scattering, nuclear forces and structure, reactions, decay processes, nuclear spectroscopy.
Quantum mechanical treatment of atomic and molecular energy levels including transitions, fine and hyperfine structure, isotopic effects, beam methods, collision and ionization phenomena.
