8 courses with the subject PHY, 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.
PHY 103Introductory Physics –3
This algebra-based course is a study of the basic principles and laws of classical mechanics. Specific topics include Newton’s laws of motion, gravitation, and their application to the concepts of energy, momentum, angular momentum, circular motion, fluid mechanics, and mechanical waves. The goal of the course is to give the student a basic understanding of physical reality and its application to other sciences. Problem solving and laboratory experience are essential means towards this end. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Tel-Education Course Number PHY 1104 General Physical Science
This calculus-based physics course is for mathematics and science majors. It is designed to tell the entire story of physics by integrating classical and contemporary physics with a first-year calculus course. The course covers the mechanics of point particles and then progresses to extended objects, matter, and circular motion. The semester will finish with oscillations and waves. The goal is to prepare the student with the ability to apply the principles of physics to all the other sciences. Problem solving and laboratory experience are essential means towards this end. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: MAT 141 and MAT 142.
This course is a continuation of the study of physics started in PHY 104. Major topics include electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves, geometrical optics, and physical optics. There is also an introduction to the concepts of quantum physics. In addition to the goals of the PHY 104 course, calculus skills will continue to be developed in the applications of physical concepts. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: PHY 104.
This course offers an introduction to the theory of relativity and the ideas of early quantum physics. Topics include special relativity, blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, x-rays, structure of the atom, emission/absorption spectra and the Bohr Model, wave-particle duality, and wave packets.
This course is an introduction to the study of fluid mechanics. Topics include kinematics of fluid flow and similarity concepts, equations of incompressible fluid flow with inviscid and viscous applications, turbulence, one-dimensional compressible flow, shock waves, boundary layers, separation, wakes, and drag.
This course will systematically cover classical thermodynamics with a focus on the four laws of thermodynamics and their applications, with specific attention to heat engines. The kinetic theory of gases and related concepts will be discussed as well.
PHY 336Atomic Physics and Statistical Mechanics –3
The first part of the course will introduce statistical mechanics, leading up to a derivation of the macroscopic results of thermodynamics from the underlying microscopic theory. The second part of the course will be an introduction to quantum mechanics, the basis of atomic physics. The structure and characteristics of atomic systems will also be discussed.
This course explores the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics. Topics include the application of Schrödinger equation in one-dimensional systems, Hilbert space formalism, the hydrogen atom, angular momentum algebra, and philosophical implications of quantum mechanics.
