27 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 105Forensic Science4
An introduction to the field of forensic science as applied to criminal investigations and the law. This course will employ a data-driven approach to solving simulated criminal cases using a variety of scientific methods to examine physical evidence. Evidence-based lab experiments include examinations of soil samples, hair fiber, blood patterns, fingerprints, and ballistics and will be conducted to build a logical case in a criminal investigation. The laboratory will culminate in a final project employing a number of these methods. Limitations and abilities of experimental techniques will also be examined throughout the course. No pre-requisites. (F4) (PTK - SCI)
Physical processes and properties of the atmosphere, elements of weather analysis and forecasting, effects of atmosphere on people and activities. Laboratory includes weather instruments and observation, weather-map construction and analysis, experiments, scale models, and computer application. Spring. (F4)
Methods and results of astronomical exploration of the solar system, our stellar system, galaxies, and universe. Laboratory includes telescope observation, optics, analysis of astronomical photographs, and computer simulations. (F4) (PTK - SCI)
Aspects of physics important in biological processes and health sciences. Major topics in the first term include elementary mechanics, biomechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, and metabolism. Second-term topics include electromagnetism, bioelectricity, membrane transport, waves, geometrical optics, and radiation.(PtK:SCI)(Quantitative Reasoning)
MATH 106 OR MATH 166 OR MATH 170 Credit Type Code: Letter Grade TAGS Quantitative Reasoning
PHYS 110Physics for Life Science4
Aspects of physics important in biological processes and health sciences. Major topics in the first term include elementary mechanics, biomechanics, fluids, thermodynamics, and metabolism. Second-term topics include electromagnetism, bioelectricity, membrane transport, waves, geometrical optics, and radiation.
MATH 166 OR MATH 170 Credit Type Code: Letter Grade
PHYS 111Introductory Physics4
First term of calculus based introductory physics treats mechanics, fluids, and wave phenomena. Fall. PHYS 111 & PHYS 112 must be taken in sequence.Three 50-minute lectures, one 50-minute problem session, and one 3-hour laboratory. (F4)(Quantitative Reasoning)(PtK:SCI)
MATH 170 Prohibited: PHYS 112 Credit Type Code: Letter Grade TAGS Quantitative Reasoning
PHYS 112Introductory Physics4
Second term of calculus based introductory physics treats electricity, magnetism, optics, and selected topics in modern physics. Spring. PHYS 111 & PHYS 112 must be taken in sequence. Three 50-minute lectures, one 50-minute problem session, and one 3-hour laboratory. (F4)(Quantitative Reasoning)
MATH 171 Credit Type Code: Letter Grade TAGS Quantitative Reasoning
PHYS 150Sound Science4
Sound Science is a course combining the science and mathematics of music, its history, and physical principles in a study of the nature of music and its related science of acoustics. The purpose of the course is to develop an appreciation of the science of music as well as introduce students to the science of sound and the design of musical instruments. Students in this course will strengthen their skills by studying the properties of sound waves (velocity, frequency, wavelength, pressure, intensity, refraction, diffraction, reflection, and absorption) as students measure and analyze these properties in laboratory experiments. Students successfully completing this course will have a fundamental understanding of the mathematical models of music theory; be able to explain the basic scientific principles of acoustics and put those principles into practice through various lab experiments, projects, presentations, and reflective essays.
A laboratory-oriented course in electronics stressing applications of linear integrated circuits to laboratory measurement in physics, chemistry, and biology. Laboratory experiments and lecture-discussions include circuit analysis, system design using operational amplifiers, analog computer systems, transistors, power supplies, oscillators, Butterworth response filters, and phase-locked loops.
PHYS 109 & PHYS 110 OR PHYS 111 & PHYS 112 Credit Type Code: Letter Grade
PHYS 222WI:Modern Physics4
Concepts leading to breakdown of classical physics and emergence of quantum theory. Topics include atomic physics, relativity and four-vector space-time physics, solid-state physics, nuclear physics, and elementary particles. Independent laboratory experiments (e.g., Compton effect, electron spin resonance, electron diffraction, Mossbauer effect) complement student’s interest and needs. (PTK - SCI)(Quantitative Reasoning)(Writing)
PHYS 111 & PHYS 112 & MATH 171 MILE Requirement: SCI Credit Type Code: Letter Grade TAGS Quantitative Reasoning Writing
PHYS 2302 - Research in Astronomy2
Research in Astronomy is an online, half unit course concentrating on a study of the techniques required in making and reducing astronomical observations. This course will focus on methods of modern data collection, reduction, and analysis using a telescope, CCD detector, and filter system. The students will be required to carry out an individual observing project on variable stars using a remote robotic telescope located in Utah. Upon completion of the course the students will be able to continue to use the robotic telescope for their research projects.
First term treats motion of a single particle with emphasis on conservative forces and their properties, central force fields, and oscillatory motions. Second term treats motion of the system of particles, rigid body mechanics, accelerated reference systems, and mechanics (Lagrange and Hamilton). Emphasis on computer solutions of problems.
MATH 211 and PHYS 112 Credit Type Code: Letter Grade
PHYS 332Mechanics4
First term treats motion of a single particle with emphasis on conservative forces and their properties, central force fields, and oscillatory motions. Second term treats motion of the system of particles, rigid body mechanics, accelerated reference systems, and mechanics (Lagrange and Hamilton). Emphasis on computer solutions of problems.
PHYS 112 and MATH 211 Credit Type Code: Letter Grade
PHYS 333Physical Optics4
Theoretical and experimental study of the interaction of electromagnetic radiation and matter. Topics include wave and photon representations of light, geometrical optics, polarization, interference, and diffraction phenomena. Selected topics in modern optics include gas and semiconductor lasers, electro-optics, nonlinear optics, and fiber optics. Standard laboratory experiments include interfero-metry and diffraction. Application-based experiments include laser construction, holography, photo-refractive nonlinear optics, dynamic diffractive optics, and fiber optics.
PHYS 112 and MATH 211 Credit Type Code: Letter Grade
PHYS 334Thermal Physics4
Unified treatment of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Topics include laws of thermodynamics, state functions and variables, application to physical and chemical systems, kinetic theory, distribution functions, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics, black-body radiation, and Debye theory of specific heats.
PHYS 222 and MATH 254 or permission of instructor. Credit Type Code: Letter Grade
PHYS 343Intro Mathematical Physics4
Mathematical techniques for solving ordinary and partial differential equations that arise in theoretical physics. Topics include series solutions, special functions, operational methods, boundary-value problems, orthogonal functions, product solutions, and/or selected topics determined by needs of students and interest of instructor.
At least one year of college physics and MATH 254 . Credit Type Code: Letter Grade
PHYS 345Electric/Magnetic Fields I4
Field concepts, electromagnetic theory, and electromagnetic waves. First term treats electrostatics, steady fields and currents, and electromagnetism. Second term treats time-varying fields and currents, Maxwell’s equations, and electromagnetic waves.
PHYS 112 and MATH 211 Credit Type Code: Letter Grade
PHYS 346Elect/Magnetic Fields4
Field concepts, electromagnetic theory, and electromagnetic waves. First term treats electrostatics, steady fields and currents, and electromagnetism. Second term treats time-varying fields and currents, Maxwell’s equations, and electromagnetic waves.
PHYS 112 , PHYS 345 and MATH 211 Credit Type Code: Letter Grade
PHYS 370Physics Seminar4
Selected topics in theoretical and/or experimental physics. Choice of topics determined by needs of students and interest of instructor. Lecture and/or laboratory hours depend on topics.
