The Physics of Music (3) An introduction to the physical principles underlying music. This course may not be repeated for credit.

Laboratory setting, emphasizing work with real environmental data and project-based. Topics include: control structures, handle graphics functions and matrix algebra. Introduction to Computing in the Physical Sciences (1) Prerequisite: MAT 162. The computational methods commonly used to display and analyze data in the physical sciences by introducing students to the basics of MATLAB (tm) or a similar programming language. Four lecture and two laboratory hours each week. Topics include electric and magnetic fields, circuits, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, and geometric and physical optics. Second semester of a two semester calculus-based introduction to the fundamental principles of physics for the physical and mathematical sciences.

General Physics (4) Prerequisite: PHY 201. Topics include kinematics, Newtonian statistics and dynamics, gravitation, oscillations, and mechanical waves. First semester of a two semester calculus-based introduction to the fundamental principles of physics for the physical and mathematical sciences. General Physics (4) Corequisite: MAT 161. Naked-eye Astronomy and Archaeoastronomy (3) Detailed knowledge of the motions of the sun, moon, planets, and stars is used to understand ancient skywatching techniques, calendars, celestial lore, sky mythology, cosmological concepts and traditions the impact of astronomy on the architecture, city planning and cultures of prehistoric societies: ancient European (Stonehenge), Babylonian, Egyptian, Mesoamerican, and Native North American. Three lecture and two laboratory hours each week. Introductory Physics (4) Survey of topics in physics for non-science majors covering the fundamentals of mechanics, heat, light, sound, and electricity and magnetism, and their application in today's society. Physics is critical to our understanding of energy, space, global warming, nuclear power, and technology. Physics for Future Presidents (3) Prepares individuals with the physics needed to be effective world leaders by stressing conceptual understanding rather than mathematics with applications to current events. Explores the mutual influence of science and the humanities (literature, philosophy, history, and the arts). Great Ideas in Physics (3) Introduces the nature of science to the nonscientist by emphasizing the concepts underlying four great ideas in physics: the conservation of energy, the second law of thermodynamics, the relativity of time, and the wave-particle duality of nature. Topics include electric and magnetic fields, circuits, electromagnetic waves, and geometric and physical optics. Second semester of a two semester algebrabased introduction to the fundamental principles of physics.

Elementary College Physics (4) Prerequisite: PHY 101. Topics include kinematics, Newtonian statics and dynamics, gravitation, oscillations, and mechanical waves.

First semester of a two semester algebra-based introduction to the fundamental principles of physics. Elementary College Physics (4) Corequisite: MAT 111. Course Descriptions Undergraduate Courses

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