PHYS 121PHYS 121: Integrated Physical Science

Description
Introduces the basic principles of physical science and the application of these principles in modern society. Topics include: nature, properties, and reactions of matter; objects at rest and in motion, energy and power, fluids, heat, light, sound, and electricity. For non-science majors. Not open to students with credit in PHYS 122 or ESSP 122. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
3
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: MATH 99 or ELMT Score 50 or higher) AND (coreq: PHYS 121L)]
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PHYS 121LPHYS 121L: Integrated Phy Science Lab

Description
Required lab course for PHYS 121. Lab course fee may be charged.
Units:
1
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(coreq: PHYS 121)
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PHYS 150PHYS 150: Physics for Biologists

Description
Introduces the fundamental concepts of classical physics, especially for students interested in the life sciences. Covers motion, forces, waves, energy, thermodynamics, gravity, fluids, electricity, magnetism, light, and optics using examples drawn from biological, environmental, and health science disciplines. (Offered every semester.) (Formerly known as Survey of Physics)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[prereq: MATH 130 AND (CHEM 109 OR CHEM 110)]
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PHYS 220PHYS 220: Physics I

Description
Emphasizes motion, mechanics, energy, and fluids using active and experiential learning. (Offered fall and spring semesters.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: CHEM 110 AND MATH 150)
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PHYS 221PHYS 221: Physics II

Description
Covers topics in electricity, magnetism, and optics. Emphasizes active and experiential learning and practical applications. (Offered spring semester.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
(prereq: MATH 151 AND PHYS 220)
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PHYS 330PHYS 330: Robotics for Ecol Research

Description
Introduces practical electronics and programming skills through a series of hands-on learning modules. The modules are self-paced and culminate in a final class project where students design and build a custom robotic system to collect useful environmental data in a terrestrial, freshwater, or marine ecosystem. Will have a course fee.
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
[(prereq: MATH 150) AND (PHYS 121 OR PHYS 150 OR PHYS 220 OR CST 231 OR CST 232)]
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PHYS 395PHYS 395: Special Topics

Description
Studies a particular topic in Physics. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/No Credit Available)
Units:
1 to 4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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PHYS 530PHYS 530: Electronics for Grad Research

Description
Provides a practical foundation in basic electronic circuit design, construction, and repair to assist science graduate students who may need to select, use, repair, or invent electronic equipment to complete their graduate thesis project. (Offered fall semester of odd years.)
Units:
4
Prerequisites, Corequisites, and Registration Restrictions:
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