Courses - LCSC Catalog

Physics (PHYS)

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Course Descriptions - Lewis-Clark State College 2002-2003 Catalog

PHYS 111 - General Physics I (4 cr.)

Mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. General Physics I is a study of the fundamental principles of classical physics. An emphasis is placed upon analytic problem solving using algebra and elementary trigonometry, and laboratory skills. There are three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory per week. Pre-requisites: a grade of "C" or better in MATH 085, MATH 137, MATH 144, or satisfactory math placement. Lab fee.

PHYS 112 - General Physics II (4 cr.)

Electricity and magnetism, optics. General Physics II is the sequel to General Physics I. It will study the fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism, and light. There are three hours of lecture and one 2-hour laboratory per week. Pre-requisites: a grade of "C" or better in PHYS 111, MATH 143. Lab Fee.

PHYS 205 - Descriptive Astronomy (4 cr.)

A survey of descriptive astronomy. Topics: historical development of theories of the universe, physical organization of the solar system/universe; the formation and evolution of stars, galaxies, recently discovered astronomical objects such as quasistellar objects and black holes; evolution of the universe. Three hours of lecture and one 2-hour laboratory per week. Pre-requisite: a grade of "C" or better in MATH 085, MATH 137, or satisfactory math placement. Co-requisite: mathematics core course. Lab fee.

PHYS 211 - Engineering Physics I (3-4 cr.)

Mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. Engineering Physics I is the standard, calculus based university physics course. Fundamental principles of physics are examined using analytic problem solving and laboratory exploration. Pre-requisites: a grade of "C" or better in MATH 170. Lab Fee.

PHYS 212 - Engineering Physics II (3-4 cr.)

Electricity & magnetism and optics. Engineering Physic II is the sequel to Engineering Physics I. It will study electrodynamics theory, and elements of optics. Pre-requisites: a grade of "C" or better in MATH 175. Lab Fee.

PHYS 305 - An Introduction to Modern Physics (3 cr.)

An introduction to the non-classical physics of the 20th century. Selected topics include the historical development that lead to modern physics, the transitional Bohr model, descriptive elements of quantum mechanics, special relativity, nuclear physics, and elementary particles. Three hours of lecture per week. Pre-requisite: a grade of "C" or better in PHYS 111 or 211.

PHYS 325 - Modern Physics (4 cr.)

A quantitative introduction to modern physics. This course describes the fundamental ideas of special relativity and quantum mechanics. It concludes with a description of the standard model of elementary particles. Three hours of lecture and one 2-hour laboratory per week. Pre-requisites: a grade of "C" or better in PHYS 212 and MATH 345.