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Fall 2006 Courses
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- 050. Physics of Musical Sound
- Karen Topp T 10:00 - 11:25, TH 10:00 - 11:25
- An introduction to the physics of sound, specifically relating to the production and perception of music. Topics include: simple vibrating systems; waves and wave propagation; vibration spectra; resonance; concepts of pitch, timber, volume; understanding intervals, scales, tuning and temperament; how various musical instruments and the human voice work. Students who have taken or are concurrently taking any physics course numbered over 100 do not receive credit for this course.
- 062. Contemporary Astronomy
- Thomas Baumgarte M 1:00 - 2:25, W 1:00 - 2:25
- A mix of qualitative and quantitative discussion of topics including the night sky, the solar system and its origin, the nature of stars and galaxies, stellar evolution, and the formation and evolution of the universe. Several night-time observing sessions will be required. Students who have taken or are concurrently taking any physics course numbered over 100 will not receive credit for this course.
- 103. Introductory Physics I
- Dale Syphers M 8:30 - 9:25, W 8:30 - 9:25, F 8:30 - 9:25
- An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
- 103. Introductory Physics I
- Mark Battle M 9:30 - 10:25, W 9:30 - 10:25, F 9:30 - 10:25
- An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
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- Sarah Christian M 1:00 - 3:55
- An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
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- Sarah Christian T 1:00 - 3:55
- An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
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- Sarah Christian W 1:00 - 3:55
- An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
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- Sarah Christian TH 1:00 - 3:55
- An introduction to the conservation laws, forces, and interactions that govern the dynamics of particles and systems. The course shows how a small set of fundamental principles and interactions allow us to model a wide variety of physical situations, using both classical and modern concepts. A prime goal of the course is to have the participants learn to actively connect the concepts with the modeling process. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
- 104. Introductory Physics II
- Stephen Naculich M 11:30 - 12:25, W 11:30 - 12:25, F 11:30 - 12:25
- An introduction to the interactions of matter and radiation. Topics include: the classical and quantum physics of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, quantum properties of atoms, and atomic and nuclear spectra. Three hours of laboratory work per week will include an introduction to the use of electronic instrumentation.
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- Kenneth Dennison M 1:00 - 3:55
- An introduction to the interactions of matter and radiation. Topics include: the classical and quantum physics of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, quantum properties of atoms, and atomic and nuclear spectra. Three hours of laboratory work per week will include an introduction to the use of electronic instrumentation.
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- Kenneth Dennison T 1:00 - 3:55
- An introduction to the interactions of matter and radiation. Topics include: the classical and quantum physics of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, quantum properties of atoms, and atomic and nuclear spectra. Three hours of laboratory work per week will include an introduction to the use of electronic instrumentation.
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- Kenneth Dennison TH 1:00 - 3:55
- An introduction to the interactions of matter and radiation. Topics include: the classical and quantum physics of electromagnetic radiation and its interaction with matter, quantum properties of atoms, and atomic and nuclear spectra. Three hours of laboratory work per week will include an introduction to the use of electronic instrumentation.
- 223. Electric Fields and Circuits
- Dale Syphers M 10:30 - 11:25, W 10:30 - 11:25, F 10:30 - 11:25
- The basic phenomena of the electromagnetic interaction are introduced. The basic relations are then specialized for a more detailed study of linear circuit theory. Laboratory work stresses the fundamentals of electronic instrumentation and measurement with basic circuit components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
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- Madeleine Msall W 1:00 - 3:55
- The basic phenomena of the electromagnetic interaction are introduced. The basic relations are then specialized for a more detailed study of linear circuit theory. Laboratory work stresses the fundamentals of electronic instrumentation and measurement with basic circuit components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
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- Madeleine Msall TH 1:00 - 3:55
- The basic phenomena of the electromagnetic interaction are introduced. The basic relations are then specialized for a more detailed study of linear circuit theory. Laboratory work stresses the fundamentals of electronic instrumentation and measurement with basic circuit components such as resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, and transistors. Three hours of laboratory work per week.
- 256. Atmospheric Physics
- Mark Battle M 11:30 - 12:25, W 11:30 - 12:25, F 11:30 - 12:25
- The physics of atmospheres is explored, including treatment of general and local circulation, thermodynamics, cloud formation, radiative transfer, and energy budgets. Meteorology and climatology are also discussed.
- 262. Astrophysics
- Thomas Baumgarte M 8:30 - 9:25, W 8:30 - 9:25, F 8:30 - 9:25
- A quantitative discussion that introduces the principal topics of astrophysics, including stellar structure and evolution, planetary physics, and cosmology.
- 310. Introductory Quantum Mechanics
- Stephen Naculich M 1:30 - 2:25, W 1:30 - 2:25, F 1:30 - 2:25
- An introduction to quantum theory, solutions of Schroedinger equations, and their applications to atomic systems.
- 370. Advanced Mechanics
- Madeleine Msall M 9:30 - 10:25, W 9:30 - 10:25, F 9:30 - 10:25
- A thorough review of particle dynamics, followed by the development of Lagrange�s and Hamilton�s equations and their applications to rigid body motion and the oscillations of coupled systems.