PHY - Physics
PHY 1034 The Science of Sound and Music (GE) (3 Units)
An introduction to the science of sound, hearing and music. The course will focus on concepts of sound production, propagation, and perception including topics such as musical scales, instruments, and acoustics.
Letter grade.
Pre or Corequisite(s): MTH 0099 or equivalent.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1034L
Fee: Course fee applies. See "Special Fees" in Financing a PLNU Education.
(GELO1E)
PHY 1034L The Science of Sound and Music Lab (GE) (1 Unit)
A lab course designed for a hands-on exploration of The Physics of Sound and Music. Meets two hours per week.
Letter grade.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1034
(GELO1E)
PHY 1044 General Physics I (GE) (3 Units)
A general introduction to physics including mechanics, thermodynamics, waves and sound. The course is taught primarily at the algebra/trigonometry level but does require limited use of calculus.
Meets the professional requirements of life and medical science majors. Letter grade.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1033
Corequisite(s): PHY 1044L
Fee: Course fee applies. See "Special Fees" in Financing a PLNU Education.
(GELO1E)
PHY 1044L General Physics I Lab (GE) (1 Unit)
A lab course designed for a hands-on exploration of General Physics I. Meets two hours per week.
Letter grade.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1033
Corequisite(s): PHY 1044
(GELO1E)
PHY 1054 General Physics II (3 Units)
A general introduction to physics including electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. The course is taught primarily at the algebra/trigonometry level but does require limited use of calculus.
Meets the professional requirements of life and medical science majors. Letter grade.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 1044 with a grade of C- or higher or consent of instructor.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1054L
Fee: Course fee applies. See "Special Fees" in Financing a PLNU Education.
PHY 1054L General Physics II Lab (1 Unit)
A lab course designed for a hands-on exploration of General Physics II. Meets two hours per week.
Letter grade.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 1044 with a grade of C- or higher or consent of instructor.
Corequisite(s): PHY 1054
PHY 2044 University Physics I (GE) (3 Units)
An analytic, calculus-based study of classical physics appropriate for science and engineering majors. Includes mechanics, waves, and thermodynamics.
Letter grade.
Fee: Course fee applies. See "Special Fees" in Financing a PLNU Education.
(GELO1E)
PHY 2044L University Physics I Lab (GE) (1 Unit)
A lab course designed for a hands-on exploration of University Physics I.
Meets three hours per week. Letter grade.
(GELO1E)
PHY 2054 University Physics II (3 Units)
An analytic, calculus-based study of classical physics appropriate for science and engineering majors with an emphasis on electromagnetism, circuits, and optics.
Letter grade.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 2044 with a grade of C- or higher.
Fee: Course fee applies. See "Special Fees" in Financing a PLNU Education.
PHY 2054L University Physics II Lab (1 Unit)
A lab course designed for a hands-on exploration of University Physics II.
Meets three hours per week. Letter grade.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 2044 with a grade of C- or higher.
PHY 3014 Modern Physics (3 Units)
An introduction to concepts of modern physics including relativity, quantum theory, atomic physics, and high energy physics.
Letter grade.
Corequisite(s): PHY 3014L
GE Course Tag(s): Writing Instructive
PHY 3014L Modern Physics Lab (1 Unit)
A lab course designed for a hands-on exploration of Modern Physics.
Meets three hours per week. Letter grade.
Corequisite(s): PHY 3014
Fee: Course fee applies. See "Special Fees" in Financing a PLNU Education.
PHY 3043 Analytical Mechanics: Dynamics (3 Units)
Newtonian mechanics, dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, oscillatory motion, central forces, inertial tensors, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations.
Letter grade.
Also offered as EGR 3043.
PHY 3062 Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves I (2 Units)
Classical electromagnetism including topics in electrostatics, magnetostatics, fields in matter, electromagnetic induction, and Maxwell's equations.
Letter grade.
Also offered as EGR 3062.
Recommended: MTH 3033
PHY 3083 Electricity, Magnetism, and Waves II (3 Units)
Electrodynamics with an emphasis on application of Maxwell's equations particularly to electromagnetic radiation.
Letter grade.
Also offered as EGR 3083.
PHY 4013 Thermodynamics (3 Units)
Fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; applications to both classical and quantum systems.
Letter grade.
Also offered as EGR 4013.
Corequisite(s): MTH 3033
PHY 4053 Quantum Mechanics (3 Units)
A rigorous introduction to quantum physics including Schroedinger's equation, matrix mechanics, perturbation theory, and applications in atomic and molecular physics.
Letter grade.
Recommended: MTH 3033
PHY 4063 Solid State Engineering (3 Units)
An introduction to solid state engineering, including crystal structures, electron band theory, thermal properties, semiconductors, superconductors, nanostructures, nanofabrication, and devices.
Letter grade.
Also offered as EGR 4063.
PHY 4090 Special Topics in Physics (1-3 Units)
The topics in physics chosen depend on regular or visiting faculty expertise as well as student demand.
May be repeated up to a total of six (6) units as long as content is different.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
PHY 4092 Internship in Physics (2 Units)
A supervised experience in which the student works with industry professionals to gain experience in physics or engineering.
May be repeated up to a total of four (4) units. Credit/No Credit.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have taken at least two upper-division engineering or physics classes and consent of instructor.
"C" Designation is for California Internships. "E" Designation is for Out of State Internships.
PHY 4099 Independent Studies in Physics (1-4 Units)
Independent investigation, under the supervision of a faculty member, of a specific problem in physics or engineering.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and department chair.
PHY 4102 Research in Physics I (2 Units)
Independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The instructor and student propose the research topic.
Credit/No Credit.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor, approval of the department chair, and Junior standing.
PHY 4111 Research in Physics II (1 Unit)
The continuation of independent research conducted under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The instructor and student propose the research topic.
Credit/No Credit.
Prerequisite(s): PHY 4102, consent of instructor, and approval of the department chair.