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.

A lab course designed for a hands-on exploration of The Physics of Sound and Music. Meets two hours per week.

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.

A lab course designed for a hands-on exploration of General Physics I. Meets two hours per week.

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.

A lab course designed for a hands-on exploration of General Physics II. Meets two hours per week.

An analytic, calculus-based study of classical physics appropriate for science and engineering majors. Includes mechanics, waves, and thermodynamics.

A lab course designed for a hands-on exploration of University Physics I.

An analytic, calculus-based study of classical physics appropriate for science and engineering majors with an emphasis on electromagnetism, circuits, and optics.

A lab course designed for a hands-on exploration of University Physics II.

An introduction to concepts of modern physics including relativity, quantum theory, atomic physics, and high energy physics.

A lab course designed for a hands-on exploration of Modern Physics.

Newtonian mechanics, dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, oscillatory motion, central forces, inertial tensors, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations.

Classical electromagnetism including topics in electrostatics, magnetostatics, fields in matter, electromagnetic induction, and Maxwell's equations.

Electrodynamics with an emphasis on application of Maxwell's equations particularly to electromagnetic radiation.

Fundamental concepts of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; applications to both classical and quantum systems.

A rigorous introduction to quantum physics including Schroedinger's equation, matrix mechanics, perturbation theory, and applications in atomic and molecular physics.

An introduction to solid state engineering, including crystal structures, electron band theory, thermal properties, semiconductors, superconductors, nanostructures, nanofabrication, and devices.

This course provides students (teams with) the opportunity to design and build a prototype of a project. The students will give an oral presentation of their project in a design review setting. This course will normally be completed in a student's senior year.

This course provides students (teams with) the opportunity to hone and finish building the project design initiated in PHY 4072. The students will prepare a scientific paper about their project and give an oral presentation of their findings. This course will normally be completed in a student's senior year.

The topics in physics chosen depend on regular or visiting faculty expertise as well as student demand.

A supervised experience in which the student works with industry professionals to gain experience in physics or engineering.

Independent investigation, under the supervision of a faculty member, of a specific problem in physics or engineering.