Physics (PHYS)
Description: Qualitative approach to physics for the non-science major that emphasizes concepts and how they are used to understand the everyday physical world. Newton's description of motion and forces, the atomic view of matter, kinds and transformations of energy, the nature of electricity and magnetism, sound and light waves, and subatomic particles. Some topics selected according to student interest. Recommended for all students wanting a nonmathematical look at basic discoveries of physics.
This is the first in a two-course sequence. Credit toward the degree may be earned in only one of: PHYS 141, 141H and 151. Lab fee required.
Description: Introduces physics in biological context, investigating the fundamental physics that govern living systems. Topics include mechanics, fluids, heat, and waves, and sound.
This is the second in a two-course sequence
Description: Introduces physics in biological context, investigating the fundamental physics that govern living systems. Topics include electricity and magnetism, circuits, optics, atomic and nuclear physics.
Prerequisites: MATH 102 or higher; or qualifying score on Math Placement Exam for MATH 106 or higher.
Description: Short course, without laboratory, for those who need one semester of elementary general physics. Emphasis on understanding our physical environment through application of principles of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, and light.
Description: Topic varies.
Prerequisites: Must be a PHYS major or minor with freshman or sophomore status.
Description: Seminar/workshop that introduces students to topics in modern physics research in basic and applied areas. Students given an understanding of how their studies relate to current progress in physics and astronomy and to prepare for careers in physics-related disciplines.
Prerequisites: MATH 106
One year of either high school physics or algebra-based college physics is expected.
Description: Calculus-based course intended for students in engineering and the physical sciences. Mechanics, fluids, wave motion, and heat.
This course is a prerequisite for: AGST 216; AGST 232; AGST 262; AGST 342; AGST 354, SOIL 354; AGST 362; AGST 452, AGST 852, PLAS 452; ARCH 333, CNST 305; AREN 211; ASTR 204; BSEN 244; BSEN 317; BSEN 410; ECEN 211; GEOL 400; MECH 223; MECH 223H; MECH 250; METR 205; METR 311; METR 323; PHYS 212; PHYS 212H; PHYS 221
Description: Continuation of PHYS 211. Electricity, magnetism, and optics.
Prerequisites: Physics major or good standing with the University Honors Program; A grade of C, P, or better in PHYS 211 or PHYS 211H; MATH 107 or MATH 107H.
Ambitious students who are not in the Honors Program are encouraged to request permission to enroll.
Description: For course description, see PHYS 212.
Prerequisites: Physics major or good standing with the University Honors program; A grade of C, P, or better in PHYS 212 or 212H; MATH 208 or 208H.
Ambitious students who are not in the Honors Program are encouraged to request permission to enroll.
Description: For course description, see PHYS 213.
This course is a prerequisite for: PHYS 223
Description: Topic varies.
Description: Review of vector operations and of the kinematics and dynamics of a particle. Dynamics of a system of particles, motion of rigid bodies, central force problems, collisions, Lagrangian techniques, oscillations, and coupled oscillators.
Description: Some of the concepts and ideas underlying modern areas of physics through readings from non-technical works by noted physicists and science writers. Includes quantum mechanics, relativity, cosmology, chaos, and examples of modern technology.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Description: Research participation.
Prerequisites: A grade of P, C or better in PHYS 311.
Description: Re-formulation of physics problems for solution on a computer, control of errors in numerical work, and programming.
Description: Introduction to structural, thermal, electrical, and magnetic properties of solids, based on concepts of atomic structure, chemical bonding in molecules, and electron states in solids. Principles underlying molecular design of materials and solid-state devices.
Prerequisites: PHYS 213
Description: Thermal phenomena from the point of view of thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and statistical mechanics.
Prerequisites: A grade of P, C or better in PHYS 451/851
Description: Production of electromagnetic waves, wave guides and cavities, properties of waves, plane waves, reflection and refraction, interference and coherence phenomena, polarization. Optical properties of matter.
Prerequisites: A grade of P, C or better in PHYS 461
Description: Basic concepts and experimental foundation for an understanding of the physics of atoms, nuclei, and elementary particles.
Prerequisites: PHYS 213/(UNO) PHYS 2130.
Description: Physics of electronic transition production stimulated emission of radiation. Threshold conditions for laser oscillation. Types of lasers and their applications in engineering.
Prerequisites: PHYS 213 and permission.
Description: Topics vary.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Description: Independent research leading to a thesis.
Prerequisites: Permission.
Description: Independent research leading to a thesis.