Physics

DR. KATRINA HENRY

PHYSICS COURSES (PHYS)

110 Physics of Sound (4)

An introductory course in acoustics. The first section is a scientific discussion of waves, overtone series, Fourier Synthesis and spectrum analysis. The latter section is on applications; electronic sound reproduction, synthesizers, and musical acoustics in the context of musical instruments. Suitable for students of all majors. Prerequisites: MATH 104 with grade of B- or better, placement level H, A, B, or consent. Course fee of $35. Offered every other spring.

141 Introduction to Astronomy (4)

A survey of the history of astronomy; telescopes; the sun, planets, moon, meteors, and comets; the constellations; the nature of the stars; stellar evolution; white dwarfs, neutron stars, and black holes; the structure and evolution of the Milky Way; other galaxies, quasars; cosmology. Designed for non-science majors. Offered fall of even-numbered years.

221 University Physics I (4)

A calculus-based introduction to kinematics, Newtonian dynamics, work and energy, gravitation, waves, fluid mechanics, kinetic theory, and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH 136 or 171. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course fee of $50. Offered every fall.

222 University Physics II (4)

A continuation of PHYS 221. Topics include electric fields, circuit analysis, magnetism, geometrical and wave optics, relativity, and atomic structure. Prerequisite: PHYS 221 with a grade of C- or higher. Corequisite: MATH 172. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Course fee of $50. Offered every spring.

305 Teaching Experience (1)

Qualified students assist physics instructors in the teaching of physics courses and laboratories. May be repeated for credit, but students may apply no more than 4 semester hours toward graduation. Prerequisite: Consent. Offered every semester.

489 Research in the Natural Sciences (2 or 4)

Offers students the opportunity to conduct original scientific research in an area of interest. Students work closely with one or more members of the natural science faculty to develop and conduct a research project, then present their findings orally during the semester’s undergraduate research symposium and as a formal research paper. Students are encouraged to present their findings at a conference. Prerequisite: junior/senior status and a major in the natural sciences, prior approval by the project advisor, and consent of the instructor. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing, prior approval by project advisor, and permission of the instructor. Offered every semester and most January Terms (2 semester hours only.)