PHY-111 |
Physics for Allied Health Sciences |
Students will learn basic physical principles with applications to the measurement, analysis and treatment of human beings. The structure and function of biomedical instrument systems specific to the field of radiation therapy, radiologic technology and respiratory care will be explored. 3 lecture hours per week in the spring semester. Not accepted as credit towards the biology major. |
3.00 |
PHY-111L |
Physics for Allied Health Sciences |
This course is designed to provide the student with an understanding of basic physics principles, methods and terminology, with application to the measurement, analysis and treatment of human beings. Physics principles and terminology will focus on the fields of radiation therapy and radiologic technology. 3 laboratory hours. Offered in the spring semester. Not accepted as credit towards the biology major. |
1.00 |
PHY-241 |
General Physics I |
Principles of classical mechanics for science and mathematics majors. Topics include description of motion( kinematics), force and momentum, work and energy, energy and momentum conservation, rotational motion of rigid bodies, and simple harmonic motion. Mathematical level requires a working knowledge of differential and integral calculus. 3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour. Offered in the fall semester. |
PHY-241L |
General Physics I |
Laboratory investigations of classical mechanics, including motion and force. Collection of raw data and its analysis via graphs are stressed. Subject matter is drawn from the concurrent lecture course. 3 laboratory hours. Offered in the fall semester. |
PHY-241R |
General Physics I |
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PHY-242 |
General Physics II |
Continuation of PHY 241. Topics include thermodynamics, mechanical waves, sound, electrostatics, electrical circuits, electromagnetism, geometrical optics, atomic and nuclear structure, radioactivity and topics in modern physics. 3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour. Offered in the spring semester. |
PHY-242L |
General Physics II |
Continuation of PHY 241L. Laboratory investigations focused upon topics covered in the concurrent lecture course, including thermodynamics, mechanical waves, sound, electrical circuits, electromagnetism, atomic structure, and radioactivity. 3 laboratory hours. Offered in the spring semester. |
PHY-242R |
General Physics II |
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PHY-299 |
Selected Topics in Physics |
A study of a specialized subject area which may vary based on student / faculty interest. For non- major students only. The topic, course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre- registration. |