Courses
  • PHSX 1000 Conceptual Physics FS (2:2:0)

    A survey of the basic concepts of classical and modern physics as they apply to phenomena observed in everyday thermodynamics, waves, and electricity and magnetism. Emphasis is on the concepts, with a minimum of mathematics.
  • PHSX 1010 Introductory Physics FS (3:3:0)

    A general physics course with a laboratory. Designed for non-science majors to help fulfill general education requirements in Physical Science. Recommended for students majoring in forestry, range science, wildlife management, nursing, industrial arts and technology and others who need more than the conceptual physics course. Includes the fundamental principles of physics with emphasis on how a problem is approached and solved.
    Prerequisite: MATH 1011 or equivalent.
    Co-requisite: PHSX 101L
  • PHSX 101L Introduction to Physics Laboratory FS (1:0:2)

    Laboratory to accompany PHSX 1010. Students will learn techniques of measurement and data analysis. Principles from the lectures will be illustrated.
    Co-requisite: PHSX 1010
  • PHSX 1080 Astronomy F (3:4:0)

    An introductory course designed to acquaint students with the night sky and the laws of science that govern heavenly bodies. The question "How do we know?" will lead students to learn more about stars, galaxies, and the universe itself. Application of physical laws and mathematical solutions to a variety of problems will lead to an understanding of "How we know." Regularly scheduled night observations will be held each week. Naked eye observation and binocular observation will be emphasized with some use of telescopes.
    Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent.
  • PHSX 1150 Introduction to Meteorology F (2:2:0)

    An introductory course in the science of meteorology, exposing the student to the physical, chemical, and dynamic process of the atmosphere. The energy of the atmosphere, movement of air and circulation patterns, climate trends, and weather forecasting are also key topics of the course. The course is designed to apply toward physical science general education requirements.
  • PHSX 1997, 1998, 1999 Cooperative Education Experience (1st year) TBA (1-6 Cr.)

    An opportunity for majors to apply knowledge and techniques learned in the classroom to an actual job experience. Classroom instruction must precede the job experience, or the student must be registered for courses at the same time the student is enrolled in the work experience.
  • PHSX 2010 College Physics I F (4:4:0)

    First semester of a two-semester sequence in general physics. The course is designed for students in pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, and other biological sciences. Topics covered include the study of kinetics, statics, dynamics, momentum, energy, rotational motion, gravitation, solids and fluids, and thermodynamics.
    Prerequisite: MATH 1050 and MATH 1060.
    Co-requisite: PHSX 201L
  • PHSX 201L College Physics I Lab F (1:0:2)

    The laboratory portion for the first semester of a two-semester sequence in general physics. The course is designed for students in pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, and other biological sciences. Topics covered include the study of kinetics, statics, dynamics, momentum, energy, rotational motion, gravitation, solids and fluids, and thermodynamics.
    Prerequisite: MATH 1050 and MATH 1060.
    Co-requisite: PHSX 2010
  • PHSX 2020 College Physics II S (4:4:0)

    Second semester of a two-semester sequence in general physics. The course is designed for students in pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, and other biological sciences. Topics covered include the study of vibrations and waves, sound, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and modern physics.
    Prerequisites: PHSX 2010, PHSX 201L.
    Co-requisite: 202L
  • PHSX 202L College Physics II Laboratory S (4:4:0)

    The laboratory portion for the second semester of a two-semester sequence in general physics. The course is designed for students in pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, and other biological sciences. Topics covered include the study of vibrations and waves, sound, electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and modern physics.
    Prerequisites: PHSX 2010, PHSX 201L.
    Co-requisite: 2020
  • PHSX 210H Honors Physics F (2:2:0)

    This course is a study of how modern physical science has evolved, including Newton's laws, cosmology, relativity, and quantum mechanics. From a historical perspective, science as a process is emphasized over science as a body of facts. For students in the Honors Program.
    Prerequisite: MATH 1011 or equivalent.
  • PHSX 2210 University Physics I F (4:4:0)

    This is the first semester of at two-semester sequence in calculus-based physics for scientists and engineers. It is a necessary preparation for continuing studies in upper division courses. It includes an introduction to Newton's Laws of Motion, momentum and energy conservation, rotations, oscillations, gravitation, and thermodynamics. The methods of calculus are applied to develop theories and to solve problems.
    Prerequisite: MATH 1210 and MATH 1220.
    Co-requisite: PHSX 221L
  • PHSX 221L University Physics I Laboratory F (4:4:0)

    Laboratory to accompany PHSX 2210. Students will learn techniques of measurement and data analysis. Principles from the lectures will be illustrated.
    Co-requisite: PHSX 2210
  • PHSX 2220 University Physics II S (4:4:0)

    The second semester of the two-semester sequence in calculus based physics for scientists and engineers. It covers oscillations, waves, electricity, magnetism, and optics. The methods of calculus are applied to develop theories and to solve problems.
    Prerequisite: PHSX 2210
    Co-requisite: PHSX 222L
  • PHSX 222L University Physics II Laboratory S (1:0:2)

    Laboratory to accompany PHSX 2220. Students will learn techniques of measurement and data analysis. Principles from the lectures will be illustrated.
    Co-requisite: PHSX 2220
  • PHSX 2710 Introduction to Modern Physics S (3:3:0)

    Required for Physics majors, recommended for Chemistry majors and some engineering majors. Includes relativity, atomic and nuclear physics, and introductory to quantum mechanics.
    Co-requisite: PHSX 2220
  • PHSX 2980 Special Projects TBA (1-2 Cr.)

    Involves a special project where there is a demonstrated need which cannot be met through enrollment in a regularly scheduled course. Also could include special projects of unusual merit in furthering a student's professional goals. Student must be able to sustain and complete independent learning projects. Provides a framework for developing and enhancing student abilities to do lucid thinking. Requires approval of advisor, division dean and curriculum committee.
  • PHSX 2997, 2998, 2999 Cooperative Education Experience (2nd year) TBA (1-6 Cr.)

    An opportunity for majors to apply knowledge and techniques learned in the classroom to an actual job experience. Classroom instruction must precede the job experience, or the student must be registered for courses at the same time the student is enrolled in the work experience.
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