Courses
The courses in this department are planned to meet the requirements of
students who intend to specialize in engineering, chemistry, or allied
subjects; or are fulfilling pre-medical, pre-dental, or similar pre-professional
requirements.
PHY 1101, 2101, 3101, 4101 Physics Practicum - Each course, one hour
Experiences may involve teaching physics, radioisotope technology, electronics, atomic
and nuclear physics, and sound and acoustics. Prerequisite: consent of instructor
Offered upon sufficient request
PHY 1114 Fundamentals of Physics I - Four hours
An introductory study of the principles of mechanics and waves and sound. Primarily
for biology, construction management, and sports medicine majors. Three hours
lecture-discussion and one two-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: MTH
1113 & 1122
Offered fall semester
PHY 1124 Fundamentals of Physics II - Four hours
An introductory study of the principles of thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism,
and optics. Primarily for biology, construction management, and sports medicine
majors. Three hours lecture-discussion and one two-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: PHY 1114
Offered spring semester
PHY 2114 General Physics I - Four hours
A study of the principles of mechanics and waves and sound. Primarily for
biochemistry, chemistry, and engineering majors. Prerequisite: MTH 1134
Offered fall semester
PHY 2124 General Physics II - Four hours
A study of the principles of thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and optics.
Primarily for biochemistry, chemistry, and engineering majors. Prerequisite: PHY 2114
Offered spring semester
PHY 2123 Mechanical Systems - Three hours
A study of the history of machines, energy conversion, mechanical elements, loads,
prime movers, regulators, and converters. An introduction to thermodynamics.
Laboratory work and the use of case studies and design projects in engineering
mechanical systems. Three hours discussion-design per week. (Same as ME 2123)
Prerequisite: PHY 2114
Offered spring semester
PHY 3114 Statics and Strength of Materials - Four hours
A design sequence from applied loads to selection of optimum material, shape and
size for the elements in structures or machines. Forces are resolved in static
equilibrium, then elastic or plastic stress analysis is used to assure adequate strength
and deflection. Three hours lecture-discussion and one two-hour problem-solving
session per week. (Same as ME 3114) Prerequisite: MTH 1144
Offered fall semester
PHY 3173 Selected Topics - Three hours
Topics chosen from the many branches of physics such as optics, sound and acoustics,
nuclear physics, astronomy, and theoretical physics. May be repeated for credit when
a different topic is studied. Prerequisite: consent of instructor
Offered upon sufficient request
PHY 3213 Engineering Materials Science - Three hours
A microscopic study of engineering materials, with emphasis on how structures relate
to properties. Three hours lecture-discussion-laboratory per week. (Same as
EN 3213) Prerequisite: CHM 1124
Offered fall semester