Physics Department

Schedule of Courses

Below is the schedule for the 2008-2009 academic year, as well as the schedule for 2007-2008. Last year's schedule is shown because some courses are offered only on alternate years.

Course descriptions are available on the Registrar's site.

2008-2009
FALL
Introduction to Physics I (PHYS 121)
Principles of Physics I Laboratory (PHYS 141)
Principles of Physics I (PHYS 171)
Introduction to Physical Science I (PHYS 210)
Experimental Physics I (PHYS 320)
Experimental Physics II (PHYS 420)
Quantum Physics I (PHYS 430)
Energy, Science and Society (INST 360)
Our Place in the Universe (INST 410)
WINTER

Introduction to Physics II (PHYS 122)
Principles of Physics II Laboratory (PHYS 142)
Principles of Physics II (PHYS 172)
Introduction to Physical Science II (PHYS 291)
Thermal Physics (PHYS 340)
Electronic Circuits (PHYS 350)
Quantum Physics II (PHYS 435)
Exobiology (INST 240)
Energy, Science and Society (INST 360)
Our Place in the Universe (INST 410)

SPRING
Introduction to Physics (PHYS 123)
Principles of Physics III Laboratory (PHYS 143)
Principles of Physics III (PHYS 173)
Introduction to Physical Science I (PHYS 210)
Subatomic Physics (PHYS 440)
Condensed Matter Physics (PHYS 450)
Energy, Science and Society (INST 360)
Our Place in the Universe (INST 410)
2007-2008
FALL
Introduction to Physics I (PHYS 121)
Principles of Physics I Laboratory (PHYS 141)
Principles of Physics I (PHYS 171)
Introduction to Physical Science (PHYS 210)
Dynamics I (PHYS 300)
Experimental Physics I (PHYS 320)
Mathematical Methods of Physics (PHYS 391)
Experimental Physics II (PHYS 420)
Energy, Science and Society (INST 360)
Our Place in the Universe (INST 410)
WINTER
Introduction to Physics II (PHYS 122)
Principles of Physics II Laboratory (PHYS 142)
Principles of Physics II (PHYS 172)
Introduction to Physical Science II (PHYS 291)
Dynamics II (PHYS 305)
Electromagnetism I (PHYS 310)
Energy, Science and Society (INST 360)
Our Place in the Universe (INST 410)
SPRING
Introduction to Physics III (PHYS 123)
Principles of Physics III Laboratory (PHYS 143)
Principles of Physics III (PHYS 173)
Introduction to Physical Science (PHYS 210)
Electromagnetism II (PHYS 315)
Optics (PHYS 330)
Exobiology (INST 240)
Our Place in the Universe (INST 410)

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