This is the first of two courses in introductory physics. The course covers mechanics (dynamics and kinematics), vectors and energy, properties of...
This is the second of two courses in introductory physics. The course covers geometrical optics, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics....
This is an introductory physics course. The topics covered are Classical Mechanics, Thermodynamics and Waves. This course is not a credit course for...
Topics in Electricity, Magnetism, Optics, and Modern Physics will be presented, with applications in the life sciences and biophysics, including...
An introduction to the science of Astronomy at a general level. Topics include: motion and configuration of the sun, moon, and planets with respect to...
Basic concepts in electricity are reviewed and applied to DC and AC network analysis, complex impedance, phasors, and reactance. Other topics include...
In this course, the following topics will be covered: the Special Theory of Relativity, early quantum concepts, the Thompson and Rutherford atomic...
An introduction to electromagnetism. Applications of electromagnetism to simple circuits (combining resistors, capacitors and inductors) are...
This course consists of selected topics and experiments in physics and biomedical physics. The course also examines laboratory data analysis, library...
Topics include: geometrical optics (reflection and refraction at surfaces; lens and mirror design, ray tracing, optical instruments) and physical...
Topics include: kinematics and dynamics of a particle moving in one dimension; approximation methods; vector algebra and vector analysis;...
Topics include: the N particle problem; conservation of momentum and variable mass systems; rigid bodies; non-inertial coordinate systems, an...
This course covers the physics of ionizing and non-ionizing radiations to be encountered in medicine, including their production, interactions with...
Begins with an introduction to random motions of molecules leading to a discussion of the physics of gas exchange in the processes of respiration. The...
Examines the nature of sound and the factors affecting its propagation with the ultimate goal of studying the production of sound (speech) and its...
Examines the physical heat flow processes of importance to thermal comfort and survival of humans. The influence of thermoregulatory processes and of...
A project course in which the student, under the supervision of a faculty member, completes an experimental project or theoretical study at the...
The course employs the formalism of vector calculus to present topics in electrostatics and magnetostatics. The section treating electrostatics...
Topics include: the concept of temperature; thermodynamic work, heat, internal energy and the first law; free expansion, Joule-Kelvin and other...
The mechanical properties of deformable solids are examined under linear, shear and combined stresses. The associated coefficients are derived and...