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| ASTR 141, 142, 143 GENERAL ASTRONOMY | 3, 3, 3 |
Introduction to modern astronomy with emphasis on the place of
astronomy in man's cultural and scientific thought and experience.
First quarter includes study of planets, moons, comets, meteors, and
the solar system as a unit. Second quarter includes the sun and other
stars, stellar life cycles and the fate of our sun. Third quarter
includes black holes and quasars, galaxies, theories of the origin and
fate of the universe, as well as perspectives on the search for other
life in the universe. Any two quarters may be taken to satisfy the
general science requirement. Corequisite:
ASTR 144, 145,
146.
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| GEOL 101, 102 PHYSICAL GEOLOGY | 4, 4 |
Study of the earth, its composition and structure, and the processes
operating to give its present form. Includes the following topics:
types of rocks and how they are formed, erosion, glaciation, relative
dating techniques, plate tectonics, volcanism, and seismology.
Laboratory experience is integrated with the class work. Must be taken
in sequence. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Course not
available for dual credit. If counted toward high school graduation,
it will not be counted as college credit. Offered only on the campus
of Walla Walla Valley Academy.
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| PHYS 201, 202 INVITATION TO PHYSICS | 3, 3 |
Investigation, explanation, and understanding of the natural world
using the ideas and concepts of physics. Topics include mechanics,
properties of matter, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, light,
atomic and nuclear physics, relativity, and astrophysics.
Prerequisite: Completion of general studies mathematics requirement.
Does not count towards a major or minor. Corequisites:
PHYS 204, 205.
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| PHYS 204, 205 INVITATION TO PHYSICS LABORATORY | 1, 1 |
Laboratory work integrated with PHYS 201,
202. Does not count towards a major or minor.
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| PHYS 211, 212, 213 GENERAL PHYSICS | 3, 3, 3 |
Introduction to mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, atomic and
nuclear physics, elementary particles, quantum mechanics, and special
relativity; designed primarily for non-physics majors to acquaint them
with the ideas and methods of physics for possible application to
problems in other areas of human endeavor. Prerequisites:
MATH 121, 122 or
equivalent. Must be taken in sequence. Corequisites:
PHYS 214, 215, 216
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| PHYS 251, 252, 253 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS* | 3, 3, 3 |
Introduction to mechanics, relativity, thermodynamics,
electromagnetism, wave motion, and optics; designed to provide the
science and engineering major with an intuitive and a mathematical
understanding of fundamental physical concepts. Must be taken in
sequence. Prerequisites:
MATH 181,
281. Corequisites: PHYS 254,
255, 256;
MATH 282, 283.
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| PHYS 254, 255, 256 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS LABORATORY | 1, 1, 1 |
Experimental exploration and study of the fundamental concepts of
physics integrated with PHYS 251,
252, 253.
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*PHYS 251, 252, 253 or equivalent and MATH 281, 282, 283 are prerequisites for all courses numbered PHYS 300 or above except PHYS 395.
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| PHYS 307 SCIENTIFIC MODELING | 4 |
Models of physical and biophysical systems are studied using
contemporary computer-based methods. Examples are chosen to illustrate
the application of physical and biophysical principles to models of
real systems which are of current interest. Prerequisites:
PHYS 213 or PHYS 253;
MATH 281. Offered even years.
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| PHYS 310 MODERN PHYSICS I | 3 |
Study of the basic principles of quantum theory and their application
to atomic and molecular properties. Corequisites:
PHYS 334.
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| PHYS 311 MODERN PHYSICS II | 3 |
Study of special relativity, elementary particles, nuclei and the
solid state. Prerequisites: PHYS 332;
MATH 315 recommended. Recommended co-requisite
PHYS 416.
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| PHYS 312 PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS (OR ENGR 312) | 3 |
Study of the physical principles of solid state electronics devices.
Prerequisite: PHYS 311.
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| PHYS 313 THERMODYNAMICS | 4 |
Introduction to the physical theories of equilibrium thermostatics and
irreversible thermodynamics based on elementary statistical mechanics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 331.
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| PHYS 314 MODERN PHYSICS LABORATORY | 1 |
Laboratory activities integrated with PHYS 331
Modern Physics. Corequisite: PHYS 331.
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| PHYS 315 PHYSICAL ELECTRONICS LABORATORY | 3 |
Experimental study of the physical principles of solid state
electronics devices. PHYS 312
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| PHYS 321 CLASSICAL OPTICS | 3 |
Study of classical theory of radiation and optics based on Maxwell's
equations; includes reflection, refraction, dispersion, diffraction,
interference, coherence, polarization, and scattering. Corequisite:
PHYS 316. Offered odd years.
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| PHYS 325 MODERN OPTICS | 3 |
Study of modern optics and its interface with matter, including
non-linear optics and applications in fiber optics and
opto-electronics. Corequisite: PHYS 327.
Offered odd years.
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| PHYS 326 CLASSICAL OPTICS LABORATORY | 1 |
Experimental study of geometrical and physical optics. Corequisite:
PHYS 321. Offered odd years.
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| PHYS 327 MODERN OPTICS LABORATORY | 1 |
Experimental study of physical optics and its application to fiber
optics and optoelectronic devices. Corequisite:
PHYS 325. Offered odd years.
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| PHYS 401, 402 ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM | 4, 4 |
Study of electric and magnetic field theory, polarization,
magnetization, solutions to the equations of Laplace and Poisson,
Maxwell's equations, applications to plane waves, and dipole
radiation. Offered even years.
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| PHYS 412 STATISTICAL MECHANICS | 3 |
Advanced treatment of thermodynamics from a statistical perspective.
Includes the physics of non-equilibrium systems. Prerequisite:
PHYS 332. Offered even years only.
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| PHYS 414, 415, 416 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS | 1, 1, 1 |
Experimental investigations in classical and modern physics.
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| PHYS 417, 418, 419 PHYSICS SEMINAR | 1, 1, 1 |
Discussion of contemporary and classical topics in physics, with
emphasis placed on underlying principles and the interrelation of
physical concepts. A term project is required.
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| PHYS 420, 421 CLASSICAL MECHANICS | 3, 3 |
Study of kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies,
harmonic and orbital motion, using the methods of Newton, Lagrange,
and Hamilton. Offered odd years.
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| PHYS 422, 423 QUANTUM MECHANICS | 3, 3 |
Study of the experimental and theoretical foundations of modern atomic
and sub-atomic physics. Topics include wave mechanics, matrix
mechanics, perturbation theory, and particle physics. Prerequisite:
PHYS 420. Offered odd years.
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| PHYS 431, 432 MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS (OR MATH 431, 432) | 3, 3 |
In-depth study of the mathematical foundations of physics and their
applications to physical problems. Particular attention is paid to the
theory of linear vector spaces in developing tensor analysis group
theory and Hilbert Space theory. This course is recommended for
students planning to attend graduate school in physics, or having a
strong interest in the applications of mathematics to the physical
world. Offered even years.
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| PHYS 470 BIOPHYSICS (OR BIOL 470) | 4 |
Study of the structure and function of biological systems from the
perspective of the physical sciences. Prerequisites:
BIOL 103; PHYS 213 or
PHYS 253; MATH 123
or MATH 181 or
permission of instructor.
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| PHYS 494 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION | 0 |
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Individual contract arrangement between a cooperating employer and a
student which provides the student with practical experience in an
off-campus setting. Graded S or NC. Prerequisites:
CDEV 210 or equivalent, completion of at least ten credit
hours of upper division physics courses, and departmental approval.
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