Physics and Engineering
35101-General Physics I
3 lect. 3 lab.,4cr.
(Fall/Spring/Summer I)
This course covers the concept of classical physics from introductory mechanics through thermodynamics. Topics include: kinematics, Newton's Laws-particle dynamics, statics, fluid statics and dynamics, heat and thermodynamics.
Prerequisite: 38104 or Math Placement test into 38107
35102-General Physics II
3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr.(Fall)
The science of measurement; vector analysis; rectilinear motion; Newton's Laws and their application to particle dynamics, condition for equilibrium; conservation of energy and conservation of momentum.
Prerequisite: Completed or concurrent enrollment in 38205 is required.
35103-Physics for Science & Engineering I
3 lect., 3 lab., 4 cr.(Fall)
The science of measurement; vector analysis; rectilinear motion; Newton's Laws and their application to particle dynamics, condition for equilibrium; conservation of energy and conservation of momentum.
Prerequisite: Completed or concurrent enrollment in 38205 is required.
35104-Physics for Science & Engineering II
3 lect., 3 lab., 4cr.(Spring)
A continuation of 35103. Topics include: rotational kinematics and dynamics; harmonic motion; gravity; traveling waves; vibrating bodies and sound; hydrostatics and hydrodynamics; temperature & heat measurement, heat transfer, kinetic theory of gases; first and second laws of thermodynamics.
Prerequisite: 35103, or completed or concurrent enrollment in 38205.
35105-General Physics I with Calculus
3 lect., 3 lab., 4cr.(Fall)
A calculus based course in general physics. The course covers the concepts of classical physics from introductory mechanics through thermodynamics. Topics include: kinematics, particle dynamics, statics, fluid statics and dynamics, thermodynamics.
Prerequisite: 38205.
35106-General physics II with Calculus
3 lect., 3 lab., 4cr.(Spring)
A continuation of 35105. A calculus-based treatment of wave motion, electricity and magnetism, optics, relativity, quantum theory atomic and nuclear physics.
Prerequisite: 35105.
Corequisite: 38206.
35108-Acoustics
2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr. Spring)
An introduction to the fundamentals of sound. Topics include: elementary principles of wave motion; analysis of musical sounds from varied sources including voices, instruments, oscillator, synthesizers and recording media. Emphasis is placed on those factors which permit performer and listener to understand and control musical sounds.
Prerequisite: 38103 or permission of instructor.
35111-Applied Physics I
2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr. (Fall)
An introduction to the fundamentals of mechanics, fluids, and heat. Topics include statics, kinematics, dynamics, energy, heat measurement gas laws, pressure, and hydraulics.
Prerequisite: Completed or concurrent enrollment in 38117 is required.
35203-Physics for Science & Engineering III
3 lect., 3 lab., 4cr.(Fall)
Treatment of electro- and magneto-statics. Gauss' Law, Faraday's Law, Ampere's Law, Maxwell's Equations. Resistance; inductance;capacitance. Transient and steady state analysis of RC, RL and RLC circuits. Resonance, electromechanical analogues.
Prerequisite:35104.
Corequisite: 38207
35204-Modern Physics
3 lect., 3 lab., 4cr.(Spring)
A study of physical and geometric optics; relativistic kinematics and dynamics; black body radiation and Planck's constant; wave particle duality; introduction to quantum theory and wave mechanics; nuclear reactions; elementary particles; introduction to molecular and solid state physics.
Prerequisite: 35203, or both 35105-6 and 38205-6.
37110-Elements of Chemistry and Physics
2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr.
A survey of the fundamental principles of chemistry and related physical laws. Only elementary mathematics is used. Topics include: safety in the laboratory, measurement, atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical equations, solutions, electrolytes, acid-base reactions, pH, the gas laws, main organic functional groups, introductory biochemistry, nuclear physics and radioisotopes, and an introduction to mechanics. Not open to students who have successfully completed 34105 or highernumbered chemistry courses.
Prerequisite: Tested into 38103 or higher or completed 38020
37120-Astronomy
2 lect., 3.,lab., 3 cr.
The relationship of physical laws to the structure and size of the universe is the means by which the methods of observational astronomy are studied. The role of gravity in the formation of stars, galaxies and clusters is emphasized. Current study of cosmology is placed in the historical context. Besides observing session, the laboratory emphasized. Current study of cosmology is placed in the historical context. Besides observing sessions, the laboratory emphasizes the methods of observational astronomy.
Prerequisite: Tested into 33810 or completed 38020 or permission of instructor.
37125-Physical Science: The Physical World
2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr.
Topics are drawn from the fields or Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology and Astronomy with emphasis on how the scientific method guides the various disciplines. Laboratory work enhances and develops the lecture material. Course formerly numbered 37103.
Prerequisite: Tested into 38103 or completed Developmental Algebra 38020.
37140-Physical Science: The Environment
2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr.
A study of the interaction between the physical environment and man. Concepts in natural sciences are introduced as a basis for discussion of current environmental issues. Local environmental issues are emphasized. Laboratory work includes field trips. Course formerly numbered 37104.
Prerequisite: Tested into 38103 or completed Developmental Algebra 38020.
53101-Engineering I
2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr. (Fall)
An introduction to Engineering as a career with emphasis on communication skill. Topics to be presented include engineering graphics, technical report writing, computer graphics, 3D graphics modeling. 2D physical modeling and introduction to spreadsheets. Course formerly numbered 53102.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 38107 or 38109 or higher.
53102-Engineering II
2 lect., 2 lab., 3 cr(Spring)
An introduction to engineering calculations involving the use of the digital computer. A structured object-oriented language such as C++ or Java is taught. Problems are drawn from DC-AC- digital circuit theory, numerical methods. A programming language course where problems are also solved using spreadsheets, math processors circuits modeling program, and visualization applications. Course formerly numbered 53101.
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in 38107 or 38109 or higher.
53205-Mechanics I
4 cr. (Fall)
Deals with forces in static equilibrium, including frictional forces. Introduces matrices to solve equations of more than one unknown. Thorough treatment of centroids and second moments. Maximum and minimum second moments; principal axis.
Prerequisite: 35104.
Corequisite: 38207.
53206-Mechanics II
4 cr. (Spring)
Kinematics-absolute and relative motion. Force, mass and acceleration. Work and energy, impulse and momentum. Mechanical vibrations. Modern use of vector analysis throughout the course.
Prerequisites: 53205 and completed or concurrent enrollment in 38208.
53212-Circuit Theory
3 lect., 3 cr.( Spring)
Sinusoidal analysis of circuits using complex algebra and phasor concept. Average and RMS voltage, current and power. Complex power. Fourier analysis. Series and parallel resonance. Polyphase circuits. Complex frequency. Thevenin's and Norton's Theorem. Superposition theorem.
Prerequisite: 35203
53214-Thermodynamics
3 cr. (Spring)
A study of the first and second laws of thermodynamics, open and closed energy systems, properties, and unit systems. Includes application to compressors, pumps, turbines, heat exchanges, and nozzles.
Prerequisite: 35104 and 38207
53216-engineering Computations
2 cr. (Spring)
A survery of the mathematical methods used in electricity and magnetism and mechanics. The goal of the course is to introduce the gradient divergence, curl and Laplacian application of the wave equation.
Prerequisite: 38207 and compeleted or concurrent enrollment in 38208
53218-Material Science
3 cr. (Fall)
A study of the relationship between the structure and properties of metallic, organic, and ceramic compounds. The physical structure of materials and their limitations are related to use in areas of science and engineering.
Prerequisite: 34106 and (35104 or 35106)
53220-Solid Mechanics
3 cr. (Spring)
Analysis of stress and strain due to axial, torsional, thermal and flextural loads; elastic deformation and buckling applied to beams, shafts and columns. The course will address statically determinant and indeterminant problems. The concepts of principal stresses, principal strains and Mohr's Circle will be presentd as well as shear and moment diagrams.
Prerequisite: 53205 and 38207