• PHYS 5310

    Optics
     Rating

    2.67

     Difficulty

    3.50

     GPA

    3.22

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    Includes reflection and refraction at interfaces, geometrical optics, interference phenomena, diffraction, Gaussian optics, and polarization. Prerequisite: PHYS 2320, 2415, 2610, or an equivalent college-level electromagnetism course; knowledge of vector calculus and previous exposure to Maxwell's equations.

  • PHYS 2020

    Principles of Physics 2 for Pre-Health Students
     Rating

    2.76

     Difficulty

    3.86

     GPA

    3.27

    Last Taught

    Summer 2026

    Physics 2010 and 2020 constitute a terminal course sequence covering the principles of mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics. A working knowledge of arithmetic, elementary algebra, and trigonometry is essential. PHYS 2010, 2020, in conjunction with the laboratories PHYS 2030, 2040, satisfy the physics requirement of medical and dental schools. PHYS 1425 or PHYS 2010 should be completed before taking PHYS 2020.

  • PHYS 2010

    Principles of Physics 1 for Pre-Health Students
     Rating

    2.78

     Difficulty

    3.93

     GPA

    3.17

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    Physics 2010 and 2020 constitute a terminal course sequence covering the principles of mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, optics, atomic, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics. A working knowledge of arithmetic, elementary algebra, and trigonometry is essential. PHYS 2010, 2020, in conjunction with the laboratories PHYS 2030, 2040, satisfy the physics requirement of medical and dental schools. PHYS 1425 or PHYS 2010 should be completed before taking PHYS 2020.

  • PHYS 1559

    New Course in Physics
     Rating

    2.83

     Difficulty

    3.50

     GPA

    3.64

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    New course in the subject of physics.

  • PHYS 3110

    Widely Applied Physics
     Rating

    2.83

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.43

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    Applications of physical principles to a diverse set of phenomena: order of magnitude estimates, dimensional analysis, material science and engineering, astrophysics, aeronautics and space flight, communications technology, meteorology, sound & acoustics and fluid dynamics. Not all topics will be covered in every course. Three lecture hours. (Y) Prerequisite: PHYS 2620 or instructor permission.

  • PHYS 2410

    Introductory Physics 2: Electricity, Magnetism and Optics
     Rating

    3.00

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.02

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    Second semester of the introductory physics sequence recommended for prospective physics majors. Topics include electricity, magnetism, circuits and optics. Emphasis is on building foundations for future studies in physics. Three lecture hours. PHYS 1420 or PHYS 1425; co-requisite MATH 2310; or instructor permission

  • PHYS 3650

    Quantum Physics I
     Rating

    3.30

     Difficulty

    4.67

     GPA

    3.17

    Last Taught

    Fall 2026

    Includes quantum phenomena and an introduction to wave mechanics; the hydrogen atom and atomic spectra. Prerequisite: MATH 3250, MATH 4210 or PHYS 3340, PHYS 2620, or instructor permission.

  • PHYS 3040

    Physics of the Human Body
     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    3.00

     GPA

    3.36

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Application of basic physics principles to functions of the human body: biomechanics, metabolism, cardiovascular, cognitive & respiratory systems, and the senses. Medical diagnosis and therapy technologies (e.g., PET, MRI, CT) are discussed. Prerequisite: one semester of calculus and PHYS 2010 or PHYS 1420 or PHYS 1425 or PHYS 1710. Corequisite: PHYS 1710 or PHYS 2020 or PHYS 2410 or PHYS 2415 or instructor permission.

  • PHYS 3340

    Mathematics for Physics
     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    3.50

     GPA

    3.38

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    This course covers linear algebra and complex analysis, with a review of vector calculus. Emphasis is on applications in physics. Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 3340 and MATH 4210. Prerequisites: Vector calculus (MATH 2310 or MATH 2315 or APMA 2120) and ordinary differential equations (MATH 3250 or APMA 2130).

  • PHYS 3420

    Electricity and Magnetism I
     Rating

    3.33

     Difficulty

    3.50

     GPA

    3.19

    Last Taught

    Spring 2026

    Systematic treatment of static electromagnetic phenomena with extensive use of vector calculus, including Maxwell's equations. Recommended Prerequisite: MATH 4220, PHYS 1720 or PHYS 2410 or PHYS 2415, and PHYS 2720.