Fall 2012 Courses
PHYS-10100-01: Introduction to Physics I
Matthew Price
MWF 8:00 AM – 9:50 AM
CNS 206B
PHYS-10100-02: Introduction to Physics I
TBA
MWF 12:00 PM – 1:50 PM
CNS 206B
PHYS-11400: Intro to Experimental Physics
Michael ‘Bodhi’ Rogers
Thursday 1:10 PM – 3:50 PM
CNS 204
PHYS-11700-01: Principles of Physics I
Kelley Sullivan
MWF 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM
CNS 208
PHYS-11700-02: Principles of Physics I
TBA
MWF 10:00 AM – 11:50 AM
CNS 206
PHYS-16000: Physics of Sound
Luke Keller
TR 2:35 PM – 3:50 PM
CNS 206B
PHYS-17500: Stars, Galaxies and Universe
TBA
TR 10:50 AM – 12:05 PM
CNS 206B
PHYS-21700: Principles of Physics III \
Dan Briotta
MWF 10:00 AM – 10:50 AM
CNS 204
PHYS-22500: DC and AC Circuits
Bruce Thompson
MW 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM
CNS 204
PHYS-28000: Teaching Assistant Practicum in Physics
Matthew Price
Friday 3:00 PM – 4:50 PM
CNS 206B
Introduction to teaching methods used in introductory physics courses. Required for students serving as
teaching assistants in introductory physics courses. Pass/Fail only. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor. 1 Credit. (F-S,Y).
PHYS-30100: Math Methods of Physics
Dan Briotta
MWF 12:00 PM – 12:50 PM
CNS 204
PHYS-30500: Electricity & Magnetism
Kelley Sullivan
MWF 3:00 – 3:50
CNS 204
PHYS 34000: Linking Physics Learning to Teaching
Michael ‘Bodhi’ Rogers
Monday 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM
CNS 207
Review of major physics education reform efforts resulting from physics education research. Each method
examined in the context of its original development, and for potential implementation in new contexts such
as high school physics classes. Prerequisites: PHYS 21800. 1 credit. (F,Y)
PHYS-42100: Quantum Mechanics
Matthew Price
MWF 2:00 – 2:50
CNS 204
PHYS-47000: ST: Multiwavelength Astronomy Survey
Mallory Roberts
TR 4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
CNS 204
Astronomy is more an observational science than an experimental one, meaning we generally
have to content ourselves with using whatever information the Universe sends us. The prime
source of our information is light, and until the 20th century, that meant only optical light i.e.
the wavelengths our eyes are sensitive to and the near infrared and near ultraviolet. Starting
with the discovery of cosmic radio waves by Karl Jansky in 1931, the rest of the electromagnetic
spectrum has been opened up to astronomers. Each region of the spectrum (radio, microwave,
infrared, optical, X-ray, and gamma-ray) requires different technologies to detect and different
analysis techniques. Each waveband also tells us about different aspects of individual astronomical
sources and the Universe as a whole. This course will provide an overview of multiwavelength astronomy:
the telescopes, techniques, emission mechanisms, sources, and primary science questions relevant to
each observing band. A good understanding of basic physics will be assumed (i.e. what is taught in the
introductory series 117,118,217,218), but no specialized knowledge in astronomy or advanced physics
topics will be required beforehand and so any physics juniors and seniors (as well as highly motivated
sophomores) should have the background for this class.
PHYS-49700: Senior Thesis I
TBA
MW 3:00 PM – 3:50 PM
CNS 206