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PHYSICS 15: The Nature of the Universe

The structure, origin, and evolution of the major components of the Universe: planets, stars, and galaxies. Emphasis is on the formation of the Sun and planets, the evolution of stars, and the structure and content of the Milky Way galaxy. Topics: cosmic enigmas (dark matter, black holes, pulsars, x-ray sources), star birth and death, and the origins of and search for life in the solar system and beyond.
Terms: Aut, Sum | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA

PHYSICS 16: Cosmic Horizons

The origin and evolution of the universe and its contents: stars, galaxies, quasars. The overall structure of the cosmos and the physical laws that govern matter, space, and time. Topics include the evolution of the cosmos from the origin of the elements and the formation of stars and galaxies, exotic astronomical objects (black holes, quasars, supernovae, and gamma ray bursts), dark matter, inflationary cosmology, and the fate of the cosmos.
Terms: Win | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA

PHYSICS 17: Black Holes

Newton's and Einstein's theories of gravitation and their relationship to the predicted properties of black holes. Their formation and detection, and role in galaxies and high-energy jets. Hawking radiation and aspects of quantum gravity.
Terms: Spr | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA

PHYSICS 18N: Frontiers in Theoretical Physics and Cosmology

Preference to freshmen. The course will begin with a description of the current standard models of gravitation, cosmology, and elementary particle physics. We will then focus on frontiers of current understanding including investigations of very early universe cosmology, string theory, and the physics of black holes.
Terms: Win | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA

PHYSICS 19: How Things Work: An Introduction to Physics

Introduction to the principles of physics through familiar objects and phenomena, including airplanes, cameras, computers, engines, refrigerators, lightning, radio, microwave ovens, and fluorescent lights. Estimates of real quantities from simple calculations. Prerequisite: high school algebra and trigonometry.
Terms: Aut | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA

PHYSICS 21: Mechanics and Heat

For biology, social science, and premedical students. Introduction to Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, theory of heat. Prerequisite: high school algebra and trigonometry; calculus not required.
Terms: Aut, Sum | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA

PHYSICS 21S: Mechanics and Heat with Laboratory

For biology, social science, and premedical students. Labs are an integrated part of the summer course. Introduction to Newtonian mechanics, fluid mechanics, theory of heat. nPrerequisite: high school algebra and trigonometry; calculus not required.
Terms: Sum | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors: Smith, R. (PI)

PHYSICS 22: Mechanics and Heat Laboratory

Guided hands-on exploration of concepts in classical mechanics and thermodynamics with an emphasis on student predictions, observations and explanations. Pre- or corequisite: PHYS 21.
Terms: Aut | Units: 1

PHYSICS 23: Electricity and Optics

Terms: Win | Units: 3 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA

PHYSICS 23S: Electricity and Optics with Lab

For biology, social science, and premedical students. Labs are an integrated part of the summer courses. Electric charges and currents, magnetism, induced currents; wave motion, interference, diffraction, geometrical optics. nnPrerequisite: PHYSICS 21S or 21.
Terms: Sum | Units: 4 | UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors: Nouri, C. (PI)
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