Physics (PHYS)
PHYS 101 Elements of Physics 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the basic concepts of physics for non-science majors. Included topics: Mechanics (motion, energy, simple machines, momentum, gravity), heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, sound and light, history and methodology of science.
Offered: Resident and Online
PHYS 103 Elements of Physics Lab 1 Credit Hour(s)
An optional lab to accompany PHYS 101. Attention will be given to laboratory procedures of physics, safety, mathematics, measurement, and data manipulation and everyday uses of physics.
Offered: Resident and Online
PHYS 201 General Physics I 4 Credit Hour(s)
A study of mechanics, gravitation, waves, sound, and heat from a non-calculus perspective.
Note: Includes lab.
Offered: Resident and Online
PHYS 201L General Physics Lab I 0 Credit Hour(s)
Offered: Resident and Online
PHYS 202 General Physics II 4 Credit Hour(s)
Resident Prerequisite: PHYS 201
A study of electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and nuclear physics from a non-calculus perspective.
Note: Includes lab.
Offered: Resident
PHYS 202L General Physics Lab II 0 Credit Hour(s)
Offered: Resident
PHYS 231 University Physics I 4 Credit Hour(s)
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A calculus-based study of mechanics, momentum, and energy. Includes lab.
Offered: Resident and Online
PHYS 231L University Physics Lab I 0 Credit Hour(s)
Offered: Resident
PHYS 232 University Physics II 4 Credit Hour(s)
Resident Prerequisite: PHYS 231
Calculus-based study of electro-magnetism. Includes lab.
Offered: Resident and Online
PHYS 232L University Physics Lab II 0 Credit Hour(s)
Offered: Resident
PHYS 305 Introduction to Modern Physics 3 Credit Hour(s)
Introduces special theory of relativity, quantum theory, atomic structure, nuclear structure, wave properties of matter, and statistical physics.
Offered: Resident and Online
PHYS 310 Numerical Methods in Physics 3 Credit Hour(s)
The use of numerical and computational methods to solve physics problems without analytical solutions. The course introduces and uses MATLAB programming language.
Offered: Online
PHYS 320 Thermodynamics 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the laws of thermodynamics, equations of state, kinetic theory, chemical equilibrium and phase changes.
Offered: Resident
PHYS 321 Mechanics 3 Credit Hour(s)
An introduction to analytical mechanics as applied to particles and rigid bodies.
Offered: Online
PHYS 331 Electricity and Magnetism 3 Credit Hour(s)
A continuation of topics on electric and magnetic fields, including scalar and vector potentials, boundary conditions, and waves.
Offered: Online
PHYS 432 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 Credit Hour(s)
Overview of topics in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.
Offered: Online
PHYS 433 Quantum Physics 3 Credit Hour(s)
The concepts, historical development, and mathematical methods of quantum mechanics.
Offered: Online
PHYS 440 Wave Optics 4 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: PHYS 331
Wave properties of light, interference, diffraction, scattering, and interaction with matter. Includes lab.
Offered: Online
PHYS 491 Physics Capstone 3 Credit Hour(s)
Integration of previous physics coursework for research and vocational application. Emphasis placed on Christian worldview and a Biblical approach to the field of Physics.
Registration Restrictions: Senior students only
Offered: Online
PHYS 495 Directed Research 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
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Offered: Resident
PHYS 497 Special Topics in Physics 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
Topics will vary from term to term. Course may be repeated for credit as topics vary.
Offered: Online