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Fall '98 |
General Physics I
MWF 9:30 - 10:30; NSC223; Sci216 (4 cr), introductory, Jim Mahoney.
First term of a full-year introductory physics sequence. Newtonian
Mechanics, including force, energy, momentum, and all that.
Computational Lab
W 11:30-12:50; NSC367; Sci217 (1 cr), introductory, Jim Mahoney and Joe Mazur.
A companion computer lab to the introductory physics course,
particularly designed to explore some ideas in discrete
calculus. Recommended for students enrolled in General Physics I or
Calculus.
Lego Robotics
TuTh 1:30-2:50; NSC368; Sci217 (3 cr), introductory, Jim Mahoney
and Mark Francillon.
Can you build a lego robot that can follow walls or explore a maze?
This lab-oriented course will teach you the rudiments of programming,
electronics, and energy (not to mention lego design)
in a low-pressure examination of the rudiments
of computer science, physics, and their overlap.
This is the first time we've ever taught this course, but
we hope to offer it regularly - probably every other year or so.
Introductory Astronomy
MF 1:30-2:50; NSC38; Sci216 (3 cr), introductory, Jim Mahoney.
A survey of the basic functioning and life history of a star, the
nature of our solar system, the structures and distributions of
galaxies, and the cosmology of our universe. Minimal math is required,
and no previous science background is assumed. May be taken as a
designated writing course for 4 credits. Offered
roughly every other year.
Quantum I
(3 cr), advanced, Jim Mahoney.
First semester of a year long course in Quantum Mechanics covering
Schrodinger's Equation and the basic phyiscs of atmoms. Typically taken
by juniors or seniors studying physics.
Advanced Topics in Mechanics and Electricity
(4 cr), advanced, Jim Mahoney.
Problems and work in several foundation areas of physics.
Vector calculus is used throughout. We will probably focus
mostly on mechanics in the first term and electricity/magnetism
in the spring.
Relativity
(1 cr), intermediate, JM
Seminar in Einstein's special relativity.
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