Note: Math. 4A; Physics 2A-B, 3A-B, and 40, or 4A-B-C, are prerequisite
to all upper division physics courses.
2A-B. General Physics (4-4)
Prerequisite: Math B, 28, or equivalents. Mechanics, properties of matter,
heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, and modem physics. Lectures,
demonstrations.
3A-B. General Physics Laboratory (1-1)
Laboratory experiments to accompany Physics 2A-B. (3 lab hours)
4A. Mechanics and Sound (3)
Prerequisites: Trigonometry; Math. 3A (or concurrently). Statics, forces,
motions, properties of matter, sound and wave motion; problems illustrating
application of scientific principles.
4AL. Mechanics and Sound Laboratory (1-1)
(3 lab hours)
4B. Electricity and Magnetism (3)
Prerequisites: Physics 4A, Math. 3A-B. Recommended: Physics 4C taken before
Physics 4B. The principles of electric and magnetic circuits; electrolysis;
direct current generators; simple alternating current circuits and radio;
discharge of electricity through gases.
4BL. Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory (1)
(3 lab hours)
4C. Heat, Light and Radiation (3)
Prerequisites: Physics 4A, Math. 3, 4. Temperature, calorimetry, heat
flow, engine cycles, lenses, mirrors, optical instruments, spectra, atomic
structure, radioactivity, X-rays, and nuclear physics.
4CL. Heat, Light and Radiation Laboratory (1)
(3 lab hours)
Gen St. 10A. Introduction to Physical Science (3)
(See Gen St 10A)
19A-B. Basic Electronics (3-3)
Fundamental theory of electronics including principles of vacuum tubes;
applications to radio communication. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
55. Sound (3)
For music students and others interested in the physical basis of music.
Vibrations and spectra of various musical instruments; harmony and discord,
the tempered scale; acoustics; reproducing instruments; hearing.
102A-B. Modern Physics (3-3)
Prerequisite: Chem. lA or 2A-B. Theoretical and experimental aspects
of modem physics. (a) Atomic nature of matter and electricity, conduction
of electricity in gases, radiation, photoelectric effect, the Bohr theory.
(b) X-rays, nuclear phenomena; natural and ardficial radioactivity, cosmic
rays.
105A-B. Analytical Mechanics (3-3)
Mathematical treatment of fundamental principles of static; dynamics and
kinematics with applications to practical problems.
107A-B. Advanced Electricity and Magnetism (3-3)
Prerequisite: Math. 4B (or concurrently). Mathematical discussion of the
principles of electricity and magnetism; electrostatics, magnetostatics,
magnetism, steady and virying currents, electron theory, and electromagnetic
waves. (a, 3 lecture; b, 2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
110. Physical Optics (3)
Theory of optical phenomena; wave theory of light with applications to optical
instruments; interference and diffraction phenomena, dispersion, polarization.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
123. Applied Electronics (3)
Applied principles in operation of electronic devices including special
methods of measurement. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
124. Electron and Nuclear Physics (2)
Thermionic emission; cathode rays; fluorescence; ionization; photoelectricity;
vacuum tubes; oscilloscopes; radiation; cosmic rays; nuclear phenomena;
industrial applications.
125. Modern Physics Laboratory (1)
Laboratory to accompany Physics 124 or to follow Physics 102A-B.
126. Engineering Electronics (3)
Theory and use of electronic equipment in engineering measurements and
practices. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
127. Industrial Electronics (3)
Application of electronic devices to industrial control and processes.
(2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
130. Industrial Physics (3)
Applications of physics to industry. Lectures, discussions, field trips
and reports on various industries of this area.
135. Electron Tubes (2)
Fundamental principles and general applications of electron tubes. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
137A-B. Television (2-2)
Principles of television; design and problems of representative systems.
138. Introduction to Microwaves (3)
Introduction to microwaves; the klystron, the magnetron, and selected
topics in the use of microwaves for high-frequency communication. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
140. Applied Thermodynamics (3)
Laws of thermodynamics and their application to steam and internal combustion
engines, refrigeration, and air conditioning.
152. Intermediate Electricity-Alternating Currents (3)
Simpler alternating current circuits including the oscillatory; characteristics
of transformer, generators, single and polyphase motors.
152L. Intermediate Electricity -- Alternating Currents Laboratory
(1)
Laboratory experiments to accompany Physics 152. Performance and characteristics
of transformers, single and polyphase motors and generators; tests on simple
oscillatory circuits.
180A-B. Seminar in Physics (1-1)
Prerequisite: senior or graduate physics major or physics department permission.
190. Independent Study (1-5)
190L. Laboratory Projects (1-5)
Physics (Physics)
Phys Sci 200. Integrated Physical Science (3)
For secondary credential candidates with a major or minor in physical
science and general science. Prerequisites: Chem 1A-B, or 1A and B. Lectures
and demonstrations by staff members, field trips and reports for the purpose
of integrating information in physics, chemistry, astronomy and meteorology.
202. Nuclear Physics (2)
Experimental and theoretical developments of nuclear physics; properties
of nuclear radiations, detection of nuclear particles, methods of producing
high energy particles, natural and artificial radioactivity, nuclear disintegration
and fission.
206. History and Philosophy of Physical Science (2)
Development of physical science from the historical standpoint and its significant
contributions; philosophy of science, nature of reality, principle of causality,
role of definitions in science, uncertainty and measurements, rise and decline
of the mechanical view, epistemology.
215. Quantum Mechanics (3)
Prerequisites: Physics 102A-B, 102L, 105A-B, 110, 110L. The classical background,
basic ideas and methods of quantum mechanics with applications.
290. Independent Study (1-5)
299. Thesis (2-4)
Educ 133. Directed Teaching: Junior High or Secondary (1-6)
(See Education)
Educ 160. Methods and Materials in Secondary Teaching (2)
(See Education)