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.
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.
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)
10. Survey of Physics (3 or 4)
(3 lecture with optional 3 laboratory hours weekly.)
Elementary physics is presented by lecture and numerous demonstrations.
Special attention is given to the principles and phenomena most nearly related
to everyday life. The laboratory cannot be taken without the lectures. This
course may be counted on physical science requirements. No prerequisites.
20. Basic Communications (3)
(2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours weekly.)
Theory and application of electron tubes and their associated circuits as
elements of communication systems.
21. Basic Electronics (3)
(2 lecture and 3 laboratory hours weekly.)
Fundamental theory of electronics including principles of vacuum, gas, and
vapor tubes and their basic associated circuits.
22. Aeronautics Radio (2)
Fundamentals of radio as applied to aircraft and aerial navigation.
24. Radio for Teachers (1 or 2)
(Laboratory optional.)
A course designed for teachers of physical science and industrial arts.
A study of characteristics, construction and operation of radio equipment.
Prerequisites: Physics 2a-b, 3a-b or 4c or Industrial Arts 11.
27A-B. Applied Radio (3-3)
(1 lecture and 6 laboratory hours weekly.)
Applied study of the design and operating characteristics of radio receivers
and transmitters for both amplitude and frequency modulation.
29. Introduction to Electrical Communications (2)
(1 lecture and 3 laboratory hours weekly.)
A study of modern Electrical Communications with special emphasis on recent
developments.
55. Sound (3)
(3 lecture hours weekly.)
For music students and others interested in the physical basis of music.
Tuning forks and pure tones, vibrations of strings and air columns, spectra
of sound from various musical instruments, harmony and discord, the tempered
scale, acoustics of the concert room, the broadcast studio, reproducing
instruments, electrical musical instruments, and hearing.
Prerequisite to most upper-division courses: Physics 4A-B-C or 2A-B and 3A-B. Math 3A-B, 4A.
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.
106. History of Physics (2)
Development of scientific thought. Individual research and report on a subject
or a period.
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)
128. Servomechanisms (2)
Theory and application of electrical and electro-mechanical servomechanisms.
(1 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)
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.
151. Intermediate Electricity-Direct Currents (3)
A mathematical and descriptive treatment of magnetic and electric circuits
basic in design of electrical equipment; characteristic of storage cells,
rectifiers, and direct current machinery.
151L. Intermediate Electricity -- Direct Currents Laboratory (1)
Laboratory measurements on storage cells, rectifiers, direct current generators
and motors to accompany Physics 151.
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.
190. Special 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.
Physical Science 300. Methods and Materials in Secondary Teaching
(2)
(See Education 300)
Physical Science 331. Observation and Participation in the Teaching
of Biological Sciences in Secondary Schools (2-3)
(See Education 331)
Physical Science 332. Directed Teaching in Secondary Schools (4)
(See Education 332)