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PHYS 2211L - Principles of Physics Laboratory I (0-3-1)
Laboratory accompanyingPHYS2211.
Corequisite(s): PHYS 2111.
PHYS 2212 - Principles of Physics II (3-0-3)
An introductory course which will include electrostatics, electric current and circuits,
and electromagnetism, and may also include optics and modern physics. Elementary
calculus will beused.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2211/2211L.
Corequisite(s): PHYS 2212L.
PHYS 2212L - Principles of Physics Laboratory II (0-3-1)
Laboratory accompanyingPHYS2212.
Corequisite(s): PHYS 2212.
PHYS 2454 –Statics (3-0-3)
This is apre-engineering/appliedmathematics course that will cover the following
topics: forces, moments, couples, equilibrium, equipollent systems, resultants,
distributed forces, equilibrium analysis, free-bodydiagrams, practical examples,
trusses, methods of joint and sections, multi-forcemembers, shear-force and bending-
moment diagrams, statics and structural design, coulomb friction, centroids and
center-of-mass.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2211.
PHYS 3213 - Principles of Physics III - ModernPhysics (3-0-3)
A survey of twentieth century physics. Topics include Special theory of Relativity,
Planck’s theory of radiation, particle/wave duality, Schroedinger equation solutions for
simple potentials, and properties of one-electron atom. Applications of quantum
principles to multi-electron atoms, molecular, and nuclear structures are also
discussed as time permits.
PHYS 3214 - Classical Mechanics (3-0-3)
A review of vectors algebra, Newtonian mechanics,
many body systems, motion in
central fields, small oscillations, rotation of rigid bodies, Lagrangian equations, and
non-inertial reference frames.
PHYS 3223 –On-Campus Internship (3-0-3)
This is an internship program for selected students whowill perform supervisedwork
related to physics and/or pedagogy in conjunctionwith physics faculty at ClaytonState
University. Students will be assigned a grade for this coursebased on an evaluation
by the faculty supervisor.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1112 with a grade of C or higher and PHYS 1112L with a
grade of C or higher and consent of the head of the department of Natural Sciences.
PHYS 3224 – IntroductoryResearch (3-0-3)
This course is a supervised introductory research experiencewithPhysics faculty at
ClaytonStateUniversity. Studentsmust articulate clear project goals and objectives.
Students will learn todemonstrateuseof scientific literature, and document their
progress using a research notebook. Theproject will be summarized in awritten
researchpaper and an oral presentation to thedepartment faculty. Students will be
assigned agrade for this coursebased on evaluation by the supervisor and other CSU
faculty.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1112 with a grade of C or higher and PHYS 1112L with a
grade of C or higher and consent of the head of the department of Natural Sciences.
PHYS 3650 - ModernPhysics (3-0-3)
An introductory course including material from relativity, quantummechanics, models
of the atom, lasers, solid state physics, nuclear physics and elementary particles.
Study is focused on contemporary applications including those to biology and
medicine.
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 1112.
