PH 101 Fundamentals of Physics	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Principles of classical and modern physics as they relate to current concepts of the physical environment.
PH 101L Fundamentals of Physics Lab	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Fee:  $5.00
Prerequisite: Concurrent Registration: Ph 101 Competency with basic mathematical operations is assumed.
This laboratory is designed to provide students with experience in making and analyzing measurements of the physical environment at a fundamental-level. Must be taken concurrently with Fundamentals of Physics PH 101.
PH 102 Introduction to Physics	(1:1:1)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Introduction to the methods, philosophy and career opportunities in physics. Includes lab exercises designed to give experience with measurements.
PH 105 Introductory Applied Physics I	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Math 111 or working knowledge of trigonometry.
This course is the first semester of the algebra and trigonometry-based Applied Physics sequence. Designed for students majoring in a pre-professional discipline.
PH 105L Applied Physics Lab I	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
A three-hour per week physics lab course. Must be taken concurrently with PH 105.
PH 106 Introductory Applied Physics II	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Physics 105 Concurrent Registration: Physics 106L strongly recommended check with advisor.Math Level: Extensive use of high school Algebra II and Trigonometry.
This course is the second sequence of algebra and trigonometry based Applied Physics. Concurrent registration of PH 106L is strongly recommended.
PH 106L Applied Physics Lab II	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Concurrent registration in PH 106
A three-hour per week physics lab course. Must be taken concurrently with PH 106.
PH 112 Elementary Physics Lab	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Fee:  $5.00
This lab will give experience at an elementary level in making measurements and analyzing data in several areas of Physics.
PH 121 Principles of Physics I	(3:5:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Concurrent Registration or completion of Math 112. Math Level: Extensive use of College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Elementary Calculus.
Classical Mechanics with emphasis on combining intuition and past experience with mathematics to understand the fundamental laws of nature.
PH 123 Principles of Physics II	(3:5:0)
Prerequisite: Physics 121. Concurrent Registration or completion of Math 113. Math Level: Extensive use of college Algebra (Math 110 equivalent), Trigonometry and Calculus.
This course covers a variety of phenomenon, such as fluid mechanics, mechanical waves, sound waves, standing waves, thermodynamics, and optics.
PH 127 Descriptive Astronomy	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Astronomy is the study of the heavens and the Earth as a planet. Introduces students to the wonders of the heavens. Occasional use is made of the planetarium and observatory.
PH 127L Astronomy Lab	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Must be taken concurrently with PH 127.
Observational astronomy designed to give the student experience in observing and analyzing basic astronomical phenomena. Must be taken concurrently with PH 127.
PH 137 Meteorology	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
An introductory study of the atmosphere including weather,climate, methods of weather forecasting and the environmental impact of man.
PH 137L Meteorology Laboratory	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Fee:  $5.00
Prerequisite: None
This laboratory is designed to be taken concurrently with Meteorology Ph 137 and will provide experience in observing and understanding basic weather principles.
PH 150 Beginning Physics Lab	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in Physics 121.
Beginning Physics Lab for Physics, Engineering, and Physical Science Teaching Majors. Introduces principles of experimentation in physics, and lab equipment and procedures.
PH 167 Descriptive Acoustics of Music and Speech	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Introductory acoustics course surveying the physical principles underlying the production and perception of sound, music and speech.
PH 167L Acoustics Lab	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
This lab addresses basic measurements, vibrations, wave properties, perception and measurement, room properties. Emphasis is placed on the experience, reasoning, and observations that support understanding in the course. Must be taken concurrently with PH 167.
PH 201 General Physics	(5:4:6)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Math 209 or Math 112 Concurrent Registration: none Math Level: Extensive use of college algebra, trigonometry, and occasional elementary calculus.
A general course for pre-medical, architecture, biology, and general education students.
PH 202 General Physics	(5:4:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: Ph 201 or permission of instructor, Math 209 or Math 112 Concurrent Registration: none Math Level: Extensive use of college algebra, trigonometry, and occasional elementary calculus.
A continuation of Physics 201. Course is taught at the beginning calculus level and fills 5 semester hours of Physical Science and General Ed. credit.
PH 220 Principles of Physics III	(3:5:0)
Prerequisite: Physics 121, Concurrent Registration or completion of Math 113 or Math 215. Math Level: Extensive use of College Algebra, Trigonometry, and single and multi-variable Calculus.
Principles of Electricity and Magnetism with emphasis on combining intuition and past experience with mathematics to understand the laws of electricity and magnetism.
PH 227 Introduction to Astronomy	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Physics 121 Concurrent Registration: none Math Level: Extensive use of college algebra, trigonometry, and elementary calculus.
Introduction to modern planetary and stellar astronomy. Frequent use is made of the planetarium and observatory. Intended for Physics and secondary education majors.
PH 250 Intermediate Physics Laboratory for Physics and Physical Science	(1:0:3)
Prerequisite: Math 112, Physics 150. Concurrent Registration or completion of Physics 220. Math Level: Extensive use of college algebra, trigonometry, and elementary calculus.
Intermediate Physics Laboratory for Physics and Physical Science Teaching Majors. Experimental investigations into electricity and magnetism and optics.
PH 309 Modern Physics	(3:5:0)
Prerequisite: Math 113, Physics 121, 123 Concurrent Registration: (or completion of) Ph 220 Math Level: Extensive use of college algebra, trigonometry, and elementary calculus.
A survey course of modern physics including special relativity, elementary quantum mechanics, nuclear physics, and some particle physics.
PH 314 History/Philosophy of Science	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Letters requirement.
Prerequisite: Completion of Physical Science GE class and its associated lab. Concurrent Registration: none Math Level: Some use of high school algebra I
Fulfills Letters GE requirement. Discusses the philosophical assumptions of modern science, criteria for theory selection and traces their historical development. Describes the historical development of basic ideas in science.
PH 332 Classical Physics I	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Ph 121, 123, 220, Math 113
Dynamics and Thermodynamics
PH 333 Classical Physics II	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Ph 121, 123, 220, Physics 332, Math 113
Electricity, Magnetism, and Light
PH 336 Advanced Physics Lab	(2:1:5)
Prerequisite: Physics 250 and Physics 332 or concurrent enrolment
Advanced Physics Lab for Physics and Physics Education Majors.
PH 398 Physics Internship	(2:0:0)
Prerequisite: Junior Standing or Instructor Permission
A professional internship providing the student with job experience in a physics-related field.
PH 401 Physics of the Body	(2:2:0)
Prerequisite: Completion of Ph 121, 123, 150, 220, 250, Math 315.
Advanced physics course about the physical principles that govern some of the function of the body and the principles that describe the physics behind some instruments used to help us observe how the body works.
PH 402 Physics and Business	(2:2:0)
Prerequisite: Senior level Physics major and completed majority of Business core
Course explores some of the similarities between physics and aspects of business.
PH 403 Physics Teaching Methods	(2:0:0)
Prerequisite: Ph 309, 314
Methods and philosophy of teaching physics principles in a high school setting.
PH 404 Physics and Modern Society	(2:2:0)
Prerequisite: Ph 309, PH 314
Examination of the science behind many of society's problems, including global warming, nuclear energy and waste, nuclear proliferation, energy sources and policy, exploration of the universe, and utilization of natural resources.
PH 410 Physics By Inquiry	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Junior level standing or permission of the instructor.
This hands-on course covers selected topics in physics with emphasis on depth-of-understanding and developing skills essential to the scientific process. These skills in include observation, interpretation, reasoning, generalizing predicting, questioning and related communication skills. It provides an experience in education by inquiry. This experience provides a background for teaching as a process of inquiry.
PH 480 Origin of an Inhabited Planet	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Ph 309, Ph 332, Ph 333, Ph 336
Describes the origin of the universe, the Solar System, and Earth as reconstructed by modern science as a review the physics curriculum.
PH 488 Problem Solving in the Workplace	(3:3:0)
Prerequisite: Ph 121, 123, 220, 332, 333, 336, 398, 410.
Inquiry-based theorectical physics focused on conceptual understanding.
PH.S 100 Physical Science	(3:3:0)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Prerequisite: None. Concurrent Registration: PHS 100L Competency with basic mathematical operations is assumed.
A one semester survey-course presenting the basic principles in the five areas of the Physical Sciences: Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology, and Physics. The course is designed for students who have minimal knowledge or experience in the Physical Sciences.
PH.S 100L Physical Science Laboratory	(1:0:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Fee:  $5.00
Prerequisite: Concurrent Registration: PHS 100 Competency with basic mathematical operations is assumed.
The laboratory is designed to provide students with experience making and analyzing measurements at an introductory-level in the Physical Sciences : Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, Meteorology, and Physics.
PH.S 110 Physical Science for Teachers	(4:3:3)
Fulfills GE Physical Science requirement.
Fee:  $10.00
Prerequisite: Elementary Education Major Concurrent Registration: None Math Level: Moderate use of high school algebra 1.
For Elementary Education Majors Only. A study of the fundamental concepts in physics and chemistry appropriate for preparing Education majors for teaching Physical Science. Includes a three-hour lab per week.