Physics (PHY) - For a syllabus or more detailed course information, please contact the department at 610-758-3930.

Course Listings

 Course#        Course Title (Credit Hours)                  CRN       Day/Time              Location   Session  Instructor

Course Descriptions

9. Introductory Physics I Completion: For students who have Advanced Placement or transfer credit for 2 or 3 credits of Phy 11. The student will be scheduled for the appropriate part of Phy 11 to complete the missing material. The student matter and credit hours will be determined by the Physics Department for each student. Students with AP Physics C credit for mechanics will take the thermodynamics and kinetic theory part of Phy 11 for one credit. Prerequisite: MATH 21, 31, or 51 previously or concurrently; and consent of the department . NS

11. Introductory Physics I: Kinematics, frames of reference, laws of motion in Newtonian theory and in special relativity, conservation laws, as applied to the mechanics of mass points; temperature, heat and the laws of thermodynamics; kinetic theory of gases. Two lectures and two recitations per week. Prerequisite: MATH 21, 31 or 51, previously or concurrently. NS

12. Introductory Physics Laboratory I: A laboratory course taken concurrently with Phys 11. Experiments in mechanics, heat, and DC electrical circuits. One three hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: PHY 10 or 11, preferably concurrently. NS

19. Introductory Physics II Completion: For students who have Advanced Placement or transfer credit for 2 or 3 credits of Phy 21. The student will be scheduled for the appropriate part of Phy 21 to complete the missing material. The subject matter and credit hour will be determined by the Physics Department for each student. Students with AP Physics C credit for electricity and magnetism will take the optics and modern physics part of Phy 21 for one credit. Prerequisite: 4 credits of PHY 10 or 11, MATH 23, 32, or 52, previously or concurrently; and consent of the department. NS

21. Introductory Physics II: A continuation of Phys 11. Electrostatics and magnetostatics; DC circuits; Maxwell's equations; waves; physical and geometrical optics; introduction to modern physics. Prerequisite: PHY 11; MATH 23, 32, or 52, previously or concurrently. NS This course meets the Arts and Science Lab course requirement.

22. Introductory Physics Laboratory II: A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with PHY 21 . Prerequisite: PHY 12; PHY 21, preferably concurrently.

273. Research: Participation in current research projects being carried out within the department. Intended for seniors majoring in the field. May be repeated once for credit.

395/EDUC 395. Physical Science for Educational Professionals and Science Enthusiasts: Although the primary goal is teacher preparation in the physical sciences leading to enhanced subject-matter confidence and enthusiasm at the K-8 levels, content can be tailored to meet specific needs of high-school teachers and other professionals and students. We reveal the interconnectedness of science disciplines, encompassing atoms and periodic properties; molecules; chemical reactions; light, sound, waves; electricity, magnetism; heat and phase changes; motion, energy, forces; applications to astronomy and geology. K 12 classroom demonstrations and inquiry-based activities are used. The course is aligned to PA Department of Education Standards and provides Act 48 credit. (NS)  A final project will be due on August 1.

471. Seminar in Modern Physics: Discussion of important advances in experimental physics. May be repeated for credit when a different topic is offered.

491. Research: Research problems in experimental or theoretical physics.

492. Research: Continuation of PHY 491. May be repeated for credit.