Physics (PHYS) *See also: (PHYC)
1110 [PHYC 105].
Physics and Society.
(3)
Designed to introduce non-science majors to basic concepts, laws and skills in classical and quantum physics as a basis to discuss the interrelationships of society and physics. Examples where energy, momentum, special relativity, thermal physics, quantum and nuclear physics have important roles are discussed; these could include meteorology, aviation weather, fission and fusion reactors, science policy and ethics, alternative energy sources.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.
{Spring}
1115 [PHYC 102].
Survey of Physics [Introduction to Physics].
(3)
Designed to introduce non-science majors to basic concepts, laws and skills in physics, in various applications to ordinary life. Energy, momentum, force, wave phenomena, electric charge and light are discussed; also basic properties of gravitational, electromagnetic and nuclear forces. Selections from relativity, quantum theory, atoms and molecules will be included. See PHYS 1115L for an optional laboratory.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.
1115L [PHYC 102L].
Survey of Physics Laboratory [Physics Laboratory].
(1)
Students involve themselves in experiments and projects showing basic concepts related to the atom, the environment and the universe. Two hours lab.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.
Pre- or corequisite: 1115.
1120 [PHYC 110].
Introduction to Applied Physics.
(3)
Available to students initially enrolled in 1230 or 1310 who find themselves unprepared. Designed for science majors, it focuses on fundamental physics concepts and prepares students to return to and succeed in these classes.
{Second half of Fall and Spring}
1125 [PHYC 108].
Physics of Music [Introduction to Musical Acoustics].
(3)
Designed to introduce non-science majors to basic concepts, laws and skills in physics, in the context of a study of sound, acoustics and music. Energy and force involved with the physical nature of sound waves; application to harmonics, tone quality, pitch. Sound production, propagation, detection and perception are demonstrated and illustrated by many different musical instruments, building acoustics and the behavior of the voice and the ear. See PHYS 1125L for an optional laboratory.
{Spring}
1125L [PHYC 108L].
Physics of Music Laboratory [Musical Acoustics Laboratory].
(1)
Student involvement in experiments and demonstrations with sound waves, measurements of properties of musical instruments and electronic equipment measuring musical and acoustic properties. Two hours lab.
Pre- or corequisite: 1125.
{Spring}
1230 [PHYC 151].
Algebra-Based Physics I [General Physics].
(3)
Mechanics, sound, heat, fluid, waves. The sequence (PHYS 1230, 1230L, 1240, 1240L) is required of pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-optometry students. Only 1230 and 1240 are required of pharmacy students.
Credit for both this course and PHYS 1310 may not be applied toward a degree program.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.
Prerequisite: MATH 1240 or MATH 1250 or MATH 1430 or MATH 1512 or ACT Math =>28 or SAT Math Section =>660 or ACCUPLACER College-Level Math =>100.
{Summer, Fall, Spring}
1230L [PHYC 151L].
Algebra-Based Physics I Laboratory [General Physics Laboratory].
(1)
Mechanics, sound, heat. Three hours lab.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.
Pre- or corequisite: 1230.
1231 [PHYC 157].
Problems in Algebra-Based Physics I [Problems in General Physics].
(1)
Problem solving and demonstrations related to 1230.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Corequisite: 151.
1240 [PHYC 152].
Algebra-Based Physics II [General Physics].
(3)
Electricity, magnetism, optics.
Credit for both this course and PHYS 1320 may not be applied toward a degree program.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.
Prerequisite: 1230.
1240L [PHYC 152L].
Algebra-Based Physics II Laboratory [General Physics Laboratory].
(1)
Electricity, magnetism, optics. Three hours lab.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.
Pre- or corequisite: 1240.
1241 [PHYC 158].
Problems in Algebra-Based Physics II [Problems in General Physics].
(1)
Problem solving and demonstrations related to 1240.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Corequisite: 1240.
1310 [PHYC 160].
Calculus-Based Physics I [General Physics].
(3)
Mechanics, sound.
Credit for both this course and PHYS 1230 may not be applied toward a degree program.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.
Pre- or corequisite: MATH 1512.
1310L [PHYC 160L].
Calculus-Based Physics I Laboratory [General Physics Laboratory].
(1)
Mechanics, sound. Three hours lab.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.
Pre- or corequisite: 1310.
1311 [PHYC 167].
Problems in Calculus-Based Physics I [Problems in General Physics].
(1)
Problem solving and demonstrations related to 1310.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Corequisite: 1310.
1320 [PHYC 161].
Calculus-Based Physics II [General Physics].
(3)
Heat, electricity, magnetism.
Credit for both this course and PHYS 1240 may not be applied toward a degree program.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.
Prerequisite: 1310.
Pre- or corequisite: MATH 1522.
1320L [PHYC 161L].
Calculus-Based Physics II Laboratory [General Physics Laboratory].
(1)
Heat, electricity, and magnetism. Three hours lab.
Meets New Mexico Lower-Division General Education Common Core Curriculum Area III: Science.
Pre- or corequisite: 1320.
1321 [PHYC 168].
Problems in Calculus-Based Physics II [Problems in General Physics].
(1)
Problem solving and demonstrations related to 1320.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Corequisite: 1320.
2310 [PHYC 262].
Calculus-Based Physics III [General Physics].
(3)
Optics, modern physics.
Prerequisite: 1320.
Pre- or corequisite: MATH 2530.
2310L [PHYC 262L].
Calculus-Based Physics III Laboratory [General Physics Laboratory].
(1)
Optics, modern physics. Three hours lab.
Pre- or corequisite: 2310.
2311 [PHYC 267].
Problems in Calculus-Based Physics III [Problems in General Physics].
(1)
Problem solving and demonstrations related to 2310.
Offered on a CR/NC basis only.
Corequisite: 2310.
2415 [PHYC 290].
Computational Physics.
(3)
Application of computational techniques to problems in physics and astronomy. Topics include: matrices, interpolation, fitting of data, Runge-Kutta techniques, complex math, Fourier techniques.
Prerequisite: 2310.
Pre- or corequisite: MATH **316.
{Spring}
2996 [PHYC 103].
Selected Topics [Selected Topics in Physics].
(3, may be repeated three times Δ)
Special topics of general interest in physics at an introductory level intended for non-science majors.
