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PHY 101T\u00a0\u00a0 General Physics I Theory (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within an algebra-based framework, this course covers topics in classical mechanics, including the kinematics in one and two dimensions, the Newton\u2019s laws of motion, work and energy, linear momentum, rotational motion, and selected topics on vibration and waves.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture each week.\u00a0 This class must be taken with the laboratory course PHY 101L in the same semester.\u00a0 Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (PHY 101T and PHY 101L) is required.\u00a0 Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.\u00a0 Prerequisites: MAT 120 or equivalent.\u00a0 Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category.<\/p>\n

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PHY 101L\u00a0\u00a0 General Physics Laboratory (1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Laboratory section to accompany PHY 101T.\u00a0 Application of theoretical material from General Physics I Lecture in experimental procedures.\u00a0 Three hours of laboratory each week.\u00a0 This class must be taken with the lecture course PHY 101T in the same semester.\u00a0 Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (PHY 101T and PHY 101L) is required.\u00a0 Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.\u00a0 Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category.<\/p>\n

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PHY 102T\u00a0\u00a0 General Physics II Theory (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within an algebra-based framework, this course covers topics in electricity and magnetism, including electric forces and fields, electric potential, electric current, DC circuit, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, and selected topics from electromagnetic waves and optics.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture each week.\u00a0 This class must be taken with the laboratory course PHY 102L in the same semester.\u00a0 Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (PHY 102T and PHY 102L) is required.\u00a0 Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.\u00a0 Prerequisite: PHY 101T and PHY 101L.\u00a0 Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category.<\/p>\n

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PHY 102L\u00a0\u00a0 General Physics II Laboratory (1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Laboratory section to accompany PHY 102T.\u00a0 Application of theoretical material from General Physics II Lecture in experimental procedures.\u00a0 Three hours of laboratory each week.\u00a0 This class must be taken with the lecture course PHY 102T in the same semester.\u00a0 Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (PHY 102T and PHY 102L) is required.\u00a0 Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.\u00a0 Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category.<\/p>\n

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PHY 201T\u00a0\u00a0 Calculus Based Physics I Theory (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within a mathematical framework that includes basic geometry, trigonometry, algebra, calculus and vectors, this course covers topics in mechanics including kinematics of one, two and three dimensional motion, dynamics and Newton\u2019s laws of motion, work, kinetic energy, potential energy, kinematics and dynamics of rigid bodies, and periodic motion.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture each week.\u00a0 This class must be taken with the laboratory course PHY 201L in the same semester.\u00a0 Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (PHY 201T and PHY 201L) is required.\u00a0 Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites. Prerequisite: MAT 151 or equivalent. Co-requisite: MAT 152. Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category.<\/p>\n

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PHY 201L\u00a0\u00a0 Calculus Based Physics I Laboratory (1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Laboratory section to accompany PHY 201T.\u00a0 Application of theoretical material from Calculus Based Physics I Lecture in experimental procedures.\u00a0 Three hours of laboratory each week.\u00a0 This class must be taken with the lecture course PHY 201T in the same semester.\u00a0 Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (PHY 201T and PHY 201L) is required.\u00a0 Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.\u00a0 Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category.<\/p>\n

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PHY 202T\u00a0\u00a0 Calculus Based Physics II Theory (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

This course covers topics on electricity and magnetism, including Electric Fields and Forces, Coulomb\u2019s Law, Gauss’s Law, Electric Potential, Capacitance and Dielectrics, Current, Resistance, Electromotive Force, Electric Circuits, Magnetic Fields and Forces, Biot-Savart\u2019s Law, Ampere\u2019s Law, Electromagnetic Induction, Faraday\u2019s Law, Maxwell\u2019s Equations, and selected topics on the Electromagnetic Waves. Three hours of lecture each week. This class must be taken with the laboratory course PHY 202L in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (PHY 202T and PHY 202L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites. Prerequisite: PHY 201T, PHY 201L, and MAT 152 or equivalents. Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category.<\/p>\n

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PHY 202L\u00a0\u00a0 Calculus Based Physics II Laboratory (1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Laboratory section to accompany PHY 202T.\u00a0 Application of theoretical material from Calculus Based Physics II Lecture in experimental procedures.\u00a0 Three hours of laboratory each week.\u00a0 This class must be taken with the lecture course PHY 202T in the same semester.\u00a0 Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (PHY 202T and PHY 202L) is required.\u00a0 Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.\u00a0 Meets SUNY General Education Natural Science category.<\/p>\n

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PHY 203\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Calculus Based Physics III (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The third course in three course calculus based physics sequence.\u00a0 Covers selected topics from thermodynamics (temperature and heart, thermal properties of matter and laws of thermodynamics) and waves (mechanical waves, wave interference and normal modes).\u00a0 Includes lecture and laboratory.\u00a0 Prerequisite:\u00a0 PHY 202 or equivalent.<\/p>\n

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PHY 220\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electronics for Scientists (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Designed to give students who do not intend to become Electrical Engineers or Technologists a good background in the field of analog and digital electronics.\u00a0 Upon completion of this course, the student should have a practical understanding of test equipment and basic analog circuits such as power supplies, analog switches of operational amplifiers as well as a practical understanding of the operation and use of digital integrated circuits and their application to more complicated data acquisition systems used in modern chemical instrumentation.\u00a0 Three hours of lecture and three hours laboratory per week.\u00a0 May not be taken be electrical engineering, electrical technology or computer engineering technology students.\u00a0 Prerequisite: One year of high school physics or equivalent.<\/p>\n

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PHY 290\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Topics in Physics (1-4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

An introductory course in selected topics in Physics not currently covered in any of the listed classes. Topics are chosen to illustrate different fields and applications which are all part of Physics.<\/p>\n

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PHY 351T\u00a0\u00a0 Modern Physics Theory (3)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Provides a broad overview of the major developments and breakthroughs in physics since the beginning of the 20th century, including Einstein’s special theory of relativity, quantum nature of light, wave nature of particles, introduction to quantum mechanics, atomic structure, molecular and condensed mater physics, nuclear physics, particle physics and cosmology. Three hours of lecture each week. This class must be taken with the laboratory course PHY 351L in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (PHY 351T and PHY 351L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites. Prerequisites: PHY 202T, PHY 202L, and MAT 260 or equivalents.<\/p>\n

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PHY 351L\u00a0\u00a0 Modern Physics Laboratory (1)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Laboratory section to accompany PHY 351T. Application of theoretical material from Modern Physics Theory in experimental procedures. Three hours of laboratory each week. This class must be taken with the lecture course PHY 351T in the same semester. Successful completion of both co-requisite lecture and lab courses (PHY 351T and PHY 351L) is required. Should a student need to repeat one co-requisite, they must repeat both co-requisites.<\/p>\n

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PHY 361\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Intermediate Mechanics (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Newtonian theory is used to describe the mechanical behavior of objects.\u00a0 Topics include: Newton\u2019s laws of motion, momentum and energy, motion of a particle in one or more dimensions, motion of a system of particles, rigid body motion, introduction to Lagrange and Hamilton\u2019s equations.\u00a0 Prerequisites:\u00a0 MAT 260, MAT 253, and PHY 201T and PHY 201L or equivalents.<\/p>\n

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PHY 371\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electromagnetism (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

The laws of electricity and magnetism are developed using the language of vector calculus.\u00a0 Topics include: Coulomb’s Law,\u00a0 the electrostatic field and potential, Gauss’ Law, dielectrics, capacitors, electric current, the steady magnetic field, Biot\u2011Savart Law, Ampere’s Law, magnetic materials, Faraday’s Law, the displacement current, Maxwell’s Equations, and plane electromagnetic waves.\u00a0 Prerequisites:\u00a0 MAT 260, MAT 253, and PHY 202T and PHY 202L or equivalents.<\/p>\n

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PHY 381\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Quantum Mechanics (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

An introduction to the theory and applications of Quantum Mechanics.\u00a0 Topics will include:\u00a0 wave\u2011particle duality, Heisenberg uncertainty principle, quantum states and operators, Schroedinger equation and quantum statistics.\u00a0 Applications will be selected from atomic and solid state physics, including semiconductors and lasers.\u00a0 Prerequisites:\u00a0 MAT 260, MAT 253, PHY 351 or equivalents.<\/p>\n

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PHY 472\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Electromagnetic Waves and Radiation (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Within an advanced mathematical framework that involves vector and tensor algebra, differential and integral calculus, methods of ordinary and partial differential equations, and special techniques of electromagnetism, this course studies the solutions of the Maxwell\u2019s equations (a system of coupled partial differential equations) in various physical situations. It provides an in depth analytical study of electromagnetic waves, their structure, propagation, reflection, transmission, interaction with matter and the mechanisms for their generation by antennas.\u00a0 Prerequisite is Electromagnetism (PHY 371) or equivalent.<\/p>\n

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PHY 490\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Special Topics in Physics (4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

A detailed examination of a topic in physics not treated extensively in other physics courses.\u00a0 Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.<\/p>\n

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PHY 491\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Independent Study (Variable 1-4)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Extensive study and research on a particular topic of student interest under the supervision of a faculty member.\u00a0 The student is required to submit a written proposal which includes a description of the project, its duration, educational goals, method of evaluation, and number of credits to be earned. Prerequisite: Matriculated students only, permission of instructor and dean of subject area.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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