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115 Introductory Astronomy 116 Introductory Astronomy, with Lab 141 Introductory Physics I, with Lab 151 General Physics: Mechanics, with Lab 190 Freshman Seminar: Einstein's Time-Space 190 Freshman Seminar: How Things Work 190 Freshman Seminar: Envisioning Light 234 Digital Elect. and Microprocessors,w/Lab 253 Modern Physics, with Lab

320 Mathematical Methods for Scientists 361 Analytical Mechanics I 380 Science and Religion 397R Directed Study 421 Thermal Physics 444WR Advanced Undergraduate Lab 495 Honors Research 499R Undergraduate Research

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PHYSICS 115: Introductory Astronomy Malko TTh 8:30 AM - 9:45 AM MAX: 58 Credit: 4 Hours Bajaj TTh 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM MAX: 58 Credit: 4 Hours Content: A descriptive overview of astronomy. Topics covered include the celestial coordinate system, time keeping, constellations, ancient astronomy, the planetary system, the sun, stellar evolution, neutron stars, black holes, galactic astronomy, cosmology and the origin of the Universe. Audience: Only a minimal mathematical ability is required. Students who have completed or who are enrolled in Physics 116 may not enroll in Physics 115. Particulars: There will be three in-class exams and a final comprehensive exam. Texts:   Malko Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy, Arny & Schneider(2008).   The Night Sky 30-40 deg. North (Planisphere), Chandler (recommended) Bajaj Discovering the Universe, 6th ed. (2002), Comins and Kaufmann   The Edmund Mag 5 Star Atlas (recommended)   The New Patterns in the Sky, Staal (recommended)

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PHYSICS 116: Introductory Astronomy, with Laboratory Williamon 000 Williamon 001   TTh TTh 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM 11:30 AM - 12:45 AM MAX: 38 MAX: 38 Credit: 4 Hours Credit: 4 Hours Lab Sections: LA1 LB1 LC1 LD1 M Tu W Th 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM MAX: 19 MAX: 19 MAX: 19 MAX: 19 Content: A descriptive astronomy course with laboratory. Topics covered include celestial mechanics, light and telescopes, the solar system, the Sun, stellar evolution, black holes, galaxies, and the origin and fate of the Universe. Audience: Only a minimal mathematical ability is required. Students who have completed or who are enrolled in Physics 115 may not enroll in Physics 116. Particulars: There will be three in-class exams and a final comprehensive exam. There is one 3-hour lab session, held weekly, which requires registration. Texts: The Essential Cosmic Perspective, 4th ed (2007), Bennett et al   The Edmund Mag 5 Star Atlas   The New Patterns in the Sky, Staal (recommended)   Astronomy Laboratory Manual (Emory)

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PHYSICS 141: Introductory Physics I, with Laboratory Day 000 MWF 10:40 AM - 11:30 AM Credit: 4 Hours TBA 001 MWF 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM Credit: 4 Hours Bajaj 002 TTh 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM Credit: 4 Hours Perkowitz 003 TTh 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM Credit: 4 Hours Content: Introduction to classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Physics 141 is the first course of a two-semester non-calculus introductory physics sequence. Audience: The student is expected to be competent in algebra, trigonometry, and plane geometry. Physics 141 and 142 are appropriate courses to satisfy a one-year physics requirement of various professional schools. Students who expect to pursue a BS degree in mathematics or one of the sciences should seriously consider Physics 151. Particulars: There is one three-hour laboratory each week which requires registration as a related component. Texts: “Essentials of College Physics” Serway & Vuille,with Enhanced Web Assign and PRS RF clicker.   Physics 141-142 Laboratory Manual, Emory University Physics Department

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PHYSICS 151: General Physics: Mechanics with Laboratory Berland MWF 9:35 AM - 10:25 AM MAX: 72 Credit: 4 Hours Content: Introduction to classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Differential and integral calculus are employed from the beginning and more advanced mathematical techniques are introduced throughout the course. Physics 151 is the first course of a two-semester introductory physics sequence. Audience: Physics 151 and 152 are strongly recommended for students who contemplate the completion of a BS degree in science or mathematics, or who plan to pursue graduate studies in the sciences or engineering. If you have AP credit in physics and are considering majoring in physics, please contact the instructor for advice. Particulars: There is one three-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisites: Mathematics 112, 112S or 112Z (may be taken concurrently).

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PHYSICS 190: Freshman Seminar: Einstein's Space-Time Rao MWF 12:50 PM - 1:40 PM MAX: 15 Credit: 4 Hours Content: An introductory study of Einstein's contributions with emphasis on space-time, special relativity, general relativity, gravitation, black holes, time travel, and cosmology and their relation to current philosophical problems. The topics include a review of the pre-Einstein notions about space and time. Audience: Freshman only. Permission of Dean Brown required prior to enrollment. Particulars: Seminar discussion format; journal writing, brief quizzes, a mid-term exam, and a term paper Texts: Simply Einstein: Relativity Demystified, Wolfson.   Flatland, Abbott.   A Briefer History of Time, Hawking.

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PHYSICS 190: Freshman Seminar: Envisioning Light Perkowitz TTh 2:30 PM - 3:45 PM MAX: 15 Credit: 4 Hours Content: A course about understanding light and vision from the scientific and human viewpoints. Especially appropriate for non-scientists who want to discuss some important ideas with minimal mathematics, and for science majors who want to broaden their background. Early theories of light; light in culture and art; how the eyes and brain interpret light; the beginning (Big Bang) and the end (Big Crunch) of light; light in quantum theory and the theory of relativity; illumination, optical devices, and the 21st-century technology of light. Audience: Freshman only. Permission of Dean Brown required prior to enrollment. Particulars: Seminar discussion format; brief quizzes, a mid-term exam, and a term paper. Special features include guest discussion leaders and class demonstrations. Texts: Empire of Light (paperback), Perkowitz; additional readings

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PHYSICS 190: Freshman Seminar: Intro to How Things Work Day TTh 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM MAX: 15 Credit: 4 Hours Content: A This course explores the connection between science and the world in which we live. It conveys an understanding and appreciation for science by finding physics concepts and principles within the familiar objects of everyday experience such as baseball bats, automobiles, copying machines, audio players, lasers and many more. We will see that most of our world is predictable rather than magical. We will find that a few simple laws allow us to understand some quite complicated things, and that technical complexity need not be intimidating. Audience: Freshman only. Permission of Dean Brown required prior to enrollment. Particulars: Seminar discussion format; brief quizzes, a mid-term exam, and a term paper. Special features include guest discussion leaders and class demonstrations. Text: How Things Work: The Physics of Everyday Life, Bloomfield

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PHYSICS 234: Digital Electronics & Microprocessors, with Laboratory TPL Brody TTh 10:00 - 11:15 AM MAX: 18 Credit: 4 Hours Content: An introduction to combinational and sequential logic circuits, and microprocessor hardware. Topics include transistors, gates, flip-flops, counters, clocks, decoders, displays, microprocessors (internal architecture and programming), memory, input/output circuits, and device interfacing. The course places great emphasis on hands-on experience. This is a Theory-Practice Learning course. Particulars: A mid-term and a final exam project. Prerequisite: Physics 142 or 152.

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PHYSICS 253: Modern Physics, with Laboratory Family TTh 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM MAX: 18 Credit: 4 Hours Content: Particle-like properties of electromagnetic radiation, wave-like properties of particles, Schrödinger equation and wave mechanics, hydrogen atom, many-electron atoms, nuclear structure and radioactivity, and the special theory of relativity. Particulars: Three tests and one final examination, and weekly homework assignments. There is a three-hour laboratory each week (Monday or Thursday, 2:30-5:30PM). Prerequisites: Physics 142 or 152, and Mathematics 112 or the equivalent.

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PHYSICS 320: Mathematical Methods for Scientists Hentschel MWF 11:45 AM - 12:35 PM MAX: 20 Credit: 4 Hours Content: An advanced mathematical methods course designed for majors in the natural sciences, emphasizing techniques and applications. Topics include complex variables, Fourier series, ordinary differential equations, calculus of variations, special functions, integral transforms, and partial differential equations. Particulars: Prerequisites: Physics 142 or 152 and Mathematics 211 and 212, or consent of instructor. Texts: Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences, M.L. Boas, ISBN 0-471-19826-9

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PHYSICS 361: Analytical Mechanics I Rasnik MWF 9:35 AM - 10:25 AM MAX: 20 Credit: 4 Hours Content: A deeper mathematical and philosophical treatment of classical mechanics, which will also provide experience in reasoning from fundamental principles, and familiarity with some important mathematical techniques. Topics to be covered include vector analysis; conservation laws; rocket motion; central forces and planetary motion; rotations; oscillating systems; scattering problems; variational principles; Lagrangians; and relativistic kinematics. Audience: Required for Physics BS and Applied Physics BS majors. Physics BA majors may take Physics 361 (in which case they must also take Physics 365: Electromagnetic Fields I) or they can instead take Physics 254: Classical Physics (spring semester). Particulars: Prerequisites: Physics 152 and Mathematics 212, or consent of instructor. Text: Classical Mechanics, John R. Taylor

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PHYSICS 380: Science and Religion Rao MWF 2:00 PM - 2:50 PM MAX: 15 Credit: 4 Hours Content:For over a decade, intense intellectual debate has gone on in the United States about the role of religion and science in our lives; it is the goal of this course to bring these issues to the attention of students. By reading substantial material that acquaints participants with relevant issues emerging in this field, the students are expected to enrich their own personal knowledge. The topics include science in its historical and cultural contexts, contributions of Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Einstein, Darwin and others for the scientific understanding of the physical universe, neuroscience perspectives on consciousness, mind and self, and a study of the religious worldviews. Varies. Particulars: An emphasis on open discussion, serious reflection through journal writing and presentation of personal statements are significant features designed to achieve the course's goal. Requirements include class participation, journal writing, short quizzes and one final paper. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Texts: Brian Green The World's Religions: Our Great Wisdom Traditions, Houston Smith The Sacred Depths of Nature, Ursula Goodenough Science, Religion and Human Experience, James D. Proctor

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PHYSICS 397R: Directed Study Faculty TBA TBA MAX: 16 Credit: 1 - 12 Hours Content: Varies. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Particulars: Adapted to the particular needs of individual students, with the instructor acting as advisor.

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PHYSICS 421: Thermal Physics Boettcher TTh 1:00 PM - 2:15 PM MAX: 20 Credit: 4 Hours Content: Entropy, temperature, free energy, statistical mechanics, Gibbs ensembles, partition function, ideal gas, Fermi and Bose gases, principles of classical thermodynamics, Carnot Theorem, phase transitions, and kinetic theory of gases. Particulars: Prerequisite: Physics 253, or consent of instructor. Text: Thermal Physics, 2nd ed., Kittle and Kroemer