This course is the first half of the two semester general physics course taken by students at Aquinas. It is recommended for students specializing in science. However students with a sincere interest in physics are always most welcome in the classroom regardless of major! The course emphasizes quantitative and conceptual understanding of the topics in introductory physics with the use of algebra. In the second semester, the course will focus on various topics in the area of classical physics and modern physics.
- Faculty: Matthew Laird
PHYS 202—General Physics II: Electricity, Magnetism, & Light (4 credits)
An algebra-/trigonometry-based introduction to electricity, magnetism, harmonic motion, light, and nuclear physics. This course is the second half of the two-semester general physics sequence. It is recommended for students specializing in science. The course emphasizes quantitative and conceptual understanding of the topics in introductory physics without the use of calculus.
Prerequisite: PHYS-201; Corequisite: PHYS-202L
PHYS 212—General Physics II with Calculus: Electricity, Magnetism, & Light (4 credits)
A calculus-based introduction to classical physics and modern physics and the fundamental concepts of electricity, magnetism, light, and nuclear physics. This course is the second half of the two-semester general physics sequence. It is recommended for students specializing in science with a background in Calculus.
Prerequisite: PHYS-211; Corequisite: PHYS-212L
- Faculty: Trevor Picard
An overview of physical science (physics and chemistry) intended largely for Elementary Education majors.
- Faculty: KEVIN BOYD
A survey of the historical milestones in the development of astronomical modeling, as well as a study of the solar system and its constituents. Stars, galaxies, and cosmological models of the universe are also considered in detail. Intended for students with no significant exposure to the study of astronomy.
- Faculty: RANDAL MERGENER