Introductory Physics of Living Systems I/Lab

PHYS 107

An introduction to physics designed for students majoring in life sciences and/or interested in pre-health studies. Topics include geometrical optics, Newtonian mechanics, acoustics, fluids and thermal physics. Class meetings integrate group-based laboratory investigations, simulations and problem s…

Electromagnetic Theory

PHYS 422

Starting from Maxwell's equations, this course develops electrostatics from solutions to Poisson's equation, magnetostatics using the vector potential, electrodynamics with scalar and vector potentials, and properties of electromagnetic waves. Simple radiation problems are discussed as well as the r…

The Sun and Space Weather

ASTR 116

An introduction to the Sun and the phenomena known as space weather. In this course, we will explore the basic properties of the Sun (such as its structure and fuel source) and features of solar activity (such as sunspots and solar flares). We will learn how events produced by the active Sun travel …

Advanced Classical Mechanics

PHYS 412

A development of the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of classical mechanics, together with the ideas of symmetry and invariance and their relation to fundamental conservation laws. Additional topics include kinematics and dynamics in noninertial reference frames, a detailed analysis of rigid…