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260 I PHYSICS
105A-B. Analytical Mechanics (3-3)
(A) Analytical and vector treatment of the fundamental principles of statics, kinematics,
and dynamics. (B) Advanced dy.namics; harmonic motion, central force fielrl~ :mel
Lagrange's equations.
107A-B. Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (3-3)
Prerequisite: Phys l05A. (A) Mathematical analysis of electrostatics and magnetostatics,
Gauss' law, solutions of Laplace's equation, images, theory of conduction, magnetic
potentials. (B) Motion of ions in electric and magnetic fields electromagnetic induction,
Maxwell' equations and wave propagation, electron theory and magnetic propertie.~.
108A-B. A•trophysics (3-3)
Prerequisite: Phys 22A-B, 102, 105A. Telescopes, spectrographs, classification of stellar
spectra, formation of absorption lines, radiative energy transport, multicolor photometry,
interstellar material, energy generation in stars, stellar evolution, clusters.
109A-B. Practice in Observation (2-2)
Prerequisite: Phys 22A-B. Modern astronomical techniques of observation, experiments
and projects in multicolor photometry, spectroscopy visual observations, photography,
telescope operation.
110. Physical Optics (3)
Theory of optical phenomena; wave theory of light with applieations to optical
instruments; interference and diffraction phenomena, dispersion, polarization.
115. Quantum Mechanics (3)
Prerequisite: Ph)'S 102, 105A or equivalent, Math 81. Historical background, postulates,
meaning and methods of quantum mechanics; applications to atomic phenomena.
116. Quantum Physics of Atoms (3)
Prerequisite: Phys ll5 or Chern ll5. Quantum mechanics applied to atomic and nuclear
physics.
120. Electrical Measurements (3)
Theory, operation and use of electrical and electronic instruments and circuits commonly
used in science l~bcr3tcries. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
130A-B. Advanced Laboratory (2-2)
Prer~quisite : Phys 102, 120; senior physics m~or. Advanced experiments in mechanics,
electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. Opportunity for at least one
individual project. (6 lab hours)
140. Thermodynamic• and Kinetic Theory (3)
Prerequisite: Math 81. Fundamental concepts and laws of classical thermodynamics.
Rudiments of kinetic theory and statistical thermodynamics with application to physical and
chemical systems.
145. Geophy1lcs (3)
Prerequisi te: Phys 4A-B-C or 2A-B Math 75. Basic principles of physics applied to the
solution of geological problems, rotation and figure of the earth, the gravity field, seismology
and the earth's interior, geomagnetism, and the thermal history of the earth.
150A-B-C. Modern Physical Theory (~)
Physical theory at the intermediate level. Newtonian and Relativistic particl.e mechanics,
rigid body mechanics, electromagnetism and physical optics; statistical mechanics,
thermodynamics, thermochemistry, chemical equilibria, selected topics from nuclear
physics. Emphasis on applications to fields such as chemistry and biology.
162. Solid State Physics (3)
Prerequisite: Phys 115 or Chern ll5. Classification of solids; crystalline state and lattice
vibrations; properties of metallic lattices <md dielectrics; magnetic properties of solids; free
electron theory ond band theory of metals; semiconductors; imperfections.
Object Description
| Title | 1972-73 General Catalog |
| Creator | California State University, Fresno |
| Format | PDF Document |
| Date of publication | 1972-05 |
| Subjects | California State University, Fresno. Curricula. Catalogs |
| Object type | Document |
| Location | Fresno, California |
| Language | eng |
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260 I PHYSICS
105A-B. Analytical Mechanics (3-3)
(A) Analytical and vector treatment of the fundamental principles of statics, kinematics,
and dynamics. (B) Advanced dy.namics; harmonic motion, central force fielrl~ :mel
Lagrange's equations.
107A-B. Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (3-3)
Prerequisite: Phys l05A. (A) Mathematical analysis of electrostatics and magnetostatics,
Gauss' law, solutions of Laplace's equation, images, theory of conduction, magnetic
potentials. (B) Motion of ions in electric and magnetic fields electromagnetic induction,
Maxwell' equations and wave propagation, electron theory and magnetic propertie.~.
108A-B. A•trophysics (3-3)
Prerequisite: Phys 22A-B, 102, 105A. Telescopes, spectrographs, classification of stellar
spectra, formation of absorption lines, radiative energy transport, multicolor photometry,
interstellar material, energy generation in stars, stellar evolution, clusters.
109A-B. Practice in Observation (2-2)
Prerequisite: Phys 22A-B. Modern astronomical techniques of observation, experiments
and projects in multicolor photometry, spectroscopy visual observations, photography,
telescope operation.
110. Physical Optics (3)
Theory of optical phenomena; wave theory of light with applieations to optical
instruments; interference and diffraction phenomena, dispersion, polarization.
115. Quantum Mechanics (3)
Prerequisite: Ph)'S 102, 105A or equivalent, Math 81. Historical background, postulates,
meaning and methods of quantum mechanics; applications to atomic phenomena.
116. Quantum Physics of Atoms (3)
Prerequisite: Phys ll5 or Chern ll5. Quantum mechanics applied to atomic and nuclear
physics.
120. Electrical Measurements (3)
Theory, operation and use of electrical and electronic instruments and circuits commonly
used in science l~bcr3tcries. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
130A-B. Advanced Laboratory (2-2)
Prer~quisite : Phys 102, 120; senior physics m~or. Advanced experiments in mechanics,
electricity and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. Opportunity for at least one
individual project. (6 lab hours)
140. Thermodynamic• and Kinetic Theory (3)
Prerequisite: Math 81. Fundamental concepts and laws of classical thermodynamics.
Rudiments of kinetic theory and statistical thermodynamics with application to physical and
chemical systems.
145. Geophy1lcs (3)
Prerequisi te: Phys 4A-B-C or 2A-B Math 75. Basic principles of physics applied to the
solution of geological problems, rotation and figure of the earth, the gravity field, seismology
and the earth's interior, geomagnetism, and the thermal history of the earth.
150A-B-C. Modern Physical Theory (~)
Physical theory at the intermediate level. Newtonian and Relativistic particl.e mechanics,
rigid body mechanics, electromagnetism and physical optics; statistical mechanics,
thermodynamics, thermochemistry, chemical equilibria, selected topics from nuclear
physics. Emphasis on applications to fields such as chemistry and biology.
162. Solid State Physics (3)
Prerequisite: Phys 115 or Chern ll5. Classification of solids; crystalline state and lattice
vibrations; properties of metallic lattices |
