Course Listings 121. A course in cosmology and descriptive astronomy. General Physics Calculus based study of mechanics, heat, wave motion, electricity, magnetism and light. Emphasis is on fundamental principles and problem solving. Engineering Graphics Graphic communication of ideas through sketches, orthographic projections, pictorials, auxiliaries and dimensioning.
Emphasis is on computer-aided drafting.
Advanced Physics Lab An advanced laboratory experience designed to deepen understanding of the content of upper level physics. Employs advanced investigation and analysis techniques. Analytical Mechanics Newtonian mechanics in several dimensions, central force motion, dynamics of systems of particles, rigid body motion and Lagrangian mechanics. An intermediate survey of topics, analytical techniques and scientific philosophy beyond that found at the introductory, general physics level. The laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic potentials and applications to simple systems.