Mathematics 101, 102. Szapiro, Ouzts 105. Environmental Physics A study of the basic physical principles which control the transport of matter and energy in the environment. An analysis of conduction, and radiation as transport mechanisms follows an introduction to thermodynamic and mechanical principles. Various sources of energy are discussed.
Projects involve the use of computers for modeling and for the acquisition of data.
Chaos A study of the beauty and generality of nonlinear processes, from the point of view of fractals and chaos. Examples from art, economics, medicine, history, and traditional sciences will be explored through demonstrations and models. The topics covered include history of astronomy, physics of astronomy, and current developments in this dynamic field. A study of the fundamental principles of geometrical and physical optics with lasers and holography used extensively in the laboratory. Thermodynamics Classical thermodynamics theory with applications and an introduction to statistical mechanics.