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PHYS 106 — College Physics I- Basic principles of physics designed for students in non-physical science and education majors. Covers mechanics, waves and heat.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Three years of high school math or equivalent, accompanied by lab, Phys 170L
- Updated: April 12, 2002
- PHYS 107 — College Physics II
- Basic principles of physics designed for students in non-physical science and education majors. Covers electricity and magnetism, optics and modern physics.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Physics 106, accompanied by lab, Phys 171L
- PHYS 115 — Physics for the Liberal Arts
- Designed for non-science majors. Basic physical concepts through student's active participation and practical experience in a manner that is simple and intuitive.
- Credits: 3
- PHYS 120 — Weather and Climate of Hawaii
- For non-science majors and prospective science teachers. Basic meteorology, sun-earth-ocean-atmosphere interrelationships, weather types, seasonal changes, trade winds, clouds, rainfall, with examples drawn from the local weather and climate.
- Credits: 3
- Crosslink: Same as Geog 120
- PHYS 170 — General Physics I-Particles and Waves
- Introductory physics designed for students majoring in physical sciences or engineering, excluding Physics and Astronomy. Covers mechanics of particles; rigid bodies and fluids; wave motion; thermodynamics and kinetic theory.
- Credits: 4
- Prerequisite(s): Math 205 and placement exam
- Updated: January 10, 2007
- PHYS 170L — General Physics Laboratory I
- A required laboratory supplement for 170; covers basic principles of experimentation and physical measurement.
- Credits: 1
- Prerequisite(s): Registration in Phys 106 or 170
- Updated: April 12, 2002
- PHYS 171 — General Physics II-Electricity and Magnetism
- Introductory physics designed for students majoring in physical sciences or engineering, excluding Physics and Astronomy. Covers electrostatics, conductors and current, dielectrics, magnetic fields and induction, Maxwell's equations and basic optics.
- Credits: 4
- Prerequisite(s): Phys 170, Phys 170L, Math 206 (or concurrent)
- Updated: January 10, 2007
- PHYS 171L — General Physics Laboratory II
- A required laboratory supplement for 171; covers basic principles of experimentation and physical measurement.
- Credits: 1
- Prerequisite(s): Physics 106 or 170, 170L, registration in Phys 107 or 171
- Updated: April 12, 2002
- PHYS 260 — Computational Physics and Astronomy
- Computational techniques in physics and astronomy, with an emphasis on the use of computer engineering and scientific software. Topics covered include approximation techniques, numerical modeling of physical systems, solutions of non-linear and inverse problems, Fourier analysis and filtering, and elementary statistical and numerical concepts.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Phys 170/171, Math 205/206
- Crosslink: Same as Astr 260
- PHYS 270 — General Physics III-Introduction to Modern Physics
- Survey of contemporary physical theory and applications: special relativity; quantum physics: atomic structure and spectra, molecular and solid-state physics; nuclear structure and reactions; elementary particles and fundamental forces.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Phys 170-171 and credit or registration in Math 231
- PHYS 271 — General Physics IV-Classical Mechanics
- The classical kinematics and dynamics of constant, time-dependent and position-dependent forces. Particle, rigid body and fluid dynamics; central force motion; normal modes of vibrations; introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): PHYS 170-171 (A or B) and MATH 300
- Updated: November 24, 2006
- PHYS 299 — Directed Studies
- Permission of the instructor and a statement of planned reading or research is required.
- Credits: 1-3
- Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
- PHYS 330 — Electromagnetism
- Electrostatics; electric and magnetic properties of materials; Maxwell's equations of electromagnetism; electrodynamics; electromagnetic waves and boundary value problems.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): PHYS 171, MATH 231, MATH 232, MATH 300
- Updated: November 24, 2006
- PHYS 331 — Optics
- Modern optics and the design of optical instruments: interactions of electromagnetic radiation with matter; paraxial and Seidel optical theory; design of simple optical instruments; aberrations and stops; design of telescopes, spectrographs, and interferometers; photon optics; Fourier optics.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): PHYS 270, MATH 231
- Updated: November 24, 2006
- PHYS 341 — Thermodynamics
- Thermodynamic properties of matter; equations of state; heat transfer; classical statistical treatment of kinetic theory.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Phys 171, Phys 270
- PHYS 360 — Mathematical Physics
- Special functions of mathematical physics which arise from sturm-Liouville equations: Bessel, beta, elliptical, gamma and Legendre functions. Generating functions, complex integral reprensentations. Other topics may include integral transforms, Fourier analysis and linear Algebra.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Math 232, or Math 231 and Math 300, or consent of instructor.
- Crosslink: Same as MATH 260
- Updated: March 22, 2004
- PHYS 380 — Chaos
- An introduction to nonlinear dynamical systems for science majors. Topics include dynamics in one and several dimensions, stability, excitable media, fractals, and time series analysis. Applications in physics, chemistry, ecology and other fields are illustrated.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Math 206 and either Phys 171 or Math 232.
- Crosslink: Same as Math 380
- Updated: November 15, 2002
- PHYS 399 — Directed Studies
- Permission of the instructor and a statement of planned reading or research is required.
- Credits: 1-3
- Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
- PHYS 430,431 — Modern Physics
- Introductory quantum mechanics and its applications to nuclear, atomic, and particle physics. Quantum mechanical treatment of molecular structure and spectra, and the thermal properties of matter.
- Credits: 3,3 Yr.
- Prerequisite(s): Phys 170-171, 270, 341, MATH 300
- Updated: November 24, 2006
- PHYS 432 — Senior Laboratory/Thesis Project
- Individual research projects conducted in the college laboratory, library, or observatory; or at an external research facility; under the direct guidance of a member of the physics and astronomy faculty or an affiliated faculty member. Students must propose and complete a research project, and present a final report to the department. May be repeated once for a maximum of 6 credits. Permission of the department is required for registration.
- Credits: 3 Yr.
- Crosslink: Same as Astr 432
- Updated: June 13, 2003
- PHYS 494 — Special Topics in Advanced Physics
- Detailed study of selected topics in advanced physics, topic to be chosen by instructor. Course content will vary; the course may be repeated for credit, provided a different topic is studied. Possible topics include: solid-state physics; Lagragian and Hamiltonian dynamics, advanced thermodynamics or quantum mechanics.
- Credits: 3
- Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor
- PHYS 495A,495B — Seminar
- Seminar presentations of topics in the physical sciences by faculty, enrolled students and invited speakers. The first semester (495A) is taken CR/NC; in the second semester (495B), students are required to present a seminar for a letter grade.
- Credits: 1,1 Yr.
- Prerequisite(s): Senior standing or consent of instructor
- Crosslink: Same as Astr 495A-495B, Chem 495A-495B, Geol 495A-495B and Math 495A-495B
- PHYS 499 — Directed Studies
- Permission of instructor and statement of planned reading or research required.
- Credits: 1-3
- Prerequisite(s): Senior standing
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