Physics (PHYS)
PHYS 101 Elements of Physics 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the basic concepts of physics for non-science majors. Included topics: Mechanics (motion, energy, simple machines, momentum, gravity), heat and thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, sound and light, history and methodology of science.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 103 Elements of Physics Lab 1 Credit Hour(s)
An optional lab to accompany PHYS 101. Attention will be given to laboratory procedures of physics, safety, mathematics, measurement, and data manipulation and everyday uses of physics.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 201 General Physics I 4 Credit Hour(s)
A study of mechanics, gravitation, waves, sound, and heat from a non-calculus perspective.
Note: Includes lab.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 201L General Physics Lab I 0 Credit Hour(s)
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 202 General Physics II 4 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: PHYS 201
A study of electricity and magnetism, light and optics, and nuclear physics from a non-calculus perspective.
Note: Includes lab.
Offered: Residential
PHYS 202L General Physics Lab II 0 Credit Hour(s)
Offered: Residential
PHYS 231 University Physics I 4 Credit Hour(s)
Online Prerequisite: MATH 132
A calculus-based study of mechanics, momentum, and energy. Includes lab.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 231L University Physics Lab I 0 Credit Hour(s)
Offered: Residential
PHYS 232 University Physics II 4 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: PHYS 231
Calculus-based study of electro-magnetism. Includes lab.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 232L University Physics Lab II 0 Credit Hour(s)
Offered: Residential
PHYS 305 Introduction to Modern Physics 3 Credit Hour(s)
Introduces special theory of relativity, quantum theory, atomic structure, nuclear structure, wave properties of matter, and statistical physics.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 310 Numerical Methods in Physics 3 Credit Hour(s)
The use of numerical and computational methods to solve physics problems without analytical solutions. The course introduces and uses MATLAB programming language.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 320 Thermodynamics 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of the laws of thermodynamics, equations of state, kinetic theory, chemical equilibrium and phase changes.
Offered: Residential
PHYS 321 Mechanics 3 Credit Hour(s)
An introduction to analytical mechanics as applied to particles and rigid bodies.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 331 Electricity and Magnetism 3 Credit Hour(s)
A continuation of topics on electric and magnetic fields, including scalar and vector potentials, boundary conditions, and waves.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 432 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 Credit Hour(s)
Overview of topics in thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 433 Quantum Physics 3 Credit Hour(s)
The concepts, historical development, and mathematical methods of quantum mechanics.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 440 Wave Optics 4 Credit Hour(s)
Prerequisite: PHYS 331
Wave properties of light, interference, diffraction, scattering, and interaction with matter. Includes lab.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 450 Planetary Science 3 Credit Hour(s)
A study of planetary systems, including our solar system, with emphasis on underlying physical processes. This includes orbital mechanics, planetary interiors, planetary atmospheres, exoplanets, and habitability.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 451 Stellar Astrophysics 3 Credit Hour(s)
An introduction to the physics of stars. This includes stellar structure equations, the virial theorem, thermodynamics and radiative transfer in stellar interiors, star formation, the stellar life cycle, and the death of stars, including supernova explosions and stellar remnants.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 452 Galaxies and Cosmology 3 Credit Hour(s)
A combined course in galactic and extragalactic astrophysics and cosmology. This includes the structure and internal dynamics of galaxies, dark matter, dark energy, the cosmic distance ladder, large-scale structure of the universe, and cosmological models.
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 491 Physics Capstone 3 Credit Hour(s)
Integration of previous physics coursework for research and vocational application. Emphasis placed on Christian worldview and a Biblical approach to the field of Physics.
Registration Restrictions: Senior status
Offered: Residential and Online
PHYS 495 Directed Research 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
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Offered: Residential
PHYS 497 Special Topics in Physics 1-3 Credit Hour(s)
Topics will vary from term to term. Course may be repeated for credit as topics vary.
Offered: Online