Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Grade sorting prioritizes courses with at least 100 letter grades.
GENERAL PHYSICS introduces mechanics, heat, and waves at the non-calculus level with applications to various fields.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Exams are fair but include one or two tough questions that require significant thought and effort.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHYSICS IN THE ARTS covers the physics of sound, musical fundamentals, and optics including photography and color.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Homework is usually due weekly and relevant to exams, with TAs cited as helpful resources. Attending class is considered important, and using the textbook and labs aids understanding, though labs can be confusing.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHYSICS 199 is an introductory-level directed study involving a mentored research project in physics.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePHYSICS 299 is a directed study offering an intermediate-level mentored research project in physics.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePHYSICS 407 is an advanced laboratory course covering classical and modern physics experiments with emphasis on statistical data analysis and research documentation.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jim Reardon: Reviewers note that the work was challenging but independent, requiring students to solve problems on their own while receiving assistance when stuck.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHYSICS 499 is an advanced-level mentored research project in physics.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleSolid State Physics covers the mechanical, thermal, electric, and magnetic properties of solids, including band theory and semiconductors.
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Historical reviews of Mark Rzchowski: Homework is considered easy after initial thought, and tests are rated as reasonable in difficulty.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHYSICS 681 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing Physics Honors in the Major.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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PHYSICS 682 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing Physics Honors in the Major.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePHYSICS 799 is a graduate-level independent study course focused on conducting mentored research projects in physics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited samplePHYSICS 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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