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A non-mathematical introduction to the science of astronomy for non-specialist students. Topics to be covered include the fundamentals of astronomy;...
This course, intended for non-specialist students, will provide an overview of astronomy beyond the Solar System. Topics will include: the formation,...
For those interested in the impact of science on our century. Modern physics, especially nuclear physics, will be introduced by emphasizing the...
Mechanics, including systems of particles and rigid body motion; gravitation; fluids; electricity and magnetism; oscillatory motion and waves; topics...
Mechanics, including systems of particles and rigid body motion; fluids; electricity and magnetism; oscillatory motion and waves; heat, light and...
Primarily for students in the biological and life sciences. Topics include: kinematics, mechanics, and energy; heat, heat transfer and temperature;...
An introductory course in classical dynamics of particles, of rigid bodies and of fluids that sets the foundation for more advanced work. Topics...
Fundamentals of free, damped and forced vibrations with applications to various mechanical systems. Coupled oscillations and normal modes. Classical...
A course in planetary astronomy intended for students in the life sciences, earth sciences and chemistry who have taken a suitable first-year course....
Broad overview of basic laws of gravitation, radiation, and relativity: history and evolution of modern astronomy; ground and space-based astronomy;...
The experimental basis and mathematical description of electrostatics, magnetostatics and electromagnetic induction, together with a discussion of the...
Evidence for relativistic effects. Kinematics and dynamics in special relativity, space-time diagrams, applications. Evidence for quanta, spectra,...
Laboratory and lecture course that presents techniques and skills that are the foundations of experimental physics.
Thermodynamics applied to engineering systems. Ideal gas properties and real thermodynamic working substances. First law using control mass and...
Methods of mathematics important for physicists. Function of a complex variable, contour integration, partial differential equations, orthogonal...
Introduction to Linux and a programming language.
This course relates observable quantities to the physical properties of astronomical sources thereby deciphering the varied nature of the cosmos....
An introduction to the equations of mechanics using the Lagrange formalism and to the calculus of variations leading to Hamilton's principle. The...
The design of electronic circuits and systems, using commonly available devices and integrated circuits. The properties of linear circuits are...
