LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
An introductory course intended primarily for nonscience majors. This interdisciplinary course focuses on the subject of LIfe in the Universe. We will study historical astronomy, gravitation and planetary orbits, the origin of the chemical elements, the discoveries of extrasolar planets, the origin of life on Earth, the evolution and exploration of the Solar Systen, global climate change on Venus, Mars and Earth, and the Search for Extraterrestrial Life (SETI).
You cannot receive credit for this course and for ASTR UN1403 or ASTR UN1453.
Can be paired with the optional Lab class ASTR UN1903.
- TR 2:40 p.m.-3:55 p.m.
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Instructor:
Laura E Kay
CULPA: 35 Info - 3 points
ASTRONOMY LAB I
Laboratory for ASTR UN1403. Projects include observations with the departments telescopes, computer simulation, laboratory experiments in spectroscopy, and the analysis of astronomical data. Lab 1 ASTR UN1903 - goes with ASTR BC1753, ASTR UN1403 or ASTR UN1453.
- M 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
- W 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
- M 6 p.m.-9 p.m.
- 1 points
ASTRONOMY LAB II
Laboratory for ASTR UN1404. Projects include use of telescopes, laboratory experiments in the nature of light, spectroscopy, and the analysis of astronomical data. Lab 2 ASTR UN1904 - goes with ASTR BC1754 or ASTR UN1404 (or ASTR UN1836 or ASTR UN1420).
- T 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
- 1 points
ELECTRICITY&MAGNETISM-LEC+LAB
Charge, electric field, and potential. Gausss law. Circuits: capacitors and resistors. Magnetism and electromagnetism. Induction and inductance. Alternating currents. Maxwells equations. This is a calculus-based class. Familiarity with derivatives and integrals is needed.
PLEASE NOTE: Students who take PHYS BC2002 may not get credit for PHYS BC2019 or PHYS BC2020.
- TR 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
- 4.5 points
ELECTRICITY&MAGNETISM-LAB ONLY
PHYS BC2020 Electricity & Magnetism -- Lecture Only is required as a pre- or co-requisite for this lab.
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Instructor:
Stiliana Savin
CULPA: 4 Info - 1.5 points
ELECTRICITY&MAGNETISM-LEC ONLY
Prerequisite: Physics BC2001 or the equivalent.
Charge, electric field, and potential. Gauss's law. Circuits: capacitors and resistors. Magnetism and electromagnetism. Induction and inductance. Alternating currents. Maxwell's equations. This is a calculus-based class. Familiarity with derivatives and integrals is needed.
- TR 10:10 a.m.-11:25 a.m.
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Instructor:
Janna Levin
CULPA: 12 Wikipedia Info - 3 points
QUANTUM PHYSICS
Prerequisites: BC3001 or C2601 or the equivalent. Wave-particle duality and the Uncertainty Principle. The Schrodinger equation. Basic principles of the quantum theory. Energy levels in one-dimensional potential wells. The harmonic oscillator, photons, and phonons. Reflection and transmission by one-dimensional potential barriers. Applications to atomic, molecular, and nuclear physics.
- TR 8:40 a.m.-9:55 a.m.
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Instructor:
Reshmi Mukherjee
CULPA: 7
Wikipedia
h-index: 63
Info
- 3 points
QUANTUM PHYSICS LABORATORY
Experiments illustrating phenomenological aspects of the early quantum theory: (i) Hydrogenic Spectra: Balmer Series - Bohr-Sommerfeld Model; (ii) Photoelectric Effect: Millikans Determination of h/e; (iii) Franck-Hertz Experiment; and (iv) Electron Diffraction Phenomena. Substantial preparation required, including written and oral presentations, as well as an interest in developing the knack and intuition of an experimental physicist. This course is best taken concurrently with PHYS BC3006 Quantum Physics.
- W 6:10 p.m.-9 p.m.
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Instructor:
Reshmi Mukherjee
CULPA: 7
Wikipedia
h-index: 63
Info
- 3 points