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riage. Prerequisite: A 100-level
humanities course. (3-0-3) (H) (C)
PHIL 380
Topics in Philosophy
An investigation into a topic of current
interest in philosophy, which
will be announced by the instructor
when the course is scheduled.
Prerequisite: A 100-level humanities
course. (3-0-3) (H) (C)
PHIL 490, 491
Independent Study
Supervised individual research for
advanced students. Prerequisite:
Consent of the department. (Credit:
Variable.) (H) (C)
Physics
PHYS 100
Introduction to the Profession
Introduction to the physical sciences,
scientific method, computing tools
and interrelations of physical sciences
with chemistry, biology and other professions.
(2-0-2) (C)
PHYS 120
Astronomy
A descriptive survey of observational
astronomy, the solar system, stellar
evolution, pulsars, black holes, galaxies,
quasars and the origin and fate
of the universe. (3-0-3)
PHYS 123
General Physics I: Mechanics
Vectors and motion in one, two and
three dimensions. Newton’s Laws.
Particle dynamics, work and energy.
Conservation laws and collisions.
Rotational kinematics and dynamics,
angular momentum and equilibrium of
rigid bodies. Gravitation, oscillations
and waves. Corequisite: MATH 149 or
MATH 151. (3-3-4) (C)
PHYS 200
Basic Physics for Architects
This class is a onesemester course
primarily for students of architecture.
The course will address the
basic physical principles and concepts
associated with structures and
buildings. Although quantitative at
times, the course will stress concep-
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tual understanding and practical
applications. Hands-on exercises will
be conducted both in class, and out of
class. Extensive web-based materials
will be available in lieu of a textbook.
(4-0-4)
PHYS 211, 212
Basic Physics I, II
Intended to give students in the liberal
arts, architecture and design an
understanding of the basic principles
of physics and an appreciation of how
the results of physics influence contemporary
society. Prerequisite:
MATH 122. These courses do not
satisfy graduation requirements in
any engineering or physical science
program. (3-0-3); (3-0-3)
PHYS 221
General Physics II: Electromagnetism and Optics
Simple harmonic motion, oscillations
and waves. Charge, electric field,
Gauss’ Law and potential. Capacitance
resistance, simple AC and DC circuits.
Magnetic fields, Ampere’s Law,
Faraday’s Law and induction.
Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic
waves. Prerequisite: PHYS 123.
Corequisite: MATH 152. (3-3-4) (C)
PHYS 223
General Physics III: Thermal and Modern Physics
Temperature, first and second laws of
thermodynamics, kinetic theory and
entropy. Geometric and physical
optics. Special relativity. Light and
quantum physics, wave nature of matter,
structure of the hydrogen atom.
Atomic physics, nuclear physics and
particle physics. Prerequisite: PHYS
221. Corequisite: MATH 251 or
MATH 252. (3-3-4)
PHYS 224
General Physics III Lecture:
Thermal and Modern Physics
Temperature, first and second laws
of thermodynamics, kinetic theory
and entropy. Gratings and spectra,
polarization. Light and quantum
physics, wave nature of matter,
structure of the hydrogen atom.
Atomic physics, electrical conduction
in solids, nuclear physics and particle
physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 221.
Corequisite: MATH 251 or MATH
252. (3-0-3)
IIT Undergraduate Bulletin 2006–2008
PHYS 240
Computational Science
This course provides an overview of
introductory general physics in a
computer laboratory setting. Euler-
Newton method for solving differential
equations, the trapezoidal rule
for numerical quadrature and simple
applications of random number generators.
Computational projects
include the study of periodic and
chaotic motion, the motion of falling
bodies and projectiles with air resistance,
conservation of energy in
mechanical and electrical systems,
satellite motion, using random numbers
to simulate radioactivity, the
Monte Carlo method, and classical
physical models for the hydrogen
molecule and the helium atom.
Prerequisite: PHYS 223 or permission
of the department. (2-3-3) (C)
PHYS 300
Instrumentation Laboratory
Basic electronic skills for scientific
research. Electrical measurements,
basic circuit analysis, diode and transistor
circuits. Transistor and integrated
amplifiers, filters and power
circuits. Basics of digital circuits,
including Boolean algebra and design
of logic circuits. Prerequisite: PHYS
221. (2-3-3) (C)
PHYS 304
Kinetic Theory and Thermodynamics
The notion of phenomenological characterization:
pressure, volume, temperature,
etc. The first and second
laws of thermodynamics. Transport
phenomena; thermodynamic functions
and their applications. Introduction
to Maxwell-Boltzmann statistics.
Prerequisite: PHYS 223. (3-0-3)
PHYS 308, 309
Classical Mechanics I, II
Newton’s Laws, one-dimensional
motion, vector methods, kinematics,
dynamics, conservation laws and the
Kepler problem. Collisions, systems
of particles, and rigid-body motion.
Approximation techniques;
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations
of classical mechanics; small
oscillations. Prerequisites: PHYS
223, MATH 252. (3-0-3); (3-0-3)