Course Descriptions

The physics curriculum is designed to develop a strong foundation in classical and modern physics, which will serve as a basis for future specialization, for additional study at the graduate level, and for design and development work in industrial laboratories. The curriculum emphasizes basic physical concepts, and includes extensive work in mathematics and related areas.

PH 250 - Planets and Galaxies

Credit Hours: 4R-0L-4C
Term Available: S
Prerequisites: MA 111 - Calculus I, and PH 111 - Physics I or EM 120 - Engineering Statics
Corequisites: None

Overview of planets and planetary science; origin and evolution of the solar system; structure and evolution of galaxies; origin and evolution of the universe; introduction to cosmology.