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Your search for courses · during 24FA, 24FA, 24FA, 25WI, 25WI, 25WI, 25SP, 25SP, 25SP · taught by cwest · returned 7 results
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PHYS 131 Introduction to Physics: Newtonian Mechanics and Lab 3 credits
A traditional introduction to classical mechanics using the Newtonian worldview. The kinematics and dynamics of some simple systems are investigated using Newton’s laws, vector analysis, and the conservation laws of momentum and energy. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.
1st Five Weeks
- First Five Weeks, Fall 2024
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed or in the process of completing any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or equivalents or greater or has received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP exam or has received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or has received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or received a Carleton Math 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND has NOT taken PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145.
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PHYS 131.59 First Five Weeks, Fall 2024
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤 · Seth Kimbrell 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
- THAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
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1st 5 Weeks
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PHYS 142 Physical Systems: Mechanics and Relativity with Problem Solving and Lab 6 credits
This course begins with an introduction to classical mechanics using the Newtonian worldview. Descriptions of motion and change in motion of some simple systems at human speeds are investigated using Newton’s laws, vector analysis, and the conservation laws of momentum and energy. The course moves beyond the Newtonian framework to consider a relativistic framework where time and space are intertwined and explores the motion of objects whose speeds approach the speed of light. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work. This section of introductory physics with problem solving is periodically offered for students who wish to further develop their general analytical and critical thinking skills. The smaller section will have additional class meetings for problem solving and review. PHYS 142 is appropriate for students who would like to have more scheduled time to work with a faculty member on developing their scientific reasoning skills and understanding of the foundations of physics.
- Spring 2025
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed completed any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or greater with a grade of C- or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP Exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or has received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or equivalents or received a Carleton MATH 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND has NOT taken PHYS 131 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145 or PHYS 151. PHYS 142 and PHYS 143 are equivalent courses, if you have taken one you cannot register for the other.
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PHYS 142.52 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 8:30am-9:40am
- TAnderson Hall 025 1:00pm-5:00pm
- THAnderson Hall 036 8:15am-9:30am
- FAnderson Hall 036 8:30am-9:30am
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PHYS 151 Introduction to Physics: Relativity and Particles and Lab 3 credits
An introduction to principles of physics in the realm of the very small and very fast. The course provides an introduction to special relativity where time and space are intertwined and explores the motion of objects whose speeds approach the speed of light. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.
2nd Five Weeks
- Second Five Weeks, Fall 2024
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed or in the process of completing any of the following course(s): MATH 101 or MATH 111 or greater or better or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus AB AP exam or received a score of 4 or better on the Calculus BC AP exam or received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or received a Carleton Math 111 or better Requisite Equivalency AND PHYS 131 AND has NOT taken PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144.
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PHYS 151.59 Second Five Weeks, Fall 2024
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
- THAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
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2nd 5 weeks
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PHYS 231 Analytical and Computational Mechanics 6 credits
An analytical and computational treatment of classical mechanics and dynamics. We start from a reconsideration of complicated Newtonian problems and also develop the Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formalism of classical mechanics. A variety of systems, including some whose equations of motion cannot be solved analytically, will be explored. Possible examples include harmonic oscillators, central-force problems, chaotic dynamics, astrophysical systems, and medieval siege engines.
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 131 or PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 145 with a grade of C- or better AND has completed or in the process of completing MATH 210 or MATH 211 or greater with a grade of C- or better or equivalent.
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PHYS 231.00 Winter 2025
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:32
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 036 9:40am-10:40am
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PHYS 346 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 6 credits
The fundamentals of classical thermodynamics and statistical mechanics. Topics include the laws of thermodynamics; heat engines and refrigerators; the Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution; the various canonical distributions; the statistical concepts of temperature and entropy; Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein distributions with applications to black-body radiation, phonons, and electrons in solids; the Ising model; and an introduction to critical phenomena.
- Fall 2024
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 228 with a grade of C- or better.
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PHYS 346.00 Fall 2024
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 1:50pm-3:00pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 2:20pm-3:20pm
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PHYS 352 Advanced Electricity and Magnetism 6 credits
The course introduces techniques for applying electromagnetic theory to charge and current distributions beyond what is covered in prior Electricity and Magnetism courses. Additional topics include applications to Maxwell's equations, radiation, and relativity. Recommended preparation: MATH 341.
MATH 341 is strongly recommended
- Spring 2025
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 235 with grade of C- or better.
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PHYS 352.00 Spring 2025
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:12
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 11:10am-12:20pm
- FAnderson Hall 036 12:00pm-1:00pm
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PHYS 400 Integrative Exercise
An extensive study of a specific topic in physics, culminating in a 60-minute presentation during winter or spring term and a 7500 word paper. Students may arrange to complete the bulk of their work during winter or spring term (Physics 400, 6 credits), or divide their effort between terms (PHYS 400, winter, 3 credits; PHYS 400, spring, 3 credits).
- Winter 2025
- No Exploration
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Student is a Physics major AND has Senior Priority.