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ASTR 222 A Survey of Cosmology 6 credits
A detailed survey of selected topics in cosmology. Topics might include the Friedmann equation, fluid and acceleration equations, basic metrics, evolution of single and multi-component universes, cosmological parameters, dark matter, baryogenesis/leptogenesis, the cosmic microwave background radiation, nucleosynthesis, inflation, and structure formation. All topics will be covered assuming only intro level physics as prerequisite.
PHYS 222 is cross listed with ASTR 222.
Sophomore Priority
- Spring 2026
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 151 with a grade of C- or better.
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ASTR 222.02 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WAnderson Hall 323 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FAnderson Hall 323 1:10pm-2:10pm
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PHYS 145 Mechanics and Waves and Lab 6 credits
This course begins with the study of the motion of objects on the human scale using Newton's laws. The course provides the foundation for the study of conservation of energy and momentum, waves, and fluids. Biologic, medical, chemical, nuclear, and geologic applications may be considered. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. Weekly laboratory work.
During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Spring 2026
- LS, Science with Lab QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has 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 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 has NOT taken PHYS 131 or PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144.
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PHYS 145.01 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- M, WAnderson Hall 036 9:50am-11:00am
- FAnderson Hall 036 9:40am-10:40am
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PHYS 145.57 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TAnderson Hall 021 8:00am-12:00pm
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PHYS 165 Introduction to Electricity, Magnetism, and Optics and Lab 6 credits
A study of the principles of electricity, magnetism, and optics with an emphasis on real-world applications to areas such as electronics, medicine, or materials science. Topics include electric and magnetic fields, electric potentials, DC and AC circuits and geometric and wave optics. Designed for science majors who want additional background in physics. Comfort with algebra and the integration and differentiation of elementary functions is assumed. One laboratory per week. During registration, students will register for both the lecture and a corresponding lab section, which will appear on the student's academic transcript in a single entry.
- Winter 2026
- LS, Science with Lab 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 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 received a score of 5 or better on the Calculus IB exam or received a Carleton Math 111 or better Requisite Equivalency or equivalent.
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PHYS 165.52 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TAnderson Hall 025 1:00pm-5:00pm
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PHYS 165.57 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- TAnderson Hall 025 8:00am-12:00pm
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PHYS 165.59 Winter 2026
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:24
- THAnderson Hall 025 8:00am-12:00pm
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PHYS 222 A Survey of Cosmology 6 credits
A detailed survey of selected topics in cosmology. Topics might include the Friedmann equation, fluid and acceleration equations, basic metrics, evolution of single and multi-component universes, cosmological parameters, dark matter, baryogenesis/leptogenesis, the cosmic microwave background radiation, nucleosynthesis, inflation, and structure formation. All topics will be covered assuming only intro level physics as prerequisite.
PHYS 222 is cross listed with ASTR 222.
Sophomore Priority
- Spring 2026
- No Exploration QRE, Quantitative Reasoning
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Student has completed any of the following course(s): PHYS 142 or PHYS 143 or PHYS 144 or PHYS 151 with a grade of C- or better.
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PHYS 222.02 Spring 2026
- Faculty:Chris West 🏫 👤
- Size:25
- M, WAnderson Hall 323 12:30pm-1:40pm
- FAnderson Hall 323 1:10pm-2:10pm