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Course Descriptions
> PHYS - Physics
PHYS - Physics
PHYS 110
Introductory Mechanics
PHYS 115
General Physics I
PHYS 117
Waves and Thermal Physics
PHYS 125
General Physics II
PHYS 161
Geek Toys
PHYS 162
Astronomy
PHYS 163
Physics as a Liberal Art
PHYS 164
Light
PHYS 165
Light
PHYS 166
Spacetime Physics
PHYS 168
Energy Conversions and Resources
PHYS 197
Independent Study
PHYS 230
Introductory Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 240
Modern Physics
PHYS 260
Astrophysics
PHYS 261
Simulations in Physics
PHYS 262
Electronics
PHYS 263
Measurement and Control fo Instrumentation by Computer
PHYS 264
History of Physics
PHYS 265
The Substance of Substance
PHYS 266
Space, Time, and Black Holes
PHYS 267
Engineering Physics
PHYS 268
Engineering Materials
PHYS 269
Special Topics in Physics I
PHYS 295
Topics in Physics
PHYS 297
Independent Study
PHYS 310
Mathematical Methods in Physics
PHYS 315
Advanced Laboratory I
PHYS 316
Advanced Laboratory II
PHYS 320
Analytical Dynamics
PHYS 330
Advanced Electromagnetism
PHYS 340
Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 350
Statistical Physics
PHYS 361
Computational Physics
PHYS 362
Cosmology
PHYS 363
Solid State Physics
PHYS 364
Plasma Physics
PHYS 365
Subatomic Physics
PHYS 366
Relativity
PHYS 367
Mathematical Methods in Physics II
PHYS 368
Nanoscience and Nanotechnology
PHYS 369
Special Topics in Physics II
PHYS 370
Energy Physics
PHYS 395
Research
PHYS 396
Professional Internship
PHYS 397
Independent Study
PHYS 400
Physics Research Seminar
PHYS 490
Senior Physics Seminar I
PHYS 491
Senior Physics Seminar II
PHYS 497
Independent Study
PHYS 499
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