Timeroom: Spring 2022

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 409 (01) - Investigating Physics

Investigating Physics

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 52323

Elementary physics course where students develop a conceptual understanding of topics such as the solar system, phases of the moon, seasons, electrical circuits, electromagnets, light and color, sound and simple machines. The course is based on hands-on-activities, small groups, and discussions. This course is intended for students with little or no previous experience in physics who do not intend to take any other physics course. Cannot be taken for credit if credit received for PHYS 401, 402, 407 or 408. Not open to Physics majors.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): PHYS 401, PHYS 402, PHYS 407, PHYS 408

Majors not allowed in section: ENGR PHYSICS, PHYS:APPPHYSOP, PHYS:ASTRO, PHYS:BIOPHYS, PHYS:BIOPHYS, PHYS:CHEMICAL, PHYS:MATSCI, PHYSICS (BA), PHYSICS (BS)

Attributes: Physical Science(Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery), Discovery Lab Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	9:10am - 11:00am	DEM 338
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	F	10:10am - 11:00am	DEM 338

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 409 (02) - Investigating Physics

Investigating Physics

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 12
CRN: 53313

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): PHYS 401, PHYS 402, PHYS 407, PHYS 408

Only listed majors in section: COMM SCI DIS

Attributes: Physical Science(Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery), Discovery Lab Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	9:10am - 11:00am	DEM 338
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	F	10:10am - 11:00am	DEM 338

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 409 (03) - Investigating Physics

Investigating Physics

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 24
CRN: 53595

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Equivalent(s): PHYS 401, PHYS 402, PHYS 407, PHYS 408

Majors not allowed in section: PHYS:APPPHYSOP, PHYS:ASTRO, PHYS:BIOPHYS, PHYS:BIOPHYS, PHYS:CHEMICAL, PHYS:MATSCI, PHYSICS (BA), PHYSICS (BS)

Attributes: Physical Science(Discovery), Inquiry (Discovery), Discovery Lab Course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MW	11:10am - 1:00pm	DEM 338
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	F	11:10am - 12:00pm	DEM 338

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 440A (H01) - Hon/Searching for Our Place in the Universe: Foundation and Limits of Certainty in Physical Science

Hon/Our Place in the Universe

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 54257

We explore models of the universe and our place in it. We discuss the foundation of ideas about motion on Earth and in space, as well as the history of modern physics and astronomy, which have changed how we understand space and time. We consider the sources and limitations of human knowledge concerning the origin of the universe, the mystery of the origin of life and evidence that our description of reality is incomplete.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only the following students: Honors Program

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Physical Science(Discovery), Honors course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MWF	10:10am - 11:00am	DEM 253

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 501 (01) - Peer-Led Team Learning in Physics

Peer Led Team Learning-Physics

Credits: 1.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 57135

This course provides students with their initial experience as a peer instruction leader. In this course peer leaders will deepen their knowledge of introductory physics, be introduced to pedagogical theories. Pedagogical topics covered include questioning techniques, learning theory, cooperative learning, student epistemologies, and the nature of science. Students in this course are asked to reflect on their work as peer leaders through the lens of the required readings. Prereq: PHYS 401/PHYS 402 or PHYS 407/PHYS 408. Permission required. Cr/F

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	M	5:10pm - 6:30pm	DEM 251

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 602 (01) - Computational Physics Recitation II

Computational Physics Recit II

Credits: 1.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 53662

This course bridges students' computer science class and their physics classes by applying computational tools to basic physics problems. Students will write, check, and document two physics codes. This course focuses on data processing. The course will support students as they work on computational assignments from their core physics courses. Prereq: CS 410 or IAM 550; PHYS 601. Coreq: PHYS 605 or PHYS 615.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed majors in section: ENGR PHYSICS, PHYS:ASTRO, PHYS:MATSCI, PHYSICS (BA), PHYSICS (BS)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	M	2:10pm - 3:00pm	DEM 251

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 605 (01) - Experimental Physics I

Experimental Physics I

Credits: 5.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 52038

Circuit design with passive and active elements including transistors and operational amplifiers; electrical measurements for experimental physics; digital electronics, microprocessors, and interfacing techniques. Prereq: PHYS 408. MATH 525 or 527. Lab. Special fee.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	TR	2:10pm - 5:00pm	DEM 240

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 615 (01) - Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Physics I

Mechanics/Mathematical Phys I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 50358

Analytical treatment of classical mechanics covering the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies at an intermediate level. Advanced mathematical analysis (complex numbers, differential equations, Fourier series, multiple integrals) are reviewed or introduced as needed to analyze physical situations. Prereq: PHYS 407, MATH 527 and MATH 528, or MATH 525 and MATH 526, and IAM 550 or CS 410P. Pre- or Coreq: MATH 527 and MATH 528 or MATH 525 and MATH 526.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	DEM 251
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	T	11:10am - 12:30pm	DEM 240

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 702 (01) - Quantum Mechanics II

Quantum Mechanics II

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 52037

Non-relativistic Schroedinger equation, the hydrogen atom, applications to atomic and nuclear structure. Prereq: PHYS 701.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MWF	10:10am - 11:00am	DEM 251
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	T	9:40am - 11:00am	DEM 238

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 703 (01) - Electricity and Magnetism I

Electricity and Magnetism I

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2022 - Full Term (01/25/2022 - 05/09/2022)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 24
CRN: 50333

Foundation of electromagnetic theory; electrostatics, dielectric theory, electromagnetism, magnetic properties of matter, alternating currents, Maxwell's field theory. Prereq: PHYS 408, PHYS 615, MATH 527 and MATH 528 or MATH 525 and MATH 526.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	MWF	9:10am - 10:00am	DEM 251
1/25/2022	5/9/2022	T	11:10am - 12:30pm	DEM 338