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• PHYS 150: Physics of Sound and Music

  3.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  An investigation of mechanical and electronic generation of sound; propagation of sound; perception of sound and music; the acoustics of vocal and instrumental music; musical elements such as pitch, loudness, and timbre; and musical constructs such as scales, temperament and harmony. This course is team-taught by physics and fine arts faculty. Lectures three hours per week. A working knowledge of high school algebra is assumed. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
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• PHYS 181L: PHYS & ASTR Research Rotation

  1.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  Students will sample research activities in different labs in the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Students learn how scientists frame research problems and design experiments to address these problems. This is an experiential learning course. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.
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• PHYS 203: Physics and Medicine

  3.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  The application of physics to a variety of medical issues. Topics include basic concepts such as force and energy as well as more advanced topics such as photophysics and diagnostic instrumentation. Useful for students who intend to become medical professionals and students interested in the applications of physics to medicine. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Prerequisite:    PHYS 102 OR PHYS 112 OR HONS 158
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• PHYS 209: Seminar in Biomedical Physics

  1.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  A seminar course exposing students to cutting-edge biomedical physics research. Research seminars by biomedical researchers will be combined with the reading and discussion of primary literature. Emphasis will be placed on developing skills in critical analysis and technical communication. This course serves as a capstone experience for students pursuing a minor in biomedical physics. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.
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• PHYS 210: Introduction to Air Pollution

  3.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  Sources of air pollution, and the influence of anthropogenic and natural processes on air quality. Topics include the atmosphere's chemical composition, atmospheric chemical reactions, greenhouse gases, global warning and the roles of government in air pollution control. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.
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• PHYS 215: Synoptic Meteorology

  3.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  Application of physical principles to synoptic-scale weather analysis and forecasting. Topics include weather observing techniques and weather map analysis; analysis of cyclones, fronts, and jets; temperature and precipitation forecasting techniques; and analysis of soundings and thermodynamic diagrams. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.
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• PHYS 225: Climate

  3.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  This course serves as an introduction to the study of Earth's climate. Topics may include global energy energy balance, atmospheric radiative transfer, the hydrologic cycle, environmental energy transport, climate sensitivity, and feedback mechanisms. Lecture three hours per week. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.
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• PHYS 230: Introduction to Modern Physics

  3.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  An introduction to atomic and nuclear physics. Topics include: relativity, atomic theory, x-rays, wave particle duality and elements of quantum mechanics. Lectures three hours per week. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Prerequisite:    ( PHYS 112 OR HONS 158 ) AND MATH 221
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• PHYS 260: NASA Space Mission Design

  2.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  Students work on teams with engineering students at another university to design unmanned NASA satellite missions. Student teams interactively participate through presentations, assigned readings, on-line discussions, classroom exercises and dynamic activities, and compete for best mission with final projects being evaluated by a panel of NASA experts. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Corequisite:    PHYS 260L
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• PHYS 260L: NASA Space Mission Design Lab

  1.00 Credits

  College of Charleston

  
  Lab students work on teams with engineering students at another university to design unmanned NASA satellite missions. Student teams interactively participate through presentations, assigned readings, on-line discussions, classroom exercises and dynamic activities, and compete for best mission with final projects being evaluated by a panel of NASA experts. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.. Corequisite:    PHYS 260
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