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Classical Physics for Geosciences

General

Prefix

PHYS

Course Number

237

Course Level

Undergraduate

Department/Unit(s)

Physics & Astronomy

College/School

College of Science and Engineering

Description

Simple harmonic motion, properties of waves, dispersion relations, and wave propagation characteristics. Basic electronics including voltage, current, resistance and capacitance, power supplies, diodes, and transistors.

Prerequisites

Credits

Min

1

Max

1

Repeatable

No

Goals and Diversity

MN Goal Course

No

Cultural Diversity

No

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Identify basic electronic components and explain how they are used in simple circuits.

Outcome

Formulate dispersion relations for wave motion in simple geophysical systems.

Outcome

Calculate phase speeds and group velocities to identify dispersive and non-dispersive waves.

Course Outline

Course Outline

Potential, voltage, current, resistance, capacitance. 15% Batteries, power supplies, resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors. 15% Simple circuit analysis. 20% Simple harmonic motion. 10% Dispersion relations. 10% Phase speed and group velocity. 10% Application of dispersion relations to geophysical systems. 20%

Dependencies

Courses

PHYS237 is a prerequisite for:

Programs

PHYS237 is a completion requirement for: