1993-1994 Academic Catalog

3 A study of the properties of chemical systems, mcmamg fundamentals of thermodynamics, chemical dynamics, quantum mechanics. Autumn and Winter quarters: three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Spring quarter: three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM-254 Quantitative Analysis or PHYS-273 General (Fee: $30) (odd Ll1Jl1,lVl··'l~'I A.rlv~rn~erl Inorganic Cl1u;!nilis1trv Modem concepts of the structure of matter, nature of the chemical bond, ions, and the periodic properties of the elements. CHEM-254 Quantitative Analysis. (even years) in Chenilistry hours Topics of interest are selected by the chemistry faculty from the areas of modern chemistry. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisite: CHEM-153 General Chemistry or equivalent and consent of instructor. Calculus -A,W,Sp hour~ An integrated course of the basic concepts of analytic geometry and calculus. Includes theory of limits, derivatives, integrals, conic sections, solid analytic geometry, partial derivatives, multiple integrals, infmite differential equations. Prerequis~te: GSCI-184 College GSCI-185 Precalculus or eqmvalent. MATH-303 Logic 5 hou:rs An introduction to formal mathematical logic, with an emphasis on preparing students of mathematics for the abstraction of upper– division courses. Special attention is given to the development of students' skills with a variety of methods of proof, using examples from numerous areas. MATH-354 DiscreteMathematics--W hours quarter A study of combinatorial reasoning, focusing on enumeration and graph theory. Intended to develop a proficiency in methods of discrete mathematics problem solving. Prerequisite: MATH-283 lJe(Jmt~trv and Calculus III. Shlltistic~;--s;o 5 hours Probability, binomial, normal, t, chi square, and F distributions; regression and analysis of variance are studied from theoretical and practical viewpoints. Prerequisite: MATH-282 Analytic Geometry and Calculus. 5 A study of the standard techniarn~s employed in the solution of differential equations with on those arising from physical problems. Prerequisite: Analytic Geometry and Calculus. Topics in function theory, differential and integral calculus of several variables, line and surface integrals, and infinite series are covered. Prerequisite: MATH-283 Analytic Geometry and Calculus. MATH-394 Linear 5 hours An introduction to the algebra linear equations, including determinants, matrices, vector spaces, eigenvalues, and eigenvec– tors, and linear mapping. Prerequisite: MATH-283 Analytic Gec)mt:~trv and Calculus. (even years) Modem Algebra--W hours Introduction of sets and logic, and the development of algebraic systems, groups, rings, integral domains, and fields. Prerequisite: MATH-282 Analytic Geometry and Calculus. MATH-480 Topics in Mathematics 2-5 hours Various topics offered as interest may demand. Intended for majors in mathematics. Permission of instructor required. Some typical topics: complex variables, matrix algebra, vector analysis, numerical analysis, introduction to computer programming, and partial differential equations. MATH-482Real 5 hou:rs An introduction to the real number system's algebraic, order, completeness, and cardinality properties; and an introduction to topology of Cartesian spaces, continuity, convergence, limits, differentiability, and integration. This course is designed to enhance the student's understanding of the basic theory of elemen– tary and advanced calculus. Prerequisite: MATH-389 Advanced Calculus. (odd years) MATH-490 Study in Mathematics 1-4 hours An opportunity perform independent research in the various branches of mathematics and allied fields of application. Submis– sion and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. Prerequisite: Major in mathematics and permission of research advisor. College Physics 1--A 5 hou:rs Basic concepts of mechanics, including kinematics, motion in two dimensions, force and motion, work and energy, momentum, circular motion and gravitation. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: High school trigonometry or GSCI-185 Precalculus or equivalent. (Fee: $30). PHYS-172 College 11--W hours Fluids, liquids and gases, heat and thermodynamics, waves, electricity and magnetism and AC circuits. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: PHYS-171 College Physics I or equivalent. (Fee: $30). PHYS-173 College Physics 111--Sp 5 hou:rs Geometrical and physical optics, relativity theory, quantum theory and other topics from modern physics. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: PHYS-172 College Physics I or equivalent. (Fee: $30). PHYS-271,272,273 General Physics •.• ,..•••--,,._ 5 each ..... '11.. lrll>lf' Basic concepts of mechanics, heat, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: MATH-281,282,283 Analytic Geometry and Calculus. (Fee: $30) PHYS-376 Electricity and Magnetism--Sp 5 hou:rs Basic concepts of electricity and magnetism. AC and DC circuits, electromagnetism, basic electronic circuits. Prerequisites: PHYS- 272 General Physics MATH-388 Advanced Calculus. PHYS-378,379Modem 1,11--A,W hours An extension of basic concepts of modern physics learned General Physics. Topics include structure of matter, electricity and light, kinetic theory, x-rays, nuclear reactions, atomic and nuclear structure, radioactivity. Prerequisite: PHYS-273 General Physics. (even years) l Computers in the physics laboratories provide students with clearer results and the potential of greater understanding.