General Interest Courses

From WPI PhysicsWiki

More Advanced Courses of General Interest

There are several intermediate physics courses that may be of interest to nonphysics majors. PH 2201-2202 give a physicist's view of mechanics which to mechanical engineering majors may be an interesting and useful complement to the engineering courses in statics and dynamics. The physics courses in quantum mechanics, PH 3401-3402, and solid state physics, PH 3502, may be of great interest to electrical engineering students specializing in solid state electronics. The courses in electromagnetic field theory, PH 2301 and PH 3301, and optics, PH 3504, would provide a valuable background for students in many areas, such as modern communication systems, fiber optics and optical computing.

Astrophysics and Other Fun Courses

There are also some new general interest courses such as astrophysics, PH2520, and physics of the solar system, PH250X. These are just examples; other courses are also available and announced from time to time. For specific information on individual courses, students may consult with the course instructor or with the Physics Department head.

Course Descriptions

• PH 2201 Intermediate Mechanics I
• PH 2202 Intermediate Mechanics II
• PH 2301 Electromagnetic Fields
• PH 2520 Introduction to Astrophysics
• PH 3301 Electromagnetic Theory
• PH 3401 Quantum Mechanics I
• PH 3402 Quantum Mechanics II
• PH 3502 Solid State Physics
• PH 3504 Optics
• PH 250X Physics of the Solar System