Astronomy 2960 - Cosmology: Our Universe

Conceptual introduction to cosmology for non-science majors. Cosmology is the study of the Universe as a whole. The course addresses the following questions (among others): What are the contents of the Universe? How has the history of the Universe looked until now? How will the Universe evolve from here? How come the Universe looks the same everywhere?

Physics 1050 - General Physics

One semester overview of physics concepts for non-science majors. Newtonian mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, waves, aspects of modern physics.

Physics 1100 - Physics I

First semester mechanics for science majors and engineers. Taught in a studio as a mixture of lecture and lab.

Physics 1150 - Honors Physics I

Mechanics for physics majors introduced with differential calculus. Lab portion with emphasis on measurement uncertainty and concise reporting.

Physics 4962 - Mathematical Physics

Introduction to the mathematical tools necessary to master physics: Series, vector spaces, geometry, functions of a complex variable, differential equations, linear operators.

Physics 4210 - Electromagnetic Theory

Classical field theory of electricity and magnetism, Maxwell’s equations, relativistic electrodynamics.

Physics 4961/6961 - Cosmology

Introduction to modern cosmology for juniors/seniors and graduate students. Contains aspects of general relativity, cosmological dynamics, inflation, thermal history of the Universe, cosmological perturbations, structure formation, quantum initial conditions.

Physics 4965/6965 - Group Theory for Physicists

Group theory plays a central role in high energy and condensed matter physics. This course introduces the subject with an emphasis on physical intuition and less on mathematical rigor.