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PHYS210 – Mechanics

This course introduces the fundamental principles governing motion and forces in the physical world. Students explore one- and two-dimensional motion, Newton’s laws, work and energy, momentum, and rotational dynamics. Emphasis is placed on developing problem-solving skills and applying conservation principles to real-world situations in science and engineering. By the end of the course, students will be able to analyze translational and rotational motion using conceptual understanding and mathematical reasoning.

PHYS220 – Physics for Engineers

This course introduces engineering students to the fundamental principles of oscillations, waves, and optics using calculus-based physics. It covers simple harmonic motion, wave propagation, interference, and standing waves, along with the basic laws of reflection and refraction. Students learn analyze image formation using spherical mirrors. The course develops both conceptual understanding and analytical skills essential for solving real-world engineering problems.

PHYS280 – Electricity and Magnetism

This course introduces the fundamental principles of electromagnetism. It covers electrostatics, electric fields, Gauss’s law, electric potential, capacitance, direct-current circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetic induction. Students will learn to analyze electric and magnetic interactions using vector calculus and to understand the unifying framework provided by Maxwell’s equations. Emphasis is placed on conceptual understanding, analytical reasoning, and the application of physical laws to solve problems in science and engineering.

PHYS360 – Analytical Mechanics

This course provides an advanced treatment of classical mechanics. It begins with a review of Newtonian principles, followed by an in-depth study of oscillatory motion, central forces, and non-inertial reference frames. The formulation of mechanics through Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s equations is developed systematically, emphasizing their power and generality in analyzing physical systems. By the end of the course, students will be able to apply energy methods, variational principles, and coordinate transformations to model and solve complex dynamical problems.

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