Page 116 of Saint Anselm College 2001 - 2002 Catalog by Saint Anselm College Manchester New Hampshire

116 27-28 A study of the phenomena and fundamentals of mechanics, waves, General Physics heat, electricity, magnetism, light, the atom, the nucleus, and special relativity. Some knowledge of algebra, plane geometry, and elementary trigonometry required. Calculus is not required. This course fulfills the physics requirement of students majoring in Biology and Natural Science. Three hours of lecture and two and one-half hours of laboratory each week for two semesters. Four credits, each semester. 29-30 A study of mechanics, waves, heat, electricity, magnetism, and optics Classical Physics at a level more sophisticated than General Physics, since the emphasis is more theoretical and calculus is used as a tool. This course fulfills the physics requirement of students majoring in Chemistry and Cooperative Engineering. Three hours of lecture and two and one-half hours of laboratory each week for two semesters. Four credits, each semester. Co-requisite: Mathematics 7-8 or equivalent. 31 A one-semester course that naturally follows the two-semester Classical Modern Physics Physics sequence. Topics include special relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic structure, nuclear structure and reactions, and statistical physics. Prerequisite: Physics 29-30 or permission of the instructor. 41-42 An introduction to Newtonian mechanics, engineering concepts, vector Engineering algebra, kinematics, particle dynamics, energy and momentum, oscilla- Mechanics I-II tions and waves, kinematics of rigid bodies, dynamics of systems of particles, rigid body dynamics and equilibrium, energy and momentum principles. Prerequisite: Physics 29-30 or permission of the instructor. 43 This standard early course in the engineering area is referred to alter- Strength of nately as mechanics of solids, mechanics of materials, or strength of Materials materials. Topics covered include stress analysis, strain, the Mohr circle, yield and failure criteria, torsion, and bending of beams. Prerequisite: Physics 29-30 or permission of the instructor. 45 An introduction to the analysis of electrical circuits, devices, and sys- Electrical Circuits tems providing the basis for continued study in electrical engineering. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory, each week. Four credits. Prerequisite: Physics 29-30 or permission of the instructor. 46 A study of such topics as Zeroth and first law, state variables, Thermodynamics quasi-state processes; flow equation, enthalpy, specific heat; equations of state; second law, entropy, Carnot cycle, irreversible flow processes; cycles, power generation, Rankine and air-standard cycles, and gas compressors. Prerequisite: Physics 29-30 or permission of the instructor.

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