This is a course in calculus-based physics for science and engineering majors. Topics include kinematics, planar motion, Newton's Laws, gravitation, work and energy, momentum and impulse, conservation laws, systems of particles, rotational motion, static equilibrium, mechanical oscillations and waves, and data presentation/analysis. The course is taught in a workshop format that integrates the material traditionally found in separate lecture and laboratory courses.

This course is a faculty-directed student project or research involving laboratory work, computer modeling, or theoretical calculations that could be considered of an original nature. The level of study is appropriate for students in their first three years of study.

This course is a faculty-directed student project or research involving laboratory work, computer modeling, or theoretical calculations that could be considered of an original nature. The level of study is appropriate for students in their final two years of study.

This course provides an understanding of advanced quantitative and qualitative methods in physics education research, including statistical analysis of quantitative data, developing and conducting surveys and interviews in various formats analysis approaches for qualitative data, needs assessments, and program evaluation. The course is designed to prepare researchers to conduct high quality physics education research using various approaches; including case study, ethnography, mixed methods, and outcome-based research. Attention will also be paid to developing a research question that matches one’s access to data and methodology, progressive hypothesis refinement, and crafting sound interpretations from rigorous data analysis. Students will also be introduced to institutional requirements, including Institutional Review Board (IRB) procedures and commonly used ethical trainings.

Graduate-level research by the candidate on an appropriate topic as arranged between the candidate and the research advisor.