Casper College ~ Casper, Wyoming

Physic instructor Jared Bowden giving a lecture.

Physics students at Casper College may indulge themselves in a wide spectrum of courses based on modern physics from the most elementary physics through calculus. While completing coursework, students will use PASCO, Vernier computer interfaces and a large variety of sensors.

We offer a great advantage in our small class sizes and a faculty devoted to you, the student. This advantage has been a major factor in the success of our students as they transfer to their next school. We have a strong working relationship with the University of Wyoming and will assist you in transferring there or to the university of your choice.

We offer prime facilities in the Wold Physical Sciences building. We are constantly modernizing our lab equipment and computers used in student labs. This gives our students the edge in utilizing industry standard equipment in their future studies and in the work force. By receiving your associates degree in physics at Casper College, or even taking physics classes for fun, you are well on your way to opening doors in your field of choosing.

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Jared Bowden
- Phone: (307) 268-2064
- Office: PS 207
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Paul Marquard
- Phone: (307) 268-2250
- Office: PS 210
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Andrew Young
- Phone: (307) 268-2243
- Office: PS 206
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Associate of Science degree
- Physics

PHYS 1050 Concepts of Physics (3L,3LB,4CR)[E][SP]:
One semester course for those students whose curricula call for an introduction to elementary physical concepts. Prerequisite: MATH 0920.

PHYS 1090 Fundamentals of Physical Universe (3L,2LB,4CR)[E][SP]:
One semester introduction to the physical sciences (physics and chemistry) designed only for students majoring in elementary education. (Does not qualify as a lab science for nonelementary education majors.)

PHYS 1110 General Physics I (3L,3LB,4CR)[E][SP]:
Designed for liberal arts, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-law, and vocational and technical students. The subject matter is covered with less emphasis on derivations of formulas and more emphasis on the social significance of science and its applications to everyday life. Topics covered are fluids, mechanics, wave motion, and sound. Prerequisite: MATH 0930 or an ACT math score of 23 or better or an appropriate COMPASS exam within the past year.

PHYS 1120 General Physics II (3L,3LB,4CR)[E][SP]:
Continuation of PHYS 1110. Due to the use of concepts, definitions, and units studied in PHYS 1110, it is recommended as a prerequisite for PHYS 1120. Topics covered are heat, light, electricity, and magnetism.

PHYS 1310 College Physics I (4L,2LB,4CR)[E][SP]:
First semester course in physics designed for those majoring in physics, engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences. Topics covered are mechanics and heat. Prerequisite: MATH 2200.

PHYS 1320 College Physics II (4L,2LB,4CR)[E][SP]:
Second semester course in physics designed for those majoring in physics, engineering, mathematics, or physical sciences. Topics covered are electricity and magnetism and wave motion. Prerequisite: MATH 2205 concurrently and PHYS 1310, or permission of the instructor.

PHYS 2310 Physics III: Waves and Optics (4L,2LB,5CR)[E]:
Third semester course primarily for majors in physics, engineering, mathematics, and other sciences. Topics include resonance, wave equations, interference, diffraction, elementary Fourier Analysis, and optical instruments. Prerequisite: PHYS 1320 concurrently and MATH 2205.

PHYS 2320 Physics IV: Modern Physics (4L,2LB,5CR):
Fourth semester course primarily for majors in physics, engineering, mathematics, and other sciences. Topics include special relativity, quantum mechanics, nuclear and particle physics, wave-particle duality, Bohr Atom, and lasers. Prerequisite: PHYS 1320 concurrently and MATH 2205.

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PS Building The Physical Science Division is housed in the 55,000 square-foot Wold Physical Science Complex which includes state-of-the-art physics and chemistry laboratories, a 145-seat lecture hall, several student study rooms, a student lounge with coffee and food bar and the Math Learning Center.

The complex was constructed to accommodate expanded use of computer technologies in the classroom and has three computer classrooms, one devoted specifically to our computer science department.

The Casper College Physical Science Division encompasses several departments including: Astronomy, Chemistry, Pre-Pharmacy, Computer Science, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Statistics and Physics. All areas provide a solid, well-balanced education from exemplary faculty who share their passion of the field.

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