Courses

Fundamental physical ideas and ways of thinking that will enable students to understand and make informed judgments regarding technical issues upon which the well-being of our society increasingly depends. Key physical ideas will be discussed in their historical context to highlight the challenges confronted and the innovations involved. The course will treat global warming and climate change, alternative energy sources, resource depletion, and management, and efforts to control CO2 emissions.

A practical introduction to using machine learning to analyze experimental data and theoretical models in physics, chemistry, biology, and earth sciences. Provides contemporary skills valuable for careers in technology, including an introduction to MATLAB and Python. There is no specific required mathematics pre-requisite but some previous knowledge of college algebra, calculus, and computer programing ishelpful.

Basic concepts of classical physics: Newtonian mechanics, thermodynamics, and electromagnetic theory.This course has an M&T Fee. For more info visit: http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=JU9F

Introduction to the principles and methods of quantum physics with application to atoms and solids in general and semiconductors in particular. Analysis of the characteristics of semiconductor devices in computer logic circuitry.This course has an M&T Fee. For more info visit: http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=JU9F

Physical phenomena that relate to music and sound will be examined. Topics includeorigins, nature and transmission of sound waves, sound reception and perception,musical scales and temperament, the physics of different musical instruments, and selected special topics. Demonstration devices are employed for illustration of concepts. (Not open to students who have received credit for PHYS 7.)

Physiological impact of long-term exercise training with special consideration of the body’s morphologic and physiologic adaptation to specific forms of training. Various training and conditioning methods are examined. Lab experience in the execution of performance-based assessments.

The acute and long-term physiological adjustments occurring in the human organism as a result of sport and other physical activities.

An intensive course in musicianship at the keyboard, with an emphasis on pianotechnique, performance, and sight reading. Satisfactory completion (with a minimum grade of B–) will constitute the keyboard prerequisite for MUSIC 173.

Primarily for music majors with little previous training in piano playing. Standard piano literature beginning at a NYSSMA Upper Level 2 and concluding with NYSSMA Level 3 or higher. Additional piano skills such as realizing figured bass, playing from a lead sheet, improvisation, and sight reading. Normally taken concurrently with MUSIC 171 and 173. May be repeated once for credit with permission of the School of Music

An introduction to the surface features, composition, geological activity, and probable history of the planets, moons, and comets of the solar system, based on the results of space exploration.