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More information about course groupings, academic requirements, available majors, and sample curriculum can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin of Information.
PHYS 08699. Directed Research: Particle Physics
(V-0-V)
Directed Research course for high school students combining coverage of topics in particle physics with participation in experimental research in ongoing experiments conducted by particle physics faculty. Students maintain a research logbook and submit a written research summary at the conclusion of the research period.
PHYS 08798. Directed Research in Nuclear Astrophysics
(V-0-V)
Directed Research course for high school students combining coverage of topics in nuclear astrophysics with participation in experimental research in ongoing experiments conducted by nuclear astrophysics faculty. Students maintain a research logbook and submit a written research summary at the conclusion of the research period.
PHYS 10052. Concepts of Energy and the Environment
(3-0-3)
A course developing the basic ideas of energy and power and their applications. The fossil fuels are considered together with their limitations, particularly as related to global warming, pollution, and their nonrenewable character. The advantages and disadvantages of nuclear power are studied and compared with alternative energy sources such as solar energy, wind, and geothermal and hydroelectric power. Various aspects of energy storage and energy conservation are also considered. This course is designed for the non-specialist. It is open to first-year students only.
PHYS 10062. Science Literacy
(3-0-3)
A course emphasizing science literacy that provides the tools for a basic understanding of scientific developments and their potential consequences. Developments in many areas of science will be discussed, including biology, chemistry, physics, astronomy, engineering, and computer science, with the view that basic physical laws serves as a common thread between them. Topics covered include the mechanisms of scientific discovery, the impact of scientific discoveries on society, science and ethics, and the tools of contemporary science. The course focuses on concepts rather than formulas and concentrates primarily on examples taken from current scientific developments. If taken by science or engineering students, this course counts as a general elective.
PHYS 10111. Principles of Physics I
(3-0-3)
PHYS 10111 is a prerequisite to PHYS 10122. A course intended for students who desire a grounding in all the major principles of physics but who plan to major in some area other than science or engineering. The ability to apply these principles to the solution of problems is a major goal of the course. The following topics are normally included; kinematics and dynamics of a particle, work, energy, momentum, harmonic motion, gravitation, and circular orbits; wave motion, interference, standing waves, the Doppler effect; and temperature, heat, first law of thermodynamics, and kinetic theory of gases. Additional material will be at the discretion of the instructor. The division between PHYS 10111 and 10122 will depend on the order of presentation.
PHYS 10122. Principles of Physics II
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 10111 OR PHYS 115)
PHYS 10111 is a prerequisite to PHYS 10122. A course intended for students who desire a grounding in all the major principles of physics but who plan to major in some area other than science or engineering. The ability to apply these principles to the solution of problems is a major goal of the course. The following topics are normally included; electric charge, Coulomb's law, electric field and potential, current, resistance, and DC circuits; magnetic force, and electromagnetic induction; the nature of light, the spectrum; photons, photoelectric effect, Compton scattering, deBroglie waves, energy levels, X-rays; nuclei and radioactivity; and special relativity. Additional material will be at the discretion of the instructor. The division between PHYS 10111 and 10122 will depend on the order of presentation.
PHYS 10140. Descriptive Astronomy
(3-0-3)
A description of the motions and structure of the earth, moon, and planets; an exposition of the modern theories of solar and stellar structure, nebulae, and galaxies; basics of stellar evolution, black holes, quasars, and other recent developments; an introduction to cosmology. This course includes elementary observational projects.
PHYS 10240. Elementary Cosmology
(3-0-3)
An elective course for students planning to major in the arts and letters or business. It is designed to acquaint the non-mathematically inclined student with the most important discoveries in physics of the last few decades and how they have altered our perceptions of the origin and structure of the universe. This course examines such questions as: "Where did the universe come from?" "Why do scientists feel sure that it was born in a cosmic fireball called the Big Bang?" and "Where did the Big Bang itself come from?" This is a reading-intensive course based on popularizations of science written for the curious and intelligent layperson. The emphasis will be on class discussion of the readings. One book report and a term paper are required in addition to examinations. If taken by College of Science students, this course counts as general elective credit.
PHYS 10310. General Physics I
(4-0-4)
Prerequisite:
(MATH 10550 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 125 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 125A (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 125B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 125C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 125E (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 125F (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) OR (MATH 10850 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 165 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) )
Corequisite:
PHYS 11310
PHYS 12310
The first course in a two-semester sequence in general physics. Topics include the kinematics and mechanics of a particle; work, energy and momentum, and associated conservation laws; rotation, torque and angular momentum; oscillations and wave motions. A course designed for students of science and engineering. Laboratory meetings in alternating weeks only. Weekly tutorial sessions.
PHYS 10320. General Physics II
(4-0-4)
Prerequisite:
( (PHYS 10310 OR PHYS 131) OR (PHYS 10411 OR PHYS 151) ) AND ( (MATH 10550 OR MATH 125 OR MATH 125A OR MATH 125B OR MATH 125C OR MATH 125E OR MATH 125F) OR (MATH 10850 OR MATH 165) ) AND ( (MATH 10560 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 126 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 126A (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 126B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 126C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 126E (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 126F (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) OR (MATH 10860 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 166 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) )
Corequisite:
PHYS 11320
PHYS 12320
The second course in a two-semester sequence in general physics. Topics include electrostatics, electric current, and circuits; magnetism, electromagnetic induction, and waves; and geometrical optics. A course designed for students of science and engineering. Laboratory meetings in alternating weeks only. Weekly tutorial sessions.
PHYS 10342. Modern Physics from Quarks to Quasars
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(ALHN 13950 OR ALHN 195)
Restricted to first-year Arts and Letters intents in the Honors Program. This course emphasizes themes of modern physics and will be organized around the concepts of symmetry and physical laws. For example, how do symmetries observed in nature lead to fundamental laws of conservation of energy and momentum? Examples from areas of modern physics such as cosmology and astrophysics are used to bring these topics to life. We consider questions such as: "What happens if one travels alongside a beam of light?" (which leads us into special relativity); "Why is the night sky so dark?" (the Big Bang); "What is matter?"; "What is mass"; "What are forces?" The course is a mix of lecture, discussions, and lab/demonstrations.
PHYS 10411. General Physics A-M/Mechanics
(4-0-4)
Prerequisite:
(MATH 10550 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 125 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 125A (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 125B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 125C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 125E (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 125F (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) OR (MATH 10850 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 165 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) )
Corequisite:
PHYS 11411
The first semester of a three-semester sequence in general physics. Topics include the kinematics and mechanics of a particle; work, energy, and momentum, and associated conservation laws; rotation, torque, and angular momentum; oscillations and wave motions. A course designed for students intending to enter the Department of Physics. Laboratory meetings each week.
PHYS 10424. GenPhys B-M/Waves, Thermo, SpRel
(4-0-4)
Prerequisite:
( (PHYS 10310 OR PHYS 131) OR (PHYS 10411 OR PHYS 151) ) AND ( (MATH 10550 OR MATH 125 OR MATH 125A OR MATH 125B OR MATH 125C OR MATH 125E OR MATH 125F) OR (MATH 10850 OR MATH 165) ) AND ( (MATH 10560 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 126 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 126A (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 126B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 126C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 126E (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 126F (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) OR (MATH 10860 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 166 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) )
Corequisite:
PHYS 11424
The second semester of the a three -semester course in general physics. Topics include classical thermodynamics, fluids and acoustics;wave motions, geometric and physical optics; special relativity. The course is intended primarily for physics majors but is open to other qualified students.
PHYS 11310. General Physics I Laboratory
(0-1-0)
Corequisite:
PHYS 10310
PHYS 12310
The laboratory is a corequisite for PHYS 10310
PHYS 11411. General Physics A-M/Mech Lab
(0-2-0)
Corequisite:
PHYS 10411
The laboratory is a corequisite for PHYS 10411
PHYS 11424. General Physics B-M Laboratory
(0-2-0)
The Laboratory is a corequisite for PHYS 10424.
PHYS 12310. General Physics I Tutorial
(0-1-0)
Corequisite:
PHYS 10310
PHYS 11310
The tutorial is a corequisite for PHYS 10310
PHYS 12320. General Physics II Tutorial
(0-1-0)
Corequisite:
PHYS 10320
PHYS 11320
The tutorial is a corequisite for PHYS 10320
PHYS 20051. Energy and Society
(3-0-3)
A course developing the basic ideas of energy and power and their applications from a quantitative and qualitative viewpoint. The fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas) are studied together with their societal limitations (pollution, global warming, diminishing supply). Nuclear power is similarly studied in the context of the societal concerns that arise (radiation, reactor accidents, nuclear weapons proliferation, high-level waste disposal). The opportunities as well as the risks presented by alternative energy resources, in particular solar energy, wind, geothermal, and hydropower, together with various aspects of energy conservation, are developed and discussed. This course is designed for the non-specialist.
PHYS 20061. Nuclear Warfare
(3-0-3)
Nuclear phenomena; nuclear fission and fusion. Nuclear weapons. Effects of blast, shock, thermal radiation, prompt and delayed nuclear radiation. Fire, fallout, ozone-layer depletion, electromagnetic pulse, "nuclear winter." Medical consequences, physical damage, effects on the individual and on society. Defensive measures and their feasibility. Scenarios for war and peace, proliferation of nuclear weapons material, recent diplomatic history. US Bishops' Pastoral Letter. The course counts for science majors as a general elective credit.
PHYS 20140. Descriptive Astronomy
(3-0-3)
A description of the motions and structure of the Earth, moon, and planets. An exposition of the modern theories of solar and stellar structure, nebulae, and galaxies. Basics of stellar evolution, black holes, quasars, and other recent developments. An introduction to cosmology. This course includes elementary observational projects.
PHYS 20330. General Physics III
(3.5-0-3.5)
Prerequisite:
( (PHYS 10320 OR PHYS 132) OR (PHYS 10422 OR PHYS 152) OR (PHYS 20435) ) AND ( (MATH 10560 OR MATH 126 OR MATH 126A OR MATH 126B OR MATH 126C OR MATH 126E OR MATH 126F) OR (MATH 10860 OR MATH 166) ) AND ( (MATH 20850 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 265 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) OR (MATH 20550 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 225A (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 225B (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 225C (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR MATH 225E (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) ) OR MATH 20550 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) )
Corequisite:
PHYS 21330
A third semester in general physics. Topics include 1) interference and diffraction; 2) quanta and the wave-particle duality; 3) introduction to quantum mechanics; 4) atomic, nuclear, and particle physics; 5) physics of the solid state; and 6) astrophysics and cosmology. A course designed for students of science and engineering. Laboratory meetings in alternating weeks only.
PHYS 20435. GenPhysC-M/Electricity and Magnetism
(3-0-4)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 10310 OR PHYS 131 OR PHYS 151 OR PHYS 10411) AND ( (MATH 10560 OR MATH 126 OR MATH 126A OR MATH 126B OR MATH 126C OR MATH 126E OR MATH 126F) OR (MATH 10860 OR MATH 166) )
Corequisite:
PHYS 21435
The third semester of a three-semester sequence in general physics. Topics include electrostatics, electric current and circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction and waves. A course designed for students majoring in the Department of Physics. Laboratory meetings each week.
PHYS 20451. Mathematical Methods in Phys I
(3-0-3.5)
Prerequisite:
(MATH 10560 OR MATH 10860 OR MATH 126 OR MATH 126A OR MATH 126B OR MATH 126C OR MATH 126E OR MATH 126F)
Corequisite:
PHYS 22451
A two-semester course in the study of methods of mathematical physics. Topics include linear algebra (including matrices and determinants), vector and tensor analysis, vector calculus, curvilinear coordinates, series, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, orthogonal functions and vector spaces, special functions (including Bessel, Legendre, and Hermite), calculus of variations, Fourier series, and group theory. The division between PHYS 20451 and 20452 will depend on the order of presentation. Weekly tutorial sessions.
PHYS 20452. Mathematical Methods in Physics II
(3-0-3.5)
Prerequisite:
PHYS 20451
Corequisite:
PHYS 22452
A two-semester course in the study of methods of mathematical physics. Topics include linear algebra (including matrices and determinants), vector and tensor analysis, vector calculus, curvilinear coordinates, series, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, orthogonal functions and vector spaces, special functions (including Bessel, Legendre, and Hermite), calculus of variations, Fourier series, and group theory. The division between PHYS 20451 and 20452 will depend on the order of presentation. Weekly tutorial sessions.
PHYS 20454. Intermediate Classical Mechanics
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 20451 AND PHYS 20452 (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) )
Newtonian mechanics of particles in one, two, and three dimensions; oscillations; non inertial reference frames; gravitation, central forces; systems of particles; kinetics and dynamics of rigit body motion; Lagrangians; Hamilton's equations.
PHYS 20458. Mechanics II
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 20455 OR PHYS 250)
Conservation laws for systems of particles; coupled oscillations; rotating coordinate systems; one-dimensional wave motion; gravitation; kinematics and dynamics of rigid body motion; Lagrange's equations.
PHYS 20464. Modern Physics I
(4-0-4)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 20431 OR PHYS 253) OR PHYS 10424
Special relativity, foundations of quantum concepts. Properties of atoms. Interactions of electromagnetic fields with atoms. Wave mechanics and the Schroedinger equation. Atomic structure and atomic spectra. Atomic wave functions. Fine structure and Zeeman effect. Multiplet analysis. Exclusion principle, periodic table and spectra of multielectron atoms. Introduction to the statistical physics of quantum mechanical systems.
PHYS 20481. Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics for Majors
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 10411 OR PHYS 151) OR (PHYS 10310 OR PHYS 131)
This one-semester course uses basic physical principals of mechanics, optics, and radiation to provide an introduction to modern astronomy and astrophysics. Topics include the solar system, stars, interstellar matter, galaxies, and cosmology. The underlying observations (from radio to gamma rays) are used to provide a fundamental understanding topics and their historical background. Several observing projects will be completed at the observatory in the Jordan Hall of Science. (This course is offer in the fall of even years.)
PHYS 21330. General Physics III Laboratory
(0-1-0)
Corequisite:
PHYS 20330
The laboratory is a corequisite for PHYS 20330
PHYS 21431. General Physics C-M/Electricity & Magnetism Lab
(0-2-0)
Corequisite:
PHYS 20431
The laboratory is a co-requisite for PHYS 20431
PHYS 21435. GenPhysC-M/E&M Laboratory
(0-2-0)
Corequisite:
PHYS 20435
The laboratory is a corequisite for PHYS 20435.
PHYS 22451. Mathematical Methods in Phys I
(0-1-0)
Corequisite:
PHYS 20451
The tutorial is a corequisite for PHYS 20451
PHYS 22452. Mathematical Methods in Physics II
(0-1-0)
Corequisite:
PHYS 20452
The tutorial is a corequisite for PHYS 20452.
PHYS 23411. Sophomore Seminar
(1-0-1)
A discussion of current topics in physics by staff members.
PHYS 30210. Physics I
(3-0-4)
Prerequisite:
(MATH 10360 OR MATH 120 OR MATH 120A OR MATH 120B OR MATH 120C OR MATH 120E OR MATH 120F OR MATH 120G OR MATH 120H) OR (MATH 10560 OR MATH 126 OR MATH 126A OR MATH 126B OR MATH 126C OR MATH 126E OR MATH 126F) OR (MATH 10860 OR MATH 166) OR (MATH 10460 OR MATH 196)
Corequisite:
PHYS 31210
The basic principles of mechanics, fluid mechanics, thermal physics, wave motion, and sound. Primarily for students in the life sciences. Laboratory meetings each week.
PHYS 30220. Physics II
(3-0-4)
Prerequisite:
(OR MATH 196)
Corequisite:
PHYS 31220
The basic principles of electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Primarily for students in the life sciences. Laboratory meetings each week.
PHYS 30389. Philosophical Issues in Physics
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 10122 OR PHYS 116) OR (PHYS 10320 OR PHYS 132) OR (PHYS 30220 OR PHYS 222)
This course is intended for non-science students who desire to begin an examination of the origins of the modern laws of physics and for science students who wish to know the actual route to the discovery and the broader implications of the formal theories with which they are already familiar. The historical background to and philosophical questions associated with major laws of physics will be discussed, in large measure by examining directly relevant excerpts from the writings of some of the creators of seminal concepts and theories in physics. The latter part of the course will concentrate on historical and philosophical issues related to relativity and especially to quantum theory and its interpretation. This course is accepted as a science elective in the College of Science.
PHYS 30432. Lasers and Modern Optics
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 20330 OR PHYS 20431) OR (PHYS 10424 AND PHYS 20435)
Corequisite:
PHYS 31432
Principles and practical aspects of laser operation and applications in modern optics. Propagation of plane electromagnetic waves. Diffraction and interference of light. Gaussian beam propagation and optical resonators. Theory of laser oscillation. Gas, solid, semiconductor, and dye lasers. Detectors of optical radiation. Nonlinear optics. Applications in research and industry. Laboratory exercises include polarization, interference, Fourier optics, holography, gas, diode and turnable lasers, and harmonic generation. A course primarily intended for physics majors.
PHYS 30461. Thermal Physics
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 20454 OR PHYS 252)
Physical thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and an introduction to statistical mechanics.
PHYS 30465. Topics in Modern Physics II
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 20464 OR PHYS 260)
A continuation of Modern Physics I. Topics in quantum physics. Molecular bonding and spin valence. Molecular spectra. Bonding, energy levels and band structure in solids. Ionic crystals, metals and semiconductors. Thermal, electric, magnetic and optical properties of solids. Quantum numbers of particles, basic forces, the particle zoo. Stable nuclei, nuclear structure and models, nuclear decay and reactions, energy levels, fission, fusion. Particle scattering. Production, detection and properties of elementary particles.
PHYS 30471. Electricity& Magnetism
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 20454 OR PHYS 252)
Electro-and magnetostatics. Laplace's and Poisson's equations. Boundary value problems. Multipole fields. Dielectric and magnetic phenomena. Maxwell's equations.
PHYS 30472. Electromagnetic Waves
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 20464 OR PHYS 260) AND (PHYS 30471 OR PHYS 356)
Study of electromagnetic waves, physical optics, radiation from accelerating charges, and some topics from the special theory of relativity.
PHYS 30481. Modern Observational Techniques
(3-2-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 10411 OR PHYS 151) OR (PHYS 10310 OR PHYS 131)
This one-semester modern-astrophysics laboratory course emphasizes new advances in telescopes, astronomical imaging and spectroscopies as well as photoelectric observations. Data processing and analysis techniques are taught. Extensive use will be made of the new observatory in the Jordan Hall of Science. There is a possibility of field trips to the VATT, LBT, or other major research telescopes. (This course is offered in the fall of odd years.)
PHYS 31210. Physics I Laboratory
(0-2-0)
The laboratory is a corequisite for PHYS 30210
PHYS 31220. Physics II Laboratory
(0-2-0)
Corequisite:
PHYS 30220
The laboratory is a corequisite for PHYS 30220
PHYS 31432. Lasers and Modern Optics Lab
(0-2-0)
Corequisite:
PHYS 30432
Principles and practical aspects of laser operation and applications in modern optics. Propagation of plane electromagnetic waves. Diffraction and interference of light. Gaussian beam propagation and optical resonators. Theory of laser oscillation. Gas, solid, semiconductor, and dye lasers. Detectors of optical radiation. Nonlinear optics. Applications in research and industry. Laboratory exercises include polarization, interference, Fourier optics, holography, gas, diode and turnable lasers, and harmonic generation. A course primarily intended for physics majors.
PHYS 33411. Junior Seminar
(1-0-1)
A discussion of current topics in physics by staff members.
PHYS 40371. Medical Physics
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 30220 OR PHYS 222) OR (PHYS 132 OR PHYS 10320 OR PHYS 152 OR PHYS 10432 OR PHYS 20435)
Topics involving the applications of physics in medicine and biology are selected from the following: external and internal forces on the body; heat and temperature equilibrium; physics of hearing; physics of vision; nerve conduction; muscle contraction; electric potentials of the brain; physics of cardiovascular and pulmonary systems; ionizing radiations and their effects; nuclear medicine; radiotherapy; physics of some biological instruments. A science elective course for preprofessional students, but open to other students.
PHYS 40432. Biological Physics
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 20435 OR PHYS 152) OR (PHYS 10320 OR PHYS 132) OR (PHYS 30220 OR PHYS 222)
The functioning of cells at the molecular level will be discussed on the basis of basic physics principles including Newtonian mechanics, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and electrical transport. The course covers diverse topics including cell energy balance, molecular machines, nerve impulse propagation, self-assembly; electrical properties of molecules. This is an approved science elective.
PHYS 40441. Modern Physics Laboratory I
(0-2-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 20464 OR PHYS 260) AND (PHYS 30471 OR PHYS 356)
Corequisite:
PHYS 41441
A two-semester laboratory course stressing experiments in atomic, nuclear, and solid-state physics. The course is designed to introduce the student to experiments and methods closely related to modern-day research. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of semiconductor devices and the construction and use of such devices.
PHYS 40442. Modern Physics Laboratory II
(0-2-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 40441 OR PHYS 442)
Corequisite:
PHYS 41442
A two-semester laboratory course stressing experiments in atomic, nuclear, and solid-state physics. The course is designed to introduce the student to experiments and methods closely related to modern-day research. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of semiconductor devices and the construction and use of such devices.
PHYS 40453. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 20464 OR PHYS 260) OR PHYS 272) AND (PHYS 20452
A two-semester course on the experimental basis for the wave picture of matter and the fundamental ideas of quantum mechanics.
PHYS 40454. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 40453 OR PHYS 453)
A two-semester course on the experimental basis for the wave picture of matter and the fundamental ideas of quantum mechanics.
PHYS 41441. Modern Physics I Laboratory
(0-4-0)
Prerequisite:
Corequisite:
PHYS 40441
The laboratory is a co-requisite for PHYS 40441
PHYS 41442. Modern Physics II Laboratory
(0-4-0)
Corequisite:
PHYS 40442
The laboratory is a corequisite for PHYS 40442
PHYS 43411. Senior Seminar
(1-0-1)
A discussion of current topics in physics by students and staff members.
PHYS 46490. Directed Readings
(V-0-V)
Study of topics not covered or only briefly covered in other courses. Readings, problems and reports.
PHYS 48480. Undergraduate Research
(V-0-V)
Research in collaboration with members of the faculty. Three to nine hours each week, arranged individually for each student. One to three credits.
PHYS 50445. Astrophysics
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 30471 OR PHYS 356) AND (PHYS 20464 OR PHYS 260)
A study of the physical problems associated with stellar motions; energy generation and radiation; astronomical distances; celestial mechanics; galactic dynamics; cosmic rays; interstellar matter; thermodynamics; and equations of state of various stellar models. Observational techniques and methods of computation will be discussed. An elective course for senior physics majors and other qualified students.
PHYS 50472. Relativity: Special and General
(3-0-3)
Prerequisite:
(PHYS 30471 OR PHYS 356)
An introduction to relativity, both special and general. Special relativity: Lorentz transformations of events, geometry of space-time, relativistic kinetics (energy-momentum), Lorentz transformations of electromagnetic fields. General relativity: gravity and light, principle of general covariance, Einstein's field equations, Schwarzchild solution, precession of perihelions of planets, deflection of light, black holes. An elective course for senior physics majors.
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