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PHYS
1001
- Introduction to Physics I
(NAT SCI, LE CAT4)
(5.0 cr; Prereq-Algebra, trig; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Noncalculus general physics course primarily for certain
preprofessional fields. Topics in mechanics, heat, and sound.
PHYS
1002
- Introduction to Physics II
(5.0 cr; Prereq-1001; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Noncalculus general physics course primarily for certain preprofessional fields. Topics in light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics.
PHYS
1011
- Conceptual Physics
(NAT SCI, LE CAT5)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Will not satisfy major or minor requirements in phys; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, offered periodically)
Descriptive, nonmathematical survey of basic concepts in physics from Newton to present. Instructor has considerable latitude regarding content. Primarily for liberal arts students; not for preprofessional preparation.
PHYS
1021
- Exploring Current Topics in Physics
(1.0 cr; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Introduction to current topics in the field of physics, with emphasis on recent research developments and local research activities.
PHYS
1033
- Cosmology, String Theory and the Death of the Universe
(NAT SCI, LE CAT5)
(3.0 cr; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
A qualitative introduction to cosmology and string theory; the structure, evolution, and death of the universe, and of the galaxies, starts and planets it contains; fundamental theories for the structure, including extra dimensions, supersymmetry, and string dualities; extinction-level events ranging in scale from planetary to universal.
PHYS
1035
- Energy
(NAT SCI, SUSTAIN)
(3.0 cr; A-F only, spring, offered periodically)
Energy as a fundamental topic for understanding both the natural and man made world. Will discuss concepts of human production, transmission, storage, and utilization of energy, as well as how these processes interact with natural pathways of energy such as the carbon cycle.
PHYS
2013
- General Physics I
(NAT SCI, LE CAT5)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-previous or concurrent registration in 2014, Math 1290 or 1296 or 1596; credit will not be granted if already received for PHYS 1201 or 2011.; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Calculus-based introduction to Newtonian Mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat. The companion laboratory, PHYS 2014 should be taken concurrently. The combination of PHYS 2013 and 2014 meets liberal education category 4.
PHYS
2014
- General Physics Lab I
(NAT SCI)
(1.0 cr; Prereq-previous or concurrent enrollment in PHYS 2013; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Calculus-based introduction to Newtonian Mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat exemplified by laboratory study. This laboratory accompanies lecture PHYS 2013 and should be taken concurrently. The combination of PHYS 2013 and 2014 meets liberal education category 4.
PHYS
2015
- General Physics II
(4.0 cr; Prereq-previous or concurrent registration in 2016, 2011 or 2013 and 2014, Math 1297 or 1597; credit will not be granted if already received for PHYS 1202, 1204 or 2012.; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics. The companion laboratory, PHYS 2016, should be taken concurrently.
PHYS
2016
- General Physics Lab II
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Previous or concurrently enrollment in PHYS 2015.; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Calculus-based introduction to electricity, magnetism and optics exemplified by laboratory study. This laboratory accompanies lecture PHYS 2015 and should be taken concurrently.
PHYS
2021
- Relativity and Quantum Physics
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1202 or 1204 or 2012 or (2015 and 2016); A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Descriptive course; relativity, quantum mechanics, hydrogen atom, multielectron atoms, molecular structure, quantum statistics, thermal radiation, solid state physics, nuclear physics.
PHYS
2022
- Classical Physics
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2012 or 2015 and 2016; credit will not be granted if already received for 1203 or 1205 or 2001; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Survey of various topics in classical physics: vector angular momentum, AC circuits, oscillatory motion, waves, physical optics.
PHYS
2033
- Classical and Quantum Physics Lab
(2.0 cr; =[PHYS 2031]; Prereq-& 2021 and 2022; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Experiments and computer simulations selected to provide experience with both concepts and techniques in classical and quantum physics.
PHYS
2199
- Physics Tutoring
(1.0 - 2.0 cr [max 4.0 cr]; Prereq-2012 or 2015 and 2016, %; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Tutoring students in 1xxx- and 2xxx-level physics courses.
PHYS
3033
- Analytical Methods in Physics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2021, 2022, Math 3280 and 3298; A-F or Aud, fall, odd years)
A survey of analytical methods for the solution of fundamental equations of physics, such as those of Newton, Schrodinger, and Maxwell, and of the underlying mathematics, including complex variables, linear algebra, vector analysis, and ordinary and partial differential equations.
PHYS
3061
- Instrumentation
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2022 or 1203 or 1205, 1 sem programming; A-F or Aud, fall, even years)
Introduction to electronics for scientific applications. DC and AC circuits, linear and nonlinear devices, integrated circuits. Analog electronics. Transducers. Digital electronics. Applications of microcomputers to lab data acquisition.
PHYS
3091
- Independent Study
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-%; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Directed individual study.
PHYS
3094
- Physics Research
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-%; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Supervised research.
PHYS
3561
- Astrophysics
(3.0 cr; =[PHYS 5561]; Prereq-2021; A-F or Aud, spring, even years)
The application of physical laws and processes to the understanding of astrophysical objects: celestial mechanics, energy transport, stellar structure and evolution, the interstellar medium, stellar remnants, galactic structure and dynamics, large scale structure and cosmology.
PHYS
4001
- Classical Mechanics
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2022 or 2001, Math 3280; A-F or Aud, fall, odd years)
Theoretical mechanics, including Lagrangian and Hamiltonian functions, symmetries, and conservation laws.
PHYS
4011
- Electromagnetic Theory
(4.0 cr; Prereq-3033; A-F or Aud, spring, odd years)
Electric and magnetic fields, Maxwell's equations and applications, radiation.
PHYS
4021
- Quantum Physics II
(4.0 cr; Prereq-3033; A-F or Aud, spring, even years)
Quantum wave mechanics with applications; Schrodinger equation, angular momentum, hydrogen atom, symmetries, identical particles.
PHYS
4031
- Thermal and Statistical Physics
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2021; A-F or Aud, fall, even years)
Elements of thermodynamics; principles of statistical physics applied to equilibrium properties of classical and quantum systems.
PHYS
4110
- Physics for Science Teachers
(2.0 cr; Prereq-1002 or 2012 of 2015 and 2016, no Grad School cr.; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Preparation for teaching physics at the high school level. Review of physics concepts important at the high school level. Methods for effective presentation, including problem solving, discussions, demonstrations and lab experiments.
PHYS
5041
- Optics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2022 or 2001; A-F or Aud, spring, odd years)
Fundamentals of physical optics.
PHYS
5043
- Environmental Optics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2012 or 2015 and 2016 or course containing elementary optics; A-F or Aud, fall, odd years)
Application of optics in environmental measurements of irradiance and radiance, optical remote sensing using ship-borne and satellite platforms, diffuse spectra, single vs. multiple scattering, object visibility, inherent vs. apparent optical properties, scattering in Beer's law, optical algorithms.
PHYS
5052
- Computational Methods in Physics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2021, 1 sem programming, Math 3280; A-F or Aud, fall, odd years)
Applications of numerical methods to problems in classical and quantum physics, emphasizing ordinary and partial differential equations. Computer modeling of physical systems and experimentation with simulations of physical systems.
PHYS
5053
- Data Analysis Methods in Physics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2012 or 2015 and 2016, 1 sem programming, lab or field experience beyond 2012/2015 & 2016; A-F or Aud, fall, even years)
Problems of data analysis in the context of dynamical models. Emphasis will be placed on large datasets that arise in astrophysics, particle dynamics, physical oceanography and meteorology. (2 hr lect & 2 hr lab)
PHYS
5061
- Experimental Methods
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2033 or 2031, 3061; A-F or Aud, spring, even years)
Instruction and practice in methods of experimental physics; microcomputer-
based data acquisition; vacuum techniques.
PHYS
5090
- Physics Seminar
(1.0 cr [max 2.0 cr]; Prereq-Sr or grad student; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Preparation and presentation of oral reports on approved physics topics,
research projects, and journal articles.
PHYS
5501
- Advanced Classical Mechanics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-4001; A-F or Aud, fall, odd years)
Hamiltonian and Lagrangian formulations for discrete systems, canonical transformations, nonlinear dynamics, and chaos theory.
PHYS
5511
- Electrodynamics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-4011; A-F or Aud, spring, even years)
Maxwell's equations, relativity and electrodynamics, radiation and scattering of electromagnetic waves, relativistic particles in electromagnetic fields, and radiation reaction.
PHYS
5521
- Quantum Mechanics I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-4021; A-F or Aud, fall, even years)
Schr[o]dinger equation, operator formulation, angular momentum, symmetries.
PHYS
5522
- Quantum Mechanics II
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5521; A-F or Aud, spring, even years)
Identical particles, perturbation theory, scattering, interaction with electromagnetic field.
PHYS
5531
- Introduction to Solid State Physics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-4021, 4031; A-F or Aud, spring, odd years)
Solid structure, thermal, and electronic properties of solids and solid surfaces.
PHYS
5541
- Fluid Dynamics
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2022 or 2001, Math 3280; A-F or Aud, spring, even years)
Analytic and numeric treatment of dynamics of fluids. Rotating, stratified fluids, with applications in limnology, oceanography, and meteorology.
PHYS
5561
- Astrophysics
(3.0 cr; =[PHYS 3561]; Prereq-2021 and 2022, Math 3280; A-F or Aud, spring, even years)
The application of physical laws and processes to the understanding of astrophysical objects: celestial mechanics, energy transport, stellar structure and evolution, the interstellar medium, stellar remnants, galactic structure and dynamics, large scale structure and cosmology.
PHYS
5591
- Independent Study
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-Consent of director of graduate studies, #; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Special studies, useful in individual graduate programs, not available
in regular course offerings.
PHYS
5594
- Physics Research
(1.0 - 3.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-#; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Physics Research
PHYS
8333
- FTE: Master's
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Master's student, adviser and DGS consent; No Grade, fall, spring, summer, every year)
(No description)
PHYS
8777
- Thesis Credits: Master's
(1.0 - 18.0 cr [max 50.0 cr]; Prereq-Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required (Plan A only); No Grade, fall, spring, every year)
(No description)
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