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PHYSICS
102
Introduction To Physics
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Introduction to fundamental concepts and basic laws of physics with daily life examples. Simple problem solving techniques. This course will meet the area requirements for the natural sciences. Prerequisite(s): None.
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PHYSICS
130
Physics of Sports
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A course intended for liberal arts students focusing on the physics involved in different sports. Physical laws and technological developments that impact sports will be studied. Cross-listed with NAT-SCI 130 and Physical Science 130.
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PHYSICS
140
How Things Work
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A course intended for liberal arts students focusing on the principles of operations, histories, and relationships of objects from our daily environment. The areas of investigation include mechanical and thermal objects, electromagnetism, light, special materials and nuclear energy. This course will meet the area requirement for natural sciences. Cross-listed with NAT-SCI 140 and Physical Science 140.
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PHYSICS
140
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How Things Work Laboratory
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A course intended for liberal arts students focusing on the principles of operations, histories and relationships of objects from our daily environment. The areas of investigation include mechanical and thermal objects, electromagnetism, light, special materials and nuclear energy. This course will meet the area requirement for natural sciences Cross-listed with NAT-SCI 140L and Physical Science 140L.
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PHYSICS
150
Introduction To Astronomy: Gravity and Motion in the Universe
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A survey of modern topics in astronomy with an emphasis on developing conceptual models for the fundamental laws of gravity and motion underpinning the structure and evolution of the universe. Topics include lunar phases, eclipses, planetary motion, exoplanets, formation of planetary systems, star formation, supernovae, white dwarves, neutron stars, black holes, growth of galaxies, dark matter and the expansion of the universe. Cross-listed with NAT-SCI 150 and PHY-SCI 150. Offered: Fall
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PHYSICS
153
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Introductory Astronomy Laboratory
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An introductory exploration of astronomical phenomena and concepts through quantitative laboratory activities requiring data collection and analysis. Three hours per week. This course is not open to students from all majors and is offered in fall semesters only. It is not repeatable for credit now does it require enrollment in another course. Cross-listed with Nat-Sci 153l and Phy-Sci 153L. Prerequisite: none.
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2 hrs
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PHYSICS
155
Introduction to Astronomy: Interaction of Light and Matter in the Universe
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A survey of modern topics in astronomy with an emphasis on developing conceptual models for the interactions between light and matter underpinning energetic phenomena in the universe. Topics include telescopes and detectors, solar system exploration, planetary climates, nuclear fusion and chemical enrichment, stars and stellar evolution, interstellar material, pulsars, quasars, gamma ray bursts, the Big Bang and the possibility of life beyond Earth. Cross-listed with NAT-SCI 155 and PHY-SCI 155. Offered: Spring
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3 hrs
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PHYSICS
160
Vision and Imaging: From Light to Electrons
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This course is intended for non-Physics majors who wish to learn about recent development in the field of physics. Students will explore light and electrons and learn how they are used to visualize nature from microscopic to macroscopic scales. The underlying physics principles in various imaging techniques and the concept of optics will be explained. Intriguing images will be shown and interpreted, to demonstrate that physics is fascinating and has great impact on our lives. No specific mathematics is required for taking this course. This course will meet the area requirements for the natural sciences.
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PHYSICS
171
Physics for Future Presidents
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A course intended for liberal arts students focusing on the physics they need to be informed citizens in a democracy. Energy, global warming, terrorism, and health are examples of the important topics examined from the perspective of how science should inform policy.
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3 hrs
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PHYSICS
190
Introduction to High Performance Scientific Computing
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A survey course designed for students interested in learning how computer technology and scientific simulations have helped establish the frontiers of modern knowledge. Topics covered are the forms and components of high performance computing hardware; recent progress in software development; data visualization and management; examples of how high performance computing is used in practice; and introductions to some of the most popular programs used by scientists worldwide. Prerequisite: MATH 110 as a CO-requisite.
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PHYSICS
210
General Physics I
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Fundamental principles of physics including mechanics, heat and energy, and applications of these principles to different interdisciplinary natural science. Prerequisite or corequisite: College mathematics including trigonometry and algebra or equivalent. Three lectures and one two hour laboratory period per week. Offered: Fall and Winter.
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4 hrs
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PHYSICS
220
General Physics II
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Fundamental principles of physics including sound, electricity, magnetism, optics, elementary modern physics, and applications of these principles to different interdisciplinary natural science. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 210 or equivalent or consent of instructor. Three lectures and one two hour laboratory period per week. Offered: Fall and Winter
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4 hrs
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PHYSICS
240
Physics For Science And Engineering I
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Introduction to mechanics, wave motion and sound and heat and thermodynamics. CoRequisite: Calculus I Offered: Fall and Winter
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5 hrs
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PHYSICS
250
Physics For Science And Engineering II
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Introduction to electricity and magnetism, light and optics and modern physics. Prerequisite: Physics for Science and Engineering I. Corequisite: Calculus II or consent of instructor. Four hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Offered: Fall and Winter.
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PHYSICS
265
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Astronomy Laboratory
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Experiments in planetary motion, apparent solar time, stellar spectra, stellar magnitudes, binary stars, telescopic observations of the sun, moon and planets. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 260 or concurrently and consent of instructor. Offered: On demand.
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PHYSICS
301
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Basic Science Physics
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Selected topics from physics; their development and application to everyday problems. Discussion and demonstrations. Intended for teachers in the elementary schools. Offered: On Demand.
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Advanced statics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies including gravitation. Prerequisites: One year of physics and calculus or consent of instructor. Offered: Fall.
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Continuation of Mechanics I, including mechanics of continuous media, Lagranges equations, tensor algebra and theory of small vibrations. Prerequisite: Mechanics I or consent of instructor. Offered: Winter.
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PHYSICS
330
Methods Of Theoretical Physics I
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Introduction to mathematical and numerical methods used in the theoretical modeling of physical systems. Treatments of linear systems in scientific and engineering applications will be emphasized. Prerequisite: MATH 250
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PHYSICS
350
Modern Physics With Engineering Applications
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An introduction to quantum and relativistic effects with applications in solid state, atomic and nuclear physics and in engineering problems. Prerequisites: MATH 345 and PHYSICS 240 PHYSICS 250. Offered: Winter Semester.
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PHYSICS
355
Introduction to Astrophysics
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A quantitative overview of the observational data and theoretical concepts underlying the essential areas of modern astrophysics. Topics include gravitation, interaction of light and matter, telescopes and astronomical detectors, stars and stellar evolution, interstellar material, nature and evolution of galaxies, large-scale structure of the universe, and the standard cosmological model. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 240 and PHYSICS 250, MATH 210 and MATH 220, or consent of instructor.
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PHYSICS
356
Astrophysics II
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A mathematical and conceptual overview of the fundamental principles of astrophysics including star formation, stellar populations and evolution, galaxy evolution, and modern cosmology. This course is open to all students from all majors and is offered fall semesters on odd years. It is not repeatable for credit now doe sit require concurrent enrollment in another course. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 240 and PHYSICS 250, MATH 210 and MATH 220, or consent of instructor.
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PHYSICS
385
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Physics of Electronics
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An introduction to the solid state physics of basic electronic components and their operation through both theory and practical labwork. Prerequisites: Completion of PHYSICS 220 or PHYSICS 250
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PHYSICS
395
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Computer Interfacing Laboratory
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An introduction to data acquisition and automation by computer interfacing transduction and control equipment through the serial and parallel buses. The course is multidisciplinary, balancing the physics of transduction to the computer science of automation programming to the electrical engineering of bus protocols. Both high- and low-level programming are taught within the context of automating an experimental procedure. Digital-to-analog and analog-to-digital conversion is also covered. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 385L. Offered: Fall Even Years.
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PHYSICS
410
Thermal Physics
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A study of the laws of thermodynamics and their applications, with an introduction to kinetic theory. Statistical methods are emphasized. Prerequisites: One year of physics and calculus. Offered: Fall Odd Years.
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PHYSICS
413
Computational Physics
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Introduction to scientific programming and numerical analysis with applications to physics. Prerequisites: Undergraduate mathematics through differential equations plus one year of physics or consent of instructor. Offered: Even Years.
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Geometrical optics, physical optics and introduction to selected topics in modern optics. Prerequisites: One year of physics and Calculus I and II.
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PHYSICS
425
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Optics Laboratory
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Fundamental experiments with geometrical and physical optics. Prerequisite: Must be taking or have completed PHYSICS 420. On demand.
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PHYSICS
425
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Optics Laboratory
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Fundamental experiments with geometrical and physical optics. Prerequisite: Must be taking or have completed PHYSICS 420 and successful completion of the WEPT (effective FS93).
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PHYSICS
431
Methods Of Theoretical Physics II
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A continuation of PHYSICS 430R stressing applications to Physical and engineering problems. Prerequisite(s) PHYSICS 430R Offered: Winter
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PHYSICS
437
Particle Physics
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Essential aspects of modern physics are examined in a historical context, and also in terms of the standard model describing concisely the fundamental interactions among particles. Conservation laws are discussed, and recent developments such as String Theory are considered. PHYSICS 437 is also offered as PHYSICS 5537. Prerequisites: PHYSICS 240, PHYSICS 250, PHYSICS 350 or 472.
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PHYSICS
445
Modern Physics Laboratory
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Classical experiments in modern physics including such topics as hydrogen spectra, Faraday effect, holographs, e/m of the electron, the photoelectric effect, the Zeeman effect and the Franck-Hertz experiment. Four hours of laboratory work per week. Must have completed WEPT. Corequisite: PHYSICS 350. Offered: Winter-Even Years.
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PHYSICS
450
Introduction To Solid State Physics
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Crystal structure and binding, elementary lattice dynamics and energy band theory. Free electron models, theory of semiconductors and metals. Prerequisites: Mechanics I or Thermal Physics, or consent of instructor. Offered: Fall-Even Years.
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PHYSICS
460
Electricity And Magnetism I
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Static electric fields in free space and material media; Kirchoff's laws and direct current circuits; static magnetic fields. Prerequisite: One year of physics and calculus. Offered: Fall.
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PHYSICS
461
Electricity And Magnetism II
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Magnetostatics; alternating current circuits; Maxwell's equations and radiation; special relativity; topics in electromagnetism. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 460 or consent of instructor. Offered: Winter.
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PHYSICS
472
Introduction To Quantum Mechanics
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Introduction to the theory and applications of quantum mechanics with emphasis on the mathematical treatment of modern physics. Prerequisite: PHYSICS 350 or consent of instructor. Offered: Winter.
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PHYSICS
475
Nuclear Physics Laboratories
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Experiments concerning the properties of alpha, beta and gamma radiation, their emission and interactions with matter. Must have completed WEPT. Four hours of laboratory work per week. Offered: Winter-Odd Years.
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PHYSICS
476
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Advanced Laboratory
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This course offers a selection of important experiments in physics, performed with modern instrumentation. It is designed to give students a deeper understanding of physics and help them develop experimental abilities and improve their communication skills. Corequisite: PHYSICS 350 or consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the WEPT or consent of instructor. Offered: Fall-Odd Years
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PHYSICS
480
Electron and Scanning probe Microscopy
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The principles of electron optics, diffraction, and sample preparation, image interpretation and photographic processing are taught; student operation of the electron microscope and individual projects are emphasized.Must have completed WEPT. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Offered: Fall.
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PHYSICS
490
Special Problems
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The kind of problem and the amount of credit to be given by arrangement with the department. Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Offered: On Demand.
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PHYSICS
499
Undergraduate Research
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Independent student research on a physics/astrophysics project under the supervision of a faculty member. Projects will engage students in aspects of the scientific process including data collection and analysis, research methods and strategies, scientific discussion and written/oral communication. Requires a minimum of 3-4 hours of research per week for each credit hour.
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PHYSICS
H140
How Things Work
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A course intended for liberal arts students focusing on the principles of operations, histories, and relationships of objects from our daily environment. The areas of investigation include mechanical and thermal objects, electromagnetism, light, special materials and nuclear energy. This course will meet the area requirement for natural sciences. Cross-listed with NAT-SCI 140 and Physical Science 140.
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PHYSICS
H140
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How Things Work Laboratory
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A course intended for liberal arts students focusing on the principles of operations, histories and relationships of objects from our daily environment. The areas of investigation include mechanical and thermal objects, electromagnetism, light, special materials and nuclear energy. This course will meet the area requirement for natural sciences Cross-listed with NAT-SCI 140L and Physical Science 140L.
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PHYSICS
H311
Mechanics II
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Continuation of Mechanics I, including mechanics of continuous media, Lagranges equations, tensor algebra and theory of small vibrations. Prerequisite: Mechanics I or consent of instructor. Offered: Winter.
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PHYSICS
H350
Modern Physics With Engineering Applications
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An introduction to quantum and relativistic effects with applications in solid state, atomic and nuclear physics and in engineering problems. Prerequisites: MATH 345 and PHYSICS 240 PHYSICS 250. Offered: Winter Semester.
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