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Department Of Physics and
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All Physics and Engineering
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| PHYS103 |
Discovering Physics as a Liberal
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| Description: |
A liberal arts course in
physics intended for nonscientists. The course presents
physics as a human endeavor underlying the major technological
advancements of the twentieth century. Topics include the
scientific method, motion, energy, heat, light, relativity,
the atom, fission and fusion. No prior knowledge of physics is
assumed, and minimal proficiency in algebra is required.
Lecture and laboratory. |
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Usually offered every fall
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| PHYS131 |
Astronomy I |
3 |
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A study of the structure and
origin of the solar system including historical views,
comparing the planets and their satellites, and solar system
formation. Lecture and laboratory. |
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| PHYS132 |
Astronomy II |
3 |
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A study of the Sun, the life
and death of a star, the interstellar medium, galaxies, and
both the past and future of the universe. Lecture and
laboratory. |
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| PHYS151 |
General Physics I |
4 |
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An introductory course in
mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, and light and
modern physics. Lecture
and laboratory. |
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Official math placement or
permission of instructor. |
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| PHYS152 |
General Physics II |
4 |
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Continuation of
PHYS151. |
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PHYS151. |
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| PHYS161 |
General Physics I with Calculus |
4 |
| Description: |
A calculus-based introductory course in
mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and
modern physics. Lecture
and laboratory. |
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MATH161. |
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| PHYS162 |
General Physics II with Calculus |
4 |
| Description: |
Continuation of
PHYS161. |
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PHYS161. |
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| PHYS188 |
Special Topics |
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| Description: |
A course or seminar on a
selected topic within the discipline that is not otherwise
represented in the curriculum. |
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Course title may also be
288, 388, 488. Credit hours may vary from 1 to 3. |
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| PHYS210 |
Light and Atomic Physics |
3 |
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Kinetic theory, charged
subatomic particles, atomic interactions with radiation,
photon mechanics, relativity, Bohr theory, quantum
mechanics. |
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PHYS152 or 162. Corequisite:
PHYS211L. |
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| PHYS211L |
Light and Atomic Physics
Laboratory |
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Experiments in physical
optics, atomic absorption and emission of light, microwaves,
ratio of electronic charge to mass, x-rays and crystal
structure, nuclear magnetic
resonance. |
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Corequisite: PHYS210. |
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| PHYS220 |
Nuclear Physics |
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Particle accelerators,
detection of charged particles, the neutron, nuclear
stability, nuclear reactions, nuclear forces, the shell
model, beta decay, particle physics. |
| Prerequisites: |
PHYS210;
Corequisite: PHYS221L. |
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| PHYS221L |
Nuclear Physics Laboratory |
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Experiments in detecting
charged particles, neutrons, and gamma rays. Counting
statistics, radiation shielding, stopping power, scintillation
counters, semiconductor detectors, the multichannel analyzer,
time-of-flight techniques, analysis of bubble chamber
photographs, detection electronics. |
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Corequisite: PHYS220. |
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| PHYS231 |
Engineering Design I |
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Department resources,
teamwork, problem solving techniques. |
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PHYS162. |
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| PHYS232 |
Engineering Design II |
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| Description: |
Continuation of PHYS231. |
| Prerequisite: |
PHYS162. |
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| PHYS250 |
Electronics |
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DC and AC
circuits. Semiconductor devices, rectifiers, amplifiers,
and oscillators. |
| Prerequisite: |
PHYS152 or 162, MATH 161;
Corequisite: PHYS 251L. |
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| PHYS251L |
Electronics Lab |
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Multimeters and
oscilloscopes, Thevenin's Theorum, Fourier analysis, Lissajous
figures, timing circuits, transient and steady-state
responses, transducers, diodes, transistor, and operational
amplifiers. |
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Corequisite: PHYS250. |
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| PHYS260 |
Digital Electronics |
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Representation of digital
information, logic networks, integrated circuit technology,
multiplexing, microprocessors. |
| Prerequisites: |
Physics major or permission;
Corequisite: PHYS261L. |
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| PHYS261L |
Digital Electronics Lab |
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Logic circuits, number
systems, adders, Boolean algebra, comparators, multiplexers,
multivibrators, memories, shift registers, and
analog-to-digital conversion. |
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Corequisite: PHYS260. |
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| PHYS305L |
Electro-Optics Laboratory |
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Measurements in modern
optics involving electromagnetic theory, including the
Kerr effect, electron beam optics, fiber-optic wave guides,
the monochromator, the ruby laser, nonlinear optics, the nitrogen
laser, the tunable dye laser, and atomic excitation using
lasers. |
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PHYS210. |
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| PHYS309 |
Engineering Mechanics |
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Moments, couples, equivalent
force systems, distributed force systems, free-body
diagrams, equilibrium, static indeterminancy,
friction, application forces to
engineering systems. |
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PHYS162. |
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| PHYS310 |
Analytical Mechanics |
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Newtonian mechanics, linear
oscillations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, central
forces, dynamics of rigid bodies. |
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PHYS210. |
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| PHYS311 |
Mechanics of Materials |
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Stress, strain, torsion,
bending, shear, pressure vessels, deflection of beams and shafts,
bucking, energy methods. |
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PHYS309. |
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| PHYS320 |
Material Science |
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Crystal structure and
defects, stress and strain, theories of hardness and fracture,
metallurgy. |
| Prerequisites: |
PHYS152 or 162, MATH 161;
Corequisite: PHYS321L. |
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| PHYS321L |
Materials Science Laboratory |
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Crystal structure, Young's
modulus, shear modulus, polymers, elastomers, visible
spectrophotomery, porosity, phase diagrams, viscosity, heat
treatment. |
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Corequisite: PHYS320. |
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| PHYS330 |
Solid State Physics |
3 |
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Thermal, optical, and
electronic properties of solids. Metals, insulators, and
semiconductors. Magnetic resonance and
superconductivity. |
| Prerequisites: |
PHYS152 or 162, MATH162;
Corequisite: PHYS331L. |
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| PHYS331L |
Solid State Laboratory |
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Impurities in
semiconductors, x-ray spectrometry, the Hall effect, magnetic
resonance, electron spin resonance, hysteresis,
superconductivity. |
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Corequisite: PHYS330. |
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| PHYS340 |
Engineering Thermodynamics |
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The first and second laws of
thermodynamics, reversible processes, PVT diagrams, non-ideal gases,
enthalpy, entropy, heat engines, heat pumps, the Carnot cycle,
efficiency, Maxwell's relations, heat flow, thermodynamic
systems. |
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PHYS162. |
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| PHYS342 |
Quantum Mechanics |
3 |
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Solutions to the
Schroedinger equation, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle,
step potentials, tunneling, potential wells, harmonic
oscillators, the hydrogen atom, approximation methods. |
| Prerequisites: |
PHYS152 or 162, MATH162. |
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| PHYS345L |
Engineering Measurements
Laboratory |
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| Description: |
Heat engines, the internal
combustion engine, oscillations, fluid analysis, wind tunnels,
strain gauges. |
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PHYS340; Corequisite:
PHYS350. |
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| PHYS350 |
Fluid Mechanics |
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The Bernoulli equation,
momentum equations, potential flows, viscosity, streamlines,
supersonic flow, open channels, turbomachines, the
Navier-Stokes equations. |
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PHYS340; Corequisite:
PHYS345L. |
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| PHYS360 |
Electromagnetic Theory |
3 |
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Vector analysis of electric
and magnetic fields, Laplace's equation in
spherical and cylindrical coordinates, electrostatic images,
polarization, dielectrics, electrostatic and magnetic energy,
electric current, Biot-Savart law, electromagnetic induction,
Kirchhoff's laws, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic
waves. |
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PHYS210. |
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| PHYS497 |
Research Seminar I |
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| Description: |
A study of the writing style
for a scientific research paper. Researching scientific
journals. Students will write a research paper based on a
literature search. |
| Prerequisite: |
Major in physics.
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In combination with PHYS498,
satisfies advanced composition requirement for general
studies. |
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| PHYS498 |
Research Seminar II |
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Continuation of PHYS497.
Students will conduct experimental research and present
results in a research paper and an oral presentation. |
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PHYS497. |
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