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PHY |
5500 |
Topics in Physics (3)
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This course focuses on selected topics in the field of physics. These may include geophysics, biophysics, nuclear power and waste, relativity, health physics, astrophysics, mathematical methods in physics, particle physics.
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PHY |
5510 |
Advanced Modern Physics (3)
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Foundations of statistical physics, solid state physics, nuclear physics, elementary particles, astrophysics, and cosmology.
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PHY |
5520 |
Mechanics (3) |
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A study of the kinematics and dynamics of particles and systems of particles. |
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PHY |
5530 |
Electromagnetic Fields (3) |
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A study of vector fields, dielectric and magnetic media, fields in conductors, electric and magnetic circuit elements. Maxwell's equations and boundary condition problems in one, two and three dimensions. |
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PHY |
5559 |
Optics (3) |
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The principles of geometrical and physical optics. Image formation, refraction, diffraction, origin of spectra, polarized light, and optical activity.
Prerequisite: PHY 2253 and L253 OR PHY 2263 and L263; Corequisite:PHY L459. |
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PHY |
L559 |
Optics Laboratory (1) |
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Selected experiments in geometric and physical optics. Laboratory work emphasizes the basic principles of optics, the use of
measuring instruments, and the interpretation of data.
Corequisite: PHY 4459 |
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PHY |
5591 |
Guided Independent Research (1) |
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A laboratory based physics research project under the direction of a faculty member. The project must culminate in a written report with the results presented at a department seminar. |
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PHY |
5593 |
Guided Independent Study (3) |
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An independent study for advanced students under the direction of a faculty member. |
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PHY |
6600 |
Advanced General Physics (3)
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This course explores the scientific view of the world as it has developed from the earliest theories of Aristotle, Euclid and Newton to modern theories such as Einstein’s relativity
and quantum mechanics.
Prerequisite: Eleven hours of college physics or
permission of instructor. |
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PHY |
6625, 6626, 6627 |
Specialized Study in Area of Physics (1-3)
A study of a problem or problems using research techniques. Selection of a problem must be approved by the professor under whom the study is to be made and the Dean of Arts and Sciences. The study should contribute to the student’s program. Preparation of a scholarly paper is required and may involve an oral defense. Total credit for any combination of enrollments in these
courses may not exceed four semester hours. A specialized study may be substituted for a required course only once in a student’s program.
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