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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 |
Modern Physics (3) |
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Special
relativity, quantum mechanics, and many electron systems.
Prerequisites: MTH 1125 and PHY 2253, L253 or PHY 2263,
L263. Corequisite: PHY L510. |
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PHY |
L510 |
Modern Physics Laboratory (1) |
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Selected
experiments in modern physics. Corequisite: PHY 5510. |
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PHY |
5511 |
Advanced Modern Physics (3) |
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Foundations of statistical physics, solid state
physics, nuclear physics, elementary particles,
astrophysics, and cosmology.
Prerequisites: PHY 5510. |
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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, |
Specialized Study in Area of Physics (1-3) |
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6626,
6627 |
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. See semester hour limits listed under
Course Restrictions in General Regulations section. |
