| 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.
Co-requisite: 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. Co-requisite: 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. See semester hour limits listed
under Course Restrictions in General Regulations
section. |
