X    

N/A    

PHYS

3012

Lab For University Physics II     Instrumentation will be used to conduct experiments on electrical circuits and optics. Topics include Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, electrical power EMF, RLC Components, optical elements and visual phenomena.    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

3013

Lab for Modern Phys     This course provides students with the exposure to modern physics phenomena and a variety of experimental techniques which develops a broad background essential for the future understanding of and the performance of research in physics. It includes experimental testing of quantum mechanics and its applications to atomic physics and light.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

3031

Univ Phys I     Prerequisites: PHYS 3011. Calculus based introductory physics course. Primarily includes fundamentals of mechanics such as statics, kinematics, Newton's laws, conservation of energy, rigid body motion, fluids, temperature, heat transfer, thermodynamics, vibrations, waves mechanics and sound waves.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

3032

Univ Phys II     Prerequisite: PHYS 3031 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHYS 3012. Topics include: Electric forces and fields, DC and AC circuits, magnetism, atomic structure, semiconductors; electromagnetic waves, light, introducto to modern physics.    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

3033

Modern Physics     Prerequisite: PHYS 3032 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHYS 3013. An introduction to topics in modern physics. Black-body radiation, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular physics, solid state physics, special relativity, nuclear and particle physics.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

4011

Lab Methods in Phys Science     Corequisite: PHYS 4031 Three laboratory hours per week.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

4031

Methods in the Physical Scienc     Recent developments in chemistry, geology, and physics; emphasis on teaching the physical sciences from a contemporary viewpoint.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

4131

Math Meth for Physics I     Prerequisites: Differential and Integral Calculus. Overview of the essential mathematics needed for advanced Physics courses including: Vector Analysis in flat and curved coordinates, Matrices, Group Theory, Infinite Series, Complex Variables and Differential Equations.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

4132

Mathematical Methods for Physi     N/A    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

4231

Intermediate Mechanics     Prerequisites: PHYS 3033 or equivalent. This course is an advanced undergraduate study of the classical motion of particles according to Newton's Theory.    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

4331

Principles Of Electromagnetism     Prerequisites: PHYS 3033 or equivalent. A thorough introduction to electrostatics, magentostatics and electrodynamics. Practical examples and some demonstration experiments will be used to connect the elegant mathematical theory of electromagnetism with physical intuition..    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

4333

Special Relativity     Prerequisites: PHYS 4331 or instructor approval. In this course we derive Einstein's theory of special relativity. Lorentz transformations and relativistic electrodynamics using    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

4432

Prin of Quantum Mechanics     Prerequisite: PHYS 3033 or equivalent. Experimental basis of quantum theory. Postulates of quantum mechanics. Uncertainty principle. Operator methods and the wave equation, Time-independent Schrodinger equation, wave-equation in three dimensions, Angular momentum and the Hydrogen atom.    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

4531

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mech     Prerequisite: PHYS 3033 or equivalent. Temperature, heat and work, thermodynamic properties of gases, solids and solutions; homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria; thermodynamics of electrochemical cells; statistical thermodynamics; calculation of thermodynamic properties; chemical kinetics.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

4732

Mod Phys Research Seminar     A study of current physics research projects conducted in the format of a seminar class.    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

4839

Indt Study In Physics     Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean required. Independent directed study in Physics.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

4918

Independent Study in Physics     Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

4931

Selected Topics In Physics     N/A    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5311

Recitation for Electrodyn I     Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 5331. This is an one-hour recitation section to review examples and problems in PHYS 5331.    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

5331

Electrodynamics I     Prerequisite: PHYS 5531 or instructor approval and PHYS 4331 or equivalent. Introduction to electromagnetics, boundary value problems, multipoles, electrostatics of microscopic    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

5332

Electrodynamics II     Prequisite: PHYS 5331 or equivalent. Advanced topics in electrodynamics not normally covered in PHYS 5331 such as radiating systems, diffractions, relativistic particles in electromagnetic fields, collisions of charged particles, radiation damping and radiative beta processes.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5411

Recitation for Classical Mechs     Prerequsite or Corequisite: PHYS 5431. This is an one hour recitation section to review examples and problems in PHYS 5431.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5431

Classical Mechanics     Prerequisite: PHYS 5531 or instructor approval. Introduces concepts such as the Lagrangian dynamics of particles, Hamiltonian mechanics and canonical transformations in order to calculate the classical motion of particles.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5511

Recitation for Math Meths I     Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 5531. This is an one hour recitation section to review examples and problems in PHYS 5531.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5531

Math Meths in Phys I     Prerequisites: PHYS 4131 and PHYS 4132 or equivalent. A review of essential mathematics required to solve graduate level physics problems: differential equations, complex math, linear algebra, infinite series and more.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5532

Math Meths in Phys II     Prerequisite: PHYS 5531 or instructor approval. A continuation of Mathematical Methods in Physics I. Course content may include: boundary conditions, pertubation theory, group theory and tensor analysis, using mathematical software packages (such as Mathematica, Matlab or Maple) or other advanced mathematical applications to physics.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5533

Meths in Comp Physics     Prerequisite: PHYS 5531 or instructor approval and a working knowledge of a programming language. An introduction to the numerical methods used to solve various physics problems; evolving differential equations, performing Monte-Carol simulations, simulate fluid flow and more.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5611

Recitation for Quantum Mech I     Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 5631. This is an one hour recitation section to review examples and problems in PHYS 5631.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5612

Recitation for Quantum Mech II     Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 5632. This is an one hour recitation section to review examples and problems in PHYS 5632.    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

5631

Quantum Mechanics I     Prerequisites: PHYS 5531, CHEM 5130 or instructor approval and PHYS 4432 or equivalent. Fundamental concepts of non-relativistic quantum mechanics. Solution of simple one-dimensional problems. Hilbert-space description. Matrix representations. Quantum dynamics. Extension to three dimensions. Spin and orbital angular momentum.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5632

Quantum Mechanics II     Prerequisite: PHYS 5631 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHYS 5612. Sequel to Quantum Mechanics I, Angular momentum theory. Symmetries and conservation laws. Application of approximation methods to realistic problems. Systems of identical particles. Scattering theory. Relativistic single-particle wave equations. Introduction to quantum computing.    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

5711

Recitation for Statistical Mec     Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 5731. This is an one hour recitation section to review examples and problems in PHYS 5731.    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

5731

Stat Mech and Thermodyn     Prerequisites: PHYS 5531, CHEM 5130 or instructor approval and PHYS 4531 or equivalent. An advanced treatment of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics in order to solve problems involving many individual particles. Topics include probability, microcanonical and canonical ensembles and the laws of thermodynamics.    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

5739

Intern in Phys     Prerequisite: Master's degree candidacy as well as approval by advisor and dean. Supervised work experience in an approved industrial firm or government agency. Written and oral report required.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5915

Coop Ed     Prerequisite: Approved Candidate Plan of Study. Completed cooperative education file and approval of Director of Cooperative Education. Education paid work assignment by a student in the field of career interest and course of study. A technical report is required at the end of semester.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5919

Indt Study In Physics     Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean required. Independent directed study in physics.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5931

Research Topics In Physics     Identified by specific title each time course is offered.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

5939

Indt Study In Physics     Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean required. Independent directed study in physics.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

6132

General Relativity     Prerequisite: PHYS 5331 or equivalent. Topics include: Manifolds, Spacetime Curvature, Riemann Geometry, Geodesics, Killing Vectors, Einstein's Equation, The Schwarzschild solution and other Black Hole solutions to Einstein's Equations.    

X    

N/A    

PHYS

6231

Plasma Physics     Prerequisite: Core Physics courses or instructor approval. Computer programming experience and PHYS 5533 is desired but not required. The course provides a basic understanding of plasma physics fundamentals and a reveiw of the state-of-the-art of current research of plasma science and engineering (nuclear fusion, industrial plasmas, advanced space propulsion and space plasmas).    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

6838

Research Project And Seminar     Prerequisite: 24 hours completed in approved graduate program. Students will develop a research project that integrates knowledge and standard procedures in the discipline. A written paper and an oral presentation will be required.    

Offered

N/A    

PHYS

6939

Master's Thesis Research     Prerequisite: Approval of faculty adviser, master's committee and dean.    

X    

N/A    

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