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Course Criteria
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1.00 Credits
Students choose a project in consultation with physics faculty members. Requires laboratory or computational research and satisfactory progress on the research project. May be repeated for one credit a semester for a total of four hours of general credit. Graded on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the physics of the twentieth century. Topics include a study of the special theory of relativity, an introduction to the general theory of relativity, a survey of the experimental basis of quantum physics, and Schrödinger's quantum mechanics, as well as topics selected from atomic and molecular physics, solid-state physics, nuclear and elementary particle physics and cosmology. Lecture only.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an intermediate-level course in classical mechanics. Topics include: Newtonian mechanics, oscillatory motion, central-force motion, variational calculus, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, dynamics of systems of particles and rigid bodies, and non-linear systems. Lecture only.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the theory and application of electromagnetism. Topics include: electric fields produced by charge distributions, electrostatic potential, electrostatic energy, magnetic forces and fields produced by currents and by magnetic dipoles, introduction to Maxwell's equations, electromagnetism in matter and electromagnetic waves. Lecture only.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an advanced physics laboratory in which the design and execution of experiments, as well as the analysis and presentation of data and results are emphasized. Students will develop a working knowledge of the conventions of writing scientific papers. Experiments can include topics in astrophysics, atomic and nuclear physics, electronics, optics and mechanics.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an intermediate-level introduction to quantum theory and statistical mechanics. Topics covered include the Schrödinger equation, the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, solution of the hydrogen atom, and quantum mechanics in three dimensions. Lecture only.
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4.00 Credits
The goal of this course is to introduce students to computational methods used in modeling physical systems in physics, astronomy, and related fields. Students will primarily use the Python programming language to solve physical problems numerically.
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4.00 Credits
This course is an introductory course on Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics. These two subjects provide simple and powerful tools to study complex systems: large numbers of particles and many degrees of freedom. Topics covered include: the basics of probability theory, statistical description of mechanical systems, the laws of thermodynamics and entropy, the microcanonical and canonical ensembles, and ideal and real gases. Lecture only.
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2.00 Credits
Students in this course will conduct independent, in-depth literature analysis and research on a current topic in physics or astronomy. A presentation and final report are required.
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Students with junior or senior standing choose a project in consultation with physics faculty members. Requires laboratory or computational research and a written report and oral presentation presented to and reviewed by the physics faculty. May be repeated for a total of four hours of credit. This is a graded course
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