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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Atomic, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics. [Prereq: PHYX 11 . Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab.]
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4.00 Credits
Principles and foundations of mechanics, from classical to modern ideas. [Prereq: PHYX 11 0, MATH 311 (C), 313 (C), (PHYX 11 recommended).]
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4.00 Credits
Elements of classical and statistical thermodynamics. Offered alternate years. [Prereq: PHYX 320, PHYX 340, MATH 314 (C).]
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2.00 Credits
Numerical, symbolic, graphical, programming, and simulation capabilities of the computer algebra system, Mathematica. Apply to problems in the sciences. [Prereq: CHEM 11 0, MATH 241, PHYX 11 0.]
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4.00 Credits
Stellar structure and evolution, including black holes, white dwarfs, and neutron stars. Formation of solar systems, celestial mechanics. Physics of planetary interiors and atmospheres. Phenomena and techniques of optical astronomy. [Prereq: MATH 11 0, PHYX 106 (C) or PHYX 109 (C). Coreq: MATH 210 strongly recommended. Weekly: 3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab. Offered alternate years.]
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4.00 Credits
Structure and morphology of galaxies, active galactic nuclei, and quasars; dynamics of galaxies; interstellar medium; techniques of radio astronomy; the cosmic distance ladder and the expanding universe; the Big Bang. [Prereq: MATH 11 0 (C), PHYX 106 or PHYX 109, and PHYX 360. Coreq: MATH 210 strongly recommended.]
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3.00 Credits
Movement of air, heat, and water vapor in lower atmosphere. Effects of topography/radiation on conditions near ground. [Prereq: PHYX 106 or IA. Weekly: 2 hrs lect, 2 hrs activ. Offered occasionally.]
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Directed study. [Prereq: IA. Rep.]
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4.00 Credits
Geometrical and physical theories. Gaussian optics, interference, diffraction, polarization, lasers, holography. Lab: design, set up, and test optical systems; make holograms. Offered alternate years. [Prereq: PHYX 11 , MATH 241. Weekly: 3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab.]
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3.00 Credits
Experiment with computer interfacing, data acquisition, reduction. Assumes familiarity with some computer language. Use IBM PCs and Turbo Pascal. [Prereq: PHYX 316. Weekly: 1 hr lect, 6 hrs lab. Offered occasionally.]
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