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4.00 Credits
4 credits Study of the electromagnetic theory of light and the interactions of light and matter. Topics include geometrical optics and optical instrumentation, physical optics (diffraction and interference effects), spectroscopy and interferometry. Certain topics in modern optics, such as holography and lasers, also are discussed. Three (3) one-hour lectures and one (1) four-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: PHY 123.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Application of mathematical techniques to physical systems. A review of basic concepts of differential and integral calculus. Topics include infinite sequences and series, systems of linear determinants and matrices, and special functions. The course emphasizes numerical methods and application to physics and chemistry. Three (3) one-hour discussion and problem sessions per week. Prerequisites: PHY 123 or PHY 112.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Continuation of PHY 321. Topics includes partial differentiation, multiple integral, first- and second-order ordinary differential equations, numerical methods of solving differential equations, vector algebra, vector analysis, probability, and statistics. Prerequisite: PHY 321.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits A rigorous development of the concepts of classical physics and the mathematical techniques used therein. Study of the common mathematical formalism in vector analysis, hydrodynamics, and electromagnetism. Other topics include Galilean relativity, kinematics and dynamics of particle systems, rigid bodies, oscillations, wave motion, and Lagrangian mechanics. Three (3) one-hour lectures per week. Prerequisites: PHY 123.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Physical and mathematical foundations of electromagnetism. Students explore electrostatic fields and potentials, electric fields around conductors, electric current, field of moving charges, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction. Maxwell's equations, alternating current circuits, electric fields in matter, free oscillations in systems with many degrees of freedom, forced oscillations, traveling waves, modulations, pulse and wave packets, reflection, polarization, and interference and diffraction. Four (4) one-hour lectures per week. Prerequisite: PHY 123.
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1.00 Credits
3 credits Consists of introduction to classical experiments of physics such as the measurement of the charge to mass of the electron, Planck's constant, Milliken oil drop experiment, and others. Advanced laboratory techniques and data analysis are also covered. Prerequisite: PHY 123.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Fundamental principles of radiation, absorption and emission of radiation, solar and terrestrial radiation, radiative transfer and heating rates, surface and global energy balances, role of greenhouse gases, aerosols and clouds in climate change.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits Provides an introduction to atmospheric structure and synoptic meteorology. Laboratory exercises include weather analysis and forecasting.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits Atmospheric composition, equation of state, first and second laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamics of dry and moist atmospheres, thermodynamic diagrams, static and dynamic atmospheric stability. Prerequisites: MAT 112 and PHY 121.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits Physical and chemical properties of aerosol particles, natural and anathropogenic sources, techniques for detecting and measuring aerosols, spatial distribution of aerosol particles, the role of particles in atmospheric chemistry, air pollution and cloud formation, as well as optical properties and their effects on atmospheric visibility. Topics also include radiative effects and implications for the earth's climate. Prerequisites: MAT 211 and PHY 121.
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