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3.00 Credits
Selected topics in geometrical and physical optics including simple ray tracing, pupils and stops, aberrations, matrix and computer ray tracing, Maxwell equations, the Fresnel laws of refraction and reflection, Fourier analysis, polarization and birefringence, interference, Fraunhofer diffraction, and Fourier optics. Spring of even years only. Prerequisites: PH231/031; MA 245; or consent of instructor. (3 credit hours)
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Theory of special relativity, quantum physics, atomic structure, nuclear physics, elementary particles. Selected topics chosen from recent developments in physics. Fall of odd years only. Prerequisites: PH 231/031; MA 245; or consent of instructor. (3 credit hours)
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Selected topics in Newtonian mechanics, including kinematics and dynamics of particles, oscillations, gravitation, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, central-force motion, noninertial reference frames, and rigid body dynamics. Fall of even years only. Prerequisites: PH 231 /031; MA 245; or consent of instructor. (3 credit hours)
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Electric field concepts; potential, dielectrics, magnetic fields, magnetic properties; Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves. Fall of odd years only. Prerequisites: PH 231/031; MA 245; or consent of instructor. (3 credit hours)
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The fundamental postulates of quantum mechanics and their applications to selected systems. Topics include one- dimensional systems, perturbation theory, three- dimensional sytems, angular momenta, one-electron atoms, Hartree-Fock formalism, variational principles and quantum theory of scattering. Spring of odd years only. Prerequisites: PH 231/031; MA 245; or consent of instructor. (3 credit hours)
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No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
Study of precollege physics curricula based on nationally developed programs. Familiarization with lecture, laboratory, audiovisual, and reference materials. Use of microcomputers. Two lectures and two hour lab. 0 Prerequisites: PH 231; MA 245; or consent of instructor. (3)
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Selected topics in vector analysis, coordinate transformations, Fourier series, Legendre and Bessel functions, and partial differential equations. Emphasis on practical applications in physics. Prerequisites: PH 231; MA 350; or consent of instructor. (3)
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No course description available.
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3.00 Credits
A review of the basic content of physics coupled with pedagogical models appropriate for teaching in the elementary or secondary classroom. This course is not intended for students with an undergraduate physics major. (3 credit hours)
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