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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Applies Schroedinger theory of quantum physics to the hydrogen atom, multi-electron atoms, angular momentum quantization, optical excitations, molecular structure, and atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Building on this foundation the course then emphasizes solid-state (condensed matter) physics including crystal structure, freeelectron model of metals, band theory, semiconductors, and dielectrics. May also include other topics in solid state or materials science of interest to professor.Prerequisite: PHY 316.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
A detailed study of some specific problem or experiment in physics, history of physics, reading from current literature of physics. Available each semester.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Electrostatics, magnetism, resistance, capacitance, inductance, electromagnetic induction, electric circuits. Maxwell's equation and field theory. Prerequisites: PHY 214,MAT 201.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Measurement of parameters of interest in laboratory and industrial research: temperature, pressure, light, magnetic fields, linear and angular displacement. Includes introduction to data acquisition and interfacing with microcomputers. Prerequisites: PHY 306 and consent of instructor. Three laboratory hours per week.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
An intermediate course in classical mechanics. This course begins with a critical discussion of Newton's laws of motion. Other topics include conservative forces, the forced harmonic oscillator, complex number application to the solution of linear differential equations, Fourier Series applications, vector algebra, elements of vector analysis, integration and differentiation of vectors, motion under a central force, coupled harmonic oscillators, rotating coordinate systems, LaGrange's equations, and an introduction to tensors.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
This course is designed to follow 443.The concept of a wave function is introduced via solution of the Schroedinger equation.The Schroedinger equation is solved for numerous examples including an infinite square well, a harmonic-oscillator potential, a delta-function potential, and a finite square well.A rigorous development of the hydrogen atom extends the treatment of quantum-mechanical systems to three dimensions. Approximation methods include perturbation theory, the variational principle, the WKB approximation, the adiabatic approximation, and scattering.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
The course introduces students to the study of politics by asking them to compare political systems. They will explore the differences and similarities of the United States and a non-Western or non-liberal country (for example,China,Mexico or Iran).Students will explore differences in what great philosophers have argued justice should mean in these systems, what is expected from politics, and how the state and society relate to each other.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
An introductory survey of the structures and functions of American political institutions.Areas of study include the founding, political parties and participation, the mass media, Congress, the Presidency, courts, state and local government, interest groups, and the federal bureaucracy.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
An introductory course that examines the nature of politics; considers the meaning of such terms as liberty, equality, justice, power; and overviews the major Western political philosophies and ideologies, including liberalism, conservatism, Marxism and fascism.
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3.00 - 4.00 Credits
Examines Congress dynamically in terms of participant roles, committee systems, party influence and leadership, legislative functions and representative democracy, legislative and executive relations, and current efforts at reform. Second half of course will cover the development of the modern presidency from 1789 to the present. Topics include presidential leadership, power, and influence in relationships with Congress, courts, parties, bureaucracy, and the public in the formulation and administration of domestic and foreign policy.
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