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3.00 Credits
Treats elements of vector analysis, electrostatics, special techniques for finding electric potential, electric field in matter, magnetostatics, magnetic field in matter, electrodynamics, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves at the calculus level.
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3.00 Credits
Quantum mechanics following methods of Schrodinger and Heisenberg, application to harmonic oscillator, three-dimensional Schrodinger equation, hydrogen atom, electron in a magnetic field, normal and anomalous Zeeman effect, spin.
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3.00 Credits
A survey of nuclear physics, nuclear size, nuclear mass, reaction theory, types of radioactive decay, nuclear models, nuclear forces, and elementary particles.
Prerequisite:
( PHYS 331 or PY 331 )
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Varies from semester to semester and covers diverse topics in specific areas of physics. This course number is also used to offer courses under development. Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
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1.00 - 6.00 Credits
Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member.
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3.00 Credits
Reciprocal lattice, crystal structure, the quantization of fields to produce quasi-particles such as phonons, magnons, excitons. Fermi gas of electrons, energy bands, semiconductor crystals, and photoconductivity.
Prerequisite:
( PHYS 223 or PY 223 ) and ( PHYS 331 or PY 331 )
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3.00 Credits
An analysis of contemporary (post-1945) state system and forces shaping the world in which we live. Student is given a framework within which to analyze contemporary international politics.
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3.00 Credits
Investigates the way American government works (and why sometimes it does not). Examines who gets what, why and how in America and who pays for it, with an emphasis on understanding the origin, structure and functions of U.S. national government. Looks beyond the divisions between liberals and conservatives to understand and evaluate contemporary political events and practices. Founding principles and their modern application are a core focus.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes dynamics of government as they are evidenced in public opinion, pressure groups, political parties, and our governmental institutions; attention also directed toward the political-economical nexus within American society.
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3.00 Credits
Examines institutions and processes of state and local governments, with special attention to Pennsylvania; emphasis on the nature of federalism, state constitutions, and role of state and local government in an urban society.
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