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3.00 Credits
Basic elements and principles of quantum physics: probability waves, the Schrodinger equation, expectation values and operator formalism, the hydrogen atom, radiation processes. Fall semester. Prerequisites: PHYS 2300/PHYS 2300L, PHYS 2310/PHYS 2310L, PHYS 2320/PHYS 2320L; or PHYS 1030/PHYS 1030L, 1040/PHYS 1040L; MATH 2450 or MATH 2550; or approval of the department head.
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3.00 Credits
Theory of nuclear structure; nuclear radiation characteristics; the interaction of radiation with matter; nuclear binding forces; the control and use of nuclear radiation. Spring semester. Prerequisites: Physics 230/280, 231/281, 232/282; or Physics 103/183, 104/184; Mathematics 245 or 255; or approval of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Theory of nuclear structure; nuclear radiation characteristics; the interaction of radiation with matter; nuclear binding forces; the control and use of nuclear radiation. Spring semester. Prerequisites: PHYS 2300/PHYS 2300L, PHYS 2310/PHYS 2310L, PHYS 2320/PHYS 2320L; or PHYS 1030/PHYS 1030L, PHYS 1040/PHYS 1040L; MATH 2450 or MATH 2550; or approval of the department head.
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3.00 Credits
One topic selected from biophysics, elementary particles, quantum mechanics, relativity, solid state physics, statistical mechanics, or superconductivity. Emphasis on the relation of the assumptions and predictions of the theories to the experimental evidence. Consequences of the theories illustrate the nature of physics and its applications in modern science. On demand. Prerequisites: PHYS 3410; MATH 2450, MATH 2550; or approval of the department head. Cumulative limit of 9 hours.
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3.00 Credits
One topic selected from biophysics, elementary particles, quantum mechanics, relativity, solid state physics, statistical mechanics, or superconductivity. Emphasis on the relation of the assumptions and predictions of the theories to the experimental evidence. Consequences of the theories illustrate the nature of physics and its applications in modern science. On demand. Prerequisites: Physics 341; Mathematics 245, 255; or approval of the instructor. Cumulative limit of 9 hours.
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3.00 Credits
Nuclear reactions and radiation; fission processes, neutron diffusion, reactor design variables, reactor materials and shielding, reactivity coefficients. On demand. Prerequisite: Physics 412 or equivalent, or approval of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Nuclear reactions and radiation; fission processes, neutron diffusion, reactor design variables, reactor materials and shielding, reactivity coefficients. On demand.
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3.00 Credits
Interfacing instruments, measuring devices, and controls to mini and microcomputers. Includes voltmeters, counters, timers, temperature and other sensors, CRTs, floppy-disks, keyboards, music synthesizers, and control devices such as relays, thermostats, stepper motors, oscillators, and power supplies. Considers standard S100, IEE-488, and RS232C bus structures. Survey of microcomputer applications. Projects involving interfacing instruments with microcomputers. On demand. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: Physics 104/184, 232/282 or equivalent; Computer Science 110 or equivalent; or approval of the instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Interfacing instruments, measuring devices, and controls to mini and microcomputers. Includes voltmeters, counters, timers, temperature and other sensors, CRTs, floppy-disks, keyboards, music synthesizers, and control devices such as relays, thermostats, stepper motors, oscillators, and power supplies. Considers standard S100, IEE-488, and RS232C bus structures. Survey of microcomputer applications. Projects involving interfacing instruments with microcomputers. On demand. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: PHYS 1040/PHYS 1040L, PHYS 2320/PHYS 2320L or equivalent; CPSC 1000 or equivalent; or approval of the department head. Laboratory/studio course fee will be assessed.
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3.00 Credits
Basic principles and practice of developing computer-based materials for science education. Projects to be chosen from a pool of topics in a specific area of science. Each module to include documentation, a tutorial, a pretest, a post test, explanatory material, a question set, a problem set, a graphics segment, etc. Modules to be prepared to publication standards. Prerequisite: Computer Science 102 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to juniors or above or approval of the instructor.
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