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3.00 Credits
Measurement theory, analysis, interpretation and evaluation of data, experiment design and scientific report writing. A limited number of advanced laboratory experiments will be performed which illustrate important concepts and methods. Literature searches, written reports and some oral reports will be required. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours. Prerequisite: PHY 2210. (WRITING; SPEAKING)
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an introduction to digital electronics, with an emphasis on the study of components that are building blocks for digital devices and equipment, especially microcomputers. Emphasis will be placed on the design of combinatorial, sequential, and state machine (ASM) circuits, including simplification by Boolean algebra, Karnaugh maps, and computer-aided tools. Hardware description languages will be used to implement designs on programmable logic devices (PLD). Topics to be covered include: number systems, Boolean algebra, logic families, gates, flip-flops, medium scale integration devices, combinatorial and sequential circuits, ASM, PLD, arithmetic logic units, memory, input-output, D/A, A/D, and a generic CPU. The industry-oriented, hands-on labs involve circuit construction, testing and trouble-shooting using modern test equipment. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours. [Duallisted with PHY 5330.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Independent in-depth research and preparation of a thesis on a significant topic in physics, directed by a member of the Department of Physics and Astronomy faculty. A thesis is presented orally and in writing to the department. The course grade is determined by the thesis advisor and the departmental honors committee. Required for graduation with honors in physics. Prerequisites: PHY 3560 and PHY 4002 or equivalent, GPA of at least 3.45 overall and in physics and astronomy courses, approval of proposed research topic and methods by the departmental honors committee, and assignment of research thesis advisor during the semester prior to enrollment in this course.
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4.00 Credits
A study of classical and modern optical phenomena including geometrical, Fresnel, and Fourier optics; lasers; fiber optics; and optoelectronic devices. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: MAT 3130. Corequisite: PHY 3020. [Dual-listed with PHY 5620.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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4.00 Credits
A study of the architecture, programming, and interfacing of Intel microprocessors and microcomputers. Topics to be covered include: Intel microprocessor architectures, support chips, decoding memory and I/O, microcomputer architecture and interfacing, microcomputer busses (such as PCI, PCIX, USB, Firewire, wireless), digital I/O, D/A, A/D, and robotics. Most labs will involve interfacing microcomputers to an assortment of transducers such as switches, sensors, LEDs, 7-segment displays, solid state relays, stepper motor, five-axis robotic arm, etc. Assembly language, high-level language, and/or commercial software (e.g., Lab View) will be used in lab. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: PHY 4330. [Dual-listed with PHY 5635.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the Schrödinger equation and its solutions for various common potentials. Prerequisites: PHY 3010, PHY 3210, and MAT 3130. [Dual-listed with PHY 5640.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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3.00 Credits
The theory and operation of DC and AC circuits with discrete passive and active components. Included are resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, bipolar transistors, field effect transistors, and operational amplifiers. An in-depth analysis of circuit theorems, phasors, differential equations, and simulations predicting the behavior of systems of analog devices will be explored in lecture and laboratory. The use and limitations of common electronics instrumentation such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, modulators/demodulators, lock-in amplifiers, and phase detection will also be explored. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours. Corequisite: PHY 3210 or consent of the instructor. [Dual-listed with PHY 5730.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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3.00 Credits
An in-depth study of the architecture, programming and interfacing of microcontrollers. Topics to be covered include: introduction to microcontrollers, architectures, internal hardware (such as timers, serial ports, A/Ds, D/As, I2C), instruction sets, assembly language programming, interrupt-driven code, and interfacing. Both stand-alone microcontrollers and single board computers will be used in lab. Most labs will involve interfacing microcontrollers to devices such as switches, LEDs, keypads, 7-segment displays, LCD displays, motors, sensors, etc. Microcontroller simulators and in-circuit-emulators (ICE) will be used for debugging. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: PHY 4330 or the equivalent. (COMPUTER) [Dual-listed with PHY 5735.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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4.00 Credits
This applications-oriented course covers the integration of transducers into sensor-based systems. Students will integrate transducers with signal conditioning circuitry and will develop proficiency in interfacing the conditioned signals with data acquisition hardware, using programs such as the National Instruments LabVIEW software program. Sensors covered include, but are not limited to, temperature, pressure, optical, and humidity. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: PHY 4730 (Analog Systems). [Dual-listed with PHY 5740.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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3.00 Credits
A study of the application of the basic principles of physics to a selection of medical topics involving human body characteristics and functions and to instrumentation used to diagnose and treat illness and injury. Prerequisite: PHY 1104 or PHY 1151. Lecture three hours. [Dual-listed with PHY 5820.] Dual-listed courses require senior standing; juniors may enroll with permission of the department.
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