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1.00 Credits
Students perform selected experiments in modern physics: gamma ray spectroscopy, half life, beta decay, positron annihilation, neutron capture, bubble chamber events, nuclear statistics, etc. Credits: 1 Prerequisites: P, PHYS 316.
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4.00 Credits
This is a course in the principles of electricity and magnetism, with applications to dielectric and magnetic materials. Topics include the development of Maxwell's equations, and applications. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: P, PHYS 213 and MATH 321.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers fundamental topics in nuclear physics and elementary particles. Topics include radioactivity, nuclear spectra and structure, nuclear models, elementary particle theories and high energy physics. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: P, PHYS 331 or 471.
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3.00 Credits
This course considers the design of nuclear fission and fusion reactors and particle accelerators including discussion of basic nuclear properties, the fission process and reactor control, fusion reactors, environmental effects and nuclear waste management. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: P, PHYS 331 or consent.
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3.00 Credits
This course looks at solid materials from a microscopic level. Topics include basic crystal structure; mechanical and thermal properties; and electronic processes with reference to electrical properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: P, PHYS 331 and MATH 321.
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3.00 Credits
This course covers topics directed at satisfying student interests in areas such as magnetism, semi-conductors, superconductors, ferroelectrics, and devices based on these aspects of solids. The role of defects in solids and strength of materials may also be included. Credits: 3 Prerequisites: P, PHYS 439 or consent.
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4.00 Credits
This is a systematic introduction to classical mechanics emphasizing motion in three dimensions. Topics include central forces, harmonic oscillations, non-inertial reference frames, rigid body motion, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics. Credits: 4 Prerequisites: P, PHYS 113 or PHYS 213 and concurrent registration in MATH 321.
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1.00 Credits
This is the first course of the departmental capstone senior design sequence. The student will write the specifications for a design project and complete the initial design phase for this project addressing economic, environmental, social and success criteria. Credits: 1 Prerequisites: P, senior standing in the Physics Department.
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2.00 Credits
This course completes the departmental capstone senior design project. The student will construct, assemble, and test the project that they designed in PHYS 464. Credits: 2 Prerequisites: P, PHYS 464. Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 465L.
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0.00 Credits
This is the laboratory portion of PHYS 465 where the design developed in PHYS 464 is built, tested, and made to work. Credits: 0 Corequisites: Corequisite course PHYS 465.
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