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3.00 Credits
A calculus-based introduction to several major areas of modern astrophysics for students concentrating in the physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Topics to be covered include observable properties of stars and star systems, stellar structure and evolution, binary systems and galactic x-ray sources, galaxies and quasars, and cosmology. Three hours lecture. (AY). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
Concepts of quantum mechanics with applications of the Schrodinger wave equation to the simpler atoms, molecules, and nuclei. Topics of current interest to physicists, chemists, and biologists are discussed. Three hours lecture. (F). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
Topics in modern atomic physics such as optical and radio-frequency spectroscopy and scattering of atoms and electrons are considered. An introduction to nuclear physics, including nuclear interactions and structure, radioactive decay, fission, and fusion. Three hours lecture. (AY). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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1.00 Credits
Experiments in both classical and modern physics using contemporary techniques. Commercial apparatus is used in several experiments. Advanced students are encouraged to initiate and conduct their own experiments. Instruction in the planning of experiments and the presentation of oral and written reports is included. One hour recitation, six hours laboratory. Course may be repeated for credit. (W). 3.000 Credit hours 6.000 Lab hours 1.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Laboratory, Recitation Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
A study of the structure and properties of the solid state of matter with emphasis on crystalline solids, crystal structures, lattice dynamics, electrons in metals and semiconductors, and dielectric and magnetic properties of solids. Three hours lecture. (AY). 3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
A lecture course in a topic of current interest in physics. Topics vary and are announced in the current Schedule of Classes. One to three hours lecture. (OC). 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Seminar Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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4.00 Credits
Participation in ongoing experimental research at an off-campus laboratory. Assignments made by cooperative or internship agreement between the research laboratory, the student, and the physics concentration advisor. Course may be repeated for credit. Four to twelve hours laboratory. Permission of concentration advisor. (F,W,S). 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 4.000 TO 12.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Laboratory, Independent Study Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Current topics from various areas in pure and applied physics are reported upon by students, faculty, and guest lecturers. Topics presented will vary from year to year. Course may be repeated for credit. One to three hours seminar. (W). 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Seminar Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Special topics in physics chosen by agreement between student and instructor. Course may be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor. (F,W,S). 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 4.000 TO 12.000 Other hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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3.00 Credits
Experimental studies in physics selected by agreement between student and instructor. Four to twelve hours laboratory. Course may be repeated for credit. Permission of instructor. (F,W,S). 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 4.000 TO 12.000 Lab hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Laboratory, Independent Study Natural Sciences Department Course Attributes: Upper Division
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