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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Fall. Fundamentals of the application of computers in physics with emphasis on numerical methods, survey of methods of simulation with in-depth treatment of several computational physics applications, high level programming and other simulation tools in treating complex physical systems.
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3.00 Credits
Summer. Quantum theory of solids, including: treatment of conduction electrons in metals and semiconductors, electron transport properties, band theory, dielectric, magnetic and optical properties of solids, and superconductivity. Second quantization and pseudopotential techniques. Prerequisite: PHYS 510 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 - 5.00 Credits
On demand. Intensive physics course for secondary or middle school teachers of science who wish to enhance their physics background. Special attention is paid to the development of lecture-demonstration and laboratory apparatus and techniques. Subject matter can vary from year to year. May be repeated. Not acceptable for credit towards a graduate degree in physics.
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3.00 Credits
Summer, On demand. Newtonian and modern theories of motion, the nature and role of forces, work, energy, momentum, and angular momentum. Not acceptable for credit towards an M.S. in Physics.
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3.00 Credits
Summer (alternate years), On demand. Electric fields and potentials, electric currents, DC circuits, magnetic fields, electric and magnetic forces, magnetic field production, magnetic induction, passive AC circuits, generation of electromagnetic waves, Maxwell's equations, and the electromagnetic spectrum. Not acceptable for credit towards an M.S. in Physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 651 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Summer (alternate years), On demand. General wave properties and phenomena including dispersion, interference, diffraction, and the Doppler effect; properties of light including reflection, refraction, absorption, scattering, geometric optics, waves, and particle natures of light, polarization, and color; wave-particle duality of matter. Not acceptable for credit towards an M.S. in Physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 651 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Summer (alternate years), On demand. Atoms and molecules; subatomic particles; nuclear reactions; states of matter; properties of gases, liquids, solids; properties of metals and semiconductors; entropy and the laws of thermodynamics. Not acceptable for credit towards an M.S. in Physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 651 or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Summer (alternate years), On demand. Naked-eye astronomy, orbital dynamics, stellar structure and evolution, galaxies, cosmology, and the history of astronomy. Not acceptable for credit towards an M.S. in Physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 651 or consent of instructor.
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1.00 Credits
Fall, Spring. Hands-on construction and exploration of physics and astronomy demonstrations and laboratory exercises with discussions of the pedagogy of demonstrations and laboratories. Subjects of labs and demonstrations will include mechanics, electromagnetism, circuits, optics, astronomy, structure of matter, and thermodynamics, though the specific demonstrations and laboratory exercises will vary in each offering. Not acceptable for credit towards an M.S. in Physics. Graded S/U.
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2.00 Credits
Fall, Spring. Systematic study of selected topics in physics. Oral presentation is emphasized in the research and instructional arenas. May be repeated to eight hours. Graded S/U.
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