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3.00 Credits
Elements of pure and applied acoustics. Topics include solutions to the wave equation, acoustic impedances, electro-mechanical-acoustic analogies, direct-radiator loudspeaker and enclosure theory, and a discussion of room acoustics. Prerequisite: PHYCS 122.
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4.00 Credits
Introductory DC and AC circuit theory, semiconductor components, power supplies, transistor amplification; integrated circuit operational amplifiers, active filters, oscillators, and function generators. Basic combinational logic circuits and Boolean algebra. Emphasizes applications of integrated circuits. Prerequisite: PHYCS 122 or permission of the department chairperson.
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4.00 Credits
Sequential logic circuits including scalars, displays, memories, shift registers, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog conversion techniques. Microprocessor architecture and support electronics for microcomputer design. IC chips and circuits for experiment-to-microcomputer interfacing. Use of a microprocessor development system. Prerequisite: PHYCS 354 or permission of the department chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
Emphasizes experimental studies of radioactive disintegrations and decay products and their relation to nuclear structure. Instrumentation in radioisotope measurements. Two lectures and two two-hour laboratory periods a week. Prerequisite: PHYCS 260.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Paid work and learning experience in applied or theoretical physics or astronomy in an institutional, industrial, or university research or development setting. May occur during one or more semesters. Prerequisite: approval of proposed program by the department chairperson. A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.
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3.00 Credits
Application of mathematical techniques to the formulation and solution of physical problems in classical mechanics, thermodynamics, electromagnetic theory, and in quantum mechanics. Topics include computer algebra systems and applications. Prerequisite: PHYCS 122, 260; or permission of the department chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
Techniques in the formulation and solution of physical problems. Computer algebra systems (e.g. Mathematica) may be introduced for the study of topics such as boundary value problems, transforms, special functions of mathematical physics, and applications of tensor analysis in physics. Prerequisite: PHYCS 122, 260; or permission of the department chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
The celestial sphere, the solar system, formation and decay of stars, instruments and basic laws of astronomy, nebulae, galactic structure, theories of the origin of the universe; constellation and telescope work.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Exploration of selected topics in physics, with emphasis on individual projects, study, and discussion. A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned. Open only to honors students or with permission of the department chairperson.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Aims, nature of the subject matter, calculus concepts, and applications in the teaching of physics; amount and nature of laboratory work, standardized tests, and textbooks used in the teaching of physics. No regularly scheduled laboratory. Prerequisite: 16 hours of credit in physics or permission of the department chairperson. A total of 3 hours of credit may be earned.
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