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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of PHYS 409 with particular emphasis given to applications of electrodynamics. The major topics covered in this course are: conservation laws in electrodynamics; electromagnetic waves in vacuum and in matter; retarded potentials and electromagnetic radiation; and relativistic electrodynamics.
Prerequisite:
PHYS 409
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
An examination of an area in physics in which a regular course is not offered. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to fluid mechanics that develops physical concepts and formulates basic conservation laws. Topics include fluid statics, kinematics, stresses in fluids, flow of real (viscous) fluids and compressible flow. Lectures three hours per week. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
Prerequisite:
MATH 323 AND PHYS 301
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1.00 Credits
This course will normally be conducted in the fall semester of the student's senior year and consists of successfully preparing and presenting a research proposal. This course is intended to prepare the student for PHYS 420. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
Prerequisite:
PHYS 370
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3.00 Credits
Conducting, writing, and presenting the results of the research project prepared in PHYS 419. The presentation must be at a scientific forum approved by the research advisor. This course will normally be taken during the spring semester of the senior year. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
Prerequisite:
PHYS 419
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3.00 Credits
Applications of dynamics and forecasting techniques in diagnosing the organization of mesoscale and convective phenomena. Topics include mesocale instabilities; boundary layer dynamics; air mass boundaries; convective initiation; convective storms; mesoscale convective systems; tornadoes; flash flooding; and various orographic mesoscale phenomena. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to Einstein's theory of General Relativity, with a particular emphasis on modern applications and tests. The course begins with a deeper dive into Special Relativity before moving on to learning about curved spacetimes and the applications of General Relativity in modern physics and astrophysics. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions.
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the basics of air pollution science. Course begins with a summary of underlying meteorology and atmospheric physics and then covers the atmospheric radiation budget, atmospheric circulation, aerosols, atmospheric chemistry (acid rain, ozone hole), short-term atmospheric change, atmospheric chemical models and air quality. Lecture four hours per week. NOTE: A student may not receive credit for both PHYS 105 and PHYS 456. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
Prerequisite:
( PHYS 102 AND MATH 120 ) OR CHEM 112 AND ( PHYS 112 OR HONS 158 )
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3.00 Credits
Satellite meteorology is the measurement of the weather by sensors aboard Earth-orbiting satellites. Topics include satellite orbits and navigation; electromagnetic radiation; instrumentation; image interpretation; atmospheric temperature, winds, clouds, precipitation and radiation. Lectures three hours per week. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
Prerequisite:
PHYS 308 OR PHYS 456 OR ( PHYS 105 AND PHYS 112 ) OR ( PHYS 105 AND PHYS 102 AND MATH 120 ) OR ( PHYS 105 AND HONS 158 )
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the study of the physics of the Earth's climate. Topics include climatic classification, the spectrum of radiation, absorption, scattering, transmission, radiation, the tropospheric energy balance, the energy balance at the Earth's surface, time variations in the energy balance, the atmospheric transport of energy, the atmosphere as a heat engine, CFCs and stratospheric ozone, the carbon cycle, other greenhouse gases, climate heating, integrated assessment of models and human activities affecting climate change. In addition, some of the policy issues associated with such human activities will be addressed. Lecture four hours per week with some laboratory exercises included. NOTE: Please refer to the appropriate academic catalog for additional course information concerning prerequisites, co-requisites and course restrictions..
Prerequisite:
PHYS 112 OR HONS 158
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