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Course Criteria
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4.00 Credits
(Variable; Variable; 1.00-4.00 Credits; N) Intermediate to advanced level treatment of a variety of areas within physics such as solid state physics, astrophysics, general relativity, and medical physics. Abbreviated ST: (Title). Students may take each ST: course for credit.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Yearly; 3.00 Credits; N) A rigorous introduction to the fundamentals of quantum mechanics, including topics such as the Schrodinger Equation, the " particle-in-a-box, " the harmonic oscillator, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, theorems of quantum mechanics, and electron spin. Time permitting, some attention may be given to philosophical issues arising out of the theory. Prerequisites: two of the following must be taken: MA235 or PC340 or CH305 or PC300.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Variable; 4.00 Credits; N) A study of classical mechanics including Newtonian, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian approaches. Emphasis is placed on developing the student's ability to analyze physical problems involving particles, systems of particles and rigid bodies. Insight is provided into a variety of techniques for solving such problems. Prerequisites: PC 203 and PC 340.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Variable; 3.00 Credits; N) A study of electromagnetic phenomena, including electrostatics, electric fields in matter, magnetostatics, magnetic fields in matter, and an introduction to electrodynamics (including an introduction to Maxwell's equations). Corequisite: PC 340. Prerequisite: PC 203.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; N) A continuation of PC 420, including a study of topics such as conservation laws in electromagnetism; electromagnetic waves, potentials, and fields; radiation; and an introduction to relativistic electrodynamics. Prerequisite: PC 420.
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3.00 Credits
(Spring; Variable; 3.00 Credits; N) The wave theory of light as applied to interference, diffraction, polarization, and image formation. Major emphasis on Fourier techniques. Study of geometrical optics, quantum optics, and radiometry as time permits. Prerequisites: PC300 or PC301.
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4.00 Credits
(Fall & Spring; Yearly; 2.00-4.00 Credits; CW,N) An opportunity for the student to do an independent research project under the guidance of a faculty member. Note: listed as Research: (title); may be taken multiple times for credit. Prerequisite: permission.
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4.00 Credits
(Fall & Spring; Yearly; 1.00-4.00 Credits; N) An opportunity for students to do a more advanced independent research project under the guidance of a faculty member. Prerequisite: permission.
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3.00 Credits
(Fall; Yearly; 1.00 Credit) Seminar series, required of all senior Physics/Physics-Engineering POEs, consisting of research seminars given by invited speakers and members of the department, both faculty and students. Discussions regarding specific career opportunities and preparation for graduate studies will also be an integral part of the seminar series. Prerequisite: Prerequisite: for Seniors with Physics or Engineering Physics POEs.
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9.00 Credits
(Fall & Spring; Yearly; 2.00-9.00 Credits; N) (See chapter, " Special Programs " under internships.) Note: may be repeated up to a total of 9 hours of credit. Corequisite: PC 495. Prerequisite: permission and Junior or Senior standing.
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