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3.00 Credits
This laboratory course involves selected advanced experiments in the area of Newtonian mechanics. Experiments and projects involve such topics as Kepler's laws of planetary motion, the frictional drag on falling bodies, resonance and damping in a harmonic oscillator, determination of the universal gravitational constant G using a Cavendish balance, numerical integration of galactic orbits, and Rutherford scattering of alpha particles. 3 hours laboratory. 1 semester hour
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3.00 Credits
Selected experiments of an advanced nature in the area of optics. 3 hours laboratory. 1 semester hour
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3.00 Credits
Advanced methods of mechanics using Lagrange's equations and tensor algebra. Topics include mechanics of fluids, Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations, inertial and stress tensors,rotation of rigid bodies, perturbation theory, and special relativity. Applications to vibrating systems and fluids. Prerequisite: PHYS 313. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
Individual investigation of a problem in physics includes laboratory work, computation, readings, and discussion as appropriate. Credit, score, topic, and prerequisites to be arranged individually. May be taken more than one semester. Credit open
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4.00 Credits
This course involves original research carried out under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the sponsoring faculty member. 4 semester hours
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to quantum theory, beginning with the Schr?dinger equation and the statistical interpretation of the wave function. One-dimensional applications include the infinite square well, finite square well, and harmonic oscillator; threedimensional applications include the theory of angular momentum, central potentials, and the hydrogen atom; spin, identical particles, and the Pauli exclusion principle; and time-independent perturbation theory. Prerequisite: PHYS 261. 4 class hours. 4 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of Quantum Mechanics. Topics include photon polarization, scattering, time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, interaction of the quantized radiation field with matter, spin, identical particles, second quantization, applications to atoms and molecules, and the Klein-Gordon and Dirac equations. Prerequisite: PHYS 413. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This subject-related work experience or other activity is offered only upon special application from the student and a supervising faculty member. Approval must be obtained in advance from the physics faculty and requires a specific outline of: work to be done; the nature and extent of its academic relevance; the academic and special preparation of the student for the proposed activity. Written approval must be obtained from the employer/sponsor, and arrangements must be made for regular contact between the student and the supervising faculty member. The student is responsible for making all arrangements. A final report must be submitted upon completion of the activity, and a pass/fail grade will be assigned. The number of semester hours earned depends on the extent of the approved activity (12 semester hours corresponds to full-time work for a semester). Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing, a GPAof at least 2.5 both in the major and cumulative in all courses and approval of both the academic advisor of the student and the head of the Science Division. 3-12 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This senior seminar course focuses on a conceptual understanding of classical physics along with an introduction to current topics in physics and astrophysics. Each student reports on four current topics both orally and in written reports. Prerequisite: Senior standing in the physics major. 3 semester hours
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3.00 Credits
This is a course in the theory and application of oral, written, and interactive (computer) communication techniques. Using topics relating to their own disciplines, students prepare appropriate forms of communication, including oral presentations, short reports, letters, memos, proposals, and a research report. Does not satisfy general educational distribution requirement in humanities. Prerequisite: ENGL 101 or 103. Open to students who have at least sophomore standing. All sections are writing enriched. 3 semester hours
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