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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Study of modern physics with emphasis on applications. Topics include introductory quantum physics; modern optics; lasers; binding and energy bands in solids; electrical, thermal, and magnetic properties of solids; semiconductors; radioactivity; nuclear reactions; radiation detectors; and applications of nuclear physics to other sciences. Prerequisites PHYS 262
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Survey of the electronic and structural properties of semiconductors and the physics of semiconductor processing. Topics to be discussed include crystal growth, crystal defects, thin films, thermal properties, lithography, and characterization. Prerequisites PHYS 160, 260, and 262; or permission of instructor. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Credits: 1-3 Individual study of physics problems of current interest. Notes May be taken three times for credit. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 0 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Cross-Listed with ASTR 328 Topics include physical concepts; magnitudes of stars; Hertzsprung-Russell diagram; stellar radiation; stellar structure and stellar evolution; white dwarfs, red giants, supernovas, neutron stars, black holes; interstellar matter, dust, and molecules; cosmic rays and magnetic fields; galactic structure, galaxies, quasars, and intergalactic matter; high energy astrophysics, cosmology, and general relativity; and models of the universe. Prerequisites PHYS 262 and MATH 214. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 introduces the physical principles of renewable energies, including solar, wind, hydropower and geothermal. Demonstrates how the application of methods and principles of physics allow us to understand the basic operation, advantages, limitations and relative merits of various renewable energy sources. Designed for students majoring in the sciences or engineering, but also useful for students majoring in science policy, business, global change and sustainable development. Prerequisites PHYS 262, 266, or PHYS 245 with a C or better in MATH 113. Notes This course counts toward the required 45 hours of upper division hours, but it does not count toward the requirement for a minimum of 12 upper-level credits for physics majors. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Cross-Listed with BINF 470 Offers a broad introduction into molecular biophysics. Demonstrates that the application of methods of physics provides a unique opportunity to tackle complex biological programs. Mainly designed for students majoring in physics or chemistry but also useful for biology majors interested in bioinformatics and computational biology. Prerequisites PHYS 307, or CHEM 331 and CHEM 332, or permission of instructor Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Cross-Listed with CDS 385 Introduction to basic concepts and methods of materials science. Review of metallic alloys and compounds, ceramic materials, ionic solids, semiconductors, polymers, and nano-structured materials. Mechanical, thermal, electric, magnetic and optical properties of materials. Theoretical background and experimental methods of materials characterization. Various materials applications with emphasis on renewable energy. Prerequisites PHYS 262 or 266 or 245 and a C or better in MATH 113 Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
Credits: 1-4 Selected topics in physics not covered in fixed-content courses. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 0 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Cross-Listed with PHYS 502 Experimental basis of quantum mechanics; the wave function; systems in one, two, and three dimensions. Prerequisites PHYS 308, or permission of instructor. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 3 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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3.00 Credits
Credits: 3 Project chosen and completed under the guidance of a faculty member, which results in a thesis. Prerequisites 21 credits of physics courses including PHYS 262, 305, and 308; and admission to Physics Department Honors Program. Notes PHYS 405 is a prerequisite for PHYS 406. An oral progress report is required for PHYS 405. Oral and written presentations are required for PHYS 406. Students may receive no more than 6 credits of PHYS 405, 406, 408, and 409. Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week 0 Hours of Lab or Studio per week 0
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