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3.00 Credits
Basic concepts of dynamics including Newton's Laws, energy, momentum, rigid body dynamics, oscillators, Lagrange's method, central forces, accelerated coordinate systems. Prerequisite: Phys 197. Corequisite: Math 333. IAI: Egr 943.
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4.00 Credits
Analysis of force systems; static equilibrium; dynamics of particles and rigid bodies using Newton's Laws and the principles of work, energy, impulse, and momentum. Prerequisite: Phys 197. Corequisite: Math 333.
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3.00 Credits
Electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetic induction, introduction to Maxwell's equations. Prerequisite: Phys 198. Corequisite: Math 333.
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3.00 Credits
Mathematical and practical treatment of electronic devices with emphasis on analog circuitry. Prerequisite: Phys 125 or 198, or consent of instructor. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab.
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3.00 Credits
Concept of temperature; the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics; applications to gases; change of state; kinetic theory; and applications to simple models of familiar situations. Prerequisites: Phys 200 and Math 333. IAI: Egr 946.
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3.00 Credits
Applications of FORTRAN and/or MATHEMATHICA to programming of numerical and analytical calculations, data fitting, simulation of physical problems, and individualized work on problems chosen from the student's field of interest. Prerequisites: basic knowledge of FORTRAN, one year of general physics, one year of calculus, or consent of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
Maxwell's equations, plane EM waves in infinite media, reflection and refraction of EM waves, guided EM waves, radiation of EM waves, relativistic treatment of electricity and magnetism. Prerequisite: Phys 320. Advanced Electronics. (3) Electronic measurement fundamentals, passive circuit elements, analog electronics (op amps, transducers, noise reduction), digital electronics (logic gates, flip flops, counters, combinational and sequential circuitry), D/A and A/D conversion, data acquisition techniques. Prerequisite: Phys 115 or 125 or 198. 2 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab. Applied Optics. (4) Geometrical optics, diffraction, interferometry, polarization, laser construction, optical materials, holography. Modern optical techniques and instrumentation are emphasized. Prerequisite: Phys 125 or 200. 3 hrs. lect.; 2 hrs. lab. Introductory Quantum Mechanics I. (3) Atomic nature of matter, introduction to quantum mechanics including Schroedinger equation. Prerequisites: Phys 201. Introductory Quantum Mechanics II. (3) Spin, fine structure, atomic spectroscopy, perturbation theory, applications. Prerequisite: Phys 430.
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3.00 Credits
Study of secondary teaching methods (Grades 6-12) from the standpoints of theory and practice, curriculum objectives and standard implementation, materials, and evaluation and assessment. Included are demonstrations, discussions, lectures, classroom participation, and field observations. Prerequisites: major in Science/Physics-Teacher Certification option and Educ 301. Corequisite: EIS 303.
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2.00 Credits
Laboratory experiments illustrating both the development of modern physics and modern experimental systems techniques. Experiments cover a range of topics. Prerequisite: Phys 201. Special Topics in Physics. (1-4, repeatable with no maximum) Lecture courses in topics of current interest, to be announced in the class schedule. Topics based on the student's previous training and interests . Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Special Problems in Experimental and Theoretical Physics. (1-4, repeatable with no maximum) Individualized study of any phase of physics not otherwise covered. Opportunity for undergraduates to engage in experimental or theoretical research under staff supervision. Prerequisite: consent of the instructor. Physics Internship. (1-12) A one-semester on-the-job experience in an industrial facility or a research laboratory. Prerequisites: consent of department chairperson and Phys 477. Seminar. (2) Reading, discussion, and criticism of selected topics. Oral presentation and formal paper on a chosen topic. Writing Instruction in the Discipline (WID) course. Prerequisite: Eng 280. Honor Thesis. (1-3, not repeatable) A physics thesis prepared by an honors student under the direction of one or more members of the physics department. Prerequisites: Honors major in physics and junior or senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
See STch 480.
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