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3.00 Credits
NA S.Amador Kane A one-semester introduction to important topics in modern biophysics, drawn from the following list: single molecule techniques for measuring mechanical properties of proteins, DNA and other biopolymers, computational and experimental methods for determining the structure of proteins and nucleic acids, the physical chemistry of membranes, applications of statistical physics in neural networks, artificial evolution and bioinformatics, and the interplay between biology and nanofabrication. Prerequisite: Biology 200 and either Physics 214 or Chemistry 304, or the Bryn Mawr equivalents, or permission of the instructor. Typically offered in alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
NA W.Smith Structural and electronic properties of solids, including both crystalline and non-crystalline materials, band theory, semiconductors, optical properties and elementary excitations. Applications of solid state phenomena in computer science and engineering will be explored to a limited extent. Prerequisite: Physics 214b. Typically offered yearly in alternation with Bryn Mawr.
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3.00 Credits
NA W.Smith Design, execution, and analysis of significant experiments, which change from year to year. Those presently available include studies of microfluidics, atomic spectroscopy, cosmic ray physics, laser tweezers, x-ray diffraction and materials synthesis, superconductivity, sensor technologies, and chaotic dynamics. The course emphasizes the effective use of contemporary experimental tools, including low-noise measurement techniques, laboratory computers, and optical methods. Prerequisite: Physics 212, or consent of instructor. Typically offered in alternate years.
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3.00 Credits
NA W.Smith,S.Amador Kane,P.Love A capstone experience for seniors in physics meeting biweekly throughout the year. An introduction to scientific writing and talks; scientific ethics; graduate study in physics and astronomy; different possible careers for physics and astronomy majors, both within the field and outside science; preparation and presentation of senior papers and colloquia; attendance at lectures by distinguished visitors; and discussions of student and faculty research projects in the department. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
NA P.Love Independent research on current problems in theoretical physics, with emphasis on the physics of condensed matter systems; extensive use is made of computer-based methods. Prerequisite: Consent of Instructor
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3.00 Credits
NA S.Amador Kane Experimental research on the functionality and the statistical mechanics of biophysical systems. Current experiments include mechanical measurements of biopolymers, and computational studies of artificial evolution. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Advanced lab experience preferred.
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NA W.Smith Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Advanced lab experience preferred.
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3.00 Credits
NA J.Gollub Experimental research on problems involving nonlinear phenomena, instabilities and pattern formation, chaotic dynamics, granular materials, and turbulence. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Advanced lab experience preferred.
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3.00 Credits
NA S.Amador Kane Study of the principles and practices of laboratory instruction in physics through association with staff in the Physics 102 laboratory. The student will interact with students in the laboratory sessions, prepare and deliver a pre-laboratory lecture, critique the descriptive materials for at least one experiment, and develop a new experiment appropriate to the course. This development work will include both written materials and the design and construction of a working prototype. This experiment and the 102 laboratory program as a whole will be evaluated in a final paper. Prerequisite: Open to junior and senior physics and astronomy majors.
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3.00 Credits
NA W.Smith Study of the principles and practices of lecture instruction in physics through association with staff in Physics 101. The student will attend and critique course lectures; prepare, practice, and deliver a lecture; develop a lecture demonstration to be used in his or her lecture; participate in the preparation of examination problems and their evaluation; address student questions in the physics clinic; and write an evaluative final paper. Prerequisite: Open to senior physics and astronomy majors.
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