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3.00 Credits
This calculus-based course presents fundamental concepts in modern physics. It provides students with an introduction to the theoretical and experimental foundations of twentieth century physics. Topics include optics, atomic physics, principles of quantum mechanics, properties of elementary particles, nuclear structure and reactions, band theory of solids, and cosmology. Lecture and lab. Prerequisite: PHYS 261 4 credits
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This course presents the fundamental physical principles of that part of rigid body mechanics dealing with structures at equilibrium. It provides the basis for the design and analysis of many types of mechanical structures and devices. Topics include: vector analysis, moment of force, rigid-body equilibrium, couple system, free-body diagrams, structural analysis, internal forces, friction, moments of inertia, and virtual work. Prerequisite: PHYS 260 Physics 303
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This course presents the physical properties of mechanics dealing with the relation between force and accelerated motion. It provides the basis for the description of the motion of a particle or rigid body subject to conservative or non-conservative forces using vector analysis. Concepts include kinematics of a particle, rigid body kinematics, curvilinear coordinates, work and energy, impulse and momentum. Prerequisite: PHYS 260
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This course covers the basic concepts in mechanics as required for advanced work in physics. Topics include mathematical formulation of mechanics utilizing vector analysis, particle dynamics, systems of particles, translational and rotational movement of rigid bodies, angular momentum, and energy considerations. Prerequisite: PHYS 261; co-requisite: MATH 201 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course covers the fundamental concepts of electricity and magnetism. Topics include vector mathematics, electrostatics, solution of electrostatic problems, dielectric materials, magnetostatics, electromagnetic induction, magnetic materials, atomic origin of magnetism, ferromagnetic materials, and an introduction to field theory. Prerequisite: PHYS 300
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This course covers the theoretical and experimental aspects of optics. Topics include reflection and refraction, plane and spherical surfaces, thin lenses, field stops and aperture stops, ray-tracing, aberrations, optical instruments, nature of light waves, interference, Fresnel and Fraunhofer diffraction, diffraction gratings, Cerenkov radiation, and the nature and origin of polarization. Prerequisite: PHYS 261 4 credits
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This course deals with the flow of energy in natural and human-made systems. Building on the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics and the general principles of classical mechanics, the concepts of energy and entropy are quantitatively applied to natural ecosystems and various energy resources, such as fossil fuels, nuclear energy, hydropower, wind, tides, solar power, etc. These resources are also discussed in terms of the societal and environmental impacts of the associated technologies. Prerequisites: ENV 110 and PHYS 261 or 256 3 credits
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3.00 Credits
A topic not covered by an existing course is offered as recommended by the department and approved by the dean. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair 1-6 credits
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3.00 Credits
Spectroscopic and other representative phenomena that form experimental foundations of modern physics. Topics include the special theory of relativity, dual properties of electromagnetic radiation, Young's diffraction, blackbody radiation, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, specific heats, Frank-Hertz experiment, Rutherford scattering, Bohr's atomic model, quantum mechanical description of a particle, and elementary theory of nuclear structure and reactions. Prerequisite: PHYS 302
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3.00 Credits
Emphasis on research, current literature and classroom discussion of new ideas. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chairperson 1-3 credits
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