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4.00 Credits
An introductory survey of elementary quantum physics at the sophomore level. Relativistic dynamics, quantization, photons, wave-particle duality, deBroglie waves, Bohr model, introduction to wave mechanics, the Schr dinger equation, energy levels, degeneracy, hydrogen atom, spin, multielectron atoms. (1017-312, 313) Class 4, Credit 4 (F, W, S)
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4.00 Credits
A continuation of a survey of modern physics at the sophomore level. This course introduces the fundamentals of multi-electron atoms, statistical treatment of systems of particles, elementary solid state physics, applications to semiconductors and nuclear and particle physics. (1016-314) Class 4, Credit 4 (S)
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4.00 Credits
This course is a second course in modern physics and designed for students who have completed the introductory modern physics course. Topics include: an introduction to the structure of nuclei, nuclear reactions, and elementary particle physics; the creation of the elements through the lives of stars, hydrogen fusion, black holes, supernovae; and the origin and fate of the universe from the Big Bang to the unknown future. (1017-314 or permission of instructor) Class 4, Credit 4 (offered upon suffi cient request) (S)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to techniques of computational physics, such as numerical differentiation, integration, solutions of the equations of Newtonian mechanics, coupled differential equations. The course includes a very brief introduction to computer programming, focusing on documentation, style and clarity, as well as introducing functional programming language. (Credit or coregistration in 1017-312 and 1016-282) Class 4, Credit 4 (S)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the physics of vibrations and waves. (1017-312, 1016-283; credit or co-registration in 1017-313, credit or co-registration in 1016-305) Class 4, Credit 4 (F)
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4.00 Credits
An introductory course in physical and geometrical optics. Wave and photon description of light; propagation of electromagnetic waves in vacuum and transparent media; mirrors, lenses, and simple optical instruments; basics of optical fi bers; polarization of light and polarizing optical elements; interference; Michelson interferometer; Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction; diffraction gratings. (1017-213, 1016-206) Class 4, Credit 4 (W)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to common techniques used in the physics laboratory including data acquisition using LabVIEW, thermometry, optical systems, vacuum systems, and methods of dealing with small signals and noise. (1017-313, 10-17-317, 10-17-431) Class 3, Lab 3, Credit 4 (S)
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3.00 Credits
Fundamentals of electricity; construction and measurements of electrical and electronic circuits encountered in a scientifi c laboratory. (1017-211, 212) Class 3, Lab 3 Credit 4 (offered upon suffi cient request) (S)
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2.00 Credits
Defi nition of science; historical perspective; ingredients of the scientifi c quest; the scientifi c method; scientifi c explanation, laws, theories and hypotheses; the role of mathematics; probability and induction; science and other disciplines. (At least a year of basic sciences at the college level) Class 2, Credit 2 ( offered upon suffi cient request) (F, W)
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3.00 Credits
A study of concepts that unify the diverse topics covered in the introductory physics sequence. Preparation for Comprehensive Oral Exam I. Techniques of physics literature searches and the preparation and organization of technical papers and oral presentations. Physics majors must pass this course before going on to 400-level courses. (1017-311, 312, 313; credit or coregistration in 1017-314) Class 2, Credit 1 (W)
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