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3.00 Credits
Stellar dynamics and galactic structure, properties of normal galaxies, galaxy formation, the Hubble flow and cosmic distance scales, active galaxies and quasars, galaxy clusters and large-scale structure of the universe, cosmic background radiation, and inflationary "big bang" cosmology. Prerequisite:AST 110 or AST 120, or both PHY 111 and PHY 112. Pre- or corequisite: MAT 109 or permission of the instructor. Staff
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Principles of physics as applied to understanding features and properties of the solid earth. Gravity, seismology, geomagnetism and paleomagnetism, heat flow; geophysical surveys. Laboratory. Prerequisite: GEO 110 or 114 or 118. Same as GEO 237. Sternberg
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3.00 Credits
Principles and techniques of astronomical observations, including: coordinate systems and transformations; telescopes and relevant optical physics principles; photometric, spectroscopic, and imaging instruments; reduction of photometric data including error analysis and propagation; observing projects with the campus telescopes and the NURO 0.8 m telescope in Flagstaff, Arizona. Prerequisite: AST 110 or 120, or both PHY 111 and 112. Pre- or corequisite: MAT 109 or permission of instructor. Staff
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Topics include Coulomb force, electrostatic field and potential, Gauss's Law, dielectrics, Amp ère' Law, Faraday's Law, magnetic properties of matter, Maxwell' s equations, and electromagnetic radiation.Corequisite: PHY 334 or permission of the instructor Lacey
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Mathematical techniques important in analyzing physical systems; topics include Fourier series; series solutions of differential equations with applications such as Schr dinger' s equation and electrostaticpotential theory; partial differential equations, with multi-dimensional applications to electrostatic potentials, the heat flow and wave equations, Poisson's equation, and electromagnetic radiation. Prerequisite: PHY 226 or permission of the instructor. Stubbins
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Basic postulates of quantum mechanics; wave equation in one and three dimensions; non-degenerate, degenerate, and time-dependent perturbation theory; the hydrogen atom. Prerequisite: PHY 333. Corequisite: PHY 334 or permission of the instructor. Krebs
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Designed to familiarize students with equipment and procedures used in a research laboratory. Experiments will illustrate principles involved in atomic, molecular, and solid-state physics. Computer interfacing of apparatus using LabView or similar software will be introduced. Prerequisite: PHY 222. Corequisite: PHY 333. Krebs
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Historical examination of primitive and early cosmologies to present-day theories of the organization, extent, and nature of the universe. Early Greek astronomy to present-day "big bang" theory. Use ofsimple astronomical instruments to reproduce observations of early astronomers. Not a laboratory course. Same as STS 386. Lommen
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3.00 Credits
Fundamental astronomy of ancient cultures: Stonehenge and other stone rings in England and Europe; circles and temples in the Americas, Asia and Africa; time-keeping and calendars; prediction of seasons and eclipses. Methods of analysis: motions of celestial bodies; use of planetarium, celestial globes, and grids; surveying of sites. Not a laboratory course. Same as STS 387. Praton
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3.00 Credits
Independent study directed by the Astronomy staff. Permission of the department chair is required.
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