2015-2016 Spring Supplemental Undergraduate

PHYS 420 Mathematical Methods II

Prerequisite: PHYS 320. Continuation of PHYS 320. Boundary value problems, partial differential equations, Laplace and Fourier transforms, special functions, and matrix algebra. Emphasis on applications to advanced physical sciences and engineering.

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PHYS 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

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PHYS 440 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Prerequisites: PHYS 240 and MATH 132. Kinetic theory, equations of state, laws of thermodynamics, and applications of statistical mechanics.

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PHYS 445 Quantum Mechanics II

Prerequisite: PHYS 345. Perturbation theory, approximation methods, scattering, many-particle systems, and advanced topics.

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PHYS 447 Electro-optics

Prerequisite: PHYS 347. Lasers and atomic theory, holography, fiber optics, and electro-optic devices.

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PHYS 448 Nuclear and Particle Physics

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: PHYS 321. Nuclear properties and models, radioactive decay, fusion and fission, radiation detection, and elementary particles.

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PHYS 455 Computer Applications in Physics

(1 lecture, 2 laboratory) Prerequisites: PHYS 320 or MATH 233 and PHYS 240, PHYS 241. Introduction to fundamentals of MATLAB and LabVIEW, with specific applications to physical problems, including simulation of systems and data acquisition and analysis.
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PHYS 460 Laboratory Physics II

(1 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: PHYS 360. Advanced laboratory projects.

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PHYS 470 Research II

Prerequisite: PHYS 370. Independent experimental, computational or theoretical research in physics. Conferences with research advisor and a paper and oral presentation are required. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

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PHYS 495 Special Topics in Physics

Prerequisites: PHYS 221 or PHYS 241. Consent of instructor. Topics of special interest in areas of physics not covered by other courses. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

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