2016-2017 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 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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