Topics to be covered include history of spaceflight, mechanics of propulsion and satellite motion, and living and working in space, and the space shuttle.
(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) First semester of algebra-based physics. Areas covered are classical mechanics and heat. A solid understanding of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is necessary to pass this course.
(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) Second semester of algebra-based physics. Areas covered are waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. A solid understanding of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is necessary to pass this course.
PHYS 220: with minimum grade of D-
(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) First semester of calculus-based introductory physics. Areas covered are classical mechanics and heat. A solid understanding of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is necessary to pass this course.
May concurrently take MATH 131: with minimum grade of D-
(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) Second semester of calculus-based introductory physics. Areas covered are waves, sound, light, electricity and magnetism. A solid understanding of algebra, geometry and trigonometry is necessary to pass this course.
PHYS 240: with minimum grade of D- and May concurrently take MATH 132: with minimum grade of D-
Focus on current topics in physics not covered in existing departmental offerings. Oral presentation required. Class attendance mandatory.
Vector calculus, integration techniques, complex variables, ordinary differential equations, and Taylor series. Emphasis on applications to advanced physical sciences and engineering.
MATH 132: with minimum grade of D-
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Relativity, atomic and nuclear physics, cosmology, and introduction to quantum mechanics.
PHYS 241: with minimum grade of D-
Intermediate course in classical mechanics. Reference frames, Newton's Laws, work and energy, oscillatory, central force and rigid body motion, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics.
PHYS 241: with minimum grade of D- and (MATH 233: with minimum grade of D- or PHYS 320: with minimum grade of D-)
Intermediate study of classical electromagnetism. Electrostatics, magnetostatics, electric and magnetic fields in matter, electrodynamics, electromagnetic waves, and radiation.
PHYS 241: with minimum grade of D- and (MATH 233: with minimum grade of D- or PHYS 320: with minimum grade of D-)
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Analysis of analog and digital circuits.
PHYS 241: with minimum grade of D- and PHYS 320: with minimum grade of D-
Wave functions and probability, Schrodinger equation, Dirac notation and matrix formulation of quantum mechanics.
PHYS 320: with minimum grade of D- and PHYS 321: with minimum grade of D-
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Geometrical, wave, and physical optics, lenses, mirrors, and optical instruments.
PHYS 241: with minimum grade of D- and MATH 132: with minimum grade of D-
(1 lecture, 2 laboratory) Introduction to MATLAB and LabVIEW, with specific applications to physical problems, simulation of systems, and data acquisition and analysis.
PHYS 241: with minimum grade of D- and (MATH 233: with minimum grade of D- or PHYS 320: with minimum grade of D-)
(1 lecture, 3 laboratory) Advanced laboratory skills and methods in physics, including error analysis.
PHYS 241: with minimum grade of D-
Independent experimental, computational or theoretical research in physics. Conferences with research advisor and a research proposal are required. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours per credit hour.)
Boundary value problems, partial differential equations, Laplace and Fourier transforms, special functions, and matrix algebra. Emphasis on applications to advanced physical sciences and engineering.
PHYS 320: with minimum grade of D-
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
Kinetic theory, equations of state, laws of thermodynamics, and applications of statistical mechanics.
PHYS 240: with minimum grade of D- and MATH 132: with minimum grade of D-
Perturbation theory, approximation methods, scattering, many-particle systems, and advanced topics.
PHYS 345: with minimum grade of D-
Lasers and atomic theory, holography, fiber optics, and electro-optic devices.
PHYS 347: with minimum grade of D-
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Nuclear properties and models, radioactive decay, fusion and fission, radiation detection, and elementary particles.
PHYS 321: with minimum grade of D-
(1 lecture, 3 laboratory) Advanced laboratory projects.
PHYS 360: with minimum grade of D-
Independent experimental, computational or theoretical research in physics. Conferences with research advisor and a paper and oral presentation are required.
PHYS 370: with minimum grade of D-
Topics of special interest in areas of physics not covered by other courses.
(PHYS 221: with minimum grade of D- or PHYS 241: with minimum grade of D-)