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-)