Undergraduate 2019-2020

PHYS 420 Mathematical Methods II

Boundary value problems, partial differential equations, Laplace and Fourier transforms, special functions, and matrix algebra. Emphasis on applications to advanced physical sciences and engineering.
3

Prerequisites

PHYS 320: with minimum grade of D-

PHYS 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1-3

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

PHYS 440 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

Kinetic theory, equations of state, laws of thermodynamics, and applications of statistical mechanics.
4

Prerequisites

PHYS 240: with minimum grade of D- and MATH 132: with minimum grade of D-

PHYS 445 Quantum Mechanics II

Perturbation theory, approximation methods, scattering, many-particle systems, and advanced topics.
3

Prerequisites

PHYS 345: with minimum grade of D-

PHYS 447 Electro-optics

Lasers and atomic theory, holography, fiber optics, and electro-optic devices.
2

Prerequisites

PHYS 347: with minimum grade of D-

PHYS 448 Nuclear and Particle Physics

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Nuclear properties and models, radioactive decay, fusion and fission, radiation detection, and elementary particles.
4

Prerequisites

PHYS 321: with minimum grade of D-

PHYS 460 Laboratory Physics II

(1 lecture, 3 laboratory) Advanced laboratory projects.
2

Prerequisites

PHYS 360: with minimum grade of D-

PHYS 470 Research II

Independent experimental, computational or theoretical research in physics. Conferences with research advisor and a paper and oral presentation are required.
1-3

Prerequisites

PHYS 370: with minimum grade of D-

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

PHYS 495 Special Topics in Physics

Topics of special interest in areas of physics not covered by other courses.
3

Prerequisites

(PHYS 221: with minimum grade of D- or PHYS 241: with minimum grade of D-)

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated