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Subject
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Catalog
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Course Title
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Course Description |
Summer 2013
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Fall 2013
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PHYS
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3000
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Physics 3000 Level Elective
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Physics 3000 Level Elective
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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3011
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Lab For University Physics I
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Introduction to data acquisition and analysis in physics. Apparatuses will be used to conduct experiments involving statics, kinematics, wave motion, sound and heat. Topics also to include statistical methods, graphing, error analysis, computer techniques and reporting results.
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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3012
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Lab For University Physics II
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Instrumentation will be used to conduct experiments on electrical circuits and optics. Topics include Ohm's Law, series and parallel circuits, electrical power EMF, RLC Components, optical elements and visual phenomena.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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3013
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Lab for Modern Phys
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This course provides students with the exposure to modern physics phenomena and a variety of experimental techniques which develops a broad background essential for the future understanding of and the performance of research in physics. It includes experimental testing of quantum mechanics and its applications to atomic physics and light.
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Offered
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N/A
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PHYS
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3031
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Univ Phys I
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Prerequisites: PHYS 3011. Calculus based introductory physics course. Primarily includes fundamentals of mechanics such as statics, kinematics, Newton's laws, conservation of energy, rigid body motion, fluids, temperature, heat transfer, thermodynamics, vibrations, waves mechanics and sound waves.
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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3032
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Univ Phys II
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Prerequisite: PHYS 3031 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHYS 3012. Topics include: Electric forces and fields, DC and AC circuits, magnetism, atomic structure, semiconductors; electromagnetic waves, light, introducto to modern physics.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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3033
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Modern Physics
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Prerequisite: PHYS 3032 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHYS 3013. An introduction to topics in modern physics. Black-body radiation, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular physics, solid state physics, special relativity, nuclear and particle physics.
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Offered
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N/A
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PHYS
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4011
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Lab Methods in Phys Science
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Corequisite: PHYS 4031 Three laboratory hours per week.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4031
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Methods in the Physical Scienc
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Recent developments in chemistry, geology, and physics; emphasis on teaching the physical sciences from a contemporary viewpoint.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4131
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Math for Phys and Engr I
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Prerequisite: Calculus III. Overview of the essential mathematics needed for advanced Physics courses including: Vector Analysis in flat and curved coordinates, Matrices, Group Theory, Infinite Series, Complex Variables and Differential Equations.
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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4132
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Math for Phys and Engr II
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4231
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Intermediate Mechanics
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Prerequisites: PHYS 3033 or equivalent. This course is an advanced undergraduate study of the classical motion of particles according to Newton's Theory.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4232
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Mechanics of Materials
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This is a foundation course to many advanced techniques that allow engineers to design structures, predict failures and understand the physical properties of materials. It gives the student basic tools for stress, strain and strength analysis. Methods for determining the stresses, strains and deflections produced by applied loads are learned. Engineering design concepts are integrated.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4331
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Intermediate Electromagnetism
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Prerequisites: PHYS 3033 or equivalent. A thorough introduction to electrostatics, magentostatics and electrodynamics. Practical examples and some demonstration experiments will be used to connect the elegant mathematical theory of electromagnetism with physical intuition..
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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4333
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Special Relativity
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Prerequisites: PHYS 4331 or instructor approval. In this course we derive Einstein's theory of special relativity. Lorentz transformations and relativistic electrodynamics using
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4432
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Quantum Theory
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Prerequisite: PHYS 3033 or equivalent. Experimental basis of quantum theory. Postulates of quantum mechanics. Uncertainty principle. Operator methods and the wave equation, Time-independent Schrodinger equation, wave-equation in three dimensions, Angular momentum and the Hydrogen atom.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4531
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Thermo and Stat Mech
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Prerequisite: PHYS 3033 or equivalent. Temperature, heat and work, thermodynamic properties of gases, solids and solutions; homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria; thermodynamics of electrochemical cells; statistical thermodynamics; calculation of thermodynamic properties; chemical kinetics.
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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4532
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Fluids and Heat Transfer
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The course introduces fluid mechanics and heat transfer. The fluid mechanics section includes the flow of gases and liquids through tubing and various kinds of process apparatus. The flow of bubbles in liquids and drops in gases will also be discussed, along with the flow of gases and liquids through packed and fluidized particle beds. Bernoulli?s equation will be used. The heat transfer section includes heat transfer by conduction, convection and radiation in liquids, gases and solids.
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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4632
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Fundamental of Astroparticle P
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Prerequisite: PHYS 3033 or equivalent. Topics include: Introduction to high energy physics, symmetries and conservation rules, neutrino astrophysics, particle cosmology and astrophysics.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4732
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Research Seminar
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A study of current physics, space science and engineering research projects conducted in the format of a seminar class.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4739
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Internship in Physics
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Supervised work experience in an approved industrial firm or government agency. Written and oral report required. Prerequisites: 15 hours of upper-level credit; approval by advisor and associate dean.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4819
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Independent Study in Physics
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Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4829
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Independent Study in Physics
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Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4839
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Indt Study In Physics
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Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean required. Independent directed study in Physics.
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Offered
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N/A
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PHYS
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4915
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Cooperative Education Work Ter
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Prerequisite: Approved Candidate Plan of Study, completed cooperative education file and approval of associate dean and Director of Cooperative Education. Educational paid work assignment by a student in the field of career interest and course of study. A technical report will be required at the end of the semester. (Specific requirements are noted in the cooperative Education Catalog description.)
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4918
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Independent Study in Physics
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Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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4931
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Selected Topics In Physics
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N/A
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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5031
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Experiments in Modern Physics
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Prerequisite: PHYS 3033 or equivalent. Topics include: Experiments including relativity, light, nuclear physics and quantum mechanics. Experimental research project.
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Offered
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N/A
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PHYS
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5311
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Recitation for Electrodynamics
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Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 5331. This is an one-hour recitation section to review examples and problems in PHYS 5331.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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5331
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Electrodynamics
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Prerequisite: PHYS 5531 or instructor approval and PHYS 4331 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHYS 5311. Dynamics of electric and magnetic fields, Maxwell?s equations, electromagnetic radiation, special relativity, wave guides, boundary value problems, multipoles, scattering, radiation from moving charges, radiating systems, relativistic particles in electromagnetic fields, collisions of charged particles, radiation damping and radiative beta processes.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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5411
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Recitation for Classical Mechs
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Prerequsite or Corequisite: PHYS 5431. This is an one hour recitation section to review examples and problems in PHYS 5431.
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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5431
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Classical Mechanics
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PHYS 5531 or instructor approval. Corequisite: PHYS 5411. Introduces concepts such as the Langrangian dynamics of particles, Hamiltonian mechanics and canonical transformations in order to calculate the classical motion of particles.
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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5511
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Recitation for Math Meths I
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Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 5531. This is an one hour recitation section to review examples and problems in PHYS 5531.
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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5531
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Math Meths in Phys I
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Prerequisites: PHYS 4131 and PHYS 4132 or equivalent. A review of essential mathematics required to solve graduate level physics problems: differential equations, complex math, linear algebra, infinite series and more.
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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5532
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Math Meths in Phys II
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Prerequisite: PHYS 5531 or instructor approval. A continuation of Mathematical Methods in Physics I. Course content may include: boundary conditions, pertubation theory, group theory and tensor analysis, using mathematical software packages (such as Mathematica, Matlab or Maple) or other advanced mathematical applications to physics.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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5533
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Meths in Comp Physics
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Prerequisite: PHYS 5531 or instructor approval and a working knowledge of a programming language. An introduction to the numerical methods used to solve various physics problems; evolving differential equations, performing Monte-Carol simulations, simulate fluid flow and more.
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Offered
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N/A
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PHYS
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5611
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Recitation for Quantum Mech I
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Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 5631. This is an one hour recitation section to review examples and problems in PHYS 5631.
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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5612
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Recitation for Quantum Mech II
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Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 5632. This is an one hour recitation section to review examples and problems in PHYS 5632.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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5631
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Quantum Mechanics I
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Prerequisites: PHYS 5531, CHEM 5130 or instructor approval and PHYS 4432 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHYS 5611. Fundamental concepts of non-relativistic quantum mechanics. Solution of simple one-dimensional problems. Hilbert-space description. Matrix representations. Quantum dynamics. Extension to three dimensions. Spin and orbital angular momentum.
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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5632
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Quantum Mechanics II
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Prerequisite: PHYS 5631 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHYS 5612. Sequel to Quantum Mechanics I, Angular momentum theory. Symmetries and conservation laws. Application of approximation methods to realistic problems. Systems of identical particles. Scattering theory. Relativistic single-particle wave equations. Introduction to quantum computing.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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5711
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Recitation for Stat Mech
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Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHYS 5731. This is an one hour recitation section to review examples and problems in PHYS 5731.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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5731
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Stat Mech and Thermodyn
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Prerequisites: PHYS 5531, CHEM 5130 or instructor approval and PHYS 4531 or equivalent. Corequisite: 5711. Principles of statistical mechanics and their applications to various physical systems, fundamental principles of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, including probability theory, kinetic theory, entropy, classical statistical mechanics, ensembles, quantum statistical mechanics, ideal Bose and Fermi systems, and phase transitions.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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5739
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Intern in Phys
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Prerequisite: Master's degree candidacy as well as approval by advisor and dean. Supervised work experience in an approved industrial firm or government agency. Written and oral report required.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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5915
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Coop Ed
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Prerequisite: Approved Candidate Plan of Study. Completed cooperative education file and approval of Director of Cooperative Education. Education paid work assignment by a student in the field of career interest and course of study. A technical report is required at the end of semester.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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5919
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Indt Study In Physics
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Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean required. Independent directed study in physics.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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5931
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Research Topics In Physics
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Identified by specific title each time course is offered.
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N/A
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Offered
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PHYS
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5939
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Indt Study In Physics
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Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, chair and associate dean required. Independent directed study in physics.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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6132
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General Relativity
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Prerequisite: PHYS 5331 or equivalent. Topics include: Manifolds, Spacetime Curvature, Riemann Geometry, Geodesics, Killing Vectors, Einstein's Equation, The Schwarzschild solution and other Black Hole solutions to Einstein's Equations.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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6231
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Plasma Physics
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Prerequisite: Core Physics courses or instructor approval. Computer programming experience and PHYS 5533 is desired but not required. The course provides a basic understanding of plasma physics fundamentals and a reveiw of the state-of-the-art of current research of plasma science and engineering (nuclear fusion, industrial plasmas, advanced space propulsion and space plasmas).
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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6331
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Astroparticle Physics
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Prerequisite: PHYS 5632 or equivalent. Topics include: Symmetries and conservation rules, introduction to representation of groups, gauge theories, neutrino astrophysics, particle cosmology and astrophysics.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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6838
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Research Project And Seminar
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Prerequisite: 24 hours completed in approved graduate program. Students will develop a research project that integrates knowledge and standard procedures in the discipline. A written paper and an oral presentation will be required.
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N/A
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N/A
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PHYS
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6939
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Master's Thesis Research
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Prerequisite: Approval of faculty adviser, master's committee and dean.
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Offered
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N/A
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