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Subject
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Catalog
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Course Title
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Course Description |
Spring 2010
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Summer 2010
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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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X
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N/A
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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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Offered
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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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X
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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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X
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N/A
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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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Offered
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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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X
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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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X
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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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X
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N/A
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PHYS
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4131
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Math Meth for Physics I
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Prerequisites: Differential and Integral Calculus. 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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X
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N/A
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PHYS
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4132
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Mathematical Methods for Physi
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N/A
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Offered
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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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Offered
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N/A
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PHYS
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4331
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Principles Of 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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X
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N/A
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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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X
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N/A
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PHYS
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4432
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Prin of Quantum Mechanics
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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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Offered
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N/A
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PHYS
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4531
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Thermodynamics and Fluid 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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X
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N/A
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PHYS
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4732
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Mod Phys Research Seminar
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A study of current physics research projects conducted in the format of a seminar class.
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Offered
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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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X
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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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X
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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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X
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N/A
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PHYS
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5311
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Recitation for Electrodyn I
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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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Offered
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N/A
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PHYS
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5331
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Electrodynamics I
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Prerequisite: PHYS 5531 or instructor approval and PHYS 4331 or equivalent. Introduction to electromagnetics, boundary value problems, multipoles, electrostatics of microscopic
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Offered
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N/A
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PHYS
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5332
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Electrodynamics II
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Prequisite: PHYS 5331 or equivalent. Advanced topics in electrodynamics not normally covered in PHYS 5331 such as radiating systems, diffractions, relativistic particles in electromagnetic fields, collisions of charged particles, radiation damping and radiative beta processes.
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X
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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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X
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N/A
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PHYS
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5431
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Classical Mechanics
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Prerequisite: PHYS 5531 or instructor approval. Introduces concepts such as the Lagrangian dynamics of particles, Hamiltonian mechanics and canonical transformations in order to calculate the classical motion of particles.
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X
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N/A
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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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X
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N/A
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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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X
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N/A
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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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X
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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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X
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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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X
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N/A
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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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Offered
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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. 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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X
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N/A
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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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Offered
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N/A
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PHYS
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5711
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Recitation for Statistical Mec
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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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Offered
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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. An advanced treatment of statistical mechanics and thermodynamics in order to solve problems involving many individual particles. Topics include probability, microcanonical and canonical ensembles and the laws of thermodynamics.
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Offered
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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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X
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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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X
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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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X
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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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X
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N/A
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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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X
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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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X
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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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Offered
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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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Offered
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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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X
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N/A
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