A survey of selected topics in physics. The "scientific method", mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat, electricity, sound, light, and nuclear radiation will be studied. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $40 laboratory fee.

Open to freshmen. A broad survey course emphasizing the understanding of the principles of physics necessary for students not specifically interested in advanced work in physics, chemistry or engineering. Topics include mechanics, heat, sound, wave motion, and fluid mechanics. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $40 laboratory fee.

Continuation of PHYS 2014, covering electricity and magnetism, light, relativity, particle physics, and quantum effects. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. $40 laboratory fee.

Prerequisite or Co-requisite: PHYS 2000. This course is designed for physics and engineering majors and focuses on introductory mechanics including kinematics, force, energy, work, and conservation of linear and angular momentum. Heat and fluids are also introduced. Lecture and laboratory. $40 laboratory fee.

This course is the continuation of PHYS 2114 and focuses on introductory electricity, magnetism, and circuits. Electromagnetic waves and ray optics are also introduced. Lecture and laboratory. $40 laboratory fee.

Introduction to geometrical and physical optics. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.

The conservation laws. Euler's angles. Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations.

For physical science education majors. This course expands and refines essential content and laboratory skills through the modeling and experimental investigation of topics in both classical and modern physics. Laboratory three hours.

Gauss's law, potential, Laplace's and Poisson's equations in rectangular, cylindrical, and spherical coordinates, inductance, capacitance, moving charges, dielectric phenomena, and Maxwell's equations.

An introduction to the physics governing the crystalline state of matter. Modern theories describing lattice vibrations, energy bands, crystal binding, and optical properties are presented. These ideas are then applied to the understanding of technologically important areas such as superconductivity, doped semiconductors, ferroelectric materials, and photorefractivity.

Introduction to relativity, wave-particle interactions, atomic structure, quantum mechanics, quantum theory of the hydrogen atom, statistical mechanics, nuclear structure, and elementary particles.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to significant problems in physics and astronomy. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to three credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to significant problems in physics and astronomy. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to three credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to significant problems in physics and astronomy. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to three credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Applications of the three laws of thermodynamics, partition functions and transport phenomena.

A formal course in wave and matrix mechanics, designed to enable a student to set up and solve the elementary practical problems of quantum mechanics.

This course provides an introduction to numerical methods that are commonly used to approach physical problems. Students in the course will gain both an understanding of the construction of several common algorithms as well as hands-on experience applying these tools to routine problems such as finding, optimization, matrix manipulation, differential equations, and applications to calculus. The course includes collaborative projects meant to simulate "real world" coding tasks and provides physics students with a practical background in scientific computing. As time allows, optional additional topics could include machine learning, databases, and advanced data visualization.

This course is meant to serve as a culminating experience during Engineering Physics students' final semester. Supervised by a faculty member, students carry out engineering design activities relating to a significant problem that is based on physics and engineering skills and knowledge acquired in previous coursework. A formal written report and oral presentation are required.

An application and investigation of advanced physical topics in the laboratory. Techniques of experimental [engineering] physics, such as computerized instrumentation, vacuum technology, optics, and electron optics will be applied to investigate various areas of advanced physics. Proper data reduction and analysis will be used to yield meaningful measurements. Intended as a culminating course, previous course work is applied to solve problems in the laboratory. Lecture one hour, laboratory five hours.

Introduction to relativity, elementary particle physics, quantum dynamics, big-bang cosmology, atomic nucleosynthesis, and large scale structure and exotic states of matter such as black holes. Forces and interactions between the building blocks of matter in addition to cosmological models will be studied to gain insight into the complex universe we observe today. Lecture two hours, laboratory two hours.

This course is meant to serve as a culminating experience during Physics and Engineering Physics students' final semester. Supervised by a faculty member, students carry out independent research activities relating to a significant problem that is based on physics and engineering design skills and knowledge acquired in previous coursework, as appropriate. A formal written report and oral presentation are required. One to four credits depending on the problem selected and the effort made.

This course is meant to serve as a culminating experience during Physics and Engineering Physics students' final semester. Supervised by a faculty member, students carry out independent research activities relating to a significant problem that is based on physics and engineering design skills and knowledge acquired in previous coursework, as appropriate. A formal written report and oral presentation are required. One to four credits depending on the problem selected and the effort made.

This course is meant to serve as a culminating experience during Physics and Engineering Physics students' final semester. Supervised by a faculty member, students carry out independent research activities relating to a significant problem that is based on physics and engineering design skills and knowledge acquired in previous coursework, as appropriate. A formal written report and oral presentation are required. One to four credits depending on the problem selected and the effort made.

This course is meant to serve as a culminating experience during Physics and Engineering Physics students' final semester. Supervised by a faculty member, students carry out independent research activities relating to a significant problem that is based on physics and engineering design skills and knowledge acquired in previous coursework, as appropriate. A formal written report and oral presentation are required. One to four credits depending on the problem selected and the effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to significant problems in physics and astronomy. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to significant problems in physics and astronomy. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to significant problems in physics and astronomy. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

Advanced students carry out independent research activity relating to significant problems in physics and astronomy. Supervised by faculty member. Formal report and presentation required. One to four credits depending on problem selected and effort made.

The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.

The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.

The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.

The workshop will require the equivalency of fifteen clock hours of instruction per credit hour.