PHYS 1111K Introductory
Physics I
3-3-4
Prerequisite: MATH
1113
An introductory course which
will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.
Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used. Laboratory exercises
supplement classroom work.
PHYS 1112K Introductory
Physics II
3-2-4
Prerequisite: PHYS
1111K or PHYS 2211K
An introductory course which
will include material from electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Elementary algebra and trigonometry will be used. Laboratory exercises
supplement classroom work.
PHYS 2211K Principles
of Physics I
3-3-4
Prerequisite: MATH
2253
An introductory course which
will include material from mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.
Elementary differential calculus will be used. Laboratory exercises
supplement classroom work. This course may be substituted for PHYS
1111K in any curriculum, but credit will not be allowed for both PHYS 1111K
and PHYS 2211K.
PHYS 2212K Principles
of Physics II
3-2-4
Prerequisites: MATH
2254, PHYS 2211K
An introductory course which
will include material from electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Elementary differential and integral calculus will be used. Laboratory
exercises supplement classroom work. This course may be substituted
in any curriculum for PHYS 1112K, but credit will not be allowed for both
PHYS 1112K and PHYS 2212K.
PHYS 3210 Intermediate
Mechanics
4-0-4
Prerequisites: MATH
2306, PHYS 2211K
A survey of Newtonian dynamics
of particles and systems of particles, including Lagrange's equations,
central force systems, and the theory of small vibrations.
PHYS 3220 Electromagnetism
I
3-0-3
Prerequisites: MATH
2255, PHYS 2212K
A survey of fundamental
principles of electricity and magnetism, including electrostatic fields,
magnetic fields of steady currents, and time-dependent electromagnetic
fields.
PHYS 3230K Optics
3-0-3
Prerequisite: PHYS
2212K
Fundamentals and applications
of geometric and physical optics.
PHYS 3410K Electronics
Laboratory
1-3-2
Prerequisite: PHYS
2212K
A study of discrete and
integrated circuits that are commonly found in the physics laboratory.
PHYS 3500K Introduction
to Computational Physics
1-3-2
Prerequisite: PHYS 2212K
An introduction to computational
physics problem solving, primarily using Windows-based MathCad but also
including an introduction to Maple. Topics include equation solving,
the use of vectors and matrices, 2-D and 3-D graphics, differential equation
solving, simple programming, and the analysis and simulation of physical
processes. Both numeric and symbolic methods are covered.
PHYS 3710 Modern
Physics
4-0-4
Prerequisite: PHYS
1112K or PHYS 2212K
An introduction to the concepts
and calculations involved in understanding the structure of matter and
the world of the quantum. Topics include the Planck theory of radiation,
particle/wave duality, Schrodinger equation solutions for simple potentials,
and properties of the one-electron atom. Applications of quantum principles
to atomic, molecular, and nuclear structure are also considered as time
permits.
PHYS 3720L Modern
Physics Laboratory
0-3-1
Prerequisite: PHYS
3710 or concurrently
A selection of experiments
from Modern Physics that complement the material in PHYS 3710, Modern Physics.
PHYS 3730 Relativity
2-0-2
Prerequisite: PHYS
1112K or PHYS 2212K
A thorough exposition of
the principles of Special Relativity and an introduction to the General
Theory of Relativity.
PHYS 3901-3905 Special
Topics
1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: Junior
standing
Special topics selected
by the department. Offered on a demand basis.
PHYS 4210 Quantum
Physics
4-0-4
Prerequisite: PHYS
3710
A systematic development
of quantum mechanical laws, emphasizing solutions to Schrodinger's equation.
PHYS 4220 Electromagnetism
II
3-0-3
Prerequisite: PHYS
3220
A study of electromagnetic
fields in matter, and of electromagnetic waves and their propagation.
Emphasis will be given to calculational techniques.
PHYS 4230 Thermal
Physics
4-0-4
Prerequisite: PHYS
2212K
A study of the principles
of thermal equilibrium, physical statistics, irreversible processes, and
the approach to equilibrium.
PHYS 4240 Solid
State Physics
3-0-3
Prerequisite: PHYS
3710
Application of quantum mechanics
to molecules and solids including such topics as molecular bonding, spectra
of diatomic molecules, binding forces and bonding theory in solids, and
application to solid state devices.
PHYS 4410K Advanced
Measurements Laboratory
1-3-2
Prerequisite: PHYS
3410K
An introduction to instrument
control, data acquisition, and data analysis of the type used in research
labs. The student will then incorporate these techniques in the design
of experiments important to classical and/or contemporary physics.
This course will be writing intensive and will require extensive formal
reports.
PHYS 4430 Capstone
Physics Project
1-0-1
Prerequisite: Approved
petition for graduation
Students will complete a
capstone physics project during the last year on campus. The content
and subject of this project will be negotiated between the student and
the faculty supervisor of the project.
PHYS 4901-4905 Special
Topics
1 to 5 hours
Prerequisite: PHYS
1112K or PHYS 2212K
Special topics selected
by the department. Offered on a demand basis.