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08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe

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150 THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE<br />

PHYSICAL SCIENCE<br />

(PSCI)<br />

For Undergradu<strong>at</strong>es and <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>s<br />

491. SPECIAL TOPICS. 1-6 cr., Maximum, 6 cr. Special to<strong>pics</strong> in Physical Science for teachers. A.<br />

General Physical Science; B. Energy. Prerequisite: Approval <strong>of</strong> Department Head.<br />

PHYSICS<br />

(PHYS)<br />

For Undergradu<strong>at</strong>es and <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>s<br />

401. THERMODYNAMICS AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS. 3 cr. Principles and applic<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> he<strong>at</strong><br />

transfer and the laws <strong>of</strong> thermodynamics. Prerequisites: PHYS 2<strong>08</strong>; MATH 232.<br />

405. BASIC PHYSICS LABORATORY. 1 cr. Classical physics experiments in he<strong>at</strong> and thermodynamics,<br />

mechanics, optics, and electricity and magnetism. Three hours <strong>of</strong> labor<strong>at</strong>ory.<br />

Prerequisites: 315 and 401.<br />

406. BASIC PHYSICS LABORATORY. 1 cr. Modern physics experiments in solid st<strong>at</strong>e, <strong>at</strong>omic and<br />

nuclear physics and selected experiments in departmental research areas. Three hours <strong>of</strong><br />

labor<strong>at</strong>ory. Prerequisite: 405.<br />

4<strong>09</strong>. OPTICS. 3 cr. Principles and applic<strong>at</strong>ions <strong>of</strong> geometrical and physical optics. Prerequisites: 2<strong>08</strong><br />

and credit or registr<strong>at</strong>ion in M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics 232.<br />

410. PHYSICS FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS. 3 cr. Elementary concepts <strong>of</strong> physics applicable to<br />

junior and senior high school science courses. Not applicable toward B.S. or M.S. degree in<br />

physics. Prerequisite: Approval <strong>of</strong> Department Head.<br />

412. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS. 3 cr. Methods <strong>of</strong> formul<strong>at</strong>ion and solution <strong>of</strong> problems involving<br />

force fields as encountered in physical mechanics and electromagnetic theory. Prerequisites:<br />

PHYS 2<strong>08</strong>; MATH 232.<br />

415. MECHANICS. 3 cr. Lagrange and Hamiltonian formul<strong>at</strong>ions, vibr<strong>at</strong>ional systems, and advanced<br />

general methods. Prerequisites: PHYS 315; M<strong>at</strong>h 132.<br />

417. ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM. 3 cr. A theoretical tre<strong>at</strong>ment <strong>of</strong> electricity and magnetism<br />

with electromagnetic wave phenomena and Maxwell’s Equ<strong>at</strong>ions. Prerequisites: 317 and credit<br />

or registr<strong>at</strong>ion in MATH 232.<br />

421. RESEARCH. 1-3 cr. Research problems th<strong>at</strong> emphasize current progress in physics. Three<br />

hours <strong>of</strong> labor<strong>at</strong>ory work per week per credit hour. Prerequisite: Approval <strong>of</strong> Department<br />

Head.<br />

424. ANALOG ELECTRONICS. 3 cr. Discrete electronic components and circuits using them<br />

including resistors, capacitors, diodes, transistors, and oper<strong>at</strong>ional amplifiers. Prerequisites: 2<strong>08</strong><br />

and M<strong>at</strong>hem<strong>at</strong>ics 132.<br />

426. ANALOG ELECTRONICS LABORATORY. 1 cr. Basic measurement techniques, filters, power<br />

supplies, diodes, transistors, and oper<strong>at</strong>ional amplifiers. Three hours <strong>of</strong> labor<strong>at</strong>ory. Prerequisite:<br />

Registr<strong>at</strong>ion or credit in 424.<br />

433. QUANTUM MECHANICS. 3 cr. The development <strong>of</strong> introductory quantum theory from a<br />

phenomenological point <strong>of</strong> view with applic<strong>at</strong>ions to <strong>at</strong>omic physics and chemistry. Prerequisite:<br />

PHYS 322.<br />

491. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. for undergradu<strong>at</strong>es; Maximum, 3 cr. for<br />

gradu<strong>at</strong>es. Investig<strong>at</strong>ive and advanced study in: A. Advanced Mechanics, B. Electromagnetic<br />

Fields, C. He<strong>at</strong> and Thermodynamics, D. Quantum Mechanics, E. Fluid Mechanics.<br />

Prerequisite: Approval <strong>of</strong> Department Head.<br />

For <strong>Gradu<strong>at</strong>e</strong>s Only<br />

510. PHYSICS FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS. 3 cr. Advanced concepts <strong>of</strong> physics applicable to<br />

junior and senior high school science courses. Not applicable toward B.S. or M.S. degree in<br />

Physics. Prerequisite: Approval <strong>of</strong> Department Head.

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