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244 PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT<br />

Phys 334 Thermal Physics<br />

credit 3 hrs.<br />

This course covers thermodynamic processes, the first and second laws, enthalpy, entropy, Carnot<br />

cycle, principles of equilibrium, thermodynamic potential, kinetic theory and introductory statistical<br />

mechanics. Three 1- hour lecture periods.<br />

Prerequisites: Phys 243.<br />

Phys 335 Analytical Mechanics<br />

credit 3 hrs.<br />

Newton’s laws of motion applied to particle dynamics, systems of particles, and rigid bodies.<br />

Introduction to Lagrange’s equations, tensor algebra, and analytical techniques such as approximations,<br />

expansions, and dimensional analysis. Three 1-hour lecture periods. Prerequisites: Phys 243,<br />

and Corequisite Math 333.<br />

Phys 336 Electricity and Magnetism<br />

credit 3 hrs.<br />

Advance treatment of electrostatic fields, dielectrics, steady current, electromagnetic induction, magnetic<br />

fields, magnetic materials, electromagnetic waves and Maxwell’s equations. Three 1-hour lecture<br />

periods. Prerequisite: Phys 244, Corequisite Math 333.<br />

Phys 337 Radiation Physics<br />

credit 3 hours<br />

Topics covered include the atomic nucleus, radioactivity, radioactive decay, interaction of radiation with<br />

matter, gas, and scintillation counters, and semiconductor detectors. Prerequisites: Phys 244<br />

Phys 343 Principles of Physics III<br />

credit 4 hrs.<br />

Introduction to Modern physics including relativity, quantum theory, atomic, nuclear and solid state<br />

physics. Three 1-hour lecture periods and one 2-hour laboratory period. Prerequisites: Phys 244.<br />

Phys 346 Modern Electronics<br />

credit 4 hrs.<br />

This course covers the fundamentals of semiconductor electronics, including D.C. and<br />

A. C. circuits theory, diodes, transistors, other semiconductor devices, amplifier circuits and integrated<br />

circuits. Three 1-hour lecture periods and one 2-hour laboratory period.<br />

Prerequisites: Phys 244.<br />

Phys 430 Directed Individual Study<br />

credit 1-3 hrs.<br />

Students engage in directed intensive training and research in the areas of their professional interest.<br />

Students may also engage in on-the-job training in government agencies or industrial companies. Two<br />

hours of laboratory work per week required per credit hour. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.<br />

Phys 431 Modern Physics I<br />

credit 3 hrs.<br />

Advance treatment of relativity, quantum effect, structure of atoms. Three 1- hour lecture periods.<br />

Prerequisite: Phys 244.<br />

Phys 432 Modern Physics II<br />

credit 3 hrs.<br />

A continuation of Modern Physics I. The course includes nuclear physics, molecular physics, solid<br />

state physics, and elementary particles. A senior research paper is required. Three 1-hour lecture periods.<br />

Prerequisite: Phys 431.<br />

Phys 433 Advanced Mechanics<br />

credit 3 hrs.<br />

This course covers advanced classical mechanics, including generalized coordinates and Lagrangian<br />

and Hamiltonian dynamics. Three 1- hour lecture periods. Prerequisites: Phys 335.<br />

Phys 434 Advanced Modern Physics Laboratory<br />

Advanced laboratory experiments, projects, and techniques in modern physics.<br />

Prerequisite: Phys 431.<br />

credit 3 hrs.<br />

Phys 436 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics<br />

credit 3 hrs.<br />

This course introduces general principles of quantum mechanics, physical operators, wave equation<br />

and perturbation theory. Three 1-hour lecture periods. Prerequisites: Phys 431.

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