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PHYS 1062 Physics for Science & Engr
3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisites: PHYS 1061 and credit or registration
in MATH 2112 or 2109. A continuation of PHYS 1061. Heat,
electricity, and magnetism.
PHYS 1063 Physics Lab for Science & Engr
1 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: credit or registration in PHYS
1061. Laboratory course to accompany PHYS 1061. Two hours of
laboratory.
PHYS 1065 Physics Lab for Science & Engr
1 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: credit or registration in PHYS
1062. Laboratory course to accompany PHYS 1062. Two hours of
laboratory.
PHYS 2005 Intermed Astr: Cosmology
3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1005 1006 and MATH 1111. An intermediate level
astronomy course on the nature, origin, evolution, and probable
fate of the universe, including the Big Bang theory and modern
controversies in cosmology.
PHYS 2064 Physics for Science & Engr
3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisites: PHYS 1062 and 1063. The last
course in a three-semester sequence. Light and modern physics.
PHYS 2191 Special Problems in Physics
1-3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
Amount of credit to be stated at registration. Individual reading
conferences and/or laboratory work on problem or problems
in physics. Section number will correspond with the credit to be
earned. A student will be allowed no more than a total of six credits
in Special Problems ( PHYS 4191 3191 and 2191) .
PHYS 3001 Princp Bio-Medical Instrumentn
2 cr.
Prerequisites: Physics 1032 and 1034. An introduction to the physical
principles necessary for understanding the operation of equipment
used by medical technicians and certain biology researchers. One
hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week.
PHYS 3191 Special Problems in Physics
1-3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: consent of the department.
Amount of credit to be stated at registration. Individual reading
conferences and/or laboratory work on problem or problems
in physics. Section number will correspond with the credit to be
earned. A student will be allowed no more than a total of six credits
in Special Problems ( PHYS 4191 3191 and 2191) .
PHYS 3198 Undergraduate Seminar
1 cr.
Offered each semester. A group comprised of representatives of the
physics faculty and undergraduate physics majors which meets
at regular intervals during the semester to discuss selected topics
in physics. Physics majors must formally register and present
an approved paper in order to satisfy credit requirements. May be
repeated for credit.
PHYS 3261 Geophysical Field Methods
6 cr.
(PHYS 3261 and EES 4150 are cross-listed) Prerequisites: PHYS 2064
and consent of instructor. Basic introduction to the application of
geophysical field techniques. Includes collecting, processing, and
interpreting gravity, magnetic, and seismic data. Practical experience
in the conduct of geophysical surveys, operation of equipment,
data reduction, and simple interpretation. Preparation of geophysical
reports in the style normally used for published papers. Thirtyfive
hours of classroom work and field measurements per week
during the summer session.
PHYS 3301 Intermediate Mechanics
3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1062 and MATH 2115. Application of the fundamental
laws of mechanics to particles and rigid bodies.
PHYS 4004 Contemporary Physics
3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1032 or consent of department. A survey of contemporary
topics which may include nuclear power, solar energy,
Einstein’s relativity and cosmology, energy and matter in the quantum
picture. (Physics majors can not use this course as a physics
elective.)
PHYS 4004G Contemporary Physics
3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1032 or consent of department. A survey of contemporary
topics which may include nuclear power, solar energy,
Einstein’s relativity and cosmology, energy and matter in the quantum
picture. (Physics majors can not use this course as a physics
elective.)
PHYS 4091 Spec Topics Physics Teachers
1-6 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. The content and format of this
course may be varied from semester to semester. The topics covered
will generally relate to background material (rather than methodology)
which is in the areas of physics or physical science and of
particular interest to precollege teachers. Amount of credit to be
stated at time of registration; may be repeated for no more than
a total of six hours credit. This course may not be used for degree
credit by students in the College of Sciences except those enrolled
in the M.A. in science teaching program.
PHYS 4091G Spec Topics Physics Teachers
1-6 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. The content and format of this
course may be varied from semester to semester. The topics covered
will generally relate to background material (rather than methodology)
which is in the areas of physics or physical science and of
particular interest to precollege teachers. Amount of credit to be
stated at time of registration; may be repeated for no more than
a total of six hours credit. This course may not be used for degree
credit by students in the College of Sciences except those enrolled
in the M.A. in science teaching program.
PHYS 4150 Microprocessors Sci Apparatus
3 cr.
Prerequisite: Physics 1034 or 1065 or consent of department. An
introduction to digital circuits and microprocessors with emphasis
on interfacing microprocessors with scientific apparatus for experiment
control, data acquisition, and storage. One-and-one-half hours
of lecture and two-and-one-half hours of laboratory per week.
PHYS 4150G Microprocessors Sci Apparatus
3 cr.
Prerequisite: Physics 1034 or 1065 or consent of department. An
introduction to digital circuits and microprocessors with emphasis
on interfacing microprocessors with scientific apparatus for experiment
control, data acquisition, and storage. One-and-one-half hours
of lecture and two-and-one-half hours of laboratory per week.
PHYS 4160 Advanced Laboratory
3 cr.
Prerequisite: Physics 4150 or consent of department. Four hours
of laboratory and one hour of lecture each week. Selected experiments
in several branches of physics with special emphasis on the
control of selected experiments by microprocessors. Fundamentals
of AC and DC circuits.
PHYS 4160G Advanced Laboratory
3 cr.
Prerequisite: Physics 4150 or consent of department. Four hours
of laboratory and one hour of lecture each week. Selected experiments
in several branches of physics with special emphasis on the
control of selected experiments by microprocessors. Fundamentals
of AC and DC circuits.
PHYS 4191 Spec Problems in Physics
1-3 cr.
PHYS 4191G Spec Problems in Physics
1-3 cr.
PHYS 4194 Senior Honors Thesis
1-6 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of director of the Honors Program. A candidate
for a degree with honors in Physics must complete a total of
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