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Course Descriptions - Undergraduateclassic philosophers or philosophical problems. Students takingthe course for honors credit must enroll concurrently inPHIL 4X97*, Senior Thesis, and complete the thesis as part ofthis course. (As needed)PHIL XX99Special Topics (variable credit) For minors. This course isoffered occasionally to groups of students to broaden departmentalcurricula, to meet student demand, or to observe specialevents. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.(As needed)PHYSICSPHYS 1400Introduction to Physics (3-3) Prerequisites: None. This courseis intended for non-science majors. Optional course for generaleducation requirements in Natural Science. This is a one-semestercourse covering the basic principles of classical and modernphysics. No mathematics preparation beyond high schoolalgebra and geometry is assumed. (Fall or Spring)(TCCN PHYS 1410)PHYS 1401Introduction to Astronomy (3-3) Prerequisites: None. Thiscourse is intended for non-science majors. Optional course forgeneral education requirements in Natural Science. This is asurvey course covering the solar system, stars, and galaxiesincluding modern cosmology. No mathematics preparationbeyond high school algebra and geometry is assumed.(Fall or Spring) (TCCN PHYS 1411)PHYS 1410General Physics I (3-3) Prerequisites: MATH 1311 andworking knowledge of trigonometry. This is the fi rst partof a two-course series intended for students in the fi elds ofnatural science or mathematics and for those following the premedicalcurricula. This course covers the fundamentals ofmechanics, including motion, vectors, forces, momentum, rotationalmotion, gravity, mechanical energy, and possibly sound.Emphasis is placed on the concepts and problem solving techniquesof physics. (Fall) (TCCN PHYS 1401)PHYS 1420General Physics II (3-3) Prerequisite: PHYS 1410. This isthe second part of a two-course series intended for students inthe fi elds of natural science or mathematics and for those followingthe pre-medical curricula. This course covers the fundamentalsof sound, heat, thermodynamics, electrostatics, directcurrent circuits, magnetostatics, light, and some optics. Emphasisis placed on the concepts and problem solving techniques ofphysics. (Spring) (TCCN PHYS 1402)PHYS 2310Automated Experimental Measurements (2-3). Prerequisites:PHYS2520 or instructor’s permission. This is a required coursefor Physics majors. This course serves as an introduction toelectronic lab equipment and use thereof for automated experiment,an important tool of modern scientifi c exploration.Through the use of LabVIEW, a graphical programming enginewith roots in C++, students will learn how to program in LabVIEW, use analog and digital input/output, control and readtransducers; develop systems for motion control, and interfacingwith high level electronic devices. This course is a transformationfrom general physics knowledge to upper level physics. Studentsentering their junior year of physics curriculum will fi ndthis course useful for improving their research skills beforethey enter the upper division courses requiring experimentation.(Fall as needed)those intending to pursue an engineering degree. It is also recommendedfor Math, the sciences, and Computer Science majorswho are comfortable with differential calculus. This coursecovers the fundamentals of mechanics: motion, vectors, forces,momentum, rotational motion, gravity, mechanical energy, andpossibly sound. Emphasis is placed on calculus-based problemsolving skills. (Fall)PHYS 2520University Physics II (4-3) Prerequisites: PHYS 2510, MATH2421. Corequisite MATH 2322. This is the second part of atwo-part series intended for physics majors and those intendingto pursue and engineering degree. It is also recommended forMath, the sciences, and Computer Science majors who arecomfortable with differential and integral calculus. This coursecovers the fundamentals of sound, heat, thermodynamics, electrostatics,DC circuits, magnetostatics, light, and some optics.emphasis is placed on calculus-based problem solving skills.(Spring)PHYS 3270Advanced Physics Laboratory (1-3) Prerequisite: PHYS3300. This is a required course for physics majors. This courseis intended to advance the student’s practice and experience inphysical measurements and serve as an introduction to theechniques and instruments used in experimental research inoptics, atomic and nuclear physics, and astrophysics. This is anexperience-enriched course. (Spring)PHYS 3300Introduction to Modern Physics (3-0) Prerequisite:PHYS 2520. This is a required course for physics majors. Thiscourse is intended to introduce the student to a wide range ofareas under the heading of Modern Physics. These areasinclude relativity theory, atomic and nuclear physics, quantummechanics, and elementary particle physics. (Fall)PHYS 3315Engineering Statics (3-0) Prerequisites PHYS 2510, MATH2322. This course is an advanced elective for physics majorswho intend to attend an engineering program. The course coversvector analysis of force systems, resultants, equilibrium,distributed forces, moments, trusses and frames, and friction.(Alternate Falls)PHYS 3325Engineering Dynamics (3-0) Prerequisite PHYS 3315. Thiscourse is an advanced elective for physics majors who intendto attend an engineering program. The course covers vectoranalysis of particles and rigid bodies using Newton’s Laws,impulse-momentum, and work-energy. (Alternate Spring)PHYS 3350Electronics (2-3) Prerequisite: PHYS 2520. This course willintroduce students to the basic electronic devices which comprisemost electronic equipment. Topics include generalcircuitry, diodes, transistors, oscilloscopes, power supplies, anda touch of digital electronic devices such as op-amps and logicgates. Laboratory exercises are an integral part of the course.(Spring)PHYS 3352Digital Electronics (2-1) This course is required for electricalengineering focus students, but serves as an elective for otherphysics students. This course focuses on modern, digital electronicsand integrated circuits, microprocessors, Boolean logic,and analog to digital devices. In lab, students will use moderntest stand equipment and software to explore different integratedcircuits and microprocessors. (Alternate Falls)PHYS 2510University Physics I (4-3) Corequisite: MATH 2421. This is thefi rst part of a two-part series intended for Physics majors and190
Course Descriptions - UndergraduatePHYS 3385Advanced Modern Physics (3-0) Prerequisites: PHYS 3300,MATH 3341. This course serves as an advanced elective forphysics majors intending to go on to graduate school in physics.The course covers special relativity beyond Introduction toModern Physics and a little general relativity as well as molecularphysics, nuclear physics, nuclear reactions, particle physics,and possible astrophysics or solid state physics.(As needed)PHYS 4175Physics Research Proposals (1-0) Prerequisite: Studentsmust have completed the equivalent of a physics minor. Thiscourse is a requirement for the major. Students will use thissemester to investigate the feasibility of a research project oftheir choice. The project may be designed for an individual orfor a team. The course consists of weekly meetings to discussthe progress and possible refi nement of the project. The resultof the course will be a feasibility report, budget proposal, projectschedule, and formal presentation to the Society of Physics Students.If the project is determined to be feasible, includingbudget, it satisfies the prerequisite for the Senior Capstonecourse. (Fall, Spring)PHYS 4275Physics Research Project (1-3) Prerequisite: Completion ofPHYS 4175 with a feasible project, budget, and research plan.This course is a requirement for the major and serves as theCapstone Experience for the major. Using the project plan developedin PHYS 4175, students will use this semester to carryCapstone Experience for the major. Using the project plan developedin PHYS 4175, students will use this semester to carryout the research previously proposed. The project may be performedby an individual or by a team as determined by the proposal.The course consists of weekly meetings to discuss theprogress and possible refi nement of the project as well as a regularlab schedule during which the work is done. The result ofthe course will be a written report (suitable for journal submission)and formal presentation to the Society of Physics Students(or at a conference).(Fall, Spring)PHYS 4300Classical Mechanics (3-0) Prerequisites: PHYS 2520, MATH3341. This is a required course for Physics majors. The fi rst oftwo parts, this course is an in-depth study of kinematics, dynamics,central force motion, harmonic motion, and related areas ofMechanics. A strong mathematical focus, using Lagrangian andHamiltonian formalism, is taken. (Alternate Falls)PHYS 4302Classical Mechanics II (3-0) Prerequisites: PHYS 4300,MATH 2340; Corequisites: MATH 3301. This course serves asan advanced elective for physics majors. The second of twoparts, this course applies the methods of Classical Mechanicsdeveloped in PHYS 4300 towards complicated oscillatorysystems, the motion of rigid bodies, and related areas of Mechanics.Mechanics of continuous media may be considered.(Alternate Springs)PHYS 4310Electricity & Magnetism (3-0) Prerequisites: PHYS 2520,MATH 3301. Corequisite MATH 3341. This is a requiredcourse for physics majors. The fi rst of two parts, this coursewill cover such topics as vector analysis, electrostatics, Gauss’Law, multipoles, BVP, dielectrics, and steady currents.(Alternate Falls)PHYS 4312Electricity & Magnetism II (3-0) Prerequisite: PHYS 4310.This course is required for physics students with electric engineeringfocus and serves as advanced elective for other physicsstudents. The second of two parts, this course will cover suchtopics as magnetostatics, Ampere’s law, Faraday’s Law, Maxwell’sequations, and radiation. (Alternate Springs)PHYS 4330Quantum Mechanics (3-0) Prerequisites: PHYS 4300,MATH 3301. Corequisite MATH 3351. This course is requiredfor physics and electrical engineering focus students, but servesas an advanced elective for students with civil/mechanical focus.This course offers an introduction to quantum mechanics, includingsuch topics as wave mechanics, Schroedinger’s equationand its applications, barrier problems, harmonic oscillators,angular momentum, and applications to atomic and molecularprocesses. (Alternate Springs)PHYS 4335Solar System Physics (3-0) Corequisite: PHYS 3300.This course is an advanced elective for physics majors. Topicsinclude the formation of the solar system, Kepler’s Laws, theplanets, and an introduction to plasma physics. Satellite andtelescope instrumentation will also be discussed. (As needed)PHYS 4360Thermodynamics (3-0) Prerequisite: PHYS 3300: Corequisite:MATH 3301, This course is required for physics and civil/mechanical engineering focus students, but serves as an advancedelective for students with electrical engineering focus.The fi rst of two parts, this course will concentrate on fundamentalprinciples of classical thermodynamics. It will cover suchtopics as three laws of classical thermodynamics, thermodynamicpotentials, thermodynamic equilibrium and phase transitions,transport, and kinetic phenomena. Different applicationsof these principles towards engines and various electric, magnetic,and chemical processes will be considered.(Alternate Springs).PHYS 4362Thermodynamics II (3-0) Prerequisite: PHYS 4360, Corequisites:PHYS 4300, MATH 3351. This course serves as anadvanced elective for physics majors. The second of two parts,this course will concentrate on fundamental principles of statisticalthermodynamics. It will show how these principles arerelated to classical thermodynamics and classical mechanics. Itwill consider application of those principles towards simplemicroscopic models of gases, liquids, and solids. More in-depthstudy of phase transitions and physical kinetics is also possible.(Alternate Falls)PHYS 4385Solid State Physics (3-0) Prerequisites: PHYS 3300 and anytwo 4000-level physics courses or permission of instructor. Thiscourse serves as an advanced elective for physics majors. Thecourse will cover the physics of materials in the solid state, suchas crystal properties, electron behavior, lattice behavior, energybands, semiconductors and other materials, and simple electronicdevices. (As needed)PHYS 4X95Independent Studies A study program arranged between anadvanced student and an instructor to provide intensive studyin a particular area of interest. The course includes a defi nitionof goals appropriate for the advanced student, ways of attainingthose goals, a schedule for frequent consultation, and means ofmeasuring progress.PHYS 4X96*Honors Tutorial. Prerequisite: See requirements for Honorsfor Physics majors. This course provides the Honors student inPhysics with the opportunity to explore more advanced topics inthe fi eld. It may be taken concurrently with an upper level Physicscourse, or as an independent study. This course may berepeated if content differs. (As needed)191
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