program self-study report - Lamar University Electrical Engineering
program self-study report - Lamar University Electrical Engineering
program self-study report - Lamar University Electrical Engineering
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PHYS 3350 - Waves and Modern PhysicsSpring 2006 Semester(Required)Catalog Data 2006-2008:PHYS 3350: Waves Optics and Modern Physics. 3 Credits. ConservationLaws; special relativity; photon theory of light; matter waves; elements ofquantum mechanics; atomic and molecular structure, X-rays, statisticalphysics; solid state physics and elements of astrophysics. Prerequisites:PHYS 2426 or PHYS 1401-1402 and MATH 2415.Textbook: Kenneth Krane, Modern Physics, Wiley 1996Coordinator:Course Objectives:Cristian Bahrim, Asst. Professor of PhysicsDesigned for Physics, <strong>Electrical</strong> <strong>Engineering</strong>, and Chemistry majors todevelop an understanding of relativity, quantum theory, and applicationsin atomic, molecular, solid state, astrophysics and nuclear physics.Prerequisites by topic:1. Completion of two semesters of General Physics2. Completion of three semesters of Calculus.Topics:Weeks:1. The Special Theory of Relativity 22. The Particlelike Properties of Electromagnetic Radiation 13. The Wavelike Properties of Particles 14. The Schrödinger Equation 25. The Rutherford-Bohr Model of the Atom 16. The Hydrogen Atom in Wave Mechanics 27. Many-electron Atoms 28. Molecular Structure 19. Statistical Physics 110. Solid State Physics 111. Nuclear Structure, Nuclear Reactions and Applications 1Laboratory Projects: This course involves no laboratory component.Schedule:Three 50-minute lectures per week. Four 50-minute exams and a 2-hour final.Contribution to professional component:Math and basic science 3.0 (units)<strong>Engineering</strong> Topics 0.0 (units)Does this course contain significant design experience?NoPrepared by: Dr. Cristian Bahrim April 2006EE Program Self-Study Report-2006 110