Physics

PHYS 122 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS II - 4 hrs
A continuation of PHYS 121: Thermodynamics, wave phenomena and electrostatics. Prereq: A C- or better in PHYS 121 or 171 and MATH 116 or 120.

PHYS 123 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS III - 4 hrs
A continuation of PHYS 122: magnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics. Prereq: A C- or better in PHYS 122 or 172 and MATH 116 or 120.

PHYS 171 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I - 4 hrs
Lecture and laboratory
An introduction to mechanics as a foundation for the rest of the discipline of physics. With laboratory. Coreq: MATH 170.

PHYS 172 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II - 4 hrs
Lecture and laboratory
A continuation of Physics 171: thermodynamics, wave phenomena and electrostatics. With laboratory. Prereq: A C- or better in PHYS 171/141or permission of the instructor. Coreq: MATH 180.

PHYS 173 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS III - 4 hrs
Lecture and laboratory
A continuation of Physics 172: magnetism, optics, atomic and nuclear physics. With laboratory. Prereq: A C- or better in PHYS 172/142 or permission of the instructor. Recommended Coreq: MATH 190.

PHYS 210 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL SCIENCE - 5 hrs
A descriptive introduction to the physical sciences with emphasis on concepts and scientific thought processes developed through a combination of discussion and laboratory experiences. Prereq: Sophomore standing and a C- or better in MATH 090 if that course is required by placement exam.

PHYS 300 DYNAMICS I - 3 hrs
Foundation of Newtonian Dynamics: motion of particles in linear and nonlinear systems, angular momentum and the central force problem. With computer modeling. Prereq: PHYS 173/143 or PHYS 123/143; and MATH 180.

PHYS 305 DYNAMICS II - 3 hrs
A continuation of Physics 300: rigid body motion, continuum and wave mechanics, chaos. With computer modeling. Prereq: PHYS 300.

PHYS 310 ELECTROMAGNETICS I - 3 hrs
An intermediate treatment of electrostatic fields and potentials. Prereq: PHYS 173/143 or PHYS 123/143; and MATH 180.

PHYS 315 ELECTROMAGNETICS II - 3 hrs
A continuation of Physics 310: magnetic fields, electromagnetic waves, electrodynamics. Prereq: PHYS 310.

PHYS 320 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS I - 2 hrs
Selected experiments from all areas of physics with emphasis on independent work in the design of experiments, computer data acquisition and analysis, and report writing. Prereq: PHYS 173/143 or PHYS 123/143; and MATH 180.

PHYS 330 OPTICS - 3 hrs
The study of the nature of light based upon the wave and quantum characteristics of electromagnetic radiation. Prereq: PHYS 173/143 or PHYS 123/143; and MATH 180.

PHYS 340 THERMAL PHYSICS - 3 hrs
The study of statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, and kinetic theory. Prereq: PHYS 173/143 or PHYS 123/143; and MATH 180.

PHYS 350 ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS - 4 hrs
Lecture and laboratory
Introduction to electronic circuits, passive and active circuit elements, and devices such as operational amplifiers and transducers. With laboratory. Prereq: PHYS 173/143, or PHYS 123/143, or permission of instructor.

PHYS 390 INDEPENDENT STUDY - 2-6 hrs
Independent study of any physics or physics-related topics, including astronomy, industrial applications, or science education. Limited to no more than six hours cumulative credit. Prereq: PHYS 173/143, 5 hours of core physics courses required for the major, and approval of a study plan by the department.

PHYS 420 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS II - 2 hrs
A continuation of Physics 320 with more sophisticated experiments and analysis leading to independent student inquiry and research. Prereq: PHYS 320.

PHYS 430 QUANTUM PHYSICS OF ATOMS, MOLECULES, AND RADIATION I - 3 hrs
Introduction to quantum mechanics and the Schr�dinger equation. Failures of classical mechanics, applications of the Schr�dinger equation, atoms, the periodic table. Prereq: PHYS 173/143 or PHYS 123/143; and MATH 180.

PHYS 435 QUANTUM PHYSICS OF ATOMS, MOLECULES, AND RADIATION II - 3 hrs
A continuation of PHYS 430. Spin, angular momentum, perturbation theory, molecules, radiation. Prereq: PHYS 430.

PHYS 440 SUBATOMIC PHYSICS - 3 hrs
The study of special relativity, nuclear structure and reactions, elementary particles and fundamental processes. Prereq: PHYS 430.

PHYS 450 CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS - 3 hrs
The study of solids, liquids, and macroscopic quantum states of matter (superconductivity and superfluidity). Prereq: PHYS 340 and 430.

PHYS 480 RESEARCH - 3 hrs
An opportunity for independent research in experimental and theoretical area of physics of interest to the department. Limited to no more than nine hours cumulative credit. Prereq: 30 hours of physics courses, and approval of a research plan by the department.