51猎奇

All Undergraduate Courses

This is a list of all courses offered in the program. Visit the聽Upcoming Courses page聽for a list of courses offered for the current and next semester (when available).聽

PHYSICS聽100 Quantitative Preparation for Physics
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory course in general physics designed for the student with little or no previous science training.
Prerequisites: Math Placement Level 10.
Course Rules: Fee for 3 cr assessed. Not open to students w/cr in Physics 110(ER), 120(ER), or 209(ER).
Last Taught: Fall 2019, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014.
PHYSICS聽107 Physics in Everyday Life
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Selected topics for citizens in a technological world. Emphasis on those aspects of science important to an understanding of our surroundings. For non-science majors.
Prerequisites: Math Placement Level 10 or consent of instructor.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: May not be taken conc with or after having taken PHYSICS聽120(ER) or PHYSICS聽209(ER).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
PHYSICS聽108 Laboratory for Physics in Everyday Life
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Experiments correlated with Physics 107.
Prerequisites: Physics 107(C).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
PHYSICS聽110 Physics for the Health Professions
4 cr. Undergraduate.
An introductory course without laboratory for students in health-related pre-professional programs. Topics include mechanics, fluids, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, electrical devices, optics, and radioactivity. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: H.S. general science; Math Placement Level 20.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: May not be taken conc with or after having taken Physics 120(ER) or 209(ER).
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019.
PHYSICS聽120 General Physics I (Non-Calculus Treatment)
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Mechanics, wave motion, heat, and sound. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs dis.
Prerequisites: Math Placement Level 30 or grade of C or better in Physics 100(P); HS trig or Physics 100 strongly recom.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries max 5 cr toward graduation.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
PHYSICS聽121 General Physics Laboratory I (Non-Calculus Treatment)
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Experiments correlated with lecture material of Physics 120.
Prerequisites: Physics 120(C).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries max 5 cr toward graduation.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
PHYSICS聽122 General Physics II (Non-Calculus Treatment)
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Electricity, optics, modern physics. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs dis.
Prerequisites: Physics 120(NP).
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries 5 cr max toward graduation.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
PHYSICS聽123 General Physics Laboratory II (Non-Calculus Treatment)
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Experiments on topics related to the lecture material of Physics 122.
Prerequisites: Physics 122(C).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries 5 cr max toward graduation.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
PHYSICS聽185 Basic Physics for Teachers
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Simple machines; work, energy and power; heating and cooling; static electricity and elementary electrical circuits; waves. 2 hrs lec; 2 hrs lab/dis.
Prerequisites: Math 175(P) & cons instr.
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students with cr in Physics courses numbered 110 or above.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011.
PHYSICS聽194 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Fall 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2015.
PHYSICS聽199 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
For further information, consult dept chair.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2016, Spring 2008, Fall 2003.
PHYSICS聽209 Physics I (Calculus Treatment)
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Selected topics in mechanics, wave motion, sound, and heat. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs dis.
Prerequisites: Math 227(C), 228(C), or 232(C).
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries max 5 cr toward graduation.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
PHYSICS聽210 Physics II (Calculus Treatment)
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Physics 209. Electromagnetic field theory and optics. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs dis.
Prerequisites: grade of C- or better in Physics 209(NP); Math 229(C) or 233(C).
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries max 5 cr toward graduation.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
PHYSICS聽214 Lab Physics I (Calculus Treatment)
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Experiments in mechanics, wave motion, heat, and thermodynamics. 3 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: Physics 209(C).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries 5 cr max toward graduation.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
PHYSICS聽215 Lab Physics II (Calculus Treatment)
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Experiments in electricity, magnetism, and optics. 3 hrs lec.
Prerequisites: Physics 210(C).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries 5 cr max toward graduation.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
PHYSICS聽219 Physics I: Calculus-Based, Studio Format
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic kinematics; Newton. Selected topics in mechanics, wave motion, sound, and heat. 8 hrs lec/lab.
Prerequisites: Math 227(C), 228(C), or 232(C).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Not open to students w/cr in Physics 209. Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries max 5 cr toward graduation.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015.
PHYSICS聽220 Physics II: Calculus-Based, Studio Format
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Electromagnetic field theory and optics.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Physics 219(NP); Math 229(C) or 233(C).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Not open to students w/cr in Physics 210. Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries max 5 cr toward graduation.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
PHYSICS聽265 Physics and the Energy Problem
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Study of how the laws of physics (particularly 1st and 2nd Laws of Thermodynamics) limit society's options in dealing with scarcity of utilizable energy.
Prerequisites: H.S. algebra; Physics 107(P), 110(P), 120(P), or 209(P).
PHYSICS聽270 Introduction to Computational Physics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Use of computers to solve physics problems, including particle collisions, chaotic systems, planetary motion, and other topics related to relativity and quantum mechanics.
Prerequisites: Physics 209(P); Math 233(C).
Last Taught: Spring 2008, Fall 2006, Fall 2005, Fall 2004.
PHYSICS聽289 Internship in Physics, Lower Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of physics in a research, business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: introductory course in physics; 2.25 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
PHYSICS聽296 UROP Apprenticeship
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.
Prerequisites: acceptance into UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.
Course Rules: One cr for 45 hrs research. May be retaken to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses.
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016.
PHYSICS聽297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in 51猎奇 sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2015, Summer 2011, Spring 2010, Fall 2009.
PHYSICS聽299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Fall 1994, Fall 1991, Spring 1991.
PHYSICS聽305 Medical Physics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Applications of physics to living systems & medical diagnostics. 3 hrs lec.
Prerequisites: grade of B+ or better in Physics 209(P). (Conc reg in Physics 210 strongly recom).
Course Rules: Primarily for premed students and others in the medical & biological sciences. Approved for Premed Stds Cert Prog.
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Fall 2004, Spring 2003, Spring 2002.
PHYSICS聽306 Introduction to Biophysics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Physical foundations of cellular phenomena; physical laws of complex biological systems; imaging and instrumentation for biophysics.
Prerequisites: PHYSICS聽122(P) or PHYSICS聽210(P); CHEM聽104(P) or CHEM聽105(P).
Course Rules: 3 hrs lec.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Fall 2017.
PHYSICS聽308 Introduction to Experimental Approaches in Biophysics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Combined lectures about techniques in biophysics with statistical analysis, basic computer programming, and some lab work.
Prerequisites: none.
PHYSICS聽309 Physics III: Modern Physics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Elementary quantum physics, atomic and molecular physics, solid state and nuclear physics.
Prerequisites: junior standing, a grade of B- or better in PHYSICS聽210(NP) or PHYSICS聽220(NP); a grade of B- or better in MATH聽233(P); and MATH聽234(C) or ELECENG聽234(C); or consent of instructor.
General Education Requirements: QLB
Course Rules: Not open for cr to students who have cr in PHYSICS 341.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.
PHYSICS聽317 Thermodynamics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Classical thermodynamics, including entropy, the use of thermodynamic potentials, and applications to pressure-volume and other systems. Some basic statistical physics may be included.
Prerequisites: Physics 210(NP).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
PHYSICS聽325 Optics
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Geometric and physical optics, image formation, interference, diffraction, polarization, optical instruments, resolving power, coherence, lasers, holography. Selected experiments in optics. Studio-format course.
Prerequisites: MATH聽234(P) and PHYSICS聽309(C); or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of PHYSICS聽325 & 2 cr of PHYSICS 410.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
PHYSICS聽351 Basics of Condensed Matter Physics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Basic principles of condensed-matter physics. Crystals and amorphous materials; bonding; magnetic, thermal, and transport properties; band theory.
Prerequisites: PHYSICS聽309(P) or CHEM聽311(P).
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of PHYSICS聽499 with the same topic.
PHYSICS聽370 Analytical and Numerical Methods in Physics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Solutions to various physics problems. Applications (both analytical and numerical) from mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, astrophysics, condensed matter physics.
Prerequisites: a grade of B- or better in MATH聽233 (P), and PHYSICS聽210(NP) or PHYSICS聽220(NP); and MATH聽234(C) or ELECENG聽234(C); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
PHYSICS聽381 Honors Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Selected topics concerning history and the nature of physics as an intellectual discipline.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing, HONORS聽200(P), and consent of Honors College director.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. No cr toward major.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2011.
PHYSICS聽391 Undergraduate Research Participation
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent research for undergraduates on faculty-supervised research projects.
Prerequisites: PHYSICS聽309(P) and 3.25 GPA in physics courses; or consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max; non-repeatable for change of grade.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024.
PHYSICS聽406 Introduction to Infrared Microspectroscopy
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Microscopy and spectroscopy methods for identification of chemical composition introducing interdisciplinary opportunities in fundamental and industrial applications.
Prerequisites: BIO聽SCI聽150(P) and BIO聽SCI聽152(P); or PHYSICS聽209(P) and PHYSICS聽210(P); or CHEM聽102(P) and CHEM聽104(P); or CHEM聽105(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014.
PHYSICS聽407 Computational Physics Laboratory
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Python programming, LaTeX typesetting, numerical methods, data analysis, hands-on computational experiments.
Prerequisites: 笔贬驰厂滨颁厂听210(笔).
PHYSICS聽408 Experiments in Linear Electronics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Transistor and integrated circuit characteristics; electronic measurement and control.
Prerequisites: junior standing and 笔贬驰厂滨颁厂听210(笔).
Course Rules: No credit for students with credit in ELECENG聽330(R).
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2015.
PHYSICS聽408G Experiments in Linear Electronics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Transistor and integrated circuit characteristics; electronic measurement and control.
Prerequisites: junior standing and 笔贬驰厂滨颁厂听210(笔).
Course Rules: No credit for students with credit in ELECENG聽330(R).
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2015.
PHYSICS聽409 Modern Physics Laboratory
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Selected experiments in modern physics using advanced lab instrumentation.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽309(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.
PHYSICS聽411 Mechanics
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Kinematics, vector analysis, conservation laws, oscillations, variational methods, chaos, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽210(NP).
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
PHYSICS聽411G Mechanics
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Kinematics, vector analysis, conservation laws, oscillations, variational methods, chaos, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽210(NP).
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
PHYSICS聽420 Electricity and Magnetism I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Electrostatics, capacitance, boundary value problems, mulipole expansion, dielectrics, magnetostatics, vector potential, magnetic properties of matter, motional emf, inductance, Maxwell's equations in differential form.
Prerequisites: junior standing, PHYSICS聽210(NP), and a grade of B- or better in MATH聽325(P); or MATH聽325(P) and a grade of B- or better in PHYSICS聽370(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of 2 cr of PHYSICS 421.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
PHYSICS聽420G Electricity and Magnetism I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Electrostatics, capacitance, boundary value problems, mulipole expansion, dielectrics, magnetostatics, vector potential, magnetic properties of matter, motional emf, inductance, Maxwell's equations in differential form.
Prerequisites: junior standing, PHYSICS聽210(NP), and a grade of B- or better in MATH聽325(P); or MATH聽325(P) and a grade of B- or better in PHYSICS聽370(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of 2 cr of PHYSICS 421.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
PHYSICS聽422 Electricity and Magnetism II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Conservation laws in electrodynamics, Maxwell's stress tensor, electromagnetic waves, absorption, dispersion, reflection and transmission of plane electromagnetic waves, wave guides, retarded potentials, radiation, electrodynamics and relativity.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in PHYSICS聽420(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of 2 cr of PHYSICS 421.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
PHYSICS聽422G Electricity and Magnetism II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Conservation laws in electrodynamics, Maxwell's stress tensor, electromagnetic waves, absorption, dispersion, reflection and transmission of plane electromagnetic waves, wave guides, retarded potentials, radiation, electrodynamics and relativity.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in PHYSICS聽420(P); or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of 2 cr of PHYSICS 421.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
PHYSICS聽441 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Historical background and experimental basis, De Broglie waves, correspondence principle, uncertainty principle, Schroedinger equation; hydrogen atom, electron spin, Pauli Principle, applications of wave mechanics.
Prerequisites: junior standing, PHYSICS聽309(NP), and MATH聽325(C); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
PHYSICS聽441G Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I
4 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Historical background and experimental basis, De Broglie waves, correspondence principle, uncertainty principle, Schroedinger equation; hydrogen atom, electron spin, Pauli Principle, applications of wave mechanics.
Prerequisites: junior standing, PHYSICS聽309(NP), and MATH聽325(C); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
PHYSICS聽442 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of PHYSICS 441, emphasizing perturbation theory and applications to multi-electron systems, including atoms, molecules, and solids.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in PHYSICS聽441(NP); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
PHYSICS聽442G Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of PHYSICS 441, emphasizing perturbation theory and applications to multi-electron systems, including atoms, molecules, and solids.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in PHYSICS聽441(NP); or graduate standing.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
PHYSICS聽489 Internship in Physics, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of physics in a research, business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing; 300-level or above course in physics; 2.25 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
PHYSICS聽497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in 51猎奇 sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Spring 1998.
PHYSICS聽497G Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in 51猎奇 sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Spring 1998.
PHYSICS聽498 Undergraduate Physics Seminar
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Talks by faculty, visitors, and students on topics of current interest in physics, astronomy, and other science and engineering fields.
Prerequisites: senior standing, and PHYSICS聽411(C), PHYSICS 421(C), or PHYSICS聽441(C).
Course Rules: Credit/no credit only.
Last Taught: Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009, Spring 2009.
PHYSICS聽499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.
Prerequisites: junior standing; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Spring 2007, Spring 2004.
PHYSICS聽501 Special Topics: Mathematical Models of Physical Problems I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Selected topics in mathematics for study of the techniques and procedures for stating physical problems in mathematical terms and the physical interpretation of mathematical solutions.
Prerequisites: junior standing, PHYSICS聽210(P), and MATH聽234(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
PHYSICS聽501G Special Topics: Mathematical Models of Physical Problems I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Selected topics in mathematics for study of the techniques and procedures for stating physical problems in mathematical terms and the physical interpretation of mathematical solutions.
Prerequisites: junior standing, PHYSICS聽210(P), and MATH聽234(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
PHYSICS聽502 Special Topics: Mathematical Models of Physical Problems II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
More selected topics in mathematical models.
Prerequisites: junior standing, PHYSICS聽210(P), and MATH聽234(P). PHYSICS聽501(R).
Last Taught: Spring 2007, Spring 2006.
PHYSICS聽502G Special Topics: Mathematical Models of Physical Problems II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
More selected topics in mathematical models.
Prerequisites: junior standing, PHYSICS聽210(P), and MATH聽234(P). PHYSICS聽501(R).
Last Taught: Spring 2007, Spring 2006.
PHYSICS聽515 Statistical Mechanics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Brief survey of thermodynamics; statistical mechanics; classical and quantum gases.
Prerequisites: junior standing, PHYSICS聽317(P) and PHYSICS聽441(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
PHYSICS聽515G Statistical Mechanics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Brief survey of thermodynamics; statistical mechanics; classical and quantum gases.
Prerequisites: junior standing, PHYSICS聽317(P) and PHYSICS聽441(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
PHYSICS聽517 Special Relativity
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Relativistic kinematics, the Lorentz transformation, tensor calculus, applications to motion of particles, electromagnetism.
Prerequisites: junior standing. PHYSICS聽411 and PHYSICS 421 recommended.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2014.
PHYSICS聽517G Special Relativity
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Relativistic kinematics, the Lorentz transformation, tensor calculus, applications to motion of particles, electromagnetism.
Prerequisites: junior standing. PHYSICS聽411 and PHYSICS 421 recommended.
Last Taught: Fall 2017, Fall 2014.
PHYSICS聽531 Principles of Quantum Mechanics I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Vector and Hilbert spaces; Schroedinger equation in 1, 2, and 3 dimensions; systems of many particles; symmetries; angular momentum.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽441(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
PHYSICS聽531G Principles of Quantum Mechanics I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Vector and Hilbert spaces; Schroedinger equation in 1, 2, and 3 dimensions; systems of many particles; symmetries; angular momentum.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽441(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
PHYSICS聽532 Principles of Quantum Mechanics II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of PHYSICS 531. Spin; hydrogen atom; variational methods; WKB approximation; perturbation theory; scattering theory; Dirac equation.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽531(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
PHYSICS聽532G Principles of Quantum Mechanics II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of PHYSICS 531. Spin; hydrogen atom; variational methods; WKB approximation; perturbation theory; scattering theory; Dirac equation.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽531(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
PHYSICS聽541 Elementary Particles
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Accelerators and detectors; special unitary groups; quark model of hadrons; Feynman diagrams; electromagnetic, weak and strong interactions of quarks and leptons; Higgs boson.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽441(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Fall 2009.
PHYSICS聽541G Elementary Particles
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Accelerators and detectors; special unitary groups; quark model of hadrons; Feynman diagrams; electromagnetic, weak and strong interactions of quarks and leptons; Higgs boson.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽441(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Fall 2009.
PHYSICS聽551 Introduction to Solid State Physics I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Crystal structure, reciprocal lattice; crystal binding; elastic waves; phonons, lattice vibrations; thermal properties of insulators; free electron Fermi gas. Band structure; semiconductor crystals; Fermi surface.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽441(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2018.
PHYSICS聽551G Introduction to Solid State Physics I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Crystal structure, reciprocal lattice; crystal binding; elastic waves; phonons, lattice vibrations; thermal properties of insulators; free electron Fermi gas. Band structure; semiconductor crystals; Fermi surface.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽441(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2018.
PHYSICS聽575 Vacuum Science and Technology
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Viscous and molecular flow, vacuum materials and seals, metal-to-ceramic seals, evaporation and vapor pressures, vacuum pumps, vacuum gauges, mass spectrographs, chemical reactions at surfaces, outgassing.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽441(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Fall 2003.
PHYSICS聽575G Vacuum Science and Technology
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Viscous and molecular flow, vacuum materials and seals, metal-to-ceramic seals, evaporation and vapor pressures, vacuum pumps, vacuum gauges, mass spectrographs, chemical reactions at surfaces, outgassing.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽441(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2011, Fall 2003.
PHYSICS聽606 Molecular, Cellular, and System Biophysics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Cell structure and the molecular basis of life. Molecular and cellular interactions. Supracellular organization, signaling, and communication. Selfsimilarity and cooperativity.
Prerequisites: junior standing, PHYSICS聽210(P), and consent of instructor; or graduate standing.
PHYSICS聽610 The Art and Science of Teaching Physics
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Participants critique lectures, videotapes of experienced teachers, each other; address conceptual problems facing beginning students; gain familiarity with demonstrations, classroom technology; discuss their own classes.
Prerequisites: appt as undergrad TA or grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
PHYSICS聽610G The Art and Science of Teaching Physics
1 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Participants critique lectures, videotapes of experienced teachers, each other; address conceptual problems facing beginning students; gain familiarity with demonstrations, classroom technology; discuss their own classes.
Prerequisites: appt as undergrad TA or grad st.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
PHYSICS聽651 Introduction to Solid State Physics II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Transport, superconductivity, dielectric properties, ferroelectric crystals, magnetism, magnetic resonance, optical phenomena in insulators, nanostructures, non-crystalline solids, point defects, alloys, dislocations.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽551(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2019.
PHYSICS聽651G Introduction to Solid State Physics II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Transport, superconductivity, dielectric properties, ferroelectric crystals, magnetism, magnetic resonance, optical phenomena in insulators, nanostructures, non-crystalline solids, point defects, alloys, dislocations.
Prerequisites: junior standing and PHYSICS聽551(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2019.
PHYSICS聽670 Electron Microscopy Laboratory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Diffraction, imaging, and spectroscopy methods for study of morphology, crystallinity, and composition of solids in a transmission electron microscope.
Prerequisites: senior standing and PHYSICS聽551(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2012, Fall 2009.
PHYSICS聽670G Electron Microscopy Laboratory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Diffraction, imaging, and spectroscopy methods for study of morphology, crystallinity, and composition of solids in a transmission electron microscope.
Prerequisites: senior standing and PHYSICS聽551(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2012, Fall 2009.
PHYSICS聽698 Research Experience for Teachers
1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Enrichment of students' physics background. Work with faculty mentor to develop an innovative teaching program for use in students' own classroom.
Prerequisites: senior standing and current teaching contract.
Course Rules: Open only to practicing science teachers with demonstrable expertise in physics. May be retaken to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2010, Summer 2009.
PHYSICS聽698G Research Experience for Teachers
1-6 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Enrichment of students' physics background. Work with faculty mentor to develop an innovative teaching program for use in students' own classroom.
Prerequisites: senior standing and current teaching contract.
Course Rules: Open only to practicing science teachers with demonstrable expertise in physics. May be retaken to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2010, Summer 2009.
PHYSICS聽699 Advanced Independent Reading
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent reading or research under supervision of faculty member. Study proposal required. For further information, consult dept chair or undergrad advising coord.
Prerequisites: junior standing, 2.0 GPA, and consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Fall 2016, Summer 2015, Fall 2008.