{"id":7442,"date":"2023-08-31T16:22:30","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T20:19:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/webid2-test-lsweb\/?page_id=7442"},"modified":"2026-04-10T14:16:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T19:16:53","slug":"all-undergraduate-courses","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/physics\/students\/undergraduate\/all-undergraduate-courses\/","title":{"rendered":"All Undergraduate Courses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"default\">This is a list of all courses offered in the program. Visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/physics\/students\/undergraduate\/all-undergraduate-courses\/upcoming-undergraduate-courses\/\">Upcoming Courses page<\/a>\u00a0for a list of courses offered for the current and next semester (when available).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\ndd { \n margin-left: 30px;\n  margin-top: 0px;\n\tmargin-bottom: 0px;\n}\n\t\n\tdt {\n\t\tmargin-top: 25px;\n\t}\n<\/style>\n\n<dl><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0100 Quantitative Preparation for Physics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>2 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Introductory course in general physics designed for the student with little or no previous science training.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Math Placement Level 10.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Fee for 3 cr assessed. Not open to students w\/cr in Physics 110(ER), 120(ER), or 209(ER).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2019, Spring 2015, Fall 2014, Spring 2014.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0107 Physics in Everyday Life<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Math Placement Level 10 or consent of instructor.<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May not be taken conc with or after having taken PHYSICS\u00a0120(ER) or PHYSICS\u00a0209(ER).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0108 Laboratory for Physics in Everyday Life<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Experiments correlated with Physics 107.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Physics 107(C).<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS+<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0110 Physics for the Health Professions<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>H.S. general science; Math Placement Level 20.<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May not be taken conc with or after having taken Physics 120(ER) or 209(ER).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0120 General Physics I (Non-Calculus Treatment)<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Mechanics, wave motion, heat, and sound. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs dis.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Math Placement Level 30 or grade of C or better in Physics 100(P); HS trig or Physics 100 strongly recom.<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries max 5 cr toward graduation.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0121 General Physics Laboratory I (Non-Calculus Treatment)<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Experiments correlated with lecture material of Physics 120.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Physics 120(C).<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS+<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries max 5 cr toward graduation.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0122 General Physics II (Non-Calculus Treatment)<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Electricity, optics, modern physics. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs dis.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Physics 120(NP).<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries 5 cr max toward graduation.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0123 General Physics Laboratory II (Non-Calculus Treatment)<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Experiments on topics related to the lecture material of Physics 122.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Physics 122(C).<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS+<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries 5 cr max toward graduation.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0185 Basic Physics for Teachers<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Simple machines; work, energy and power; heating and cooling; static electricity and elementary electrical circuits; waves. 2 hrs lec; 2 hrs lab\/dis.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Math 175(P) & cons instr.<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS+<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Not open for cr to students with cr in Physics courses numbered 110 or above.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2014, Spring 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0194 First-Year Seminar:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>none.<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2021, Fall 2019, Fall 2017, Fall 2015.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0199 Independent Study<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>For further information, consult dept chair.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken to 6 cr max.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2016, Spring 2008, Fall 2003.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0209 Physics I (Calculus Treatment)<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Selected topics in mechanics, wave motion, sound, and heat. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs dis.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Math 227(C), 228(C), or 232(C).<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries max 5 cr toward graduation.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0210 Physics II (Calculus Treatment)<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Continuation of Physics 209. Electromagnetic field theory and optics. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs dis.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>grade of C- or better in Physics 209(NP); Math 229(C) or 233(C).<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries max 5 cr toward graduation.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0214 Lab Physics I (Calculus Treatment)<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Experiments in mechanics, wave motion, heat, and thermodynamics. 3 hrs lab.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Physics 209(C).<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS+<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries 5 cr max toward graduation.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0215 Lab Physics II (Calculus Treatment)<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Experiments in electricity, magnetism, and optics. 3 hrs lec.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Physics 210(C).<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS+<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries 5 cr max toward graduation.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0219 Physics I: Calculus-Based, Studio Format<\/strong><\/dt><dd>5 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Basic kinematics; Newton. Selected topics in mechanics, wave motion, sound, and heat. 8 hrs lec\/lab.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Math 227(C), 228(C), or 232(C).<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS+<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Not open to students w\/cr in Physics 209. Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries max 5 cr toward graduation.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2018, Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2015.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0220 Physics II: Calculus-Based, Studio Format<\/strong><\/dt><dd>5 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Electromagnetic field theory and optics.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>grade of C or better in Physics 219(NP); Math 229(C) or 233(C).<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS+<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Not open to students w\/cr in Physics 210. Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries max 5 cr toward graduation.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0265 Physics and the Energy Problem<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>H.S. algebra; Physics 107(P), 110(P), 120(P), or 209(P).<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0270 Introduction to Computational Physics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Use of computers to solve physics problems, including particle collisions, chaotic systems, planetary motion, and other topics related to relativity and quantum mechanics.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Physics 209(P); Math 233(C).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2008, Fall 2006, Fall 2005, Fall 2004.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0289 Internship in Physics, Lower Division<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-6 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Application of basic principles of physics in a research, business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>introductory course in physics; 2.25 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0296 UROP Apprenticeship<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>acceptance into UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>One cr for 45 hrs research. May be retaken to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2022, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Fall 2016.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0297 Study Abroad:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-12 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Designed to enroll students in 51ÁÔÆæ sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and\/or in specially prepared program course work.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken w\/chg in topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2015, Summer 2011, Spring 2010, Fall 2009.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0299 Ad Hoc:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-6 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken w\/chg in topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2022, Fall 1994, Fall 1991, Spring 1991.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0305 Medical Physics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Applications of physics to living systems & medical diagnostics. 3 hrs lec.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>grade of B+ or better in Physics 209(P). (Conc reg in Physics 210 strongly recom).<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Primarily for premed students and others in the medical & biological sciences. Approved for Premed Stds Cert Prog.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2011, Fall 2004, Spring 2003, Spring 2002.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0306 Introduction to Biophysics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Physical foundations of cellular phenomena; physical laws of complex biological systems; imaging and instrumentation for biophysics.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>PHYSICS\u00a0122(P) or PHYSICS\u00a0210(P); CHEM\u00a0104(P) or CHEM\u00a0105(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>3 hrs lec.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Fall 2017.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0308 Introduction to Experimental Approaches in Biophysics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Combined lectures about techniques in biophysics with statistical analysis, basic computer programming, and some lab work.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>none.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0309 Physics III: Modern Physics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Elementary quantum physics, atomic and molecular physics, solid state and nuclear physics.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing, a grade of B- or better in PHYSICS\u00a0210(NP) or PHYSICS\u00a0220(NP); a grade of B- or better in MATH\u00a0233(P); and MATH\u00a0234(C) or ELECENG\u00a0234(C); or consent of instructor.<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>QLB<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Not open for cr to students who have cr in PHYSICS 341.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0317 Thermodynamics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Classical thermodynamics, including entropy, the use of thermodynamic potentials, and applications to pressure-volume and other systems. Some basic statistical physics may be included.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>Physics 210(NP).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0325 Optics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Geometric and physical optics, image formation, interference, diffraction, polarization, optical instruments, resolving power, coherence, lasers, holography. Selected experiments in optics. Studio-format course.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>MATH\u00a0234(P) and PHYSICS\u00a0309(C); or consent of instructor.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Counts as repeat of PHYSICS\u00a0325 & 2 cr of PHYSICS 410.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0351 Basics of Condensed Matter Physics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Basic principles of condensed-matter physics. Crystals and amorphous materials; bonding; magnetic, thermal, and transport properties; band theory.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>PHYSICS\u00a0309(P) or CHEM\u00a0311(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Counts as repeat of PHYSICS\u00a0499 with the same topic.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0370 Analytical and Numerical Methods in Physics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Solutions to various physics problems. Applications (both analytical and numerical) from mechanics, electrodynamics, quantum mechanics, astrophysics, condensed matter physics.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>a grade of B- or better in MATH\u00a0233 (P), and PHYSICS\u00a0210(NP) or PHYSICS\u00a0220(NP); and MATH\u00a0234(C) or ELECENG\u00a0234(C); or consent of instructor.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0381 Honors Seminar:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Selected topics concerning history and the nature of physics as an intellectual discipline.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>sophomore standing, HONORS\u00a0200(P), and consent of Honors College director.<\/dd><dd><strong>General Education Requirements: <\/strong>NS<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. No cr toward major.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2017, Fall 2016, Fall 2013, Fall 2011.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0391 Undergraduate Research Participation<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-6 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Independent research for undergraduates on faculty-supervised research projects.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>PHYSICS\u00a0309(P) and 3.25 GPA in physics courses; or consent of instructor.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic to 6 cr max; non-repeatable for change of grade.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024, Spring 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0406 Introduction to Infrared Microspectroscopy<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Microscopy and spectroscopy methods for identification of chemical composition introducing interdisciplinary opportunities in fundamental and industrial applications.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>BIO\u00a0SCI\u00a0150(P) and BIO\u00a0SCI\u00a0152(P); or PHYSICS\u00a0209(P) and PHYSICS\u00a0210(P); or CHEM\u00a0102(P) and CHEM\u00a0104(P); or CHEM\u00a0105(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015, Spring 2014.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0407 Computational Physics Laboratory<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Python programming, LaTeX typesetting, numerical methods, data analysis, hands-on computational experiments.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>PHYSICS\u00a0210(P).<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0408 Experiments in Linear Electronics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Transistor and integrated circuit characteristics; electronic measurement and control.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0210(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>No credit for students with credit in ELECENG\u00a0330(R).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2020, Fall 2015.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0408G Experiments in Linear Electronics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Transistor and integrated circuit characteristics; electronic measurement and control.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0210(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>No credit for students with credit in ELECENG\u00a0330(R).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2020, Fall 2015.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0409 Modern Physics Laboratory<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Selected experiments in modern physics using advanced lab instrumentation.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0309(P); or consent of instructor.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0411 Mechanics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Kinematics, vector analysis, conservation laws, oscillations, variational methods, chaos, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0210(NP).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0411G Mechanics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Kinematics, vector analysis, conservation laws, oscillations, variational methods, chaos, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0210(NP).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0420 Electricity and Magnetism I<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Electrostatics, capacitance, boundary value problems, mulipole expansion, dielectrics, magnetostatics, vector potential, magnetic properties of matter, motional emf, inductance, Maxwell's equations in differential form.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing, PHYSICS\u00a0210(NP), and a grade of B- or better in MATH\u00a0325(P); or MATH\u00a0325(P) and a grade of B- or better in PHYSICS\u00a0370(P); or graduate standing.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Counts as repeat of 2 cr of PHYSICS 421.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0420G Electricity and Magnetism I<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Electrostatics, capacitance, boundary value problems, mulipole expansion, dielectrics, magnetostatics, vector potential, magnetic properties of matter, motional emf, inductance, Maxwell's equations in differential form.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing, PHYSICS\u00a0210(NP), and a grade of B- or better in MATH\u00a0325(P); or MATH\u00a0325(P) and a grade of B- or better in PHYSICS\u00a0370(P); or graduate standing.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Counts as repeat of 2 cr of PHYSICS 421.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0422 Electricity and Magnetism II<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and a grade of C or better in PHYSICS\u00a0420(P); or graduate standing.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Counts as repeat of 2 cr of PHYSICS 421.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0422G Electricity and Magnetism II<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and a grade of C or better in PHYSICS\u00a0420(P); or graduate standing.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Counts as repeat of 2 cr of PHYSICS 421.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0441 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Historical background and experimental basis, De Broglie waves, correspondence principle, uncertainty principle, Schroedinger equation; hydrogen atom, electron spin, Pauli Principle, applications of wave mechanics.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing, PHYSICS\u00a0309(NP), and MATH\u00a0325(C); or graduate standing.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0441G Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I<\/strong><\/dt><dd>4 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Historical background and experimental basis, De Broglie waves, correspondence principle, uncertainty principle, Schroedinger equation; hydrogen atom, electron spin, Pauli Principle, applications of wave mechanics.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing, PHYSICS\u00a0309(NP), and MATH\u00a0325(C); or graduate standing.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0442 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Continuation of PHYSICS 441, emphasizing perturbation theory and applications to multi-electron systems, including atoms, molecules, and solids.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and a grade of C or better in PHYSICS\u00a0441(NP); or graduate standing.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0442G Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Continuation of PHYSICS 441, emphasizing perturbation theory and applications to multi-electron systems, including atoms, molecules, and solids.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and a grade of C or better in PHYSICS\u00a0441(NP); or graduate standing.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0489 Internship in Physics, Upper Division<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-6 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Application of advanced principles of physics in a research, business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing; 300-level or above course in physics; 2.25 GPA and consent of supervising faculty member.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0497 Study Abroad:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-12 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Designed to enroll students in 51ÁÔÆæ sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and\/or in specially prepared program course work.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2014, Spring 1998.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0497G Study Abroad:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-12 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Designed to enroll students in 51ÁÔÆæ sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and\/or in specially prepared program course work.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2014, Spring 1998.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0498 Undergraduate Physics Seminar<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Talks by faculty, visitors, and students on topics of current interest in physics, astronomy, and other science and engineering fields.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>senior standing, and PHYSICS\u00a0411(C), PHYSICS 421(C), or PHYSICS\u00a0441(C).<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>Credit\/no credit only.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2010, Spring 2010, Fall 2009, Spring 2009.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0499 Ad Hoc:<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1-6 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing; additional prerequisites may be assigned to specific topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Course Rules: <\/strong>May be retaken with change in topic.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2013, Spring 2011, Spring 2007, Spring 2004.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0501 Special Topics: Mathematical Models of Physical Problems I<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing, PHYSICS\u00a0210(P), and MATH\u00a0234(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Fall 2023.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0501G Special Topics: Mathematical Models of Physical Problems I<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing, PHYSICS\u00a0210(P), and MATH\u00a0234(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Fall 2023.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0502 Special Topics: Mathematical Models of Physical Problems II<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>More selected topics in mathematical models.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing, PHYSICS\u00a0210(P), and MATH\u00a0234(P). PHYSICS\u00a0501(R).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2007, Spring 2006.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0502G Special Topics: Mathematical Models of Physical Problems II<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>More selected topics in mathematical models.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing, PHYSICS\u00a0210(P), and MATH\u00a0234(P). PHYSICS\u00a0501(R).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2007, Spring 2006.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0515 Statistical Mechanics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Brief survey of thermodynamics; statistical mechanics; classical and quantum gases.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing, PHYSICS\u00a0317(P) and PHYSICS\u00a0441(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0515G Statistical Mechanics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Brief survey of thermodynamics; statistical mechanics; classical and quantum gases.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing, PHYSICS\u00a0317(P) and PHYSICS\u00a0441(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0517 Special Relativity<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Relativistic kinematics, the Lorentz transformation, tensor calculus, applications to motion of particles, electromagnetism.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing. PHYSICS\u00a0411 and PHYSICS 421 recommended.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2017, Fall 2014.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0517G Special Relativity<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Relativistic kinematics, the Lorentz transformation, tensor calculus, applications to motion of particles, electromagnetism.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing. PHYSICS\u00a0411 and PHYSICS 421 recommended.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2017, Fall 2014.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0531 Principles of Quantum Mechanics I<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Vector and Hilbert spaces; Schroedinger equation in 1, 2, and 3 dimensions; systems of many particles; symmetries; angular momentum.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0441(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Fall 2023.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0531G Principles of Quantum Mechanics I<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Vector and Hilbert spaces; Schroedinger equation in 1, 2, and 3 dimensions; systems of many particles; symmetries; angular momentum.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0441(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Fall 2023.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0532 Principles of Quantum Mechanics II<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Continuation of PHYSICS 531. Spin; hydrogen atom; variational methods; WKB approximation; perturbation theory; scattering theory; Dirac equation.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0531(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Spring 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0532G Principles of Quantum Mechanics II<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Continuation of PHYSICS 531. Spin; hydrogen atom; variational methods; WKB approximation; perturbation theory; scattering theory; Dirac equation.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0531(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2025, Spring 2024.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0541 Elementary Particles<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Accelerators and detectors; special unitary groups; quark model of hadrons; Feynman diagrams; electromagnetic, weak and strong interactions of quarks and leptons; Higgs boson.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0441(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2011, Fall 2009.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0541G Elementary Particles<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>Accelerators and detectors; special unitary groups; quark model of hadrons; Feynman diagrams; electromagnetic, weak and strong interactions of quarks and leptons; Higgs boson.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0441(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2011, Fall 2009.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0551 Introduction to Solid State Physics I<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0441(P); or consent of instructor.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2020, Fall 2018.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0551G Introduction to Solid State Physics I<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0441(P); or consent of instructor.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2020, Fall 2018.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0575 Vacuum Science and Technology<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0441(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2011, Fall 2003.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0575G Vacuum Science and Technology<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing and PHYSICS\u00a0441(P).<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Spring 2011, Fall 2003.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0606 Molecular, Cellular, and System Biophysics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. Undergraduate.<\/dd><dd>Cell structure and the molecular basis of life. Molecular and cellular interactions. Supracellular organization, signaling, and communication. Selfsimilarity and cooperativity.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>junior standing, PHYSICS\u00a0210(P), and consent of instructor; or graduate standing.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0610 The Art and Science of Teaching Physics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>appt as undergrad TA or grad st.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Fall 2023.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0610G The Art and Science of Teaching Physics<\/strong><\/dt><dd>1 cr. Undergraduate\/Graduate.<\/dd><dd>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.<\/dd><dd><strong>Prerequisites: <\/strong>appt as undergrad TA or grad st.<\/dd><dd><strong>Last Taught: <\/strong>Fall 2024, Fall 2023.<\/dd><\/dd><dt><strong>PHYSICS\u00a0651 Introduction to Solid State Physics II<\/strong><\/dt><dd>3 cr. 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