Undergraduate Level 400 Courses
Electric and Magnetic Fields I
Prerequisite: PHY 234
Study of the fields of static charges and constant currents, the properties of dielectric and magnetic materials, and magnetic induction leading to the formulation of Maxwell’s equations.
Electric and Magnetic Fields II
Prerequisite: PHY 411
Continuation of PHY 411. Development of the wave equation. Electro-magnetic waves in space and in matter. Study of radiation from time varying charge and current distributions.
Methods and Strategies for Physics Teachers
Prerequisites: PHY 111 or 113, 112 or 114, 213, 234
This course is designed for those with an interest in teaching physics or physical science at the secondary school level. It emphasizes the use of varied teaching strategies and methods to cater to different learning styles of students. Attention is given to analytic and graphic as well as intuitive presentation of physics concepts and phenomena. Teaching techniques including audio-visual aids, demonstration and hand-on experiments are used to enhance the learning experience.
Statistical Thermodynamics
Prerequisite: PHY 213
The laws of thermodynamics and their interpretation based on the microscopic behavior of matter. Entropy and probability, equilibrium, reversibility, thermodynamic functions, phase changes, quantum statistics. Applications to problems in solid state physics.
Elements of Solid State Physics
Prerequisite: PHY 342
Basic concepts of condensed matter physics, crystal structure, crystal diffraction, lattice vibrations, theory of metals, semiconductors and insulators, magnetic properties of solids.
Undergraduate Research
Prerequisite: Permission of department
Individual work under the supervision of a faculty member on an experimental, theoretical, or literature review project in physics. This work may lead to a senior thesis project or may be concluded by a written report at the end of the term.
Senior Thesis
Intensive individual work on an experimental or theoretical problem in physics under the guidance of a faculty member. The special project is to be selected at the beginning of the senior year. Credit will be assigned in the
second semester.
Independent Study
Prerequisites: Upper-division standing; permission of instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Individual study of selected topics in physics under the guidance of a faculty advisor. This course is suitable for study of physics subfields of special interest to individual students and faculty members. Conditions
and hours to be arranged.
Directed Study
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor, department chairperson, and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered.
Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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