| Physics 0210 |
2 |
Introduction to Physics Teaching |
This course is aimed at science
and engineering majors in learning more about science teaching at any level. It will introduce
principles of learning and quality instruction using an examination of physics educational
research papers and decomposition of concrete examples of high-quality curriculum designed
using these principles. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 0479 |
3 |
Principles of Modern Physics I |
A survey of basic principles of
relativity and quantum physics, with applications to the physics of atoms. Prerequisite: Physics
0175 (or 0476) Co requisite: Math 0240. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 0481 |
3 |
Principles of Modern Physics II |
A continuation of Physics 0480,
including treatments of multi-electron atoms, molecules, solids, nuclei, and particles.
Prerequisite: Physics 0479. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 0525 |
3 |
Modern Electronics |
A laboratory course in analog and digital
semiconductor electronics. Prerequisite: Physics 0219 or 0520. This course may also be taken
by students who have previously taken Physics 0577 and wish to improve their electronics
skills. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 0680 |
1 |
Principles of Modern Physics - "W" Component |
This course is the "W" component option to Physics 0480. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1310/1311 |
1 |
Undergraduate Seminar |
An informal, weekly meeting on
various topics of interest. Students will also make presentations in class. Prerequisite: Physics
0479, and either 0219 or 0520. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1313 |
1 |
Photonics Seminar |
This seminar provides exposure to current topics
in photonics, in industry and research. Each week, a representative of the photonics community
will give a talk on his or her field of expertise. Prerequisites: none. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1321 |
3 |
Computational Methods in Physics |
This course will cover problems
solving techniques using a computer. Students will learn the steps needed to solve a problem
and gain familiarity with approximation schemes. Prerequisites: Physics 0479, (0219 or 0520);
Math 0240, and 0290 or 0250. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1331 |
3 |
Mechanics |
Classical mechanics, with vector calculus and differential
equations as tools. Prerequisites: Physics 0175 (or 0476), Math 0250 or 0290, and some
knowledge of simple computer programming. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1341 |
3 |
Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics |
The properties of
matter as described by thermodynamics, in which atomic structure is irrelevant, and by
statistical mechanics, which is based on the atomic point of view. Prerequisites: Physics 1331,
Math 0290 or 0250. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1351 |
3 |
Electricity and Magnetism |
Electromagnetic theory is formulated
with the use of vector calculus. Prerequisites: Physics 0175 (or 0476), and some knowledge of
simple computer programming. Prerequisites: Math 0240, corequisite 0290 or 0250. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1361 |
3 |
Wave Motion and Optics |
An intermediate course in waves and
optics which includes a laboratory. Prerequisites: Physics 0219, Math 0240 and Math 0280 or
0250. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1363 |
3 |
Photonics I |
Part 1 of a two-term series on modern photonics methods,
including optical system design, waveguides and fiber optics, electro-optics and acousto-optics,
nonlinear optics and ultrafast laser systems. Prerequisites: Physics 1351, 1361, EE 1232. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1364 |
3 |
Photonics II |
Part 2 of a two-term series on modern photonics
methods as actually used in industry and research labs. Prerequisites: Physics 1351, 1361; EE
1232. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1370, 1371 |
3 |
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics |
A basic course in quantum
mechanics. Prerequisite: Physics 0479, 1331, 1351; Math 0250 or both 0280 and 0290. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1372 |
3 |
Electromagnetic Theory |
Advanced topics, including boundary-value
problems and radiation theory. Prerequisites: Physics 1351, 1331; Math 0240 and either 0250 or
0280 and 0290. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1373 |
3 |
Mathematical Methods |
The course is primarily concerned with the
mathematical techniques used most frequently in physics. Prerequisites: Physics 0479, 1331,
1351; Math 0240 and either 0280 and 0290 or 0250. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1426 |
2 |
Modern Physics Laboratory |
An introduction to the research laboratory environment. Prerequisites:
Physics 0525, Physics 1351. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1626 |
1 |
Modern Physics Laboratory - "W" Component |
This course is the "W" component option to Physics 1426. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1661 |
1 |
Wave Motion and Optics - "W" Component |
This course is the "W" component option to Physics 1426. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1900 |
Variable |
Internship |
There are occasional opportunities for students to work (not
necessarily for pay) in a nonacademic position that has academic
value. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1901 |
Variable |
Independent Study |
An opportunity for qualified students to work independently, usually
off campus, but with guidance from a sponsoring faculty member. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1901 |
Variable |
UHC Independent Study |
An opportunity for qualified UHC students to work independently, usually
off campus, but with guidance from a sponsoring faculty member. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1902 |
Variable |
Directed Reading |
An opportunity for qualified students to pursue a course of study
outside of the classroom, under faculty supervision. |
Syllabus |
| Physics 1903 |
Variable |
Directed Research |
An opportunity for qualified students to pursue research under
faculty supervision. |
Syllabus |
