200
Special relativity and a taste of general relativity for inquiring minds. Intended for prospective physics or mathematics majors. Prerequisite: PHY 145.
Credits
1(1-0)
Historical development of modern physics; introduction to special relativity, atomic structure, and elementary quantum theory. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites:
PHY 146 or 131;
MTH 132. Recommended:
MTH 133.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to nuclear radioactivity, production of super-heavy elements, nuclear reactions and nuclear energy, stellar evolution, and the Standard Model of particle physics. Prerequisite: PHY 247.
Credits
1(1-0)
An introduction to lasers and their applications for science and engineering students. Prerequisite:
PHY 146.
Credits
1(1-0)
An introduction to several topics in condensed matter physics for science and engineering majors. Prerequisite: PHY 247.
Credits
1(1-0)
Laboratory experience for PHY 247. Introduction to the techniques of electron and photon physics. Pre/Co-Requisite: PHY 247.
Credits
1(0-3)
Special topics not included in standard courses in physics. Course may be taken for credit more than once; total credit not to exceed six hours. Prerequisites: PHY 145, 175.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Laboratory experience using basic computational tools and techniques that are important in modern physics research. The course expands on physics concepts through numerical experimentation. Prerequisite: PHY 145. Pre/Co-requisite:
MTH 133. Recommended:
MTH 223.
Credits
1(0-2)