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)
Prerequisites
PHY 145
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to elementary probabilistic concepts by exploring ancient and modern games as they relate to decision making. Simple computations will aid the experimental component. Identical to MTH 212QR and STA 212QR. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisites: MTH 105 or 107 or 109 or 113 or 130 or 132 or 133. (University Program Group II-B: Quantitative and Mathematical Sciences)
Credits
3(2-2)
Prerequisites
MTH 105 or MTH 107 or MTH 109 or MTH 113 or MTH 130 or MTH 132 or MTH 133
Corequisites
None.
Cross Listed Courses
MTH 212QR, STA 212QR
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)
Prerequisites
PHY 146 or PHY 131; MTH 132
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
PHY 247
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to lasers and their applications for science and engineering students. Prerequisite:
PHY 146.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
PHY 146
Corequisites
None.
An introduction to several topics in condensed matter physics for science and engineering majors. Prerequisite: PHY 247.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
PHY 247
Corequisites
None.
Laboratory experience for PHY 247. Introduction to the techniques of electron and photon physics. Pre/Co-Requisite: PHY 247.
Credits
1(0-3)
Prerequisites
PHY 247
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
PHY 145, PHY 175
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
PHY 145
Corequisites
None.