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PHY 442 Introductory Quantum Theory

Introduction to quantum theory, Schrödinger equation, operators, angular momentum, harmonic oscillator, atomic hydrogen, perturbation theory, identical particles, radiation. Some applications will be considered. Prerequisites: PHY 312, 322, 332.

Credits
4(4-0)

Prerequisites

PHY 312, PHY 322, PHY 332

Corequisites

None.

PHY 450 Thermal Physics

Introduction to equilibrium thermodynamics and elementary statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: PHY 312, PHY 322.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

PHY 312, PHY 322

Corequisites

None.

PHY 480 Special Topics in Physics

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. Prerequisite: PHY 332.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

PHY 332

Corequisites

None.

PHY 490 Independent Study

Individual study in an area not covered by regular courses. May be taken for credit more than once; total credit not to exceed six hours. Prerequisite: PHY 332 and permission of instructor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

PHY 332 and permission of instructor

Corequisites

None.

PHY 491WI Senior Physics Project

Capstone experience for physics majors. Students enroll during their penultimate semester on campus. Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: PHY 312, 322, 332, 578. Prior permission of instructor.

Credits
3(Spec)

Prerequisites

PHY 312, PHY 322, PHY 332, PHY 578. Prior permission of instructor

Corequisites

None.