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PHYS Physics (
Computer, Mathematical and Physical Sciences)
Students should attend physics lab and discussion sections during the
first week of class, unless directed to do otherwise by the course
instructor.
PHYS101
Contemporary Physics - Revolutions in Physics;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
CORE Physical Science (PS) Course.
Prerequisite: eligibility for placement in MATH140 or MATH220. Not open
to students who have completed PHYS111.
For non-science students who are interested in the evolution of
scientific thought and its present day significance. Historical,
philosophic, experimental and theoretical aspects of physics are
presented. Topics in mechanics, relativity, electricity and magnetism,
and nuclear physics are covered.
0101(54684)
Sagdeev, R. (Seats=24, Open=3, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 2:00pm- 2:50pm (CSS 2324)
- Tu........ 9:30am-10:20am (MTH 0201) Dis
0102(54685)
Sagdeev, R. (Seats=24, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 2:00pm- 2:50pm (CSS 2324)
- Tu........ 2:00pm- 2:50pm (MTH 0106) Dis
PHYS102
Physics of Music;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: Placement in MATH110 or higher. Credit not applicable
towards the minimum requirements for a major in physics and astronomy.
A study of the physical basis of sound, acoustical properties of sound,
the human ear and voice, reproduction of sound, electronic music,
acoustical properties of auditoriums, and other selected topics.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course only when taken concurrently with
PHYS 103.
0101(54695)
Goldenbaum, G. (Seats=150, Open=18, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh...... 9:30am-10:45am (PHY 1410)
PHYS103
Physics of Music Laboratory;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Pre- or corequisite: PHYS102. Credit not applicable towards the minimum
requirements for a major in physics and astronomy.
Optional laboratory to accompany PHYS 102. Laboratory experiments,
including the velocity of sound, sound quality and wave shape,
traveling and standing waves, fourier synthesis and analysis, musical
synthesizer, psychoacoustics, and audio equipment.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course only when taken concurrently with
PHYS 102.
0101(54705)
Berg, R. (Seats=15, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........11:00am-12:50pm (PHY 3213) Lab
0201(54706)
Berg, R. (FULL: Seats=15, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 1:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 3213) Lab
0301(54707)
Berg, R. (FULL: Seats=15, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 3:30pm- 5:20pm (PHY 3213) Lab
0401(54708)
Berg, R. (FULL: Seats=15, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- F.........10:00am-11:50am (PHY 3213) Lab
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Section 0401 is recommended for First-Year students.
0501(54709)
Berg, R. (Seats=15, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- F.........12:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 3213) Lab
0601(54710)
Berg, R. (FULL: Seats=15, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- F......... 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3213) Lab
0701(54711)
Berg, R. (Seats=15, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 3:00pm- 5:00pm (PHY 3213) Lab
PHYS104
How Things Work: Science Foundations;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
CORE Physical Science (PS) Course.
Prerequisite: Placement in MATH110 or higher.
This is a course with a non-mathematical emphasis designed to study the
basics of mechanical, electrical, and optical devices that are commonly
found in the world around us. The general approach would be to look
inside things to observe how they work.
0201(54721)
Anderson, J. (FULL: Seats=66, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh...... 2:00pm- 3:15pm (PHY 1410)
PHYS106
Light, Perception, Photography, and Visual Phenomena;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Credit not applicable towards the minimum requirements for a major in
physics and astronomy.
Intended for the general student, this course will cover topics in
optics which require minimal use of mathematics. Principles of optics,
lenses, cameras, lasers and holography, physics of the eye, color
vision and various visual phenomena such as rainbows.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course only when taken with PHYS 107.
0101(54731)
Goodman, J. (Seats=160, Open=37, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 2:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 1412)
PHYS107
Light, Perception, Photography and Visual Phenomena Laboratory;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Pre- or corequisite: PHYS106. Credit not applicable towards the minimum
requirements for a major in physics and astronomy.
Optional laboratory to accompany PHYS106. Laboratory experiments
include geometrical optics (lenses, cameras, eye), optical instruments
(telescope, binoculars), photography, perception, color phenomena, and
wave phenomena.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course only when taken concurrently with
PHYS 106.
0101(54741)
Tonwar, S. (Seats=24, Open=2, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 9:00am-10:50am (PHY 3214) Lab
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Section 0101 recommended for First Year students.
0201(54742)
Tonwar, S. (Seats=24, Open=2, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3214) Lab
-
Section 0201 recommended for First Year students.
0501(54743)
Tonwar, S. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- W.........12:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 3214) Lab
0701(54744)
Tonwar, S. (Seats=24, Open=2, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........10:00am-11:50am (PHY 3214) Lab
0801(54745)
Tonwar, S. (Seats=24, Open=7, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3214) Lab
PHYS111
Physics in the Modern World;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
CORE Physical Science (PS) Course.
A survey course in general physics emphasizing the role that physics
plays in science, technology, and society today. The course is concept
oriented and minimal use of mathematics is made. Intended for the
general student; does not satisfy the requirements of the professional
schools.
0101(54755)
Alley, C. (Seats=55, Open=4, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 1410)
PHYS115
Inquiry into Physics;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course.
Recommended: High school physics. For elementary education, early
childhood majors only. Not open to students who have completed PHYS117.
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: PHYS115 or
PHYS117.
Intended for students majoring in neither the physical nor the
biological sciences. Use of laboratory-based and inquiry-based methods
to study some of the basic ideas of physical sciences.
0101(54765)
Goertzen, R. (Seats=20, Open=5, Waitlist=0) Books
- MTuW...... 2:00pm- 4:00pm (PHY 3316) Lab
0201(54766)
Gupta, A. (FULL: Seats=20, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MTuW......10:00am-11:50am (PHY 3316) Lab
PHYS117
Introduction to Physics;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course.
Prerequisite: qualification to enter MATH110.
Intended for students majoring in neither the physical nor biological
sciences. A study of the development of some of the basic ideas of
physical science.
0101(54776)
Griffin, J. (Seats=20, Open=4, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 2:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 1410)
- Th........12:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 3310) Lab
0102(54777)
Griffin, J. (Seats=20, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 2:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 1410)
- Th........ 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3310) Lab
0104(54778)
Griffin, J. (Seats=20, Open=5, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 2:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 1410)
- Th........ 4:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3310) Lab
0105(54779)
Griffin, J. (Seats=20, Open=6, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 2:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 1410)
- F.........10:00am-11:50am (PHY 3310) Lab
PHYS121
Fundamentals of Physics I;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course.
Prerequisite: MATH112 or MATH115.
The first part of a two-semester course in general physics treating the
fields of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, optics, and
modern physics. Together with PHYS122, this generally satisfies the
minimum requirement of medical and dental schools.
Physics clinic, PHY 1214, MTWHF 11,1. If purchasing used books
additional software may be required. This can be purchased on the web
and the cost is under $10.00
0101(54790)
Redish, E. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1412)
- W......... 5:00pm- 6:50pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- W......... 4:00pm- 4:50pm (PHY 0220) Dis
0102(54791)
Redish, E. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1412)
- M......... 4:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- M......... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 0220) Dis
0103(54792)
Redish, E. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1412)
- Tu........11:00am-12:50pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- Tu........10:00am-10:50am (PHY 0220) Dis
0104(54793)
Redish, E. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1412)
- Tu........ 1:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- Tu........12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 0220) Dis
0105(54794)
Redish, E. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1412)
- W......... 1:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- W.........12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 0220) Dis
0106(54795)
Redish, E. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1412)
- Th........ 9:00am-10:50am (PHY 3306) Lab
- Th........ 8:00am- 8:50am (PHY 0220) Dis
0107(54796)
Redish, E. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1412)
- M.........12:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- M.........11:00am-11:50am (PHY 0220) Dis
0108(54797)
Redish, E. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1412)
- Th........ 1:00pm- 3:00pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- Th........12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 0220) Dis
0201(54798)
Hamilton, D. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1412)
- M.........10:00am-11:50am (PHY 3306) Lab
- M......... 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 0220) Dis
0202(54799)
Hamilton, D. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1412)
- M......... 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- M......... 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 0220) Dis
0203(54800)
Hamilton, D. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1412)
- Tu........ 9:00am-10:50am (PHY 3306) Lab
- Tu........ 8:00am- 8:50am (PHY 0220) Dis
0204(54801)
Hamilton, D. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1412)
- Tu........ 3:00pm- 4:50pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- Tu........ 2:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 0220) Dis
0205(54802)
Hamilton, D. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1412)
- W.........10:00am-11:50am (PHY 3306) Lab
- W......... 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 0220) Dis
0206(54803)
Hamilton, D. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1412)
- W......... 3:00pm- 4:50pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- W......... 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 0220) Dis
0207(54804)
Hamilton, D. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1412)
- Th........11:00am-12:50pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- Th........10:00am-10:50am (PHY 0220) Dis
0208(54805)
Hamilton, D. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1412)
- Th........ 3:00pm- 4:50pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- Th........ 2:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 0220) Dis
0401(54806)
Neuder, S. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 7:00pm- 8:50pm (PHY 1412)
- Th........ 6:30pm- 7:20pm (PHY 1412)
- M......... 7:30pm- 9:20pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- W......... 6:30pm- 7:20pm (PHY 0220) Dis
0402(54807)
Neuder, S. (Seats=24, Open=5, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 7:00pm- 8:50pm (PHY 1412)
- Th........ 6:30pm- 7:20pm (PHY 1412)
- W......... 7:30pm- 9:20pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- M......... 6:30pm- 7:20pm (PHY 0220) Dis
0403(54808)
Neuder, S. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 7:00pm- 8:50pm (PHY 1412)
- Th........ 6:30pm- 7:20pm (PHY 1412)
- Tu........ 5:00pm- 6:50pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- Th........ 7:30pm- 8:20pm (PHY 0220) Dis
SEF1(54809)
Neuder, S. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 7:00pm- 8:50pm (PHY 1412)
- Th........ 6:30pm- 7:20pm (PHY 1412)
- Th........ 7:30pm- 9:20pm (PHY 3306) Lab
- Tu........ 6:00pm- 6:50pm (PHY 0220) Dis
SG91(54789)
Sherwood, G. (FULL: Seats=1, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh...... 9:30am-10:45am (SGII 3052)
- Tu........ 1:00pm- 1:50pm (Arranged) Lab
- F......... 2:00pm- 4:50pm (Arranged) Dis
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Registration is restricted to Biological Science-Shady Grove majors.
Other students may request enrollment on a space available basis.
UMCP undergraduate BSCI students are not eligible to enroll at Shady
Grove.
PHYS122
Fundamentals of Physics II;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course.
Prerequisite: PHYS121 or equivalent.
A continuation of PHYS121, which together with it, generally satisfies
the minimum requirement of medical and dental schools.
Physics clinic, PHY 1214, MTWHF 12,2. If purchasing used books
additional software may be required. This can be purchased on the web
and the cost is under $10.00
0101(54818)
Bhagat, S. (Seats=20, Open=2, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 1410)
- M......... 4:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3312) Lab
- M......... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 1219) Dis
0102(54819)
Bhagat, S. (Seats=19, Open=12, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 1410)
- Tu........10:00am-11:50am (PHY 3312) Lab
- Tu........ 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 1219) Dis
0103(54820)
Bhagat, S. (Seats=20, Open=7, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 1410)
- Tu........12:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 3312) Lab
- Tu........11:00am-11:50am (EGR 3102) Dis
0104(54821)
Bhagat, S. (Seats=20, Open=11, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 1410)
- Tu........ 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3312) Lab
- Tu........ 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 3301) Dis
0107(54822)
Bhagat, S. (Seats=20, Open=13, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 1410)
- Th........ 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3312) Lab
- Th........ 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 0405) Dis
0201(54823)
Bhagat, S. (Seats=20, Open=5, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh......12:30pm- 1:45pm (PHY 1410)
- W.........11:00am-12:50pm (PHY 3312) Lab
- W......... 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 3301) Dis
0202(54824)
Bhagat, S. (FULL: Seats=20, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh......12:30pm- 1:45pm (PHY 1410)
- M.........12:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 3312) Lab
- M.........10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1219) Dis
0203(54825)
Bhagat, S. (FULL: Seats=20, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh......12:30pm- 1:45pm (PHY 1410)
- Th........ 9:00am-10:50am (PHY 3312) Lab
- Th........ 8:00am- 8:50am (PHY 1219) Dis
0204(54826)
Bhagat, S. (Seats=20, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh......12:30pm- 1:45pm (PHY 1410)
- W......... 3:00pm- 4:50pm (PHY 3312) Lab
- W......... 2:00pm- 2:50pm (CHM 1224) Dis
0401(54827)
Jacobson, J. (FULL: Seats=20, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........ 7:00pm- 8:15pm (PHY 1201)
- Tu........ 7:30pm- 9:20pm (PHY 3312) Lab
- Tu........ 6:30pm- 7:20pm (PHY 4208) Dis
PHYS141
Principles of Physics;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course.
Corequisite: MATH141 or MATH221. Credit will not be granted for PHYS171
and PHYS161 or PHYS141 or former PHYS191.
The first of a two-semester series in general physics. The first
semester covers the fields of mechanics, thermodynamics, and special
relativity. This survey course will use calculus and is recommended for
chemistry and zoology majors. It also satisfies the requirements of
medical and dental schools.
Physics clinics, PHY 1214, MTWHF 10,12. If purchasing used books
additional software may be required. This can be purchased on the web
and the cost is under $10.00
0102(54837)
La Porta, A. (FULL: Seats=25, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......11:00am-11:50am (PHY 1410)
- M......... 4:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3314) Lab
- M......... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 4208) Dis
0103(54838)
La Porta, A. (Seats=24, Open=5, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......11:00am-11:50am (PHY 1410)
- Tu........ 9:00am-10:50am (PHY 3314) Lab
- Tu........ 8:00am- 8:50am (PHY 1402) Dis
0104(54839)
La Porta, A. (Seats=24, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......11:00am-11:50am (PHY 1410)
- Tu........11:00am-12:50pm (PHY 3314) Lab
- Tu........10:00am-10:50am (PHY 0405) Dis
0105(54840)
La Porta, A. (Seats=24, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......11:00am-11:50am (PHY 1410)
- Tu........ 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3314) Lab
- Tu........ 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 0405) Dis
PHYS142
Principles of Physics;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course.
Prerequisite: PHYS141 or equivalent. Credit will be granted for only one
of the following: PHYS142, PHYS260 and PHYS261 (formerly: PHYS262) or
PHYS272.
A continuation of PHYS141 covering waves, electricity and magnetism,
optics and modern physics.
Physics clinic PHY 1214, MTWHF 2. If purchasing used books additional
software may be required. This can be purchased on the web and the cost
is under $10.00
0101(54850)
Bantu, H. (FULL: Seats=20, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 0405)
- Th........ 4:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3314) Lab
- Th........ 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 4208) Dis
0102(54851)
Bantu, H. (Seats=25, Open=11, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 0405)
- Th........12:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 3314) Lab
- Th........11:00am-11:50am (PHY 1219) Dis
PHYS161
General Physics: Mechanics and Particle Dynamics;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
CORE Physical Science (PS) Course.
Pre- or corequisite: MATH141. Credit will not be granted for PHYS171 and
PHYS161 or PHYS141 or former PHYS191.
First semester of a three-semester calculus-based general physics
course. Laws of motion, force, and energy; principles of mechanics,
collisions, linear momentum, rotation, and gravitation.
Physics clinic, PHY 1214, MTWHF 11, 2. If purchasing used books
additional software may be required. This can be purchased on the web
and the cost is under $10.00
0101(54861)
Losert, W. (FULL: Seats=25, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 1410)
- Tu........ 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 1402) Dis
0103(54862)
Losert, W. (FULL: Seats=25, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 1410)
- F.........10:00am-10:50am (PHY 4208) Dis
0104(54863)
Losert, W. (FULL: Seats=25, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 1410)
- F.........11:00am-11:50am (PHY 4208) Dis
0201(54864)
Hammer, D. (FULL: Seats=25, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh......11:00am-12:15pm (PHY 1410)
- Th........ 8:00am- 8:50am (PHY 0405) Dis
0202(54865)
Hammer, D. (FULL: Seats=25, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh......11:00am-12:15pm (PHY 1410)
- Tu........ 2:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 1402) Dis
0203(54866)
Hammer, D. (FULL: Seats=25, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh......11:00am-12:15pm (PHY 1410)
- W......... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 1219) Dis
0204(54867)
Hammer, D. (FULL: Seats=25, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh......11:00am-12:15pm (PHY 1410)
- W......... 4:00pm- 4:50pm (MTH 0105) Dis
0301(54868)
Losert, W. (FULL: Seats=25, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1410)
- Tu........ 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 1219) Dis
0302(54869)
Losert, W. (Seats=25, Open=2, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1410)
- Tu........ 4:00pm- 4:50pm (PHY 1402) Dis
0303(54870)
Losert, W. (Seats=25, Open=8, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1410)
- Th........ 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 3301) Dis
0304(54871)
Losert, W. (FULL: Seats=25, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1410)
- Th........10:00am-10:50am (PHY 0405) Dis
PHYS170
Professional Physics Seminar;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Corequisite: MATH140. Recommended: high school physics.
Provides a look at some of the major developments of current interest in
physics research and discusses the activities physicists undertake in
research, education, industry, government, and other areas of the
economy.
0101(54881)
Park, R. (FULL: Seats=25, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- W.........12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 0405)
PHYS171
Introductory Physics: Mechanics and Relativity;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
CORE Physical Science (PS) Course.
Prerequisite: MATH140 and a high school physics course or permission of
department. Corequisite: MATH141. Credit will not be granted for PHYS171
and PHYS161 or PHYS141 or former PHYS191.
First semester of a three semester sequence for physics majors and
those desiring a rigorous preparation in the physical sciences:
kinematics, Newton's laws, energy and work, linear and angular momenta,
temperature and pressure, ideal gas law, and special relativity.
Also offered as PHYS 171H.
0201(54891)
Shawhan, P. (Seats=49, Open=8, Waitlist=0) Books
- MTuThF.... 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 1201)
PHYS171H
(PermReq)
Introductory Physics: Mechanics and Relativity;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
CORE Physical Science (PS) Course.
Prerequisite: MATH140 and a high school physics course or permission of
department. Corequisite: MATH141. Credit will not be granted for PHYS171
and PHYS161 or PHYS141 or former PHYS191.
Also offered as PHYS171.
0201(54901)
Shawhan, P. (Seats=49, Open=8, Waitlist=0) Books
- MTuThF.... 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 1201)
PHYS174
Physics Laboratory Introduction;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Corequisite: MATH140. Recommended: high school physics.
Introduces students to the techniques of data gathering and analysis.
This course will lay a foundation for higher-level labs in physics and
the physical sciences. Students will learn to use laboratory equipment
such as calipers, meters, oscilloscopes, and computer interfaces.
Techniques of measurement and error analysis will be presented.
Students will be taught to use the computer for data analysis with an
emphasis on using spreadsheets.
0101(54911)
Upadhyaya, A. (Seats=14, Open=3, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 9:00am-10:50am (PHY 3115) Lab
0102(54912)
Upadhyaya, A. (FULL: Seats=14, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3115) Lab
0103(54913)
Beise, E. (Seats=14, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3115) Lab
0104(54914)
Beise, E. (FULL: Seats=14, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 9:00am-10:50am (PHY 3115) Lab
0105(54915)
Upadhyaya, A. (Seats=14, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- W.........12:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 3115) Lab
0106(54916)
Beise, E. (FULL: Seats=14, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........12:00pm- 2:00pm (PHY 3115) Lab
0107(54917)
Abazajian, K. (FULL: Seats=14, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3115) Lab
PHYS260
General Physics: Vibration, Waves, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: MATH141 and PHYS161. Corequisite: PHYS261. Credit will be
granted for only one of the following: PHYS142; PHYS260 and PHYS 261
(Formerly: PHYS262) or PHYS272. Formerly PHYS 262.
Second semester of a three-semester calculus-based general physics
course. Vibrations, waves, fluids; heat, kinetic theory, and
thermodynamics; electrostatics, circuits, and magnetism. PHYS260 and
PHYS261 must be taken in the same semester and the grade for the
courses will be combined into a single grade for both. To pass, students
must complete passing work in both PHYS260 and PHYS261.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) course only when taken concurrently with
PHYS 261. If purchasing used books additional software may be required.
This can be purchased on the web and the cost is under $10.00
0201(54927)
Ellis, R. (FULL: Seats=28, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........ 4:00pm- 5:15pm (PHY 1412)
- Tu........ 8:00am- 8:50am (PHY 0405) Dis
0202(54928)
Ellis, R. (FULL: Seats=30, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........ 4:00pm- 5:15pm (PHY 1412)
- Tu........ 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 3301) Dis
0203(54929)
Ellis, R. (FULL: Seats=30, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........ 4:00pm- 5:15pm (PHY 1412)
- Tu........11:00am-11:50am (MTH 0405) Dis
0204(54930)
Ellis, R. (FULL: Seats=28, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........ 4:00pm- 5:15pm (PHY 1412)
- W.........10:00am-10:50am (PHY 3301) Dis
0205(54931)
Ellis, R. (FULL: Seats=28, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........ 4:00pm- 5:15pm (PHY 1412)
- W.........12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 3301) Dis
0301(54932)
Boyd, D. (FULL: Seats=28, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 1412)
- Th........ 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 1402) Dis
0302(54933)
Boyd, D. (FULL: Seats=28, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 1412)
- Tu........ 3:30pm- 4:20pm (PHY 1219) Dis
0303(54934)
Boyd, D. (FULL: Seats=28, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 1412)
- Tu........12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1219) Dis
0304(54935)
Boyd, D. (FULL: Seats=28, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 1412)
- W......... 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 4208) Dis
0306(54936)
Boyd, D. (FULL: Seats=28, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 1412)
- W......... 8:00am- 8:50am (PHY 0405) Dis
0401(54937)
Chen, H. (FULL: Seats=28, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 7:00pm- 8:50pm (PHY 1410)
- W......... 7:00pm- 7:50pm (PHY 1410)
- W......... 8:00pm- 8:50pm (PHY 4208) Dis
0402(54938)
Chen, H. (FULL: Seats=28, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 7:00pm- 8:50pm (PHY 1410)
- W......... 7:00pm- 7:50pm (PHY 1410)
- W......... 6:00pm- 6:50pm (PHY 4208) Dis
0403(54939)
Chen, H. (FULL: Seats=28, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 7:00pm- 8:50pm (PHY 1410)
- W......... 7:00pm- 7:50pm (PHY 1410)
- M......... 6:00pm- 6:50pm (PHY 4208) Dis
PHYS260H
General Physics: Vibration, Waves, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: MATH141 and PHYS161. Corequisite: PHYS261. Credit will be
granted for only one of the following: PHYS142; PHYS260 and PHYS 261
(Formerly: PHYS262) or PHYS272. Formerly PHYS 262.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) course only when taken concurrently with
PHYS 261. If purchasing used books additional software may be required.
This can be purchased on the web and the cost is under $10.00
0301(54949)
Boyd, D. (Seats=20, Open=2, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 3:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 1412)
- W......... 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 3301) Dis
PHYS261
General Physics: Vibrations, Waves, Heat, Electricity and Magnetism (Laboratory);
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Corequisite: PHYS260. Formerly PHYS 262A.
Lab includes experiments on mechanics, vibrations, waves, heat,
electricity and magnetism. PHYS260 and PHYS261 (lab) must be taken in
the same semester and the grade for the courses will be combined into a
single grade for both. To pass, students must complete passing work in
both PHYS260 and PHYS261.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) course only when taken concurrently with
PHYS 260.
0101(54959)
Ouyang, M. (Seats=24, Open=3, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 8:00am-10:50am (PHY 3219) Lab
0102(54960)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- M.........12:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 3219) Lab
0103(54961)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 3:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3219) Lab
0104(54962)
Ouyang, M. (Seats=24, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........10:00am-12:50pm (PHY 3219) Lab
0105(54963)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 1:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3219) Lab
0106(54964)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 7:00pm- 9:50pm (PHY 3219) Lab
0107(54965)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 7:00pm- 9:50pm (PHY 3219) Lab
0108(54966)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 7:00pm- 9:50pm (PHY 3219) Lab
0109(54967)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 8:00am-10:50am (PHY 3219) Lab
0110(54968)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 4:00pm- 6:50pm (PHY 3219) Lab
0111(54969)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 1:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3219) Lab
0112(54970)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 4:00pm- 6:50pm (PHY 3219) Lab
0113(54971)
Ouyang, M. (Seats=24, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 8:00am-10:50am (PHY 3219)
0114(54972)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........11:00am- 1:50pm (PHY 3219) Lab
0117(54973)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 2:00pm- 4:50pm (PHY 3219) Lab
0118(54974)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 7:00pm- 9:50pm (PHY 3219) Lab
0201(54975)
Ouyang, M. (Seats=5, Open=2, Waitlist=0) Books
- Time and room to be arranged Lab
-
Restricted to students transferring a lab grade from a previous semester
.
PHYS270
General Physics: Electrodynamics, Light, Relativity and Modern Physics;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: PHYS260, PHYS261 and MATH241. Corequisite: PHYS271. Credit
will be granted for only one of the following: PHYS270 and PHYS271
(Formerly: PHYS263) or PHYS273. Formerly PHYS 263.
Third semester of a three-semester calculus-based general physics
course. Electrodynamics, Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves,
geometrical optics, interference, diffraction, special theory of
relativity, and modern physics. PHYS270 and PHYS271 (lab) must be
taken in the same semester and the grade for the courses will be
combined into a single grade for both. To pass, students must complete
passing work in both PHYS270 and PHYS271.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) course only when taken concurrently with
PHYS 271. If purchasing used books additional software may be required.
This can be purchased on the web and the cost is under $10.00
0101(54985)
Chen, H. (Seats=25, Open=2, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........ 4:00pm- 5:15pm (PHY 1410)
- Th........ 2:00pm- 2:50pm (HJP 2242) Dis
0102(54986)
Chen, H. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........ 4:00pm- 5:15pm (PHY 1410)
- Th........ 4:00pm- 4:50pm (PHY 1402) Dis
0103(54987)
Chen, H. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........ 4:00pm- 5:15pm (PHY 1410)
- W......... 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 1219) Dis
0104(54988)
Chen, H. (Seats=24, Open=2, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........ 4:00pm- 5:15pm (PHY 1410)
- F......... 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 1412) Dis
0301(54989)
Wallace, S. (FULL: Seats=27, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1410)
- W......... 1:00pm- 1:50pm (PHY 1402) Dis
0302(54990)
Wallace, S. (FULL: Seats=24, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1410)
- W......... 2:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 1219) Dis
0303(54991)
Wallace, S. (Seats=25, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1410)
- Th........10:00am-10:50am (MTH 0106) Dis
PHYS271
General Physics: Electrodynamics, Light, Relativity and Modern Physics (Laboratory);
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: PHYS261. Corequisite: PHYS270. Formerly PHYS 263A.
Lab includes experiments on ac circuits, magnetism, light and modern
physics. PHYS270 and PHYS271 (lab) must be taken in the same semester
and the grade for the courses will be combined into a single grade for
both. To pass, students must complete passing work in both PHYS270 and
PHYS271.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) course only when taken concurrently with
PHYS 270.
0102(55001)
Ouyang, M. (Seats=20, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 3:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3220) Lab
0103(55002)
Ouyang, M. (Seats=20, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 6:00pm- 8:50pm (PHY 3220) Lab
0105(55003)
Ouyang, M. (Seats=20, Open=8, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........10:00am-12:50pm (PHY 3220) Lab
0106(55004)
Ouyang, M. (Seats=20, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 1:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3220) Lab
0107(55005)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=20, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 4:00pm- 6:50pm (PHY 3220) Lab
0116(55006)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=20, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 1:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3220) Lab
0117(55007)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=20, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........11:00am- 1:50pm (PHY 3220) Lab
0118(55008)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=20, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 2:00pm- 4:50pm (PHY 3220) Lab
0119(55009)
Ouyang, M. (FULL: Seats=20, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 5:00pm- 7:50pm (PHY 3220) Lab
0201(55010)
Ouyang, M. (Seats=10, Open=8, Waitlist=0) Books
- Time and room to be arranged Lab
-
Restricted to students transferring a lab grade from a previous semester
.
PHYS272
Introductory Physics: Fields;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisites: (PHYS171 or PHYS161) and MATH141. Corequisite: MATH241.
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: PHYS272 or PHYS260
and PHYS261 (Formerly: PHYS262) or PHYS142.
Second semester of a calculus based general physics course. Universal
gravitation, electric and magnetic fields and potentials, simple
circuits, Maxwell's equations in integral form. Continues the
application of mathematics to conceptual models, now with more abstract
components.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course only when taken concurrently with
PHYS 275. Also offered as PHYS 272H.
0101(55020)
Orozco, L. (Seats=55, Open=13, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh......12:30pm- 1:45pm (PHY 1201)
- F.........12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1201)
PHYS272H
Introductory Physics: Fields;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisites: (PHYS171 or PHYS161) and MATH141. Corequisite: MATH241.
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: PHYS272 or PHYS260
and PHYS261 (Formerly: PHYS262) or PHYS142.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course only when taken concurrently with
PHYS 275. For general honors students only. Also offered as PHYS 272.
0101(55030)
Orozco, L. (Seats=55, Open=13, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh......12:30pm- 1:45pm (PHY 1201)
- F.........12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1201)
PHYS273
Introductory Physics: Waves;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisites: PHYS272, and MATH241. Corequisites: MATH246 or MATH414.
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: PHYS270 and
PHYS271 (Formerly: PHYS263) or PHYS273.
Oscillations and AC circuits using complex variables, Fourier series and
integrals, waves on strings, sound; electromagnetic waves from Maxwell's
equations in differential form; physical optics.
Also offered as PHYS 273H.
0101(55040)
Williams, E. (Seats=42, Open=9, Waitlist=0) Books
- MTuWTh.... 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 0405)
PHYS273H
Introductory Physics: Waves;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisites: PHYS272, and MATH241. Corequisites: MATH246 or MATH414.
Credit will be granted for only one of the following: PHYS270 and
PHYS271 (Formerly: PHYS263) or PHYS273.
For general honors students only. Also offered as PHYS 273.
0101(55050)
Williams, E. (Seats=42, Open=9, Waitlist=0) Books
- MTuWTh.... 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 0405)
PHYS275
(PermReq)
Experimental Physics I: Mechanics and Heat;
(2 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisites: (PHYS171 or PHYS161) and PHYS174. Corequisite: PHYS272.
Methods and rationale of experimental physics. Intended for physics
majors and science and engineering students who desire a more rigorous
approach. Experiments chosen from the areas of mechanics (from PHYS171),
gas laws, and heats. Theory and applications of error analysis. CORE
Physical Science Lab (PL) Course only when taken concurrently with
PHYS272.
CORE Physical Science Lab (PL) Course only when taken concurrently with
PHYS 272.
0101(55060)
Lobb, C. (FULL: Seats=10, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 2:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3203) Lab
0201(55061)
Lobb, C. (FULL: Seats=10, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 2:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3203) Lab
0301(55062)
Wellstood, F. (Seats=10, Open=2, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 2:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3203) Lab
0401(55063)
Wellstood, F. (Seats=10, Open=5, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 2:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3203) Lab
PHYS276
(PermReq)
Experimental Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism;
(2 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisites: PHYS272 and PHYS275. Credit will be granted for only one
of the following: PHYS276 or former PHYS295.
Second course in the three semester introductory sequence. Methods and
rationale of experimental physics. Experiments chosen from the fields
of electricity and magnetism including electrostatics, magnetostatics,
magnetic induction, AC circuits.
0101(55073)
Eno, S. (Seats=12, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 2:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3120) Lab
0201(55074)
Eno, S. (FULL: Seats=12, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 2:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3120) Lab
0301(55075)
Roberts, D. (FULL: Seats=12, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- F.........12:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3120) Lab
PHYS299
(PermReq)
Special Problems in Physics;
(1-6 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
PHYS305
Physics Shop Techniques;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: permission of department.
Machine tools, design and construction of laboratory equipment.
0101(56473)
Wood, R. (FULL: Seats=3, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 1:00pm- 4:00pm (PHY 0125)
0103(56475)
Wood, R. (FULL: Seats=3, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 1:00pm- 4:00pm (PHY 0125)
PHYS374
Intermediate Theoretical Methods;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisites: PHYS273 and MATH246. Corequisite: MATH240.
Introduces or reviews areas of mathematics that are regularly used in
upper level and graduate courses in physics, including important areas
from complex variables, Fourier analysis, partial differential equations
and eigenvalue problems. These methods will be studied in the context of
relevant physics applications. A current standard symbolic manipulation
program will be introduced and its appropriate use in theoretical
analyses will be taught.
0101(55184)
Galitskiy, V. (Seats=50, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- M.........11:00am-11:50am (PHY 1201)
- TuTh......11:00am-12:15pm (PHY 1201)
PHYS375
Experimental Physics III: Electromagnetic Waves, Optics and Modern Physics;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisites: PHYS273 and PHYS276. Credit will be granted for only one
of the following: PHYS375 or former PHYS296.
Third course in the three-semester introductory sequence. Methods and
rationale of experimental physics. Experiments chosen from the areas of
electromagnetic waves, optics and modern physics.
Besides lab hours scheduled below, additional required lab time will be
arranged.
0101(55194)
Fuhrer, M. (FULL: Seats=10, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 2:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3104) Lab
0201(55195)
Fuhrer, M. (FULL: Seats=9, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 2:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3104) Lab
0301(55196)
Hall, C. (Seats=10, Open=2, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 2:00pm- 5:50pm (PHY 3104) Lab
PHYS386
(PermReq)
Experiential Learning;
(3-6 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
Prerequisite: Learning Proposal approved by the Office of Experiential
Learning Programs, faculty sponsor, and student's internship sponsor.
Junior standing.
PHYS389
(PermReq)
Undergraduate Thesis Research;
(1-6 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
PHYS398
(PermReq)
Independent Studies Seminar;
(1-16 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
PHYS399
(PermReq)
Special Problems in Physics;
(1-3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
PHYS401
Quantum Physics I;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: PHYS273. Corequisites: PHYS374 and MATH240. Credit will be
granted for only one of the following: PHYS401 or PHYS421. Formerly PHYS
421.
Introduces some quantum phenomena leading to wave-particle duality.
Schroedinger theory for bound states and scattering in one dimension.
One-particle Schroedinger equation and the hydrogen atom.
0101(55508)
Bedaque, P. (Seats=68, Open=15, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1201)
- W.........11:00am-11:50am (PHY 1201)
PHYS402
Quantum Physics II;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisites: PHYS401, and PHYS374, and MATH240. Credit will be granted
for only one of the following: PHYS402 or former PHYS422. Formerly PHYS
422.
Quantum states as vectors; spin and spectroscopy, multiparticle systems,
the periodic table, perturbation theory, band structure, etc.
0101(55509)
Brill, D. (Seats=45, Open=27, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......10:00am-10:50am (PHY 1402)
- W.........11:00am-11:50am (PHY 1402)
PHYS404
Introduction to Statistical Thermodynamics;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisites: PHYS273 or equivalent, and MATH241. Credit will be
granted for only one of the following: PHYS404 or former PHYS414.
Formerly PHYS 414.
Introduction to basic concepts in thermodynamics and statistical
mechanics.
0101(55518)
Hu, B. (Seats=45, Open=21, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh......12:30pm- 1:45pm (PHY 1402)
PHYS405
Advanced Experiments;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: PHYS375. For PHYS majors only. Formerly PHYS 395.
Advanced laboratory techniques. Selected experiments from many fields of
modern physics. Emphasis on self-study of the phenomena, data analysis,
and presentation in report form.
0101(55528)
Hill, W. (Seats=20, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- W.........12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 3210)
- TBA (PHY 3210) Lab
PHYS410
Classical Mechanics;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: PHYS374.
Theoretical foundations of mechanics with extensive application of the
methods. Various mathematical tools of theoretical physics.
0101(55538)
Paik, H. (Seats=45, Open=9, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh...... 9:00am-10:50am (PHY 1402)
PHYS411
Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: PHYS374.
Foundations of electromagnetic theory, with extensive applications of
the methods. Thorough treatment of wave properties of solutions of
Maxwell's equations.
0101(55548)
Lathrop, D. (Seats=50, Open=16, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh......11:00am-11:50am (PHY 1402)
- M.........11:00am-11:50am (PHY 1402)
- F.........11:00am-11:50am (PHY 1201) Dis
PHYS420
Principles of Modern Physics;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: (PHYS270 and PHYS271 {formerly: PHYS263} or PHYS273); and
MATH246.
A survey of atomic and nuclear phenomena and the main trends in modern
physics. Appropriate for students in engineering and other physical
sciences.
0101(55558)
Hoffman, K. (Seats=40, Open=9, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........ 4:00pm- 5:15pm (PHY 0405)
PHYS431
Properties of Matter;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisites: MATH241 and (PHYS270 and PHYS271 {formerly: PHYS263}),
PHYS 401 or PHYS420. Also offered as ENMA460. Credit will be granted for
only one of the following: ENMA460 or PHYS431.
Introduction to solid state physics. Electromagnetic, thermal, and
elastic properties of metals, semiconductors, insulators and
superconductors.
0101(55568)
Takeuchi, I. (Seats=24, Open=3, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........ 3:30pm- 4:45pm (EGR 2112)
PHYS485
(PermReq)
Electronic Circuits;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: PHYS405. Corequisite: PHYS301 or PHYS374.
Theory and application to experimental physics of modern semiconductor
analog and digital circuits. Emphasis on understanding passive and
active elements in practical circuits. Topics span the range from
simple transistor circuits to microcomputers.
0101(55578)
Coplan, M. (FULL: Seats=2, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3301)
- W......... 1:00pm- 4:50pm (PHY 3321) Lab
0102(55579)
Coplan, M. (Seats=2, Open=2, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3301)
- Th........ 1:00pm- 4:50pm (PHY 3321) Lab
PHYS499A
(PermReq)
Special Problems in Physics;
(1-6 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
PHYS499B
(PermReq)
Special Problems in Physics;
(1-16 credits)
Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
PHYS601
(PermReq)
Theoretical Dynamics;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Prerequisite: PHYS 410 or equivalent.
Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, two-body central force problem,
rigid body motion, small oscillations, continuous systems.
0101(55791)
Hassam, A. (Seats=50, Open=12, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF....... 9:00am- 9:50am (PHY 1402)
PHYS604
(PermReq)
Methods of Mathematical Physics;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Prerequisites: {advanced calculus; and PHYS 410; and PHYS 411}; or
equivalent.
Ordinary and partial differential equations of physics, boundary value
problems, Fourier series, Green's functions, complex variables and
contour integration.
0101(55801)
Gates, S. (Seats=50, Open=13, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh...... 9:30am-10:45am (PHY 4208)
PHYS615
Nonlinear Dynamics of Extended Systems;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Prerequisite: PHYS 601.
Theory and applications of nonlinear dynamics of extended systems
including nonlinear waves, pattern formation, turbulence, self-organized
criticality and networks. Additional topics to be selected by instructor
from areas of current research.
0101(55811)
Girvan, M. (Seats=20, Open=3, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh...... 2:00pm- 3:15pm (PHY 1304)
PHYS621
(PermReq)
Graduate Laboratory;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Prerequisite: PHYS 405 or equivalent.
Design and performance of advanced experiments in modern and classical
physics.
0101(55821)
Gammon, R. (Seats=12, Open=8, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 1:00pm- 6:00pm (PHY 3112) Lab
PHYS622
(PermReq)
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics I;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Prerequisite: an outstanding undergraduate background in physics.
First and second semesters. A study of the Schroedinger equation,
matrix formulations of quantum mechanics, approximation methods,
scattering theory, etc. Applications to solid state, atomic, and
nuclear physics.
0201(55831)
Cohen, T. (FULL: Seats=46, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........10:00am-10:50am (CHM 1228)
- F.........10:00am-11:50am (CHM 2201)
PHYS624
Advanced Quantum Mechanics;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Prerequisite: PHYS 623.
Relativistic wave equations, second quantization in many body problems
and relativistic wave equations, Feynman-Dyson perturbation theory,
applications to many body problems, application to quantum
electrodynamics, elements of renormalization.
0101(55841)
Mohapatra, R. (Seats=38, Open=6, Waitlist=0) Books
- MWF.......12:00pm-12:50pm (PHY 1219)
PHYS675
Introduction to Relativity, Gravitation and Cosmology;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Prerequisites: PHYS 601 and PHYS 606.
Review of special relativity, followed by a study of the equivalence
principle, curved spacetimes, and Einstein's equations. Selected
applications to the solar system, stellar structure, black holes,
gravitational waves, and cosmology.
0101(55851)
Jacobson, T. (Seats=30, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh......11:00am-12:15pm (PHY 0405)
PHYS685
(PermReq)
Research Electronics;
(4 credits)
Grade Method: REG.
Prerequisite: equivalent of PHYS405 and PHYS301 or PHYS374 not open to
undergraduate students who have completed PHYS485. Credit will be
granted for only one of the following: PHYS485 or PHYS685.
An integrated lecture and laboratory course in electronics with equal
emphasis on experimental methods and results and analysis using
device models and up-to-date mathematical and numerical tools.
Experiments and analysis of circuits with passive and single active
devices form the background for the study of operational amplifiers,
digital integrated circuits and systems, and microcomputers. The
general topics of impedance matching, frequency response, feedback,
interfacing and the extraction of signal from noise are stressed.
0101(55861)
Coplan, M. (Seats=10, Open=1, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3301)
- W......... 1:00pm- 4:50pm (PHY 3321) Lab
0102(55862)
Coplan, M. (Seats=10, Open=10, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 2:00pm- 3:50pm (PHY 3301)
- Th........ 1:00pm- 4:50pm (PHY 3321) Lab
PHYS708
Seminar in Teaching College Physics;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
0101(55872)
Hammer, D. (Seats=10, Open=8, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 3:15pm- 4:30pm (PHY 0405)
PHYS709
Seminar in General Physics:
Statistical Physics Seminar;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Also offered as CHPH 709B.
0101(55882)
Weeks, J. (Seats=20, Open=17, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 4:00pm- 5:00pm (IPT 1116)
PHYS721
Atomic and Optical Physics I (Survey);
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Prerequisite: PHYS 623. 3 semester hours.
A survey of topics involving the physics of atoms and their interaction
with radiation, including atoms in external fields, lasers, atomic
spectroscopy and atomic structure.
0101(55893)
Rolston, S. (Seats=30, Open=13, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........ 2:30pm- 4:00pm (PHY 1201)
PHYS728
Seminar in Atomic and Molecular Physics;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
0101(55894)
Rolston, S. (Seats=20, Open=15, Waitlist=0) Books
- M.........12:30pm- 2:00pm (PHY 1201)
PHYS731
Solid State Physics: Survey;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
A variety of topics such as crystal structure, mechanical, thermal,
electrical, and magnetic properties of solids, band structure, the
Fermi surface, and superconductivity will be treated. Although the
emphasis will be on the phenomena, the methods of quantum mechanics are
freely employed in this description.
0101(55902)
Einstein, T. (Seats=25, Open=8, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 2:30pm- 3:45pm (PHY 4220)
- Th........ 3:15pm- 4:30pm (PHY 4220)
PHYS738
Seminar in Experimental Solid State Physics:
Quantum Mechanical Many-Body Problems;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Also offered as PHYS 739.
0101(55912)
Fuhrer, M. (Seats=30, Open=30, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 2:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 1201)
PHYS739
Seminar in Theoretical Solid State Physics:
Quantum Mechanical Many-Body Problems;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Also offered as PHYS 738.
0101(55922)
Fuhrer, M. (Seats=30, Open=30, Waitlist=0) Books
- Th........ 2:00pm- 2:50pm (PHY 1201)
PHYS748
Seminar in Experimental Nuclear Physics;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
0101(55932)
Beise, E. (Seats=24, Open=24, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 4:00pm- 6:00pm (PHY 3301)
PHYS749
Seminar in Theoretical Nuclear Physics;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
0101(55942)
Ji, X. (Seats=20, Open=13, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 4:00pm- 6:00pm (PHY 1201)
PHYS751
Elementary Particle Physics I: Survey;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Corequisite: PHYS 624.
Nuclear forces are studied by examining interactions at high energies.
Meson physics, scattering processes, and detailed analysis of high
energy experiments.
0101(55952)
Hadley, N. (Seats=20, Open=7, Waitlist=0) Books
- TuTh...... 9:30am-10:45am (PHY 1304)
PHYS758
Seminar in Elementary Particles and Quantum Field Theory;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
0101(55962)
Hoffman, K. (Seats=15, Open=12, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 1:00pm- 2:30pm (PHY 1201)
PHYS759
Seminar in Elementary Particles and Quantum Field Theory;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
0101(55972)
Mohapatra, R. (Seats=15, Open=7, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 3:00pm- 4:00pm (PHY 4102)
PHYS769
Seminar in Plasma Physics;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Class will meet in ERF 1207.
0101(55992)
Hassam, A. (Seats=35, Open=32, Waitlist=0) Books
- W......... 4:00pm- 5:15pm (PHY 1219)
PHYS778
Seminar in Space and Cosmic Ray Physics;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
0101(56002)
Hamilton, D. (Seats=20, Open=16, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 4:30pm- 5:45pm (CSS 2400)
PHYS779A
Seminar in General Relativity:
Seminar in Gravitational Physics;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
0101(56012)
Jacobson, T. (Seats=15, Open=11, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 2:00pm- 3:30pm (PHY 1201)
PHYS798
(PermReq)
Special Problems in Advanced Physics;
(1-3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
PHYS798B
Special Problems in Advanced Physics:
Physics Colloquium;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
0101(56121)
Hadley, N. (Seats=160, Open=159, Waitlist=0) Books
- Tu........ 4:00pm- 6:00pm (PHY 1410)
PHYS798L
Special Problems in Advanced Physics:
Biophysics;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
0101(56131)
Losert, W. (FULL: Seats=10, Open=0, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 4:00pm- 5:30pm (IPT 1116)
PHYS799
(PermReq)
Master's Thesis Research;
(1-6 credits)
Grade Method: REG.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
PHYS838A
Special Topics in Experimental Solid State Physics:
Current Topics in Surface Physics;
(2 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
Also offered as CHPH 718A.
0101(56239)
Williams, E. (Seats=15, Open=13, Waitlist=0) Books
- M.........12:00pm- 1:00pm (PHY 2202)
- F......... 4:00pm- 6:00pm (PHY 2120)
PHYS838C
Special Topics in Experimental Solid State Physics:
Superconductivity, Quantum Materials and Nanoscience Seminar;
(2 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
0101(56249)
Greene, R. (Seats=50, Open=28, Waitlist=0) Books
- M......... 4:00pm- 6:00pm (PHY 1201)
PHYS839A
Special Topics in Theoretical Solid State Physics:
Theory of Low Dimensional Systems;
(1 credit)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
0101(56259)
STAFF (Seats=20, Open=20, Waitlist=0) Books
- F......... 4:00pm- 7:00pm (PHY 1201)
PHYS858
Special Topics in Elementary Particles and Quantum Field Theory:
Theoretical Physics;
(3 credits)
Grade Method: REG/AUD.
0101(56260)
Agashe, K. (Seats=20, Open=9, Waitlist=0) Books
- MW........10:00am-11:15am (PHY 4208)
PHYS898
(PermReq)
Pre-Candidacy Research;
(1-8 credits)
Grade Method: REG.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
PHYS899
(PermReq)
Doctoral Dissertation Research;
(6 credits)
Grade Method: REG.
Individual Instruction course: contact department or instructor to obtain section number.
Physics Colloquium meets Tu 4-5:30 in PHY 1410 and PHY 1412. Physics
Journal Club meets Th 4-5:30 in PHY 1410.
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