Physics (PHYS) | University of Mississippi Academic Catalog

PHYS 1010: Intro. to Contemp Physics I

Physics and Astronomy

This course is a survey of fundamental topics at the frontiers of physics.

1 credit

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 1020: Intro. to Contemp Physics II

Physics and Astronomy

This course is a survey of the physics underlying contemporary technology and phenomena of current interest.

1 credit

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 1112: Conceptual Physics I

Physics and Astronomy

This course is an overview of physics and the physical universe presented primarily from a conceptual rather than mathematical perspective. It uses lectures, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises to illustrate applications of physics to everyday phenomena in an integrated lecture-laboratory format. This course covers mechanics, properties of matter, heat and sound. From among PHYS 1112, PHYS 2110 and PHYS 2130, only one can be counted towards a degree.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab

Course Fees:
$225.00

PHYS 1122: Conceptual Physics II

Physics and Astronomy

This course is an overview of physics and the physical universe presented primarily from a conceptual rather than mathematical perspective. It uses lecture, demonstrations, and laboratory exercises to illustrate applications of physics to everyday phenomena in an integrated lecture-laboratory format. This course covers electricity and magnetism, light, atomic physics and relativity. From among PHYS 1122, PHYS 2120 and PHYS 2140, only one can be counted towards a degree.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab

Course Fees:
$225.00

PHYS 1210: Physics of Sound & Music

Physics and Astronomy

Wave properties and sound; the manner in which sounds are produced and heard; the physical basis for musical scales; and the effect of noise in our environment.

1 credit

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Tutorial

PHYS 1220: Physics of Light, Color, & Art

Physics and Astronomy

Topics relating to sources, characteristics, and nature of light, optical instruments, and the relation of light, color, and visual perception in art.

1 credit

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Tutorial

PHYS 1232: Physics of the Atmosphere

Physics and Astronomy

Physical principles of atmospheric phenomena presented in an integrated lecture-laboratory format (2 lecture hours and 2 laboratory hours per week); composition and structure of the atmosphere, energy flows, and the resulting air motions and weather from small to planetary scales.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture/Lab

Course Fees:
$195.00

PHYS 2013: Physics Toolbox I

Physics and Astronomy

This course is an introduction to problem solving in physics. The physical meaning of the mathematical concepts students encounter in introductory calculus-based physics courses is discussed, and the corresponding analytical methods applied to problems on the kinematics and dynamics of particles in three dimensions, work and energy, and other physics topics.

1 credit

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion

PHYS 2023: Physics Toolbox II

Physics and Astronomy

This course is the second semester of a two-course sequence focused on problem solving in calculus-based introductory physics. The physical meaning of the mathematical concepts students encounter in introductory calculus-based physics courses is discussed, and the corresponding analytical methods applied to problems on thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, and other physics topics.

1 credit

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Discussion

PHYS 2110: Physics for Sci. & Engr. I

Physics and Astronomy

This course is the first part of a two-semester calculus-based treatment of introductory physics. Topics include Newtonian mechanics, energy, rotational motion, fluids, oscillations and waves. Of the courses PHYS 1112, PHYS 2110, and PHYS 2130, only one can be counted toward a degree.

3 credits

Corequisites
PHYS 2111 and MATH 2612

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 2111: Lab Physics for Sci. & Engr. I

Physics and Astronomy

Laboratory experiments coordinated with lecture topics in PHYS 2110.

1 credit

Corequisites
PHYS 2110

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory

Course Fees:
$225.00

PHYS 2120: Physics for Sci. & Engr. II

Physics and Astronomy

This course is the second part of a two-semester calculus-based treatment of introductory physics. Topics include electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves and optics. Of the courses PHYS 1122, PHYS 2120, and PHYS 2140, only one can be counted toward a degree.

3 credits

Corequisites
MATH 2612 and PHYS 2121

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 2121: Lab Phys. for Sci. & Engr. II

Physics and Astronomy

Laboratory experiments coordinated with lecture topics in PHYS 2120.

1 credit

Corequisites
PHYS 2120

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory

Course Fees:
$225.00

PHYS 2130: General Physics I

Physics and Astronomy

This course is the first part of a two-semester algebra-based treatment of introductory physics. Topics include Newtonian mechanics, energy, rotational motion, fluids, oscillations and waves. Of the courses PHYS 1112, PHYS 2110, and PHYS 2130, only one can be counted toward a degree. Mechanics, heat, sound, light, magnetism, and electricity. (PHYS 2130, 2140 with 2131, 2141 satisfies the physics requirement for pre-pharmacy and pre-medical students).

3 credits

Corequisites
PHYS 2131

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 2131: Lab. Physics I

Physics and Astronomy

Laboratory experiments coordinated with lecture topics in PHYS 2130.

1 credit

Corequisites
PHYS 2130

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory

Course Fees:
$225.00

PHYS 2140: General Physics II

Physics and Astronomy

This course is the second part of a two-semester algebra-based treatment of introductory physics. Topics include electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic waves and optics. Of the courses PHYS 1122, PHYS 2120, and PHYS 2140, only one can be counted toward a degree.

3 credits

Corequisites
PHYS 2141

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 2141: Lab. Physics II

Physics and Astronomy

Laboratory experiments coordinated with lecture topics in PHYS 2140.

1 credit

Corequisites
PHYS 2140

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory

Course Fees:
$225.00

PHYS 2152: Physics for Pharma. Sci.s

Physics and Astronomy

A study of physics topics relevant to a program of study in pharmaceutical sciences. Lectures and coordinated laboratory exercises in classical and modern physics.

4 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

Course Fees:
$195.00

PHYS 3010: Intro to Phys. Crs. and Res.

Physics and Astronomy

This course provides a survey of research in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, and information regarding career paths for physics students.

1 credit

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 3030: Physical Theory and Techniques

Physics and Astronomy

This course covers fundamental physical models widely applicable to the undergraduate physics curriculum. Emphasis is placed on the development of problem-solving skills using calculus, advanced algebraic concepts, estimation techniques, and computer modeling.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 3080: Mathematical Physics

Physics and Astronomy

Application of differential equations, vectors, and other techniques to physical problems.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 3210: Mechanics

Physics and Astronomy

This course is a study of the motion of systems of particles and rigid bodies in inertial and non-inertial reference frames, using the Newtonian, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of classical mechanics. Topics include harmonic motion, drag forces, conservative forces and energy, and the Coriolis and centrifugal forces.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 3232: Optics

Physics and Astronomy

Intermediate description of electromagnetic wave propagation; topics in geometrical and physical optics including interference diffraction, polarization, and laser physics; lab exercises in physical and geometrical optics.

4 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

Course Fees:
$225.00

PHYS 3252: Electronics

Physics and Astronomy

This course is an introduction to applications in electronics for scientists. The course will use microcontroller and/or microprocessor- based single board systems to teach, design, and illustrate topics including passive components, AC circuit theory, semiconductors, amplifiers, and sensors. Standard laboratory practices and procedures will be emphasized throughout, including the use and interpretation of standard test equipment, hand tools, and safety.

4 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

Course Fees:
$225.00

PHYS 3270: Thermodynamics

Physics and Astronomy

This course is an introduction to the general theory and applications of thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and statistical mechanics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 3310: Intro. to Modern Physics I

Physics and Astronomy

This course includes an introduction to relativity as well as atomic, molecular, and nuclear physics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 3320: Intro. to Modern Physics II

Physics and Astronomy

This course is an introduction to quantum mechanics, solid state and elementary particle physics.

3 credits

Corequisites
MATH 2614

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 3430: Phys. & BioPhys. of Air & Wtr.

Physics and Astronomy

The basic physical properties of air and water are described as well as the effect of these properties on various biological processes and organisms.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 3850: Radiation Science

Physics and Astronomy

Introductory lectures and demostrations on the interaction of radiation with matter with application to physical and biological systems.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 4114: Senior Seminar

Physics and Astronomy

A discussion of current topics in physics. May be repeated for credit up to 2 hours.

1 credit

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar

PHYS 4137: Senior Research Project

Physics and Astronomy

Students conduct an individual research project involving an experimental or theoretical investigation for which a final report is required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit.

1 - 3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study

PHYS 4147: Senior Research Project

Physics and Astronomy

Students conduct an individual research project involving an experimental or theoretical investigation for which a written report is required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours of credit. Z-graded.

1 - 3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study

PHYS 4184: Senior Review

Physics and Astronomy

A capstone course in which students review their overall knowledge of physics, solve problems involving all major areas of the undergraduate physics curriculum and develop their oral communication skills. Required for graduation as a physics major.

2 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar

PHYS 4252: Digi. Elec. & Microprocessors

Physics and Astronomy

Introduction to digital techniques, logic circuits, registers and microcomputer basics; microprocessor interfacing to scientific instrumentation.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

Course Fees:
$195.00

PHYS 4312: Modern Physics Lab.

Physics and Astronomy

Basic application of theories of measurement, instrumentation and error to laboratory research. Experiments in classical and modern physics including measurements of fundamental constants, vacuum technology, Mossbauer effect, EST and Hall effect and advanced experiments in nuclear and particle physics.

4 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory

Course Fees:
$225.00

PHYS 4330: Intro. to Quantum Mechanics

Physics and Astronomy

This course is an introduction to nonrelativistic quantum mechanics; the Schrodinger equation and its application to simple systems.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 4350: Electromagnetic Theory I

Physics and Astronomy

Electrostatics, electric and magnetic properties of matter, Maxwell's equations and their solutions, propagation and radiation of electromagnetic waves.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 4360: Electromagnetic Theory II

Physics and Astronomy

Electrostatics, electric and magnetic properties of matter, Maxwell's equations and their solutions, propagation and radiation of electromagnetic waves.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 4410: Introduction to Biophysics

Physics and Astronomy

This course covers physics principles applied to biomedicine, cellular biology and physiology, including the applications of magnetic resonance and X-ray physics to medical imaging, and the physics of sub-cellular processes.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 4610: Intro. to Condensed Mat. Phys.

Physics and Astronomy

This course covers ideal crystals and their three-dimensional lattices, and real condensed matter systems with surfaces and interfaces, which may be arranged as alloys, liquids, glasses, and polymers. Topics include electronic structure, energy bands, electron transport phenomena, vibrations of a crystal lattice, semiconductor physics, and optical properties of condensed matter.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 4760: Introduction to Cosmology

Physics and Astronomy

This is an introductory course in modern cosmology, covering the observational evidence for the current standard model of cosmology and its modeling in terms of the theory of gravity and spacetime. Topics covered include the current status of observational cosmology, homogeneous and isotropic spacetime models and their evolution starting from the Big Bang, the cosmic microwave background, dark matter and dark energy, and structure formation in the universe.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 4831: Nuclear & Particle Phys. Lab.

Physics and Astronomy

Experiments in radioactive decay, nuclear detectors, and instrumentation, including ionization, scintillation, and solid state detectors, electronic logic and timing circuits, and microprocessor controlled systems.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory

Course Fees:
$195.00

PHYS 4851: Radiation Physics Lab.

Physics and Astronomy

Selected experiments in radiation physics including scintillation and solid state detectors, interaction of radiation with matter and nuclear instrumentation.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory

Course Fees:
$195.00

PHYS 5014: Physical Acoustics Seminar

Physics and Astronomy

This course gives an overview of cutting-edge research in the field of physical acoustics by experts in the field. Students will also be required to give a presentation on a topic in physical acoustics. May be repeated once. Z graded.

1 credit

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar

PHYS 5104: Phys. and Astronomy Colloquium

Physics and Astronomy

Overviews and results in current research. May be repeated for credit. Z graded

1 credit

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar

PHYS 5135: Independent Study in Physics I

Physics and Astronomy

This is an independent study course. Students can take it to learn the basic concepts of an area in which they may then carry out a research project. The course content is driven by student interest, with specific topics chosen by the instructor in consultation with the student. The format is based on readings and homework assigned by the instructor and weekly meetings during which the assigned topics are discussed.

1 - 3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study

PHYS 5147: Directed Research

Physics and Astronomy

Guided experimental work for the development of research laboratory skills. Cannot be used for degree credit. May be repeated for credit. Z grade

1 - 3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study

PHYS 5330: Survey of Topics in Physics I

Physics and Astronomy

Topics of special interest to teachers of life and physical sciences. Not applicable to a professional degree in physics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 5340: Survey of Topics in Physics II

Physics and Astronomy

Topics of special interest to teachers of life and physical sciences. Not applicable to a professional degree in physics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 5350: Intmd. Electromag Theory I

Physics and Astronomy

Electrostatics, electric and magnetic properties of matter. Maxwell's equations and their solution, propagation and radiation of electromagnetic waves. Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 4360 and PHYS 5360.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 5360: Intmd. Electromag Theory II

Physics and Astronomy

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 5440: Physics of Medical Imaging

Physics and Astronomy

This course is a study of the physics essential to the function of medical imaging systems.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 5499A: Selected Topics in Physics

Physics and Astronomy

May be taken twice for credit with a change in topic.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study

PHYS 5514: Physical Acoustics Seminar

Physics and Astronomy

1 credit

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar

PHYS 5604: Phys. and Astronomy Colloquium

Physics and Astronomy

Overviews and results in current research. May be repeated for credit. Z graded

1 credit

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar

PHYS 5635: Independent Study in Physics I

Physics and Astronomy

1 - 3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study

PHYS 5647: Directed Research

Physics and Astronomy

Guided experimental work for the development of research laboratory skills. Cannot be used for degree credit. May be repeated for credit. Z grade

1 - 3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study

PHYS 5830: Survey of Topics in Physics I

Physics and Astronomy

Topics of special interest to teachers of life and physical sciences. Not applicable to a professional degree in physics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 5840: Survey of Topics in Physics II

Physics and Astronomy

Topics of special interest to teachers of life and physical sciences. Not applicable to a professional degree in physics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 5850: Intmd. Electromag Theory I

Physics and Astronomy

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 5860: Intmd. Electromag Theory II

Physics and Astronomy

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 5940: Physics of Medical Imaging

Physics and Astronomy

This course is a study of the physics essential to the function of medical imaging systems.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 5999A: Selected Topics in Physics

Physics and Astronomy

May be taken twice for credit with a change in topic.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study

PHYS 6010: Math. Meth. of Physics I

Physics and Astronomy

This course covers mathematical aspects of the theoretical formulation of classical and modern physics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 6020: Math. Meth. of Physics II

Physics and Astronomy

Mathematical aspects of the theoretical formulation of classical and modern physics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 6050: Intro. to Scientific Computing

Physics and Astronomy

This course is designed for graduate students and advanced undergraduates in the physical sciences, mathematics, and other quantitative disciplines. It teaches the practical skills that students will need in their graduate studies and that most scientists are expected to use in their technical careers. It focuses on algorithms and numerical methods, is largely language agnostic, and assumes only limited familiarity with programming. Examples will be drawn from problems in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and epidemiology.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 6135: Indep. Study in Physics II

Physics and Astronomy

This course covers topics of current interest, both experimental and theoretical. May be repeated. Up to 6 credits may be used toward a degree. Z Grade

1 - 3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 6147: Physics Research Project

Physics and Astronomy

This is a directed research course at the graduate level, typically taken by students to pursue research interests outside of their main research area. The research topic will be determined jointly by the instructor and student. Z-graded. May be repeated once.

1 - 6 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study

PHYS 6230: Advanced Physical Optics

Physics and Astronomy

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 6251: Electronics in Research

Physics and Astronomy

This laboratory course covers tools and techniques associated with the collection and interpretation of data used in experimental physics. The specific set of topics may vary depending on the research projects the students in the class are involved in, but it will include transducers, signal conditioning, noise and power management, data acquisition, and testing equipment. In addition, the course will also introduce students to using programmable devices to help facilitate specialized applications on an as-needed basis.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory

PHYS 6310: Modern Physics I

Physics and Astronomy

Special relativity and quantum mechanics; applications to atomic and nuclear physics, particle physics, and solid state physics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 6320: Modern Physics II

Physics and Astronomy

Continuation of Modern Physics I.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 6510: Acoustics

Physics and Astronomy

This course is a study of the mathematical description of sound propagation with various boundary conditions.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 6511: Acoustics Lab.

Physics and Astronomy

This is a laboratory course to complement an acoustics lecture course; emphasis on a study of wave phenomena and acoustical measurements.

1 credit

Corequisites
PHYS 6510

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory

PHYS 6550: Ultrasonics

Physics and Astronomy

This course is an introduction to acoustic waves at ultrasonic frequencies. Topics include propagation in solids and liquids, high- power phenomena, experimental methods and applications.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 6610: Atomic and Nuclear Physics

Physics and Astronomy

This course is devoted to the main experimental and theoretical results in atomic and subatomic physics. These include atomic configurations and spectroscopy; properties of atoms in magnetic and electric fields including fine and hyperfine structure in atomic spectra; X-ray spectroscopy; main concepts of nuclear physics for understanding influence of the nucleus on atomic spectra.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 6997A: Thesis Research in Physics

Physics and Astronomy

Z grade

1 - 12 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Thesis

PHYS 6999A: Special Topics in Physics

Physics and Astronomy

This course covers topics of current interest, both experimental and theoretical. May be taken twice for credit, with different topics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7135: Indep. Study in Physics III

Physics and Astronomy

This course covers topics of current interest, both experimental and theoretical. Up to 6 credits may be used toward a degree.

1 - 3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7147: Advanced Physics Res. Project

Physics and Astronomy

This is a directed research course at the advanced graduate level, typically taken by students to pursue research interests outside of their main research area. The research topic will be determined jointly by the instructor and student. Z-graded. May be repeated once.

1 - 6 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Independent Study

PHYS 7210: Advanced Mechanics I

Physics and Astronomy

This course covers Newtonian mechanics, Lagrangian dynamics, small oscillations, rigid body motion, Hamiltonian dynamics, waves, continuum mechanics, classical field theory.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7220: Advanced Mechanics II

Physics and Astronomy

Continuation of Advanced Mechanics I.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7270: Adv Thermodyn/Stat. Mech I

Physics and Astronomy

This course covers the theory and applications of the laws of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics from the classical and quantum viewpoints.

3 credits

Corequisites
PHYS 7330

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7280: Adv Thermodyn/Stat. Mech II

Physics and Astronomy

Continuation of Advanced Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics I.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7330: Quantum Mechanics I

Physics and Astronomy

Schrodinger's equation and Hilbert spaces. Symmetry and conversation laws. Path integral quantization. Quantum theory of angular momentum. Systems of identical particles and many-electron atoms. Perturbation theory. Nonrelativistic scattering.

3 credits

Corequisites
PHYS 7210

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7340: Quantum Mechanics II

Physics and Astronomy

Continuation of Quantum Mechanics I.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7350: Advanced Electromag Theory I

Physics and Astronomy

Electromagnetic waves, scattering and dispersion, and advanced boundary value problems.

3 credits

Corequisites
PHYS 7210

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7360: Advanced Electromag Theory II

Physics and Astronomy

Continuation of Advanced Electromagnetic Theory I.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7510: Advanced Acoustics

Physics and Astronomy

This is an advanced course in theoretical acoustics. The course will treat the acoustic wave equations for a variety of actual physical situations.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7511: Advanced Acoustics Lab.

Physics and Astronomy

Advanced laboratory projects in acoustics involving experiments in sound measurement and analysis, vibration, transducers, architectural and underwater acoustics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Laboratory

PHYS 7570: Fluid Dynamics

Physics and Astronomy

This course is an introduction to continuum mechanics and dynamics. Topics include ideal fluids, viscous fluids, boundary layers, surface phenomena, and wave propagation in fluids.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7630: Nuclear Physics I

Physics and Astronomy

This two-course sequence covers nucleus and nucleons, mass, binding energy, nuclear force, nuclear models, nucleon structure, quarks; nuclear reactions, conservation laws, nuclear decay; radioactivity, nuclear fission and thermonuclear energy; nuclear fusion, solar fusion, controlled fusion reactors; experimental methods and applications of nuclear physics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7640: Nuclear Physics II

Physics and Astronomy

This course covers quantized relativistic fields, QED, renormalization, gauge fields, spontaneous symmetry breaking, electroweak interactions, and QCD.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7650: Solid State Physics I

Physics and Astronomy

Properties of solids and solid state theory, lattices, lattice imperfections and vibrations, cohesive energy, band structure, magnetism, transport and optical properties.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7660: Solid State Physics II

Physics and Astronomy

Continuation of Solid State Physics I.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7710: Gravitational Physics

Physics and Astronomy

This course on relativistic gravitation covers topics including a review of special relativity, an introduction to differential geometry, some aspects of Newtonian gravity, the theory of general relativity, and its main applications to astrophysics and cosmology.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Seminar

PHYS 7810: Quantum Field Theory I

Physics and Astronomy

Quantized relativistic fields. QED. Renormalization. Gauge fields. Spontaneous symmetry breaking. Electroweak interactions. QCD.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7820: Quantum Field Theory II

Physics and Astronomy

Continuation of Quantum Field Theory I.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7830: Elementary Particle Physics

Physics and Astronomy

Phenomenology. Symmetries and conservation laws. Quarks, leptons, gauge bosons. Standard model. Experimental techniques of particle physics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture

PHYS 7998A: Dissertation

Physics and Astronomy

Z grade

1 - 18 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Dissertation

PHYS 7999A: Advanced Topics in Physics

Physics and Astronomy

This course covers topics of current interest, both experimental and theoretical. It may be taken twice for credit with different topics.

3 credits

Potentially offered with the following Instruction Type(s):
Lecture