PHY 2048 University Physics I . . . . . 4(3,0)
Linear and rotational motion of point particles in 1, 2, and 3 dimensions. Concepts of work and energy; oscillations and waves; heat and thermodynamics. (Material & supply fee will be assessed). Corequisite: MAC 2311 and PHY 2048L.

PHY 2049 University Physics II . . . . . 4(3,0)
Continuation of PHY 2048. Electrostatics and magnetism; basic electric circuits; optics; selected topics in 20th century physics. Required lab. Prerequisite: MAC 2312, PHY 2048, PHY 2048L. Corequisite: PHY 2049L.

PHY 2053 General Physics I . . . . . 3(3,0)
Mechanics, heat electricity and magnetism. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Prerequisite: MAC 1104.

PHY 2053L General Physics I Laboratory . . . . . 1(0,3)
Introductory experiments in physics. Prerequisite or corequisite: PHY 2053.

PHY 2054 General Physics II . . . . . 3(3,0)
Continuation of PHY 2053. Special relativity; sound; light; elementary quantum theory; atomic, nuclear and particle physics. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Prerequisite: PHY 2053.

PHY 2054L General Physics II Laboratory . . . . . 1(0,3)
Introductory experiments in physics. Prerequisite or corequisite: PHY 2054.

PHY 3101L Modern Physics Lab . . . . . 2(0,6)
Assorted experiments in modern physics.

PHY 3106 Modern Physics I . . . . . 3(3,0)
Introduction to Modern Physics, theory of relativity, electromagnetic waves and photons, matter waves, quantum theory, atomic structure, quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: PHY 2054 or PHY 2049 and MAC 2313.

PHY 3107 Modern Physics II . . . . . 3(3,0)
Topics in Modern Physics, Atomic Structure, Molecular Structure, Atomic and Molecular Spectra, Physics of Solids, Band Structure, Nuclear Structure, Nuclear Forces, Radioactive Decay and Nuclear Reactions, Elementary Particles, Fundamental Interactions. Prerequisite: PHY 3XX1 (Modern Physics I).

PHY 3220 Intermediate Mechanics . . . . . 4(4,0)
Particle mechanics in 1, 2, 3 dimensions for various forces. Central forces and celestial mechanics. Systems of many particles. Rigid body dynamics. Introduction to Lagrangian methods. Prerequisite: PHY 2048 or PHY 2053; MAP 2302. Corequisite: MAP 2302.

PHY 3424C Optics . . . . . 4(3,3)
Theory and experiments in geometrical and physical optics. Optical systems, polarization, interference and interferometers. Huygens waves, diffraction. Abbe's Theory. Prerequisite: PHY 2049 or PHY 2054.

PHY 3702 Electric Circuits . . . . . 3(3,0)
Kirchoff's Laws, Norton's and Thevenin's Theorem. Equivalent circuits, input and output impedances. Laplace transform techniques and transfer functions. Prerequisite: PHY 2049 or PHY 2054. Corequisite: MAP 2302.

PHY 3722 Electronics . . . . . 3(3,0)
Direct and alternating current circuits. Transient analysis. Use of semiconductor diodes and transistors in circuits. Analysis of amplifier states and operational amplifiers. Principles of feedback. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Prerequisite: PHY 2049 or PHY 2054. Corequisite: MAC 2311, PHY 3722L.

PHY 3722L Electronics Laboratory . . . . . 1(0,3)
Selected experiments in electronics. Prerequisite: PHY 2049 or PHY 2054. Corequisite: PHY 3722.

PHY 3730L Electronics Lab for Physics . . . . . 2(0,6)
Laboratory work on basic experiments on interlog circuits including operational amplifiers and applications, and digital electronics including design of logic and pulse circuits. (Material and supply fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: PHY 2049 and PHY 2049L or PHY 2054 and PHY 2054L.

PHY 3949 Cooperative Education . . . . . 1-2(VARIABLE)
Terms of alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self-support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education.) Prerequisite: Permission of director of Cooperative Education.

PHY 4250 Fluid Mechanics . . . . . 3(3,0)
Equations of motion, momentum and continuity; complex potential functions; pipe and boundary layer flow; shock waves; linearized supersonic flow. Prerequisite: MAS 4156 or PHZ 4113.

PHY 4323 Electricity and Magnetism I . . . . . 3(3,0)
Electrostatics, dielectrics, Gauss's Theorem, magnetic fields, Biot-Savart Law, electromagnetic induction, introduction to Maxwell's Equations. Prerequisite: PHY 2049 or PHY 2054 and MAS 4156 or PHZ 4113.

PHY 4325 Electricity and Magnetism II . . . . . 3(3,0)
Transmission lines, radiation from dipoles and wire antennas, wave guides, radiation from apertures, relativity in electrodynamics. Lienard-Weichert potentials. Prerequisite: MAP 2302 and PHY 4323.

PHY 4445 Lasers and Applications . . . . . 3(3,0)
Introduction to lasers and applications covering topics on nature of light, photons, elements of semiconductor physics, modulation of light, displays, laser principles, types of lasers and their design, photodetectors, fiber optics, optical communications. Prerequisite: PHY 2054 or PHY 2049.

PHY 4513 Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory . . . . . 3(3,0)
Zeroth, first and second laws of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic potentials. Kinetic theory of gases. Maxwell-Boltzman distribution, introduction to Bose-Einstein and Fermi-Dirac statistics. Prerequisites: MAC 2313 and PHY 2048/PHY 2048L or PHY 2053/PHY 2053L.

PHY 4604 Quantum Theory . . . . . 3(3,0)
Postulates of quantum theory, Schrodinger equation; particle in a box, harmonic oscillator; hydrogen atom. Prerequisite: PHY 4323 and PHZ 4113.

PHY 4741C Digital Fundamentals (Electronics) . . . . . 3(2,3)
Covers fundamentals of digital electronics including design of digital circuits and counters and registers.

PHY 4910 Independent Research . . . . . 3(0,3)
Research on individually assigned problem. Students must be seniors who have completed all core requirements for the major. Requires permission of instructor.

PHY 4949 Cooperative Education . . . . . 0(VARIABLE)
Terms of alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self-support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education.) Prerequisite: Master level student; permission of director of Cooperative Education.

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