PHGN110. HONORS PHYSICS I - MECHANICS (II)
A course parallel to Physics 100 but in which the subject matter is
treated in greater depth. Registration is restricted to students who are
particularly interested in physics and can be expected to show above-average
ability. Usually an A or B grade in MACS111/121 is expected. Prerequisite:
MACS111 and concurrent enrollment in MACS112/122 or consent of instructor.
3 hours lecture; 1 hour recitation; 1.5 hours lab; 4.5 semester hours.
PHGN210. HONORS PHYSICS II: ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM
(I)
Continuation of PHGN100. Introduction to the fundamental laws and concepts
of electricity and magnetism, electromagnetic devices, electromagnetic
behavior of materials, applications to simple circuits, electromagnetic
radiation, and an introduction to optical phenomena. Prerequisite: PHGN100/110,
concurrent enrollment in 213/223. 3 hours lecture; 1 hours recitation;
1.5 hours lab; 4.5 semester hours.
PHGN217. SEMICONDUCTOR CIRCUITS-ANALOG (II)
Introduction to methods of electronic measurements, particularly the
application of oscilloscopes and computer based data acquisition. Laboratory
experiences in the use of basic electronic devices for physical measurements.
Topics covered include diodes, transistors (FET and BJT), operational amplifiers,
filters, transducers, and integrated circuits. Emphasis on practical knowledge,
including prototyping, troubleshooting, and laboratory notebook style.
Prerequisite: DCGN381 or concurrent enrollment. 3 hours lab; 1 semester
hour.
PHGN310. PHYSICS III - MODERN PHYSICS (I,S)
A course parallel to PHGN300 but in which the subject matter is treated
in greater depth. Registration is strongly recommended for physics majors
or those considering the physics option, but is not required. Prerequisite:
PHGN200/210 and concurrent enrollment in MACS315 or consent of instructor.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
PHGN315. ADVANCED PHYSICS LAB I (I)
Introduction to laboratory measurement techniques as applied to modern
physics experiments. Experiments from optics, atomic physics, and solid
state physics. A writing intensive course with laboratory and computer
design projects based on applications of modern physics. Prerequisite:
PHGN300/310 or consent of instructor. 3 hours lab; 1 semester hour.
PHGN317. SEMICONDUCTOR CIRCUITS - DIGITAL (I)
Introduction to digital devices used in modern electronics. Topics
covered include logic gates, flip-flops, timers, counters, multiplexing,
analog-to- digital and digital-to-analog devices. Emphasis is on practical
circuit design and assembly. Prerequisite: DCGN381 and PHGN217 or EGGN250,
or consent of instructor. 1 hour lecture, 3 hours lab; 2 semester hours.
PHGN320. MODERN PHYSICS II (II)
Introduction to the Schroedinger theory of quantum mechanics. Topics
include Shroedinger's equation, quantum theory of measurement, the uncertainty
principle, eigenfunctions and energy spectra, angular momentum, perturbation
theory, and the treatment of identical particles. Example applications
taken from atomic, molecular, solid state, or nuclear systems. Prerequisites:
PHGN300 or 310 and PHGN311.
4 hours lecture; 4 semester hours
PHGN324. INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS
(II)
Celestial mechanics; Kepler's laws and gravitation. Solar system and
its contents. Electromagnetic radiation and matter. Stars: distances, magnitude$
spectral classification, structure, and evolution. Variable and unusual
stars, pulsars and neutron stars, supernovae, black holes. Models for origin
and evolution of universe.
Prerequisite: PHGN200 or PHGN210.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN326. MODERN PHYSICS LAB II (II)
Introduction to laboratory measurement techniques as applied to modern
physics experiments. Experiments from optics, solid state, nuclear, atomic
physics. Laboratory and computer design projects based on applications
of modern physics.
Prerequisite: PHGN315
3 hours lab; 1 semester hours
PHGN333 (BELS333). INTRODUCTION TO BIOPHYSICS (II)
An introduction to the application of physics to biological systems. Topics
include energy generation and management in cells, molecular motors, self-organized
systems, and nuclear and optical interactions with living matter.
Prerequisite: BELS301
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN340. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (I,II,S)
Supervised, full-time, engineering-related employment for a continuous
six-month period (or its equivalent) in which specific educational objectives
are achieved. Prerequisite: Second semester sophomore status and a cumulative
grade-point average of at least 2.00.
0 to 3 semester hours
Cooperative Education credit does not count toward graduation except
under special conditions.
PHGN341. THERMAL PHYSICS (II)
An introduction to statistical physics from the quantum mechanical
point of view. The microcanonical and canonical ensembles. Heat, work and
the laws of thermodynamics. Thermodynamic potentials; Maxwell relations;
phase transformations. Elementary kinetic theory. An introduction to quantum
statistics.
Prerequisite: DCGN209 and PHGN311
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN350. INTERMEDIATE MECHANICS (I)
Begins with an intermediate treatment of Newtonian mechanics and continues
through an introduction to Hamilton's principle and Lagrangian dynamics.
Includes systems of particles, linear and driven oscillators, motion under
a central force, two-particle collisions and scattering, motion in non-inertial
reference frames and dynamics of rigid bodies.
Prerequisite: PHGN200 or PHGN210.
Co-requisite: PHGN311.
4 hours lecture; 4 semester hours
PHGN361. INTERMEDIATE ELECTROMAGNETISM (II)
Theory and application of the following: static electric and magnetic
fields in free space, dielelectric materials, and magnetic materials; steady
currents; scalar and vector potentials; Gauss' law and Laplace's equation
applied to boundary value problems; Ampere's and Faraday's laws.
Prerequisite: PHGN200/210 and PHGN311.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN384. APPARATUS DESIGN (S)
Introduction to the design of engineering physics apparatus. Concentrated
individual participation in the design of machined and fabricated system
components, vacuum systems, electronics and computer interfacing systems.
Supplementary lectures on safety and laboratory techniques. Visits to regional
research facilities and industrial plants.
Prerequisite: PHGN300/310, DCGN381 and EGGN383.
6-week summer session following junior year; 6 semester hours
PHGN404. PHYSICS OF THE ENVIRONMENT (II)
An examination of several environmental issues in terms of the fundamental
underlying principles of physics including energy conservation, conversion
and generation; solar energy; nuclear power and weapons, radioactivity
and radiation effects; aspects of air, noise and thermal pollution.
Prerequisite: PHGN200/210 or consent of instructor
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN412. MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
Mathematical techniques applied to the equations of physics; complex
variables, partial differential equations, special functions, finite and
infinite-dimensional vector spaces. Green's functions.
Prerequisite: PHGN311.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN419. PRINCIPLES OF SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS (II)
Theory and techniques of insolation measurement. Absorptive and radiative
properties of surfaces. Optical properties of materials and surfaces. Principles
of photovoltaic devices. Optics of collector systems. Solar energy conversion
techniques: heating and cooling of buildings, solar thermal (power and
process heat), wind energy, ocean thermal, and photovoltaics.
Prerequisite: PHGN300/310 and MACS315.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN420. QUANTUM MECHANICS (I)
Wave-particle duality; state vectors and operators; measurement; Schroedinger
equation; one-dimensional problems; angular momentum and spin; three-dimensional
problems; addition of angular momenta; matrix formulation and perturbation
theory; identical particles; state of helium; multiplet structure of atoms;
time-independent perturbation theory.
Prerequisite: PHGN325, PHGN350.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN421. ATOMIC PHYSICS (II)
Study of the fundamental particles of matter, atomic structure, and
spectra. Application of the Schroedinger equation to hydrogen-like atoms.
Prerequisite: PHGN325.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN422. NUCLEAR PHYSICS (I)
Introduction to subatomic (particle and nuclear) phenomena. Characterization
and systematics of particle and nuclear states; symmetries; introduction
and systematics of the electromagnetic, weak, and strong interactions;
systematics of radioactivity; liquid drop and shell models; nuclear technology.
Prerequisite: PHGN325.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN423. DIRECT ENERGY CONVERSION (I)
Review of basic physical principles; types of power generation treated
include fission, fusion, magnetohydrodynamic, thermoelectric, thermionic,
fuel cells, photovoltaic, electrohydrodynamic piezoelectrics.
Prerequisite: PHGN300/310.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN424. ASTROPHYSICS (I)
A survey of fundamental aspects of astrophysical phenomena, concentrating
on measurements of basic stellar properties such as distance, luminosity,
spectral classification, mass and radii. Simple models of stellar structure
evolution and the associated nuclear processes as sources of energy and
nucleosynthesis. Introduction to cosmology and physics of standard Big-Bang
models.
Prerequisite: PHGN325.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN435/CRGN435: Interdisciplinary Microelectronics
Processing Laboratory (I)
Application of science and engineering principles to the fabrication
and testing of microelectronic devices. Emphasis on specific unit operations
and the interrelation among processing steps.
Prerequisites: Seniors in PHGN, CRGN, MTGN, or EGGN. Consent of instructor.
Due to lab space the enrollment is limited to 20 students.
1.5 hour lecture, 4 hour lab, 3.0 credit hour (Under the traditional
ABET criteria, this course is 3 credit hours of engineering topics)
PHGN440/MLGN502. SOLID STATE PHYSICS (II)
An elementary study of the properties of solids including crystalline
structure and its determination, lattice vibrations, electrons in metals,
and semiconductors.
Prerequisite: PHGN325.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN441/MLGN522. SOLID STATE PHYSICS APPLICATIONS
AND PHENOMENA
Continuation of PHGN440/MLGN502 with an emphasis on applications of
the principles of solid state physics to practical properties of materials
including: optical properties, superconductivity, dielectric properties,
magnetism, noncrystalline structure, and interfaces. (Graduate students
in physics cannot receive credit for MLGN522, only PHGN441.)
Prerequisite: PHGN440, MLGN502, or equivalent by instructor's permission.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN450. COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS
Introduction to numerical methods for analyzing advanced physics problems.
Topics covered include finite element methods, analysis of scaling, efficiency,
errors, and stability, as well as a survey of numerical algorithms and packages
for analyzing algebraic, differential, and matrix systems. The numerical methods
are introduced and developed in the analysis of advanced physics problems taken
from classical physics, astrophysics, electromagnetism, solid state, and nuclear
physics.
Prerequisites: Introductory-level knowledge of C, Fortran, or Basic; PHGN311.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours.
PHGN 462. ADVANCED ELECTROMAGNETISM (I)
Continuation of PHGN361. The solution of boundary value problems in
curvilinear coordinates; solutions to the waves equation including plane
waves, refraction, interference and polarization; waves in bounded regions,
radiation from charges and simple antennas; relativistic electrodynamics.
Prerequisite: PHGN361.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN460. PLASMA PHYSICS
Review of Maxwell's equations; charged-particle orbit in given electromagnetic
fields; macroscopic behavior of plasma, distribution functions; diffusion
theory; kinetic equations of plasma; plasma oscillations and waves, conductivity,
magnetohydrodynamics, stability theory; Alven waves, plasma confinement.
Prerequisite: PHGN300/310.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours, offered on sufficient demand.
PHGN 462. ADVANCED ELECTROMAGNETISM (I)
Continuation of PHGN361. The solution of boundary value problems in
curvilinear coordinates; solutions to the waves equation including plane
waves, refraction, interference and polarization; waves in bounded regions,
radiation from charges and simple antennas; relativistic electrodynamics.
Prerequisite: PHGN361.
3 hours lecture; 3 semester hours
PHGN471. SENIOR DESIGN (I)
A two semester program covering the full spectrum of experimental design,
drawing on all of the student's previous course work. At the beginning
of the first semester, the student selects a research project in consultation
with the course coordinator and the faculty supervisor. The objectives
of the project are given to the student in broad outline form. The student
then designs the entire project, including any or all of the following
elements as appropriate: literature search, specialized apparatus, block-diagram
electronics, computer data acquisition and/or analysis, sample materials,
and measurement and/or analysis sequences. The course culminates in a senior
thesis. Supplementary lectures are given on techniques of physics research
and experimental design.
Prerequisite: PHGN384 and senior standing.
1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab; 3 semester hours
PHGN472. SENIOR DESIGN (II)
Continuation of PHGN471.
Prerequisite: PHGN384 and senior standing.
1 hour lecture, 6 hours lab; 3 semester hours.