300
Computational techniques for solving physics and chemistry problems as well as for simulating, analyzing, and graphically visualizing physical systems and processes. Offered fall of odd years.
3
Prerequisites
PHY 204 or
PHY 201,
MTH 202
Cross Listed Courses
CHM 303,
MTH 303
Special relativity, quantum theory, atomic and nuclear physics. Offered each spring semester.
3
Prerequisites
PHY 204,
PHY 205,
MTH 201,
MTH 202
Geometrical and physical optics, imaging and aberrations; interference, diffraction, and polarization; applications to instrumentation and lasers. Offered spring semester of odd years.
3
Prerequisites
PHY 201,
PHY 202 or
PHY 204,
PHY 205,
MTH 202
This course introduces the basic concepts and techniques in the study of dynamical systems, including nonlinear ordinary differential equations, difference equations, and systems of equations. Using a wide variety of applications from the physical sciences, we will cover analytical methods such as linear stability, bifurcations, phase plane analysis, limit cycles, Lorenz equations, chaos, iterated maps, period doubling and fractals. Offered spring semester of even years.
3
Prerequisites
MTH 321
Cross Listed Courses
MTH 323
Ordinary differential equations, complex variables and matrices are developed and illustrated through applications in physics with emphasis on examples from the fields of vibrations and waves. Offered each fall semester.
3
Prerequisites
MTH 202,
PHY 204
Cross Listed Courses
MTH 356
For special upper-division projects or research. Content, credit, and fee to be arranged. Available as needed.
Variable
Instruction in electronic circuits and computer software for use in data acquisition and instrument control. Offered fall semester of even years. Fee: $120.
2
Prerequisites
PHY 205,
PHY 356 or
MTH 321
Laboratory work in geometric and physical optics. Offered spring semester of odd years. Fee: $60.
1
Corequisites
PHY 322
Laboratory course to accompany PHY 306. Experiments in acoustic waves, optics, photo electric effect. One three-hour laboratory each week. Offered each spring semester. Fee: $60.
1
Corequisites
PHY 306