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PHY 301 Scientific Programming with Python

In this course students will learn to use Python to model physical problems relevant to the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering, and will learn about relevant applications in these fields. The course is for students who have programming experience in other languages or those who have never programed before but want to learn Python. This elective course is offered primarily as a summer course offering.

3

Prerequisites

PHY 204, MTH 201

PHY 303 Computational Methods in Physical Sciences

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

PHY 306 Modern Physics

Special relativity, quantum theory, atomic and nuclear physics. Offered each spring semester.

3

Prerequisites

PHY 204, PHY 205, MTH 201, MTH 202

PHY 322 Optics

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

PHY 323 Nonlinear Dynamics

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.

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Prerequisites

MTH 321

Cross Listed Courses

MTH 323

PHY 356 Mathematical Methods for Science and Engineering

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

PHY 370 Special Physics Laboratory and Research

For special upper-division projects or research. Content, credit, and fee to be arranged. Available as needed.

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PHY 371 Analog and Digital Electronics

Instruction in electronic circuits and computer software, circuit design, and device physics for use in data acquisition and instrument control. Offered fall semester of even years. Fee: $120.

3

Prerequisites

PHY 205, PHY 356 or MTH 321

PHY 372 Optics Laboratory

Laboratory course to accompany PHY 322 for non-majors. Experiments in geometric and physical optics. Offered spring semester of odd years. Fee: $60.

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Corequisites

PHY 322

PHY 376 Modern Physics Lab

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.

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Corequisites

PHY 306

PHY 391 Seminar

Credit arranged.

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