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Physics
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Electromagnetic Theory |
| Prerequisite |
MATH 366 |
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| Description |
Advanced study of electromagnetism including algebra and calculus of vectors, electrostatics in a vacuum and in dielectric materials, magnetostatics in nonmagnetic and magnetic materials, Maxwell's Equations and electromagnetic waves. |
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| Title |
Topics in Physics |
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| Description |
Students may register more than once when topic varies. |
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| Title |
Physics Research |
| Prerequisite |
PHYS 161 or PHYS 201 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
Student and faculty member will work on a physics project of mutual interest. Course is repeatable, but only a total of 2 credits in any combination of seminar (PHYS 315), research (PHYS 394), and internship (PHYS 469) counts towards physics electives for both the major and the minor. |
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Thermodynamics |
| Prerequisite |
PHYS 330 |
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| Description |
Elements of classical thermodynamics, kinetic theory and statistical mechanics. |
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Quantum Mechanics |
| Prerequisite |
PHYS 322 MATH 366 |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
Application of quantum mechanics to atoms and molecules. |
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| Title |
Secondary Science Teaching Methods |
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| Description |
For secondary education students. Material and methods typical to high school physics. |
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Internship |
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| Description |
Supervised practical work experience at an approved business, industry or workplace where physics principles are used. The student must work a minimum of 40 hours for each credit earned. During the semester, this is equivalent to 3 hours per week for each credit. Enrolling in 4 or more credits requires department approval. Course is repeatable, but only a total of 2 credits in any combination of seminar (PHYS 315), research (PHYS 394), and internship (PHYS 469) counts towards physics electives for both the major and the minor. |
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| Title |
Topics in Physics |
| Course Outline |
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| Description |
Students may register more than once when topic varies. |
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Senior Project |
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A project involving experimental and/or theoretical research on a physics topic with extensive library research as well. A detailed written report and an oral presentation are required. |
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