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PHYS-3800 Research Methods in Physics

–Sp

1 hour

Reinforces concepts of the advanced physics courses and

develops critical research and analysis skills. This course will

focus on basic library, research, and laboratory skills for planning,

setup, documentation, and analysis using the scientific method.

Selected software will be introduced and used to collect data,

analyze results, and document findings. There will be several

laboratory sessions with experiments selected from oscillatory

motion and waves, intermediate mechanics, intermediate

electricity, intermediate magnetism, thermodynamics, or quantum

mechanics.

Prerequisite: PHYS-2130 General Physics III.

(Fee:

$50)

PHYS-4110 Advanced Physics Laboratory

–Sp

2 hours

The advanced laboratory experience is designed to

reinforce concepts of the advanced physics courses and to

develop critical research design, documentation, analysis, and

presentation skills. The advanced laboratory provides additional

experience in optical, radiation, wave, advanced mechanics,

advanced electromagnetism, advanced thermodynamics, and

quantum mechanics. During this semester the students will be

conducting their advanced laboratory project, collecting data,

and documenting results. Laboratory skills for planning, setup,

documentation, analysis, and briefing using the scientific method

will be emphasized.

Prerequisite: PHYS-3110 Intermediate Physics

Lab.

(Fee: $100)

PHYS-4210 Mathematical Methods for Physicists

–Fa

3 hours

Advanced mathematical methods used in the solution of

physics problems. Topics include curvilinear coordinates, vector

analysis, and solutions to partial differential equations using

Fourier, Bessel and Legendre functions.

Prerequisites: MATH-2710

Calculus III; MATH-2740 Differential Equations; 3 hours of a 3000

or 4000-level physics course

. (odd years)

PHYS-4310 Theoretical Mechanics II

3 hours

Principles of mechanics applied to systems of particles. Topics

include rigid body motion, Hamilton’s equations, continuous media

and nonlinear oscillators.

Prerequisites: PHYS-3310 Theoretical

Mechanics I.

PHYS-4410 Electromagnetic Theory II

3 hours

Continuation of PHYS-3410. Includes magnetic properties

of matter, electromagnetic induction, magnetic energy, slowly

varying currents, Maxwell’s equations and their applications,

and introductory electrodynamics.

Prerequisite: PHYS-3410

Electromagnetic Theory I.

PHYS-4450 Optics

3 hours

Introduction to the study of classical and modern optics,

including geometric optics, wave optics, and quantum optics.

Topics include thin lenses, thick lenses and systems of lenses,

mirrors, aberrations, lens design, interference, coherence,

diffraction, polarization, and holography.

Prerequisites: PHYS-2120

General Physics II; MATH-2710 Calculus III.

PHYS-4520 Quantum Mechanics I

–Fa

3 hours

An introduction to the principles and theory of quantum

mechanics including: the wave function, the time-independent

Schrodinger’s Equation, mathematical formalism of quantum

mechanics, quantum mechanics in three dimensions, and systems

of identical particles.

Prerequisite: PHYS-3510 Modern Physics.

(even years)

PHYS-4530 Quantum Mechanics II

3 hours

Continuation of Quantum Mechanics I. Topics treated include

identical particles, spectral hyperfine structure, magnetic

properties of matter, external fields, atomic spectroscopy of outer

electrons, atomic spectroscopy of inner electrons, high-energy

photon effects, molecular binding and spectra, emission and

absorption of light, many particle system, W.K.B. approximation,

angular momentum theory.

Prerequisite: PHYS-4520 Quantum

Mechanics I.

PHYS-4800 Senior Seminar–Physics

–Fa, Sp

1 hour

A presentation of the basic principles of the major disciplines

of the sciences with a focus on the interrelationships of the

science disciplines to each other. Students present a paper from

library or laboratory research in their area of physics with a focus

on integration. Each student must obtain approval of the topic

from their advisor and seminar instructor and must set the date

of presentation before enrolling in the course. A paper and oral

presentation are required that include the background, setup,

data collection, analysis, and conclusions from their research. The

student must also attend a minimum of 10 seminars during the

senior year. Guest lecturers and faculty members may present

papers at the invitation of the instructor.

Prerequisite: Senior

status; PHYS-3110 Intermediate Physics Lab; attendance of a

minimum of 10 seminars during the sophomore and junior years;

permission of instructor.

PHYS-4880 Topics in Physics

1–3 hours

Study of topics of interest from modern and classical physics

such as quantum theory, relativity, statistical mechanics,

lasers, solid state physics, advanced classical mechanics, and

atmospheric physics.

Prerequisites: PHYS-2130 General Physics

III; MATH-2710 Calculus III.

PHYS-4900 Independent Study in Physics

1–3 hours

Independent research in the various branches of physics

and allied fields of application. Submission and approval of

a research proposal must precede registration.

Prerequisite:

permission of instructor.

(Fee: $25/hour)

Science Education (SCED)

SCED-3110 Clinical Teaching in Science

–Sp

1 hour

This course is designed to provide preservice science teachers

clinical experiences within grad 7–12 classrooms. Students are

assigned to assist cooperating science teachers in facilitating

student learning in science content and process skills. Preservice

science teachers will plan instructional outcomes, teaching

strategies and assessments for the experience and implement

them in the local school science classroom.

Prerequisites: teacher

education core courses.

SCED-3120 Teaching Science

–Fa

3 hours

Introduces prospective secondary school science teachers

to the curriculum, materials, and methods of classroom and

laboratory science teaching. Attention will be given to the

philosophy and education psychology theories that are currently

influencing science education and the methods of instruction that

arise from these theories. Teacher education students participate

in activities and complete assignments designed to provide

experience in science lesson planning, acquisition of classroom

and laboratory resources, and strategies of maintaining science

laboratory safety.

Prerequisite: admission to the Teacher Education

Program.

(Fee $100)

Department of Social Work

Course Descriptions

Social Work (SWK)

SWK-1100 Total Immersion Experience

–Sp

1 hour

Available to all students. Preprofessional experience for

students interested in social work. Participation with a social

service agency, shadowing a social worker (who has a degree

in social work or who is licensed as a social worker) for five full

and consecutive days to better understand: (1) social work as a

vocation; (2) the vulnerable populations social workers serve; (3)

the professional helping relationship; and (4) the agency setting.

Students must complete this course before applying for admission

to the program. (Fee: $60)

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

PHYS-3800 – SWK-1100