PHYS-3410 Electromagnetic Theory–Fa 3 hours Electricity and magnetism from an advanced viewpoint using the methods of vector calculus. Topics include electrostatics, Gauss’ Law, Poisson’s equation, Laplace’s equation, dielectric media, electric currents, and magnetostatics. Prerequisites: PHYS2120 General Physics II; MATH-2705 Calculus IIIA; MATH-2715 Calculus IIIB. (odd years) PHYS-3510 Modern Physics–Sp 3 hours Introduction to relativity theory, quantum theory, including Schrodinger’s Equation and its basic applications, and atomic structure. Prerequisite: PHYS-2130 General Physics III. PHYS-3810 Research in Physics–Fa 2 hours Students participate in research projects under the direction of a faculty member. The projects could be experimental or computational depending on the instructor’s expertise. Students will learn fundamentals of the methodology, collect data in the lab or by running programs, then analyze results, and present their findings. Prerequisite: PHYS-3110 Intermediate Physics Laboratory; 3 hours of another 3000- or 4000-level physics course. Corequisite: If the 3000- or 4000-level prerequisite course is not satisfied, a corequisite course of the same level would be satisfactory. (Fee: $150) 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 Laboratory. (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: MATH2705 Calculus IIIA; MATH-2715 Calculus IIIB; MATH-2740 Differential Equations. (odd years) PHYS-4520 Quantum Mechanics–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-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. Prerequisites: Senior status; PHYS-3110 Intermediate Physics Laboratory; 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, advanced electromagnetic theory, optics, and atmospheric physics. Prerequisites: PHYS-2130 General Physics III; MATH-2705 Calculus IIIA; MATH-2715 Calculus IIIB. 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) Music Private Study (PLMU) Private instruction for credit in piano, voice, guitar, orchestral and band instruments, composition, and conducting is available to all music majors. Private lessons are open to non-majors, also. Inquiries about non-major lessons should be directed to the administrative assistant in the Department of Music and Worship. Credit in performance lessons is based on a minimum of six hours of practice and one half-hour lesson per week for one hour of credit. An audition is required for initial registration. Continued registration is based on satisfactory progress as determined each semester by the instructor. (Fees: private lesson fee ($300 per lesson credit hour) and practice room fee ($125 per lesson credit hour)) PLMU-1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 Organ 1–2 hours PLMU-1100, 2100, 3100, 4100 Piano 1–2 hours PLMU-1200, 2200, 3200, 4200 Voice 1–2 hours PLMU-1300, 2300, 3300, 4300 Trumpet 1–2 hours PLMU-1310, 2310, 3310, 4310 Trombone/Baritone Horn 1–2 hours PLMU-1320, 2320, 3320, 4320 French Horn 1–2 hours PLMU-1330, 2330, 3330, 4330 Tuba 1–2 hours PLMU-1400, 2400, 3400, 4400 Clarinet 1–2 hours PLMU-1410, 2410, 3410, 4410 Flute 1–2 hours PLMU-1420, 2420, 3420, 4420 Saxophone 1–2 hours PLMU-1430, 2430, 3430, 4430 Oboe 1–2 hours PLMU-1440, 2440, 3440, 4440 Bassoon 1–2 hours PLMU-1500, 2500, 3500, 4500 Violin 1–2 hours PLMU-1510, 2510, 3510, 4510 Viola 1–2 hours PLMU-1520, 2520, 3520, 4520 Cello 1–2 hours PLMU-1530, 2530, 3530, 4530 Bass 1–2 hours PLMU-1550, 2550, 3550, 4550 Harp 1–2 hours PLMU-1600, 2600, 3600, 4600 Guitar 1–2 hours PLMU-1700, 2700, 3700, 4700 Percussion 1–2 hours PLMU-1800 Private Lessons in Composition–Fa, Sp 1 hour PLMU-1810, 2810, 3810, 4810 1–2 hours Contemporary Piano–Fa, Sp Prerequisites: Music or worship student or instructor approval. PLMU-1820, 2820, 3820, 4820 1–2 hours Contemporary Voice–Fa, Sp Prerequisites: Music or worship student or instructor approval. PLMU-1830, 2830, 3830, 4830 1–2 hours Contemporary Guitar–Fa, Sp Prerequisites: Music or worship student or instructor approval. PLMU-2800, 3800, 4800 Music Composition 1–2 hours PLMU-3850, 4850 Conducting 1–2 hours Prerequisites: CDMU-3650 Conducting II or instructor approval. PLMU-3900 Junior Recital 1 hour Music major performance emphasis students should register for this course the semester they are ready to present their junior recital. Program is presented in a half recital format. (Fee: $50) Page 298 2026–27 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Course Descriptions PHYS-3410 – PLMU-3900
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