Physics (Phys)
1A-B. Physics for Bioscientists (4-4)
Prerequisite; two years of high school algebra or Math 4. Essentially the
same physical content as Phys 2A-B but with all theory, applications, and
experimental techniques directed toward the investigation, description,
and analysis of biological systems. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
2A-B. General Physics (4-4)
Prerequisite: two years of high school algebra or Math 4. Mechanics, properties
of matter, heat, sound, light, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics.
(3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
3A-B. Mechanics and Wave Motion (3-3)
Prerequisite: Math 75 or concurrently. Statics, forces, motion, properties
of matter, wave motion. Phys 3A-B satisfies the prerequisite requirements
of Phys 4B.
4A. Mechanics and Wave Motion (4)
Prerequisite: Math 76 or concurrently. Statics, forces, motion, properties
of matter, wave motion. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
4B. Electricity, Magnetism, Heat (4)
(Offered for the last time fall '78.) Prerequisite: Math 75, 76. Electrostatics,
concepts of field and potential, capacitance, 0.C circuits, chemical and
thermal effects, magnetic fields, induced current, alternating current circuits,
temperature, calorimetry, heat flow, thermodynamics. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
4C. Light and Modern Physics (4)
(Offered for the last time spring '79.) Prerequisite: Phys 4B. interference
and diffraction phenomena, optical instruments, spectra, atomic structure,
radioactivity, X-rays, and nuclear physics. (3 lecture, 3 lab hours)
55. Sound (3)
For music students and others interested in the physical basis of music.
Vibrations and spectra of various musical instruments; harmony and discord,
the tempered scale; acoustics; reproducing instruments; hearing.
100A-B. Modern Physics (2-2)
Prerequisite: Phys 2A-B. Classical and quantum physics, electromagnetic
spectrum, relativity, radiation and atomic structure, wave nature of matter,
natural and artificial radioactivity, properties of nuclear radiations,
structure of nucleus, fission process, fusion. Topics treated without use
of calculus.
102. Modern Physics (3)
Prerequisite: Phys 4C. Fundamental concepts of atomic and nuclear structure,
transitions and radiation. Includes discussions of relativistic mechanics,
quantum mechanics, solid state physics. Special topics as they pertain to
modern developments in physics, engineering, and chemistry.
105A-B. Analytical Mechanics (3-3)
Prerequisite: Phys 4C. (A) Analytical and vector treatment of the fundamental
principles of statics, kinematics, and dynamics. (B) Advanced dynamics;
harmonic motion, central force fields, and Lagrange's equations.
107A-B. Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (3-3)
Prerequisites: Phys 105A, Math 81. (A) Mathematical analysis of electrostatics
and magnetostatics, Gauss' law, solutions of Laplace's equation, images,
theory of conduction, magnetic potentials. (B) Motion of ions in electric
and magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, Maxwell's equations and
wave propagation, electron theory, and magnetic properties.
110. Physical Optics (3)
Prerequisites: Phys 4C, 4CL, Math 81. Theory of optical phenomena; wave
theory of light with applications to optical instruments; interference and
diffraction phenomena, dispersion, polarization, coherence, and laser phenomena.
Practical experience in using lasers and optical instruments. (2 lecture,
3 lab hours)
115. Quantum Mechanics (3)
Prerequisites: Phys 102, 105A, 170A (or concurrently), Math 81. Historical
background, postulates, meaning, and meth- ods of quantum mechanics; applications
to atomic phenomena.
116. Quantum Physics of Atoms (3)
Prerequisites: Phys 115, or Chem 110B and permission of instructor, or Chem
215. Quantum mechanics applied to atomic and nuclear physics.
120. Electrical Measurements (3)
Theory, operation, and use of electrical and electronic instruments and
circuits commonly used in science laboratories. (2 lecture, 3 lab hours)
125. Physics and Chemistry Instrumentation (4)
(Same as Chem 125.) Prerequisite: Chem 8 or 28 and Chem 105. Structured
to train bioscientists in the theory of electricity, basic electronics,
light and optical systems and to apply this theory to the design and use
of instrumentation typical to the bioscience laboratory. (2 lecture, 6 lab
hours)
130A-B. Advanced Laboratory (2-2)
Prerequisites: Phys 102, 129. Advanced experiments in mechanics, electricity,
and magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics. Opportunity for at least one
individual project. (6 lab hours)
135. Physics of Medical Instrumentation (3)
A course in diagnostic, emergency and laboratory instrumentation, designed
for students and personnel in the medical, paramedical and biological fields
with emphasis on electronic devices. The subject matter includes basic electronic
principles, biomedical recording, oscilloscopes, electrocardiography, encephalography,
fetal monitors, etc.
136. Radiation Physics (3)
Prerequisite: Phys 102. The interaction of radiation with matter: photoelectric,
Compton and pair production processes, neutron and charged particle interactions,
linear energy transfer, quality factor, attenuation coefficients, shielding.
Biological effects, RBE, internal dose, permissible exposures, beneficial
application. Instrumentation.
140. Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory (3)
Prerequisite: Math 81. Fundamental concepts and laws of classical thermodynamics.
Rudiments of kinetic theory and statistical thermodynamics with application
to physical and chemical systems.
145. Geophysics (3)
Prerequisites: Phys 2A, 2B or 4A, Math 75. Basic principles of physics applied
to the solution of geological problems, rotation and figure of the earth,
the gravity field, seismology and the earth's interior, geomagnetism, and
the thermal history of the earth.
162. Solid State Physics (3)
Prerequisites: Phys 102, or Chem 110B and permission of instructor, or Chem
215. Classification of solids; crystalline state and lattice vibrations;
properties of metallic lattices and dielectrics; magnetic properties of
solids; free electron theory and band theory of metals; semiconductors;
imperfections.
165. Experimental Techniques in Solid State Physics (3)
Prerequisite: Phys 4C. Basic concepts in solid state physics. Measurements
of conductivity, energy gap in semi-conductors. drift mobility. Hall coefficients.
photoconductivity, magnetic susceptibilities, exciton spectra, dielectric
loss. Also provides experience in X-ray diffraction vacuum technology. thin-Him
deposition, and low temperature techniques. (1 lecture, 6 lab hours)
170A-B. Mathematical Physics (3-3)
Prerequisite: Math 81. Application of mathematical methods to the solution
of problems in physics.
175T. Topics in Contemporary Physics (1-4; max total 12)
Designed to provide students with special work in such areas of physics
as biophysics, modern optics, plasmas, high energy physics, solid state,
chaos theory, nuclear structure, astrophysics, low temperature phenomena.
Some topics may have labs.
180. Seminar in Physics (1; max total 3)
Prerequisite: senior or graduate physics major or permission of department
chair.
190. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
(See Course Numbering System.)
Physics (Phys)
203A-B. Theoretical Physics (3-3)
Advanced treatment of classical analytical mechanics including Lagrange's
and Hamilton's formulation of the laws of motion, special relativity, small
oscillation theory, hydrodynamics.
220A-B. Advanced Electricity and Magnetism (3-3)
Electromagnetic theory and its applications; electrostatics, boundary-value
problems in electrostatics, dielectrics, multipoles, magnetostatics, Maxwell's
equations, electromagnetic radiation, optical properties of materials, wave
guides and resonant cavities.
221A-B. Atomic and Nuclear Physics (3)
The nature of matter and radiation as deduced from the classical and quantum
mechanical theories; atomic and nuclear structure; the nature of the nucleus
as deduced from classical and quantum mechanical theories; models of nuclear
structure.
222A-B. Quantum Mechanics (3)
Non-relativistic quantum theory; quantum mechanical pictures and representations,
angular momentum, perturbation theory, applications to central force problems,
scattering, solid state and atomic systems.
223. Statistical Mechanics (3)
Theoretical principles of classical and quantum statistics.
253A-B. Astrophysics (3-3)
Radiant energy, atomic spectra, excitation and ionization, positional astronomy,
magnitude systems, binary and variable stars, colors and star temperatures
and stellar spectra. Continuous stellar radiation, theory of line formation,
stellar interiors, stellar evolution, interstellar matter, galactic structure
and galaxies.
275T. Topics in Contemporary Physics (1-3; max total 6)
Advanced topics in such areas as modern optics, plasma physics, high energy
physics, astrophysics, nuclear physics, biophysics. Some topics may have
labs.
290. Independent Study (1-3; max see reference)
See Academic Placement -- Independent Study.
299. Thesis (2-6; max total 6)
Prerequisite: See Criteria for Thesis and Project. Preparation, completion,
and submission of an acceptable thesis for the master's degree.