| PHYS 3251 | Theoretical Mechanics I (3-0-3) | |||
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| Newtonion mechanics. Vector algebra, vector analysis. Particle kinematics and dynamics in one, two and three dimensions. Motion of a system of particles. Simple, damped and forced harmonic motion. Rigid body motion. Prerequisites: PHYS 2211 (C or better), MATH 3020. | ||||
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| PHYS 3252 | Theoretical Mechanics II (3-0-3) | |||
| Gravitational field and potential. Moving coordinate systems, rotational motion and Coriolis force. Mechanics of continuous madia. Language is equations. Hamilton's equations. Prerequisites: PHYS 3251 ( C or better) or MATH 3020. | ||||
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| PHYS 4051 | Electromagnetic Theory I (3-0-3) | |||
| Vector analysis. Electrostatics and Gauss' law. Poisson's and Laplace's equations applied to Electrostatics problems. Electric fields, energy and potential. Dielectrics and electrical properties. Currents and magnetic fields. Prerequisites: PHYS 2211 (C or better), MATH 3020. | ||||
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| PHYS 4052 | Electromagnetic Theory II (3-0-3) | |||
| Magnetization, magnetic fields and properties of matter. Electromagnetic induction. Maxwell's equations and applications. Electromagnetic radiation, propagation of electromagnetic waves in free space and in dielectric materials. Prerequisites: PHYS 4051 ( C or better), MATH 3020. | ||||
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| PHYS 4310 | Thermal Physics (3-0-3) | |||
| Thermodynamics and the relation between microscopic systems. Statistical descriptions of microscopic systems. Equilibrium, reversible processes, heat and temperature. Ideal gas, specific heats, expansion or compression, and entropy. Equipartition of energy. Prerequisites: PHYS 2211 ( C or better), MATH 3020. | ||||
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| PHYS 4350 | Analytical Methods of Physics (3-0-3) | |||
| Apply mathematical techniques to specific physics problems. Vector theorems. Variational calculus. Special functions. Applications of partial differential equations and integral transforms to problems in physics. Complex variables. Tensors and eigenvalue problems. Prerequisites: PHYS 2212 ( C or better), MATH 3020. | ||||
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| PHYS 4511 | Quantum Physics I (3-2-4) | |||
| Theory of Special Relativity. Quantum Physics: Blackbody radiation, Photoelectric effect, Compton effect, X-rays; Bohr model of the atom; wave properties of matter; the uncertainty principle. Prerequisites: PHYS 2212 ( C or better). | ||||
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| PHYS 4512 | Quantum Physics II (3-2-4) | |||
| Schroedinger equation in three dimensions, angular momentum, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, nuclear structure, radioactivity, transitions, and Iteractions of radiation with matter. Prerequisites: PHYS 4511 ( C or better). | ||||
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| PHYS 4900 | Cullum Lecture Series (V, 1 to 5) | |||
| Students will hear lectures by nationally and internationally known scholars with | ||||
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