102: Introductory Physics. 2-1-1. An introductory survey of physics, use of library resources, and basic computation.

103: Introductory Physics. 2-1-1. A continuation of PHYS 102.

104: Introductory Physics. 2-1-1. A continuation of PHYS 103.

201: General Physics. 0-3-3. Preq., MATH 230 or 241. Thorough treatment of fundamental principles and detailed analysis of important physical situations.

202: General Physics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 201 and MATH 231 or 242. A continuation of PHYS 201.

205: Descriptive Physics. 0-3-3. For non-science majors interested only in the cultural aspects of the subject.

206: Descriptive Physics. 0-3-3. A continuation of PHYS 205.

209: Elementary Physics. 0-3-3. Preq., MATH 111-112. For pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, and science education students. A study of the fundamental principles of physics and their applications.

210: Elementary Physics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 209. A continuation of PHYS 209.

220: Astronomy - The Solar System. 0-3-3. An introduction to Astronomy, covering the history of Astronomy and the Solar System.

221: Introduction to Astrophysics. 0-3-3. Introduction to astronomy, with emphasis on physical principles. Application of mechanics to orbits of planets and multiple stars. Atomic theory applied to stellar spectra. Nuclear reactions in stars.

230: Astronomy - The Stars and Galaxies. 0-3-3. An introduction to Astronomy, covering the stars, galaxies, and the universe.

261: General Physics Laboratory. 4 1/2-0-1. Preq., MATH 111 and 112. Laboratory investigations of basic physical principles.

262: General Physics Laboratory. 4 1/2-0-1. Preq., PHYS 261. A continuation of PHYS 261.

303: Geometrical Optics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 202. The study of thick lenses, lens system layouts, aberrations, photometric theory applied to optical systems, optical instruments and matrix optics.

304: Physical Optics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 202. A thorough position of the wave theory of light and an introduction to the quantum theory.

307: Thermodynamics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 202. Classical thermodynamics and introductory classical and quantum statistical mechanics.

320: Optics Laboratory I. 4 1/2-0-1. Experiments in optics to demonstrate optical phenomena.

350: Introduction to Lasers. 0-3-3. Preq., six hours of physics. Introduction to modern laser technology. A semi-quantitative approach presents all known types of lasers. Applications such as measurements, instrumentation, communications, biological, medical, and health hazards are concluding topics.

406: Electricity and Magnetism. 0-3-3. Preq., MATH 350, PHYS 202. A study of the fundamental theories of electricity and magnetism. An application of basic principles is stressed.

407: Electricity and Magnetism. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 406. A continuation of PHYS 406.

408: Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory. 4 1/2-0-1. Experiments in circuitry and in classical electricity and magnetism.

409: Electricity and Magnetism Laboratory. 4 1/2-0-1. Preq., PHYS 408. A continuation of PHYS 408.

415: Introduction to Lasers. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 304, 417. Introduction to modern laser technology. Topics included are spectra of simple systems, lifetimes and energy levels, atomic, molecular and solid state lasers, and laser applications.

416: Modern Physics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 202. An advanced course in general physics stressing the modern developments of the subject.

417: Modern Physics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 416. A continuation of PHYS 416.

418: Modern Physics Laboratory. 4 1/2-0-1. Laboratory exercises involving the electron and the nucleus.

419: Modern Physics Laboratory. 4 1/2-0-1. Preq., PHYS 418. A continuation of PHYS 418.

420: Optics Laboratory II. 4 1/2-0-1. Experiments in optics to demonstrate advanced optical phenomena.

422: Physical Mechanics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 202, MATH 350. Statics, particle dynamics, dynamics of a rigid body, kinetic theory, elasticity, wave motion, and behavior of fluids. Fundamental importance of mechanical principles in all fields of physics emphasized. (G)

423: Physical Mechanics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 422. A continuation of PHYS 422. (G)

424: Quantum Mechanics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 423 or equivalent, PHYS 416, and MATH 350. An extension of mechanics into the microscopic world. The statistical nature of physical law is developed to augment the classical Newtonian picture of the macroscopic world.

430: Introduction to Medical Physics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 209-210 or 201-202. A basic course in Physics of radiology, designed for students interested in therapeutical and diagnostic uses of ionizing radiation. (G)

435: Undergraduate Physics Research. 1-3 hours credit (6). Preq., consent of instructor. Introduction to methods of research.

440: Fourier Optics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 406, 407, or ELEN 411. An introduction to the theory of Fourier Optics including optical data processing and holography. (G)

450: Modern Optics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 350. Selected topics in modern optics.

462: Modern Physics for Teachers. 0-3-3. Preq., 8 hours of Physics or permission of instructor. A survey of modern physics as used by the high school teacher of physics. Emphasis is placed on experimental techniques.

463: Modern Physics for Teachers. 0-3-3. Preq., 8 hours of Physics or permission of instructor. Hands-on experience for teachers developing a physics science program that emphasizes the observational side of Physics.

465: Physics of Sound. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 205. The physical and psychophysical processes associated with sound are studied so that the basic mechanisms of hearing, speech and music can be better understood.

470: Seminar. 1-6 hours credit. Preq., Permission of instructor. An opportunity is given for students to present current topics and actively participate in discussions concerning new developments in physics. (G)

480: Modern Astrophysics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 417. Astrophysics is discussed in light of the tremendous amount of data accumulated from areas such as high energy experimental physics and elementary particle theory.

503: Topics in Physics. 1-3 hours credit (6). Independent study. Topics arranged to meet the needs of the student.

511: Electromagnetic Theory. 0-3-3. An advanced treatment of the theory of electricity and magnetism.

512: Solid State Physics. 4 1/2-3-4. An advanced treatment of the structure and the thermal, electrical and magnetic properties of solid materials.

521: Theoretical Mechanics. 0-3-3. A presentation of advanced classical mechanics oriented towards modern theories of physics.

522: Quantum Mechanics. 0-3-3. Preq., MATH 502. An outline of the principles of wave mechanics and quantum mechanics, followed by their application to problems in atomic and nuclear theory.

523: Classical Theory of Fields. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 511, 522. A concentrated study of the dynamics of relativistic particles and electromagnetic fields utilizing the Langrangian and Hamiltonian formulations for fields.

524: Quantum Theory of Fields. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 523. An advanced course on the quantum structure of field theories. Functional techniques are used to discuss the quantum theory of electroweak and strong interactions.

531: Theories of Physics. 0-3-3. Selected topics. Contemporary theories dealing with recent trends in physics.

532: Theories of Physics. 0-3-3. A continuation of PHYS 531.

533: Statistical Mechanics. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 521. A study of the statistical aspects of modern physical theory. Considers the classical and quantum aspects of many-particle systems.

540: Computational Methods in Physics Modeling and Simulation I. 0-3-3. Computational methods for implementing modeling and simulation of physical systems.

541: Computational Methods in Physics Modeling and Simulation II. 0-3-3. Preq., PHYS 540. Computational methods for implementing modeling and simulation of physical systems.

549: Physics Research & Reporting. 0-3-3 (6). Preq., 12 semester hours of graduate work. Experimental or computational study of a problem in physics. A survey of the relevant literature and a formal written report are required. This course fulfills the research and reporting requirement for a master’s degree non-thesis option.

551: Research and Thesis in Physics. Registration in any quarter may be for three semester hours credit or multiples thereof. Maximum credit allowed is six semester hours.