2018-2019 University Catalog archived
Physics and Engineering (PHYS, ENGN)
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Reminder: Majors leading to a Bachelor of Science degree from The College require at least 50 credits total in the natural sciences, mathematics, and computer science.
HONORS: Honors Programs in physics and in engineering are offered for qualified students; see the department head for details.
Department Head: Joel P. Kuehner
Faculty
First date is the year in which the faculty member began service as regular faculty at the University. Second date is the year of appointment to the present rank.
Kacie C. D’Alessandro, Ph.D.—(2013)-2013
Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Jonathan C. Erickson, Ph.D.—(2009)-2015
Associate Professor of Engineering
Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Joel Kuehner, Ph.D.—(2004)-2016
Professor of Engineering
Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Dan A. Mazilu, Ph.D.—(2008)-2014
Associate Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Irina Mazilu, Ph.D.—(2004)-2016
Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
David W. Sukow, Ph.D.—(1999)-2011
Robert Lee Telford Professor of Physics and Engineering
Ph.D., Duke University
ENGN 125 - Engineering Marvels
Credits: 4
A Spring Term Abroad course. Engineering has evolved over the years as technology and society has advanced. This course investigates technical engineering concepts, the evolution of engineering, and the historical and cultural significance of engineering through the study of ancient and modern engineering marvels around the world. A framework of basic engineering analysis and historical context are explored for the marvels before travel. Site visits and tours take place abroad to explore these marvels firsthand. Specific topics vary depending on location. D’Alessandro.
ENGN 160 - CADD: Computer-Aided Drafting & Design
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MATH 102 with a minimum grade of C (2.0). An introduction to engineering and architectural drawings. Emphasis is placed on using computer software to create two-dimensional drawings and three-dimensional models. Specific topics include orthographic projections, pictorials, assembly drawings, dimensioning practices, and techniques for three-dimensional visualization. D’Alessandro.
ENGN 178 - Introduction to Engineering
FDR: SC
Credits: 4
This course introduces students to basic skills useful to engineers, the engineering design process, and the engineering profession. Students learn various topics of engineering, including engineering disciplines, the role of an engineer in the engineering design process, and engineering ethics. Skills learned in this course include programming and the preparation of engineering drawings. Programming skills are developed using flowcharting and MATLAB. Autodesk Inventor is used to create three-dimensional solid models and engineering drawings. The course culminates in a collaborative design project, allowing students to use their new skills D’Alessandro, Erickson, Kuehner.
ENGN 203 - Mechanics I: Statics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in MATH-101 and PHYS-111 (PHYS 111 as corequisite with instructor consent) The science of mechanics is used to study bodies in equilibrium under the action of external forces. Emphasis is on problem solving: trusses, frames and machines, centroids, area moments of inertia, beams, cables, and friction. D’Alessandro.
ENGN 204 - Mechanics II: Dynamics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Grade C or better in ENGN 203. A study of kinetics of particles and rigid bodies including force, mass, acceleration, work, energy, momentum. A student may not receive degree credit for both ENGN 204 and PHYS 230. Kuehner.
ENGN 207 - Electrical Circuits
(PHYS 207)
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 112. Corequisite: ENGN 207L. A detailed study of electrical circuits and the methods used in their analysis. Basic circuit components, as well as devices such as operational amplifiers, are investigated. The laboratory acquaints the student both with fundamental electronic diagnostic equipment and with the design and behavior of useful circuits. Laboratory course. Erickson.
ENGN 208 - Electronics
(PHYS 208)
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: C or better in ENGN (PHYS) 207. An introduction to practical analog and digital electronics emphasizing design, construction, and measurement of circuits in the laboratory. Topics may include diode wave-shaping circuits, transistor audio amplifiers, power supplies, oscillators, data converters (A/D and D/A), Boolean logic gates, programmable logic devices, flip-flops, counters, data storage and retrieval, and a survey of emerging technologies. Erickson.
ENGN 225 - Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering
(PHYS 225)
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: PHYS 112, MATH 221. Study of a collection of mathematical techniques particularly useful in upper-level courses in physics and engineering: vector differential operators such as gradient, divergence, and curl; functions of complex variables; Fourier analysis; orthogonal functions; matrix algebra and the matrix eigenvalue problem; ordinary and partial differential equations. Erickson.
ENGN 240 - Thermodynamics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 221 and C or better in PHYS 112. A study of the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, thermodynamic properties of matter, and applications to engineering processes. Kuehner.
ENGN 250 - Introduction to Engineering Design
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: PHYS 112. This course introduces students to the principles of engineering design through first-hand experience with a design project that culminates in a design competition. In this project-based course, the students gain an understanding of computer-aided drafting, machining techniques, construction methods, design criteria, progress- and final-report writing, and group presentations. D’Alessandro, Kuehner.
ENGN 255 - Numerical Methods for Engineering and Physics
(PHYS 255)
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: PHYS 112. This course introduces students to computer programming and a variety of numerical methods used for computation-intensive work in engineering and physics. Numerical integration, difference approximations to differential equations, stochastic methods, graphical presentation, and nonlinear dynamics are among the topics covered. Students need no previous programming experience. Staff.
ENGN 260 - Materials Science
(PHYS 260)
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 111. An introduction to solid state materials. A study of the relation between microstructure and the corresponding physical properties for metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. D’Alessandro.
ENGN 267 - Bioengineering and Bioinspired Design
(BIOL 267) FDR: SC
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PHYS 112 and instructor consent. Interdisciplinary study of the physical principles of animal navigation and sensory mechanisms. This course integrates biology, physics, engineering, and quantitative methods to study how an animal’s physiology is optimized to perform a critical function, as well as how these biological systems inspire new technologies. Topics include: long-distance navigation; locomotion; optical, thermal, and auditory sensing; bioelectricity; biomaterials; and swarm synchronicity. Some examples of questions addressed are: How does a loggerhead turtle navigate during a 9,000 mile open-ocean swim to return to the beach where it was born? How does a blowfly hover and outmaneuver an F-16? How is the mantis shrimp eye guiding the next revolution in DVD technology? This course is intended for students interested in working on problems at the boundary of biology and physics/engineering, and is appropriate for those who have more experience in one field than the other. Lectures, reading and discussion of research literature, and hands-on investigation/field-work, where appropriate. Erickson.
ENGN 295 - Intermediate Special Topics in Engineering
Credits: 3 credits for fall or winter; 4 credits for spring.
Prerequisites: Vary with topic. Intermediate work in bioengineering, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics or materials science. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits if the topics are different.
Fall 2018, ENGN 295A-01: Machine Dynamics and Design (3). Prerequisite: ENGN 178 and 204. Rigid body kinematic and kinetic analysis of common machine types to determine machine output for an input driving force. Investigation of design procedures for and synthesis of common mechanisms including motions such as quick-return, dwell periods, or coupling. Students learn to generate machines that express desired motions or complete specific tasks. Students also design and create machines using graphical techniques, computer modeling, and basic construction techniques. Kuehner.
ENGN 301 - Solid Mechanics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENGN 203. Corequisite: ENGN 351. Internal equilibrium of members; introduction to mechanics of continuous media; concepts of stress, material properties, principal moments of inertia; deformation caused by axial loads, shear, torsion, bending and combined loading. D’Alessandro.
ENGN 311 - Fluid Mechanics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENGN 204 or PHYS 230, and grade of C or better in ENGN (PHYS) 225 and MATH 332. Corequisite: ENGN 361. Fluid statics; application of the integral mass, momentum, and energy equations using control volume concepts; introduction to viscous flow, boundary layer theory, and differential analysis. Kuehner.
ENGN 312 - Heat Transfer
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 332 and grade of C or better in ENGN 311. Principles of heat transfer by conduction, convection, and radiation. Topics include transient and steady state analysis, boiling, condensation, and heat exchanger analysis. Application of these principles to selected problems in engineering. Kuehner.
ENGN 330 - Mechanical Vibrations
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: MATH 332 and grade of C or better in ENGN 204 or PHYS 230. Analysis of lumped parameter and continuous systems (free and forced, damped and undamped, single- and multi-degree-of-freedom); transient response to shock pulses; simple linear systems; exact and approximate solution techniques; and solution to continuous systems using partial differential equations. Erickson.
ENGN 351 - Solid Mechanics Laboratory
Credits: 1
Corequisite: ENGN 301. Experimental observation and correlation with theoretical predictions of elastic behavior of structures under static loading; statically determinate loading of beams; tension of metals; compression of mortar; torsion; and computer models for stress analysis. Laboratory course. D’Alessandro.
ENGN 361 - Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
Credits: 1
Corequisite: ENGN 311. Experimental investigation of fluid mechanics under static and dynamic conditions. Correlation of experimental results with theoretical models of fluid behavior. Experiments examine concepts such as hydrostatic force, fluid kinematics, kinetics, and energy. Laboratory course. Kuehner.
ENGN 378 - Capstone Design
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in all of the following: ENGN 178,204,207, 225; in either ENGN 301 with 351 or ENGN 311 with 361; and in one engineering elective for the major. First term of the year-long capstone design project in which student teams solve open-ended engineering problems by integrating and synthesizing engineering design and analysis learned in previous courses. Project topics vary year-to-year and are driven by student interest. The fall term is dedicated to the design and planning phases. This includes project topic selection; comprehensive study of necessary background material; and identification of design objectives, conceptual models, and materials and equipment needed. This course culminates with submission of a full design proposal. Laboratory course with fee. D’Alessandro, Erickson, Kuehner.
ENGN 379 - Capstone Design
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in ENGN 378. Second term of the year-long capstone design project in which student teams solve open-ended engineering problems by integrating and synthesizing engineering design and analysis learned in previous courses. Project topics vary year-to-year and are driven by student interest. The winter term is dedicated to implementation – building, testing, analyzing, and revising the design, culminating with a public presentation and proof-of-concept demonstration. Laboratory course with fee. D’Alessandro, Erickson, Kuehner.
ENGN 395 - Special Topics in Engineering
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Junior standing. Advanced work in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, or materials science. Topics selected based on student interest. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits if the topics are different.
Winter 2019, ENGN 395A-01: Structural Design (3). Prerequisite: ENGN 301 and 351. An introduction to the basics of structural design, with an emphasis on reinforced concrete buildings. Design and analysis of fundamental building components, including floor slabs, beams, and columns, are addressed with reference to the ACI 318 building code. Basic construction methods and materials are also addressed as a supplementary design consideration. D’Allessandro.
ENGN 401 - Engineering Problems
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Junior standing and approval of the instructor. A special course of instruction, reading and investigation designed to serve the needs of individual students in a selected field of proposed engineering endeavor. May be repeated for degree credit with permission. Staff.
ENGN 402 - Engineering Problems
Credits: 2
Prerequisites: Junior standing and approval of the instructor. A special course of instruction, reading and investigation designed to serve the needs of individual students in a selected field of proposed engineering endeavor. May be repeated for degree credit with permission. Staff.
ENGN 403 - Engineering Problems
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Junior standing and approval of the instructor. A special course of instruction, reading and investigation designed to serve the needs of individual students in a selected field of proposed engineering endeavor. May be repeated for degree credit with permission. Staff.
ENGN 421 - Directed Individual Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Directed research in engineering. May be repeated for degree credit. May be carried out during the summer. Staff.
ENGN 422 - Directed Individual Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Directed research in engineering. May be repeated for degree credit. May be carried out during the summer. Staff.
ENGN 423 - Directed Individual Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Directed research in engineering. May be repeated for degree credit. May be carried out during the summer. Staff.
ENGN 473 - Senior Thesis
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Previous research experience, senior standing, declared major in engineering or integrated engineering, and instructor consent. Culminates in the writing of a thesis on original scholarship undertaken with the guidance of a faculty adviser. May also involve additional research in engineering, individual or group conferences with the faculty adviser, literature review, interim reports, and dissemination activities. Staff.
ENGN 493 - Honors Thesis
Credits: 3-3
Prerequisites: Instructor consent and departmental honors candidacy. Honors Thesis. Staff.
PHYS 102 - Physics and Perception of Music
(MUS 102) FDR: SL
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Appropriate for non-science and non-major students with a basic (high-school) knowledge of physics and mathematics. Explores physical principles of sound production and music perception. Hands-on investigation is emphasized. Topics include: wave properties and propagation, harmonic series and spectral analysis, tuning temperaments, response of the human ear, auditory processing, room acoustics, audio recording and reproduction technologies, characterization of various instrument families (strings, brass, woodwind, percussion, and voice). Laboratory course with fee. Erickson.
PHYS 111 - General Physics I
FDR: SL
Credits: 3
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 101 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHYS 113. An introduction to classical mechanics. Topics include kinematics, Newton’s laws, solids, fluids, and wave motion. This course must be taken simultaneously with Physics 113. Staff.
PHYS 112 - General Physics II
FDR: SL
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PHYS 111. Corequisite: PHYS 114. A continuation of PHYS 111. Topics include thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, and optics. This course must be taken simultaneously with PHYS 114. Staff.
PHYS 113 - General Physics Laboratory I
FDR: SL
Credits: 1
Corequisite: PHYS 111. A laboratory course to accompany PHYS 111. Laboratory exercises in classical mechanics. Laboratory course with fee. Staff.
PHYS 114 - General Physics Laboratory II
FDR: SL
Credits: 1
Corequisite: PHYS 112. A laboratory course to accompany PHYS 112. Laboratory exercises in electricity, magnetism, and optics. Laboratory course with fee. Staff.
PHYS 120 - Dreams of a Final Theory: The Quest for Unification in Physics
FDR: SC
Credits: 4
This course presents the quest for unification in physics from a scientific, historical, and philosophical perspective. The course introduces students to the evolution of physical theories from the ancient Greek philosophers to the modern concepts of Einstein’s special and general theory of relativity, black holes, the standard model in particle physics, as well as the controversial string theory. D. Mazilu.
PHYS 125 - Supervised Study Abroad: Particle Physics at CERN
FDR: SC
Credits: 4
This course introduces students to basic theoretical and phenomenological concepts of the structure of matter at the atomic and nuclear level. Students learn about the fundamental particles and their interactions in the context of the groundbreaking experiments that are underway at CERN (the European Organization for Nuclear Research), the world’s leader in particle physics research and the host of the Large Hadron Collider. The course includes traditional lectures as well as seminar-type workshops and computational projects, and culminates with a ten-day trip to Switzerland to visit CERN, Geneva, and Bern. I. Mazilu.
PHYS 150 - The Immense Journey: Harmonices Mundi
FDR: SL
Credits: 4
Appropriate for non-science majors. The classical astronomy of the solar system is traced by a study of Greek astronomy and the revolutionary ideas of Kepler and Newton. The apparent and real motions of the earth, moon, and planets are studied in detail, as well as special phenomena such as eclipses, tides, and objects such as comets and asteroids. Emphasis is on comprehension and application of principles rather than memorization of facts. The laboratory stresses the observational aspects of astronomy. Elementary geometry, algebra, and trigonometry are used in the course. Laboratory course with fee. Staff.
PHYS 151 - Stellar Evolution and Cosmology
FDR: SL
Credits: 4
Appropriate for non-science majors. An introduction to the physics and astronomy of stellar systems and the universe. Topics include the formation and lifecycle of stars, stellar systems, galaxies, and the universe as a whole according to “Big Bang” cosmology. Observational aspects of astronomy are also emphasized, including optics and telescopes, star maps, and knowledge of constellations. Geometry, trigonometry algebra and logarithms are used in the course. Laboratory course with fee. Sukow.
PHYS 180 - FS: First-year Seminar
Credits: 3 or 4
Prerequisite: First-year class standing. Additional course fee required. A seminar for first-year students.
PHYS 195 - Special Topics in Contemporary Physics
FDR: SL or SC determined for each offering
Credits: 3-4
Appropriate for non-science majors. Topics in contemporary physics, including classical and modern physics principles that form the foundation for the contemporary work. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different, up to a total of 8 credits. (FDR designation of SL or SC determined for each offering)
PHYS 202 - Relativity
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 and 114. An examination of the special theory of relativity. Emphasis is placed on kinematic effects of the theory, conservation of momentum, conservation of energy, and electromagnetic implications of the theory. A brief introduction to general relativity is entertained. D. Mazilu.
PHYS 207 - Electrical Circuits
(ENGN 207)
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 112. Corequisite: PHYS 207L. A detailed study of electrical circuits and the methods used in their analysis. Basic circuit components, as well as devices such as operational amplifiers, are investigated. The laboratory acquaints the student both with fundamental electronic diagnostic equipment and with the design and behavior of useful circuits. Laboratory course. Erickson.
PHYS 208 - Electronics
(ENGN 208)
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Grade C or better in PHYS (ENGN) 207. An introduction to practical analog and digital electronics emphasizing design, construction, and measurement of circuits in the laboratory. Topics may include diode wave-shaping circuits, transistor audio amplifiers, power supplies, oscillators, data converters (A/D and D/A), Boolean logic gates, programmable logic devices, flip-flops, counters, data storage and retrieval, and a survey of emerging technologies. Erickson.
PHYS 210 - Modern Physics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PHYS 112. An introduction to the physics of the atom, including the wave description of matter and quantum mechanics, and the experiments that led to the theory. Selected topics from atomic, molecular, nuclear, statistical, and solid state physics are discussed; the choice of topics may vary from year to year. Sukow, D. Mazilu.
PHYS 225 - Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering
(ENGN 225)
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: PHYS 112, MATH 221. Study of a collection of mathematical techniques particularly useful in upper-level courses in physics and engineering: vector differential operators such as gradient, divergence, and curl; functions of complex variables; Fourier analysis; orthogonal functions; matrix algebra and the matrix eigenvalue problem; ordinary and partial differential equations. Erickson.
PHYS 230 - Newtonian Mechanics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: PHYS 111 and 113, MATH 221. A thorough study of Newton’s laws of motion, rigid body motion, and accelerated reference frames. A student may not receive degree credit for both ENGN 204 and PHYS 230. D. Mazilu.
PHYS 255 - Numerical Methods for Engineering and Physics
(ENGN 255)
Credits: 4
Prerequisite: PHYS 112. This course introduces students to computer programming and a variety of numerical methods used for computation-intensive work in engineering and physics. Numerical integration, difference approximations to differential equations, stochastic methods, graphical presentation, and nonlinear dynamics are among the topics covered. Students need no previous programming experience. Staff.
PHYS 260 - Materials Science
(ENGN 260)
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Grade of C or better in PHYS 111. An introduction to solid state materials. Study of the relation between microstructure and corresponding physical properties for metals, ceramics, polymers, and composites. D’Alessandro.
PHYS 265 - Modeling and Simulation of Physical Systems
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 and MATH 102 or instructor consent. An introduction to the innovative field of modeling and analysis of complex physical systems from such diverse fields as physics, chemistry, ecology, epidemiology, and a wide range of interdisciplinary, emerging fields such as econophysics and sociophysics. Topics vary according to faculty expertise and student interest. The goal is to seek the underlying physics laws that govern such seemingly diverse systems and to provide contemporary mathematical and computational tools for studying and simulating their dynamics. Includes traditional lectures as well as workshops and computational labs, group presentations, and seminars given by invited speakers I. Mazilu.
PHYS 275 - Electricity and Magnetism
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 and 114; Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS (ENGN) 225. An introduction to the classical theory of electric and magnetic fields. The basic equations of electromagnetism (Maxwell’s equations) are developed through a study of electrostatics, steady-state magnetism, and electromagnetic induction. D. Mazilu.
PHYS 285 - Optics
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: PHYS (ENGN) 225. A study of the properties of electromagnetic waves with special emphasis on visible light. Wave descriptions are developed for scattering, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, and polarization. Topics in geometrical optics are also studied, including lenses and aberration theory. Laboratory course. Sukow.
PHYS 295 - Intermediate Special Topics in Physics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Vary with topic. Intermediate work in nuclear physics, optics, photonics, condensed matter, complex systems, nanotechnology, astrophysics, computational physics, or other topics according to faculty expertise and student interest. May be repeated for degree credit for a maximum of six credits with permission and if the topics are different.
Winter 2019, PHYS 295A-01: Special Topics in Modern and Contemporary Physics (3). Prerequisite: PHYS 210. Significant ideas and developments in modern and contemporary physics. The topics covered are from different areas of physics, such as general relativity (gravitational redshift, black holes and wormholes), cosmology (evidence of the Big Bang, stellar evolution, dark matter, gravitational waves), condensed matter physics (superconductivity and its applications, semiconductor theory and devices), and nanoscience (nanolithography, self-assembly and self-organization, scanning probe microscopes, nanomaterials and nanostructures). D. Mazilu.
PHYS 315 - Nuclear Physics
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: PHYS 210. Topics include radioactivity, nuclear reactions, high-energy physics, and elementary particles. I. Mazilu.
PHYS 340 - Quantum Mechanics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PHYS 210 and PHYS (ENGN) 225, and MATH 332 as prerequisite or corequisite. A study of the postulates and formalism of quantum theory emphasizing the Schroedinger approach. The probabilistic theory is applied to one-dimensional bound and scattering states and the three-dimensional central force problem. Investigation of spin and angular momentum, Clebsch-Gordan coefficients, indistinguishable particles, and perturbation theory. Mathematical formalism includes operators, commutators, Hilbert space, and Dirac notation. Sukow.
PHYS 345 - Statistical Physics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: PHYS 210 and PHYS (ENGN) 225, or instructor consent. A study of the statistical methods used in various branches of physics. The Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein distribution functions are derived and applied to problems in thermodynamics and the physics of solids. I. Mazilu.
PHYS 399 - Capstone
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Successful completion of 8 PHYS courses at or above the 200 level and senior standing. The capstone course offers students the opportunity to synthesize and apply conceptual understanding and practical knowledge gained from previous coursework to conduct a feasible research project over a single term in a mentored learning environment D. Mazilu, I. Mazilu, Sukow.
PHYS 401 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Advanced work and reading in topics selected by the instructor to fit special needs of advanced students. This course may be repeated with permission for a total of six credits. Staff.
PHYS 402 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Advanced work and reading in topics selected by the instructor to fit special needs of advanced students. This course may be repeated with permission for a total of six credits. Staff.
PHYS 403 - Directed Individual Study
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Advanced work and reading in topics selected by the instructor to fit special needs of advanced students. This course may be repeated with permission for a total of six credits. Staff.
PHYS 421 - Directed Individual Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Directed research in physics. May be repeated for degree credit with permission of the instructor. May be carried out during the summer. Staff.
PHYS 422 - Directed Individual Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Directed research in physics. May be repeated for degree credit with permission of the instructor. May be carried out during the summer. Staff.
PHYS 423 - Directed Individual Research
Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. Directed research in physics. May be repeated for degree credit with permission of the instructor. May be carried out during the summer. Staff.
PHYS 473 - Senior Thesis
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: Previous research experience, senior standing, declared major in physics, and instructor consent. Culminates in the writing of a thesis on original scholarship undertaken with the guidance of a faculty adviser. May also involve additional research in physics, individual or group conferences with the faculty adviser, literature review, interim reports, and dissemination activities. Staff.
PHYS 493 - Honors Thesis
Credits: 3-3
Prerequisite: Instructor consent and departmental honors candidacy. Honors Thesis.
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