2014-2015 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: An Honors Program in physics is offered for qualified students; see the department head for details.
Department Head: David W. Sukow
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.
L. Jonathan Cook, Ph.D.—(2010)-2010
Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics
Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Elizabeth Cumming, M.S.—(2005)-2005
Instructor of Physics and Engineering and Laboratory Supervisor
M.S., Brown University
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)-2009
Assistant Professor of Engineering
Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Joel Kuehner, Ph.D.—(2004)-2010
Associate 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)-2010
Associate 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 160 - CADD: Computer-Aided Drafting & Design
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Winter 2014 and alternate years.
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 203 - Mechanics I: Statics
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Fall
Prerequisite: MATH-102, 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
Planned Offering: Winter
Prerequisite: 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
Planned Offering: Fall
Prerequisite: ENGN/PHYS 225. 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
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
Prerequisite: Take ENGN 207 or 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
Planned Offering: Winter
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 I. Mazilu.
ENGN 240 - Thermodynamics
(PHYS 240)
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Fall
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 and MATH 221. 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
Planned Offering: Spring
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. Students are engaged using various methods, including traditional lectures, seminars, apprenticing, group work, and peer critiquing in order to achieve the learning objectives for the class. D’Alessandro, Kuehner.
ENGN 251 - Experimental Methods in Physics and Engineering
(PHYS 251)
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
Prerequisite: PHYS 112 or instructor consent. An introduction to the design and implementation of experimental methods. Execution of the methods focuses on current data acquisition techniques, along with a study of standard data reduction and analysis. Results are examined in order to review the experimental method employed and to redesign the method for future experiments. This course is intended for any science major interested in performing experimental research on campus or in graduate school. Kuehner.
ENGN 255 - Numerical Methods for Engineering and Physics
(PHYS 255)
Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Spring
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
Planned Offering: Winter
Prerequisite: PHYS 112. 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 265 - Integrative Science Topic
(BIOL 265)
Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
Prerequisite: BIOL 111 or PHYS 112. This course integrates biology, physics, engineering and mathematical modeling through the study of the cardiovascular system and cardiovascular disease. A variety of cardiovascular disease states are used to reinforce basic mechanical and electrical principles of cardiovascular physiology. Treatments using these physiological and/or engineering principles are also considered, such as cardiovascular drugs and drug delivery systems, heart and blood vessel transplantation, defibrillators and heart monitors, etc. Laboratories provide an opportunity to investigate fluid dynamics, cardiovascular monitoring using physiological transducers, computer heart/vessel modeling software, diagnostic imaging (ultrasound/MRI), etc. Speakers and site visits highlight cardiovascular medicine (clinical and/or veterinary), epidemiology, FDA medical device approval and testing, vascular stent design, etc., to provide a wider relevance to our discussions. Laboratory course. I’Anson.
ENGN 267 - Bioengineering and Bioinspired Design
BIOL 267 FDR: SC
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Winter
Prerequisite: PHYS 112 or 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.
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
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 2014 topic:
ENGN 295-01: Machine Dynamics and Design (3). Prerequisite: ENGN 204. Rigid-body kinematic and kinetic analysis of common machine types to determine machine output in terms of the input driving force or input driving energy. Investigation of design procedures for common mechanisms including synthesis of motion components such as quick-return, dwell periods, or coupling motions. Students learn to generate machines that will express desired motions or complete specific tasks. Students design and create machines using graphical techniques, computer modeling, and using basic construction techniques. Sukow.
ENGN 301 - Solid Mechanics
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Fall
Prerequisite: ENGN 203. 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: 4
Planned Offering: Winter
Prerequisite: Take ENGN 204 or PHYS 230. Fluid statics; application of the integral mass, momentum, and energy equations using control volume concepts; introduction to viscous flow and boundary layer theory. Laboratory course. Kuehner.
ENGN 312 - Heat Transfer
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Fall
Prerequisites: Take ENGN 311 and MATH 332. 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
Planned Offering: Winter. Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
Prerequisites: ENGN 204 or PHYS 230, MATH 332. 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
Planned Offering: Fall
Corequisite: ENGN 301. Experimental observation and correlation with theoretical predictions of elastic behavior of structures under static loading; statically determinate and indeterminate loading of beams and trusses; shear; and torsion. Laboratory course. D’Alessandro.
ENGN 395 - Special Topics in Engineering
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
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. Staff.
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
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Directed research in engineering. May be repeated for degree credit. Staff.
ENGN 422 - Directed Individual Research
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Directed research in engineering. May be repeated for degree credit. Staff.
ENGN 423 - Directed Individual Research
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Directed research in engineering. May be repeated for degree credit. Staff.
ENGN 473 - Senior Thesis
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit
Prerequisites: Previous research experience, senior standing, declared major in physics-engineering or chemistry-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
Planned Offering: Fall-Winter
Prerequisites: Instructor consent and departmental honors candidacy. Honors Thesis. Staff.
PHYS 102 - Physics and Perception of Music
MUS-102 FDR: SL
Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Spring. When departmental resources permit.
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). Erickson.
PHYS 111 - General Physics I
FDR: SL
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Fall
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 101 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHYS 113 An introduction to classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Topics include Newton’s laws, wave motion, and the laws of thermodynamics. This course must be taken simultaneously with Physics 113. Staff.
PHYS 112 - General Physics II
FDR: SL
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Winter
Prerequisite: PHYS 111. Corequisite: PHYS 114 A continuation of PHYS 111. Topics include electricity and magnetism, optics, relativity, and quantum theory. This course must be taken simultaneously with PHYS 114. Staff.
PHYS 113 - General Physics Laboratory I
FDR: SL
Credits: 1
Planned Offering: Fall
Corequisite: PHYS 111. A laboratory course to accompany PHYS 111. Laboratory exercises in classical mechanics. Staff.
PHYS 114 - General Physics Laboratory II
FDR: SL
Credits: 1
Planned Offering: Winter
Corequisite: PHYS 112. A laboratory course to accompany PHYS 112. Laboratory exercises in electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Staff.
PHYS 115 - Apples and Anti-Apples: Physics for the Non-Scientist
FDR: SC
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
A conceptual overview of the fundamental ideas of modern physics. This non-laboratory course presents the essential concepts and philosophical and ethical aspects of the most important developments in modern physics, such as quantum mechanics, relativity, particle physics and statistical physics. Discusses the impact of these concepts on our continuous efforts to understand the universe. Algebra and geometry are used, but no calculus. I. Mazilu.
PHYS 120 - Dreams of a Final Theory: The Quest for Unification in Physics
FDR: SC
Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Spring
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 150 - The Immense Journey: Harmonices Mundi
FDR: SL
Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Fall. When departmental resources permit.
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. Staff.
PHYS 151 - Stellar Evolution and Cosmology
FDR: SL
Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Fall, Spring when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
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. Sukow.
PHYS 180 - FS: First-year Seminar
Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Spring
Prerequisite: First-year class standing. Spring 2015 topic:
PHYS 180: FS: Introduction to Nanoscience (4). First-year Seminar. Prerequisite: First-year class standing. An interdisciplinary introduction to the emerging field of nanoscience. The course covers a broad range of topics: fundamentals of nanoscience, self-assembled nanostructures with applications to nanomedicine, graphene, carbon nanotubes, quantum dots. Students discuss current and future nanotechnology applications in engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, and materials science, and gain experience in scientific writing, literature surveys, and improve their presentation skills. This course Includes traditional lectures as well as seminar-type workshops and “hands-on” lab projects using the scanning electron microscope and the thin-film lab on campus. (SL) I. Mazilu. Spring 2015 and alternate years
PHYS 202 - Relativity
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
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
Planned Offering: Fall
Prerequisite: PHYS/ENGN 225. 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
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
Prerequisite: 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
Planned Offering: Fall
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 211 - Experiments in Modern Physics
Credits: 1
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
Corequisite: PHYS 210. Some classic experiments of the 20th century are performed, including measurements of the charge-to-mass ratio of the electron, Planck’s constant, and atomic spectra, as well as recent experiments in other areas of modern physics. Staff.
PHYS 215 - Optics
Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Winter
Prerequisites: PHYS 225 (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 220 - Electricity and Magnetism
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Winter
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 and 114; Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 225 (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 225 - Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering
(ENGN 225)
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Winter
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. I. Mazilu.
PHYS 230 - Newtonian Mechanics
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Winter
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 240 - Thermodynamics
(ENGN 240)
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Fall
Prerequisites: PHYS 112 and MATH 221. A study of the fundamental concepts of thermodynamics, thermodynamic properties of matter, and applications to engineering processes. Kuehner.
PHYS 251 - Experimental Methods in Physics and Engineering
(ENGN 251)
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
Prerequisite: PHYS 112 or instructor consent. An introduction to the design and implementation of experimental methods. Execution of the methods focuses on current data acquisition techniques, along with a study of standard data reduction and analysis. Results are examined in order to review the experimental method employed and to redesign the method for future experiments. This course is intended for any science major interested in performing experimental research on campus or in graduate school. Kuehner.
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
Planned Offering: Winter
Prerequisite: PHYS 112. 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 270 - The Physics of Complex Systems
FDR: SC
Credits: 4
Planned Offering: Spring
Prerequisite: PHYS 112. An interdisciplinary introduction to the innovative field of modeling and analysis of complex systems. Using statistical physics methods and computer simulations, students study a variety of complex systems such as social and biological networks, voting models, the spread of a fire in a forest, traffic jams, and financial models. The goal is to seek the underlying laws that govern such seemingly diverse systems and to understand the connection between various science fields. This course include traditional lectures, as well as computational labs, group presentations, and seminars given by invited speakers. I. Mazilu.
PHYS 295 - Intermediate Special Topics in Physics
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
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 a maximum of six credits with permission and if the topics are different. Staff.
PHYS 315 - Nuclear Physics
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
Prerequisites: PHYS 210. Topics include radioactivity, nuclear reactions, high-energy physics, and elementary particles. Staff.
PHYS 340 - Quantum Mechanics
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Fall
Prerequisite: PHYS 210 and PHYS 225 (or 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
Planned Offering: Winter
Prerequisite: PHYS 210 and PHYS 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 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
Credits: 1
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Directed research in physics. May be repeated for degree credit with permission of the instructor. Staff.
PHYS 422 - Directed Individual Research
Credits: 2
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Directed research in physics. May be repeated for degree credit with permission of the instructor. Staff.
PHYS 423 - Directed Individual Research
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Directed research in physics. May be repeated for degree credit with permission of the instructor. Staff.
PHYS 473 - Senior Thesis
Credits: 3
Planned Offering: Offered when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit.
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
Planned Offering: Fall-Winter
Honors Thesis.
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