The Ohio State University Department of Physics

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CHEMPHY 8880.01

Frontiers in Spectroscopy
An overview of both fundamental and applied topics on the frontier of spectroscopy. Prereq: Physics 7501, Chem 6510, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 10 cr hrs or 6 completions. This course is graded S/U.
Credit Hours: 1
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CHEMPHY 8880.02

Frontiers in Spectroscopy
An overview of both fundamental and applied topics on the frontier of spectroscopy. Prereq: Physics 7501, Chem 6510, or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 1
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CHEMPHY 8999

Research in Chemical Physics
Research for doctoral dissertation purposes only. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable. This course is progress graded (S/U).
Credit Hours: 1
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PHYSICS 1103

World of Energy: Forces, Electricity, Magnetism, Machines
An examination of the physical concepts related to energy, including force, electricity, magnetism, and motors. Uses the hands-on discovery mode of instruction. Intended for non-science majors. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 103. GE nat sci phys course. NS Admis Cond course.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 1104

World of Energy: Light, Thermodynamics, Energy Sources
An examination of the various forms of energy and energy production with its personal and global impact. Uses the hands-on discovery mode of instruction. Intended for non-science majors. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 104. GE nat sci phys course. NS Admis Cond course.
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 1107.01

Physics by Inquiry: Circuits, Light and Optics, and Astronomy
Investigation of the properties of electricity and circuits, light, optics with applications to real-world phenomena such as astronomy using the inquiry technique. Intended for non-science majors. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 107 and 108. GE nat sci phys course. GE foundation natural sci course. NS Admis Cond course.
Credit Hours: 5
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PHYSICS 1111

The Physics of Sports
Students learn how to apply fundamental concepts of physics to sports. They collect data of sports actions and construct physics models to represent, calculate, analyze, interpret, and explain the motion and interactions between people and equipment. Students learn how to make useful and appropriate approximations in these complex environments. This is a GE Foundations Natural Sciences course. Prereq: Math 1050 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 1110. GE foundation natural sci course.
Credit Hours: 4
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 1125

Practicing Physics - Matter, Heat, and Motion
Students work in groups to perform hands-on investigations on density, motion, and thermodynamics and develop models to describe and explain their observations. Through discussions with instructors and peers, students consider the effects of science in society and apply their scientific skills to everyday situations. Intended for non-science majors, especially those contemplating a teaching career. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 1106. GE foundation natural sci course.
Credit Hours: 4
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 1200

Mechanics, Kinematics, Fluids, Waves
Algebra-based introduction to classical physics: Newtons laws, fluids, waves. Prereq: A grade of C- or above in Math 1120 or 1148, or Math Placement Level M. This course is available for EM credit. GE nat sci phys course. GE foundation natural sci course.
Credit Hours: 5
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Term: Autumn, Spring, Summer
PHYSICS 1201

E&M, Optics, Modern Physics
Algebra-based introduction to electricity and magnetism, simple optics, overview of modern physics including special relativity and quantum mechanics. Prereq: 1200 (111). Not open to students with credit for 112. This course is available for EM credit. GE nat sci phys course. NS Admis Cond course.
Credit Hours: 5
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Term: Autumn, Spring, Summer
PHYSICS 1231

Physics for Engineering Technology: Electricity and Magnetism
Calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism, for students in Engineering Technology. Prereq: 1250, 1250H, or 1260; and Math 1141 or 1151 or 1154 or above; or permission of instructor. Concur: Math 1152, 1155, 1158, 1161, 1172, 1181H, or 4181H. Not open to students with credit for 1251. This course is available for EM credit. GE nat sci phys course.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYSICS 1248

Mechanics, Work, and Energy
PHYSICS 1248 is the first course in a two-course series, for students in physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering. This course covers rotational dynamics, fluids, thermal dynamics, and vibrational motion. The physics content in relation to these topics is covered in the same depth and rigor as in PHYSICS 1250. The combination of PHYSICS 1248 + PHYSICS 1249 is equivalent to PHYSICS 1250. Prerequisites: Concur: Math 1120, 1140, 1148, 1149, 1150, or higher; or Math Placement Level M.
Credit Hours: 4
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Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 1249

Rotational Dynamics, Thermal Physics, and Vibrational Motion
PHYSICS 1249 is the second course in a two-course series, for students in physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering. This course covers rotational dynamics, fluids, thermal dynamics, and vibrational motion. The physics content in relation to these topics is covered in the same depth and rigor as in PHYSICS 1250. The combination of PHYSICS 1248 + PHYSICS 1249 is equivalent to PHYSICS 1250. Prereq: Physics 1248. Concur: Math 1121, 1140, 1141, 1149, 1150, or above
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 1250

Mechanics, Work and Energy, Thermal Physics
Calculus-based introduction to classical physics: Newton's laws, work and energy, fluids, thermodynamics; for students in physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Prereq or concur: Math 1141, 1151, 1154, 1156, 1161, 1181H, or 4181H. This course is available for EM credit. GE nat sci phys course. GE foundation natural sci course.
Credit Hours: 5
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Term: Autumn, Spring, Summer
PHYSICS 1250H

Honors Physics: Mechanics and Conservation Laws; Special Relativity
In depth study of classical mechanics including Newton's laws, conservation laws, and introduction to special relativity. Prereq: Honors standing, or permission of instructor. Concur: Math 1151 (152), 1161 (161), 1181H (161H), or 4181H (191H) or above. Not open to students with credit for 131. GE nat sci phys course. GE foundation natural sci course. NS Admis Cond course.
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 1251

E&M, Waves, Optics, Modern Physics
Calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism, waves, simple optics, and quantum mechanics; for students in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering. Prereq: 1250, 1250H, 1260, or 1270; and Math 1141, 1151, 1154, or above; or permission of instructor. Concur: Math 1152, 1155, 1161, 1172, 1181H, or 4181H. This course is available for EM credit. GE nat sci phys course.
Credit Hours: 5
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Term: Autumn, Spring, Summer
PHYSICS 1251H

Honors Physics: Electricity and Magnetism; Thermal Physics, Waves, and Quantum Physics
In depth introduction to: electricity and magnetism including Maxwell's equations, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics. Prereq: Honors standing, and 1250H and Math 1151 or above; or permission of instructor. Concur: Math 1152, 1161, 1172, 1181H, or 4181H or above. Not open to students with credit for 132. GE nat sci phys course. NS Admis Cond course.
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Spring
PHYSICS 1260

FEH Physics: Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Waves
Calculus-based introduction to classical physics: Newton's laws, fluids, thermodynamics, waves. Emphasizes group work; for students in Fundamentals of Engineering Honors. Prereq: Honors standing in Engineering, and 1 entrance unit of Physics or Chem. Concur: Math 1151 (152), 1161 (161), 1181H (161H), or 4181H (191H), or above. Not open to students with credit for 131. This course is available for EM credit. GE nat sci phys course. GE foundation natural sci course. NS Admis Cond course.
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 1261

FEH Physics: E&M, Optics, Modern Physics
Calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism, simple optics, modern physics including special relativity and quantum mechanics. Emphasizes group work; for students in Fundamentals of Engineering Honors. Prereq: 1260 (131) and Math 1151 (152) or above, or permission of instructor. Concur: Math 1152 (153), 1161, 1172, 1181H, or 4181H. Not open to students with credit for 132. GE nat sci phys course. NS Admis Cond course.
Credit Hours: 5
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 1270

Classical Mechanics, Conservation Laws, and Special Relativity for Majors
Calculus-based introduction to classical physics. In depth study of classical mechanics including Newton's laws, conservation laws, and introduction to special relativity. For students majoring in Astronomy & Astrophysics, Engineering Physics, or Physics. Concur: Math 1141, 1151, 1154, 1156, 1161, 1181H, or 4181H or above; and enrollment in Astronomy & Astrophysics major, Engineering Physics major or pre-major, or Physics major. GE foundation natural sci course.
Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 1271

E&M, Thermal Physics, Waves, and Quantum Physics for Majors
Calculus-based introduction to classical physics. In depth study of electromagnetism, waves, quantum mechanics, and thermodynamics. For students majoring in Astronomy & Astrophysics, Engineering Physics, or Physics. Prereq: Option 1: Physics 1270. Prereq or concur: Math 1152, 1155, 1161, 1172, 1181H, or 4181H; Or Option 2: Physics 1250, 1250H, or 1260. Prereq or concur: Math 1152, 1155, 1161, 1172, 1181H, or 4181H; and enrollment as Astronomy & Astrophysics major, Engineering Physics major or pre-major, or Physics major.
Credit Hours: 5
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 2050.01

Polaris Mentoring Program I
The Polaris Mentorship Class will teach students about issues surrounding the culture of STEM, provide time to meet with a near-peer mentor, and build community and a toolkit of soft skills to succeed in physics and astronomy at OSU. Prereq: Enrollment in Astronomy & Astrophysics major, Engineering Physics major, Physics major, or University Exploration program; or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs. This course is progress graded (S/U)
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 2050.02

Polaris Mentoring Program II
The Polaris Mentorship Class will teach students about issues surrounding the culture of STEM, provide time to meet with a near-peer mentor, and build community and a toolkit of soft skills to succeed in physics and astronomy at OSU. This is the second and last course of the program. Prereq: 20250.01or permission of instructor. This course is progress graded (S/U). 
Credit Hours: 1
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 2095

Introductory Physics Seminar
Introduction to departmental research programs and to selected topics of interest in contemporary physics. Prereq: 1251, 1251H, 1261, or 1271. This course is graded S/U.
Credit Hours: 1
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Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 2100

Physics and Technology for Future Presidents
Using physics concepts and scaling laws, students will explore problems of societal importance, including energy security and sustainability, global warming, space technologies, and quantum physics. This will establish a knowledge base for future leaders in government, companies, and organizations who must adapt to an ever-changing world where technologies play a critical role. Prereq: Math 1075 or above; or Math Placement Level N; or permission of instructor. GE theme number, nature, mind course.
Credit Hours: 4
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 2193

Individual Studies
Designed to give a properly qualified student opportunity for independent reading, study, or laboratory work in a specialized field of interest. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 5 completions. This course is graded S/U.
Credit Hours: 1
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Term:
PHYSICS 2300

Intermediate Mechanics I
Vectors and kinematics; foundations of Newtonian mechanics; momentum, work, and energy; conservative and nonconservative forces; potentials; angular momentum; rotation about a fixed axis; rigid body motion; noninertial systems and fictitious forces. Prereq: A grade of C+ or above in 1251, 1251H, 1261, or 1271. Concur: Math 2153, 2162.01, 2162.02, 2173, 2182H, or 4182H.
Credit Hours: 4
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Term: Autumn, Spring
PHYSICS 2301

Intermediate Mechanics II
The special theory of relativity; relativistic kinematics; relativistic momentum and energy. Introduction to quantum systems; photons; the Bohr atom; matter waves. Prereq: Math 2153 or 2173 (254) or above, and a grade of C+ or above in 2300 (261). Not open to students with credit for 262 or 263.
Credit Hours: 4
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Term: Autumn, Spring
PHYSICS 2998

Undergraduate Research in Physics
Undergraduate research or creative activities in various topics. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 4 completions.
Credit Hours: 1
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PHYSICS 3470

Optics
Introduces students to the fundamentals of modern optics. Topics will include Maxwell's equations, reflection & refraction, interference & diffraction, lasers and optical imaging. Prereq: Physics 1251, 1251H, 1261, or 1271.
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 3700

Experimental Physics Instrumentation and Data Analysis Lab
Construction, simulation and statistical analysis of data from advanced experiments in nuclear processes. Introduction to advanced instrumentation and computer controlled data acquisition. Computer programming is required. Prereq: 1251, 1251H, 1261, or 1271; and CSE 1222, 1223, CSE 1224, Engr 1221, Engr 1281H, or Astron 1221. GE data anly course. GE foundation math and quant reasoning or data anyl course.
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Autumn, Spring, Summer
PHYSICS 4193

Individual Studies
Designed to give a properly qualified student opportunity for independent reading, study, or laboratory work in a specialized field of interest. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 3 completions. This course is graded S/U.
Credit Hours: 1
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PHYSICS 4700

Introductory Electronics for Physicists
Intermediate level introduction to electronic circuits, devices, and instrumentation with emphasis on laboratory experience. Prereq: 1251, 1251H, 1261, or 1271.
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Autumn, Spring
PHYSICS 4998

Undergraduate Research in Physics
Undergraduate research or creative activities in various topics. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 3 completions.
Credit Hours: 1
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Term: Autumn, Spring, Summer
PHYSICS 4998H

Honors Undergraduate Research in Physics
Undergraduate research or creative activities in various topics; no thesis. Prereq: Honors standing, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 3 completions.
Credit Hours: 1
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Term: Autumn, Spring, Summer
PHYSICS 4999

Thesis Undergraduate Research in Physics
Undergraduate research or creative activities in various topics; culminating in a thesis. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 3 completions.
Credit Hours: 1
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Term: Autumn, Spring, Summer
PHYSICS 4999H

Honors Thesis Undergraduate Research in Physics
Undergraduate research or creative activities in various topics; culminating in a thesis. Prereq: Honors standing, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 3 completions.
Credit Hours: 1
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Term: Autumn, Spring, Summer
PHYSICS 5261

Environmental Soil Physics
Principally involves the state and transport of water, heat and gas within soil, and the associated soil physical properties. Prereq: Not open to students with credit for ENR 5261. Cross-listed in ENR.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYSICS 5300

Theoretical Mechanics
Development of Lagrangian mechanics, inertia and stress tensors, rigid body rotations and introduction to the mechanics of continuous media. Prereq: A grade of C+ or above in 2301 (262), and a grade of C+ or above in Math 2174 (415) or 2568 (568). Not open to students with credit for 664.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 5400

Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
Introduction to the description of electrostatic fields; dielectrics; boundary-value problems; magnetic fields of steady currents; induction; Maxwell's equations; plane waves. Prereq: A grade of C+ or above in 2301 (263), and Math 2174, 2415 (415), 2255 (255), or 5520H (521H); or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 5400H, 555, or 656.
Credit Hours: 4
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 5400H

Honors Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I
Advanced treatment of electrostatic fields; dielectrics; boundary-value problems; magnetic fields of steady currents; induction; Maxwell's equations; plane waves. Prereq: Honors standing, Math 2174, 2415 (415), 2255 (255), or 5520H (521H), and a grade of C+ or above in Physics 2301 (263); or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 5400, 555, or 656.
Credit Hours: 4
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Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 5401H

Honors Advanced Electricity and Magnetism 2
Plane waves, plane waves in matter; physical optics; coherence, interference, diffraction, and dispersion. Prereq: Honors standing or permission of instructor; (B+ or better in 5400) or (C+ or better in 5400H) or (B+ or better in 555). Not open to students with credit for 656 or 657.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Spring
PHYSICS 5500

Quantum Mechanics
Introduction to quantum mechanics, including its historical background, the Schrodinger equation, solutions of one-dimensional scattering and bound state problems. Prereq: A grade of C+ or above in 2301 (263), and Math 2174, 2415 (415), 2255 (255) or 5520H (521H); or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 5500H, 631, or 632.
Credit Hours: 4
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Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 5500H

Honors Quantum Mechanics I
Advanced treatment of quantum mechanics, including its historical background, the Schrodinger equation, solutions of one-dimensional scattering and bound state problems. Uses Dirac notation. Prereq: Honors status, a grade of B or above in 2301, and a grade of B- or above in Math 2174, 2415, 2255 or 5520H; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 5500.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 5501

Quantum Mechanics II
Harmonic oscillator, time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory, addition of angular momenta, fine and hyperfine structure of hydrogen, identical particles, periodic systems, modern physics applications of quantum mechanics. Prereq: 5500, and Math 2174, 2415, 2255, or 5520H; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 5501H or 633.
Credit Hours: 4
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 5501H

Honors Quantum Mechanics II
The Schrodinger equation in three dimensions, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom; time-independent perturbation theory, time-dependent perturbation theory, scattering theory and the Born approximation, multi-electron atoms. Prereq: Honors status, or permission of instructor; and B+ or above in 5500, or B- or above in 5500H. Not open to students with credit for 5501.
Credit Hours: 4
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 5600

Statistical Mechanics
Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; applications to noninteracting classical and quantums systems. Interacting systems, special states of matter, critical phenomena and phase transitions. Prereq: 5500; and Math 2415, 2255, 2174, or 5520H; or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 5680

Big Data Analytics in Physics
Provides an introduction to machine learning and advanced algorithms, with an emphasis on practical physics-based applications, using publicly available data sets. The goal is to provide an introduction to Data Science for students who may want to pursue this as a career option and/or apply these techniques in a research environment. Prereq: A grade of C+ or above in 1251, 1251H, 1261, or 1271; and CSE 1222, 1223, 1224, Engr 1221, 1281H, or Astron 1221; and enrollment in Physics, Engineering Physics, or Astronomy major; or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 5700

Advanced Physics Laboratory
Lab course for physics majors. Three advanced experiments from a variety of physics disciplines are carried out. Emphasis is on experimental techniques, analysis of collected data, and formal presentation of experimental results. Prereq: 2301 (263); and 3700 (416); and 5400 (555) or 5400H; and 5500 (631) or 5500H. Not open to students with credit for 616.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn, Spring
PHYSICS 5800

Engineering Physics Design I
Presents fundamentals of engineering-physics design and leads to skills development relevant to a specific design proposal. Technical communication skills, both written and oral, are employed throughout. Prereq: 2301 (263) and a Second Writing course, and Sr standing in Engineering Physics.
Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 5801

Engineering Physics Design II
Continues training in engineering-physics design. Preliminary designs are refined and prototypes are fabricated and tested. Technical communication skills, both written and oral, are employed throughout. Prereq: 5800, and Sr standing in Engineering Physics.
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 5810

Topics in Computational Physics
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in Computational Physics. Prereq: 5500 or 5500H; and CSE 1222, 1223, 1224, Astron 1221, Engr 1221, or 1281H; or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 6780

Special Topics Seminar
A survey of current research problems in physics. Prereq: Grad standing or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U.
Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn, Spring
PHYSICS 6802

Topics in Elementary Particle Physics
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in physics. Elementary Particle Physics. Prereq: 5501 or grad standing or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHYSICS 6804

Topics in Atomic and Molecular Physics
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in physics. Atomic and Molecular Physics. Prereq: 5501 or grad standing or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHYSICS 6805

Topics in Nuclear Physics
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in physics. Nuclear Physics. Prereq: 5501 or grad standing or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHYSICS 6806

Topics in Condensed Matter Physics
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in physics. Condensed Matter Physics. Prereq: 5501 or grad standing or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHYSICS 6809

Topics in Biophysics
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in Biophysics. Prereq: 5501 or grad standing or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s):
Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 6820

Special Topics
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in physics. Special Topics. Prereq: Prereq: 5501 or grad standing. Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr hrs.
Credit Hours: 4
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PHYSICS 7401

Electromagnetic Field Theory
Electric and magnetic fields in material media, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, radiation by simple systems and by moving charges. Special theory of relativity. Prereq: 5401 and 7701, or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 7501

Quantum Mechanics 1
Postulates and Schroedinger eq., linear vector spaces, path-integral formulation; symmetry, orbital angular momentum, central potentials, spin angular momentum. Prereq: 5501 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 7502

Quantum Mechanics 2
Variational method; perturbation theory, semiclassical treatment of electromagnetic radiation, quantized electromagnetic radiation, scattering theory; density matrix; Dirac equation. Prereq: 7501.
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 7601

Classical and Statistical Physics I
Lagrangian dynamics, variational principles, Hamilton's equations, canonical transformations, symmetries and conservation laws. Introduction to statistical physics; fundamental postulates. Prereq: 5300 or grad standing in Physics or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 7602

Classical and Statistical Physics II
Entropy, therm. potentials and changes of phase; microscopic expression for entropy and basis of classical ensemble theory. Canonical and grand ensembles; Quantum statistical mechanics. Prereq: 5600 or equiv. or 7601.
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 7603

Advanced Statistical Physics
Interacting systems; Ising and Heisenberg models of magnetism, theory of dense gases and liquids, phase transitions and critical phenomena; non-equilibrium statistical physics, Boltzmann equation. Prereq: 7502 and 7602, or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Spring
PHYSICS 7701

Analytic and Numeric Methods of Physics
Analytical and numeric boundary value problems, complex analysis, Fourier series, Legendre polynomials, spherical harmonics, and Bessel functions. Prereq: grad standing in Physics or permission of instructor.
Credit Hours: 3
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Term: Autumn
PHYSICS 7891

Departmental Seminar or Workshop
Departmental Seminar or Workshop Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U.
Credit Hours: 1
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PHYSICS 7998

Graduate Research
Laboratory and/or theoretical research on an individual basis on topics of current interest. Prereq: 5700, or equiv, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 36 cr hrs or 6 completions. This course is graded S/U.
Credit Hours: 1
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PHYSICS 8802.01

Topics in Elementary Particle Physics 1
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each semester. Elementary Particle Physics. Prereq: 7501 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYSICS 8802.02

Topics in Elementary Particle Physics 2
A (continued) systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each semester. Elementary Particle Physics. Prereq: 8802.01 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYSICS 8803.01

Topics in Astroparticle Physics 1
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each semester. Astroparticle Physics. Prereq: 7501 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYSICS 8804.01

Topics in Atomic and Molecular Physics 1
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each semester. Atomic and Molecular Physics. Prereq: 7501, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYSICS 8805.01

Topics in Nuclear Physics 1
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each semester. Nuclear Physics. Prereq: 7501 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYSICS 8806.01

Topics in Condensed Matter Physics 1
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each semester. Condensed Matter Physics. Prereq: 7501 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYSICS 8806.02

Topics in Condensed Matter Physics 2
A (continued) systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each semester. Condensed Matter Physics. Prereq: 8806.01 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYSICS 8808.01

Topics in the Theory of Quantized Fields I
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each semester. Theory of Quantized Fields. Prereq: 7501 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYSICS 8808.02

Topics in the Theory of Quantized Fields II
A (continued) systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each semester. Theory of Quantized Fields. Prereq: 8808.01 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYSICS 8809.01

Topics in Biophysics
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each semester. Biophysics. Prereq: 7501 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYSICS 8820

Special Topics
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Special Topics. Prereq: 7501 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs.
Credit Hours: 3
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PHYSICS 8999

Research in Physics
Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only. Au, Sp, Sum Semesters. Prereq: Permission of Instructor. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U.
Credit Hours: 1
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