Undergraduate Courses
Physics 1103
World of Energy: Forces, Electricity, Magnetism, Machines
3 credits
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. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course.
Physics 1104
World of Energy: Light, Thermodynamics, Energy Sources
3 credits
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. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course.
Physics 1106.01
Physics by Inquiry: Properties of Matter, Heat and Temperature, and Forces and Motion
5 credits
Investigation of the properties of matter, motion and thermodynamics using the inquiry technique. Intended for non-science majors.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for Physics 106 and 107. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course
Physics 1106.02
Physics by Inquiry: Properties of Matter, Heat and Temperature, and Forces and Motion
5 credits
Investigation of the properties of matter, motion and thermodynamics using the inquiry technique. Intended for non-science majors, especially those contemplating a teaching career.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 106 and 107. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course.
Physics 1107.01
Physics by Inquiry: Circuits, Light and Optics, and Astronomy
5 credits
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. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course.
Physics 1107.02
Physics by Inquiry: Circuits, Light and Optics, and Astronomy
5 credits
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, especially those contemplating a teaching career.
Prereq: Not open to students with credit for 107 and 108. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course.
Physics 1110
The Physics of Sports
3 credits
This course examines the physics behind athletics. A wide variety of sports and topics are covered, including the forces exerted in a football tackle, the aerodynamics of a curve ball, and the power of a tennis serve. This course assumes the student has a basic understanding of algebra. Intended for non-science majors.
Prereq: Math 075 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for 110. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course.
Physics 1199
Preparation for Physics: Elementary Concepts and Math Methods for Mechanics
2 credits
Elementary concepts of mechanics and math methods of physics for students with little or no prior physics experience. Recommended for students with little or no prior physics experience.
Prereq: Math 1148 or eligibility for Math 1149.
Physics 1200
Mechanics, Kinematics, Fluids, Waves
5 credits
Algebra-based introduction to classical physics: Newtons laws, fluids, waves.
Prereq: A grade of C- or above in Math 1148 (148), or Math Placement Level M. Not open to students with credit for 111. This course is available for EM credit. GE nat sci phys course. NS Admis Cond course.
Questions about this course should be directed to the course manager, Dr. Parisa Roustazadeh.
Physics 1201
E&M, Optics, Modern Physics
5 credits
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. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course.
Questions about this course should be directed to the course manager, Dr. Parisa Roustazadeh.
Physics 1250
Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Waves
5 credits
Calculus-based introduction to classical physics: Newton's laws, fluids, thermodynamics, waves; for students in physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering.
Prereq: 1 entrance unit of physics or chem. Coreq: Math 1151 or higher; or written permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 131. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course.
Questions about this course should be directed to the course manager, Dr. Michael Ziegler.
Physics 1250H
Honors Physics: Mechanics and Conservation Laws; Special Relativity
5 credits
In depth study of classical mechanics including Newton's laws, conservation laws, and introduction to special relativity.
Prereq: Honors status or permission of instructor. Coreq: Math 1151 or higher. Not open to students with credit for 131. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course.
Questions about this course should be directed to Ms. Lindsey Thaler.
Offered autumn semester
Physics 1251
E&M, Optics, Modern Physics
5 credits
Calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism, simple optics, modern physics including special relativity and quantum mechanics; for students in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering.
Prereq: Physics 1250 (131) or Physics1260 or 1250H; and Math 1151 or higher; or written permission of instructor. Concur: Math 1152. Not open to students with credit for 132. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course.
Questions about this course should be directed to the course manager, Dr. Michael Ziegler.
Physics 1251H
Honors Physics: Electricity and Magnetism; Thermal Physics, Waves, and Quantum Physics
5 credits
Calculus-based introduction to electricity and magnetism, simple optics, modern physics including special relativity and quantum mechanics; for students in physical sciences, mathematics, engineering.
Prereq: 1250 (131) or 1260 or 1250H; and Math 1251 or higher; or written permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 132. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course.
Questions about this course should be directed to Ms. Lindsey Thaler.
Offered spring semester.
Physics 1260
FEH Physics: Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Waves
5 credits
Calculus-based introduction to classical physics: Newton's laws, fluids, thermodynamics, waves. Emphasizes group work; for students in Fundamentals of Engineering Honors.
Prereq: 1 entrance unit of physics or chem. Concur: Math 1151. Not open to students with credit for 131. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course.
Questions about this course should be directed to Dr. Richard Freuler.
Offered autumn semester
Physics 1261
FEH Physics: E&M, Optics, Modern Physics
5 credits
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, Math 1151. Not open to students with credit for 132. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. GE nat sci physical course.
Questions about this course should be directed to Dr. Richard Freuler.
Offered spring semester
Physics 2095
Introductory Physics Seminar
1 credit.
Introduction to departmental research programs and to selected topics of interest in contemporary physics.
Prereq: 1251 (131) or 1251H. Not open to students with credit for 295. This course is graded S/U.
Offered autumn semester only. Mondays 11:30am-12:25pm.
Physics 2193
Individual Studies
1-5 credits
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.
Physics 2194
Group Studies
1-5 credits
Group Studies.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 4 completions.
Physics 2300
Intermediate Mechanics I
4 credits
Vectors and kinematics; foundations of Newtonian mechanics; momentum, work, and energy; conservative and nonconservative forces; potentials; angular cmomentum; rotation about a fixed axis; rigid body motion; noninertial systems and fictitious forces.
Prereq: C+ or higher in Physics 1251 or 1251H or 1261. Students must also take Math 2153 (or 2173 or 2162 or 2182H) before or at the same time as Physics 2300.
Offered autumn semester only. Two sections available: TuWThF 10:20-11:15am and TuWThF 11:30am-12:25pm.
Physics 2301
Intermediate Mechanics II; Mathematical Physics
4 credits
The special theory of relativity; relativistic kinematics; relativistic momentum and energy. Introduction to quantum systems; photons; the Bohr atom; matter waves.
Prereq: C+ or better in 2300. Not open to students with credit for 262 or 263.
Offered spring semester only. MTuWThF 11:30am-12:25pm.
Physics 2367
Uses of Science in Solving Problems of Society
3 credits
Energy, environment, and the arms race are examined using the methods of science; focuses on interaction of science and technology; and social and ethical implications of choices.
Prereq: Math Placement S or higher; 1 5-hr 100-level or 1000-level course in either Astron, BioSci, Chem, GeolSci, or Physics; first writing course or equiv. NS Admis Cond course. GE writing and comm course: level 2 and GE nat sci physical course.
Physics 3201H
Holography
3 credits
The basic technique of 3D image making; construction of a diode laser and use of this device to make holograms.
Prereq: Enrollment in honors program or permission of dept or of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Art 3201H. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs. Cross-listed in Art.
Currently only offered autumn semester. Spring semester offering depends on demand.
Physics 3470
Optics
3 credits
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 or 1251H or 1261.
Offered spring semester. Class times vary by instructor.
Physics 3700
Experimental Physics Instrumentation and Data Analysis Lab
3 credits
Introduction to the experimental techniques of physics and the statistical analysis of data, through lectures and a variety of experiments.
Prereq: Physics 1251 or 1251H or 1261; and CSE 1222 or CSE 1223 or Engineering 1281H or Astronomy 1221.
Offered autumn and spring semesters. Offerering during summer term depends on demand. Lectures are Mondays 10:20-11:15am, lab is M, Tu, or Th 1pm-5pm.
Physics 4193
Individual Studies
1-5 credits
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.
Physics 4194
Group Studies
1-5 credits
Group Studies.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 3 completions.
Physics 4700
Introductory Electronics For Physics
3 credits
Intermediate level introduction to electronic circuits, devices, and instrumentation with emphasis on laboratory experience.
Prereq: Physics 1251 or 1251H or 1261.
Offered autumn and spring semesters. Lectures are Mondays 9:10-11:15am, lab is either TuTh 12:40-2:45pm or WF 12:40-2:45pm.
Physics 4998
Undergraduate Research in Physics
1-5 credits
Undergraduate research or creative activities in various topics.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs or 3 completions. This course is graded A-E.
Offered autumn semester, spring semester, and summer term.
Physics 4998H
Honors Undergraduate Research in Physics
1-5 credits
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. This courses is graded A-E.
Offered autumn semester, spring semester, and summer term.
Physics 4999
Thesis Undergraduate Research in Physics
1-5 credits
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. This courses is graded A-E.
Offered autumn semester, spring semester, and summer term.
Physics 4999H
Honors Thesis Undergraduate Research in Physics
1-5 credits
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.This courses is graded A-E.
Offered autumn semester, spring semester, and summer term.
Undergraduate / Graduate Courses
Physics 5100
Physics for In-Service Teachers
1-10 credits
Designed to deepen teachers' understanding of basic physical concepts and methods of treatment of selected topics, includes lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individualized lab work.
Prereq: 10 cr hrs in Physics, and teaching experience, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 20 completions.
Physics 5300
Theoretical Mechanics
4 credits
Development of Lagrangian mechanics, inertia and stress tensors, rigid body rotations and introduction to the mechanics of continuous media.
Prereq: C+ or higher in Physics 2301; Credit for Math 2174 or Math 2415 or Math 2255 or Math 5520H.
Textbook(s): Classical Mechanics, ISBN: 9781891389221, Author, Taylor, Publisher: University Science Books.
Offered spring semester. TuWeThFr 9:10am - 10:05am.
Physics 5400
Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism
4 credits.
Introduction to the description of electrostatic fields; dielectrics; boundary-value problems; magnetic fields of steady currents; induction; Maxwell's equations; plane waves.
Prereq: C+ or higher in Physics 2301; Credit for Math 2174 or Math 2415 or Math 2255 or Math 5520H.
Textbook(s): Introduction to Electrodynamics, ISBN: 9780321856562, Author: Griffiths, Publisher: Pearson.
Offered spring semester. TuWeThF 10:20am - 11:15am
Physics 5400H
Honors Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I
4 credits.
Advanced treatment of electrostatic fields; dielectrics; boundary-value problems. magnetic fields of steady currents; induction; Maxwell's equations; plane waves.
Prereq: Honors standing or permission of instructor; C+ or higher in Physics 2301; Credit for Math 2174 or Math 2415 or Math 2255 or Math 5520H.
Textbook(s): Introduction to Electrodynamics, ISBN: 9780321856562, Author: Griffiths, Publisher: Pearson.
Offered autumn semester. TuWeThFr 10:20am-11:15am
Physics 5401H
Honors Advanced Electricity and Magnetism II
4 credits.
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 (B- or better in 5400H).
Textbook(s): Introduction to Electrodynamics, ISBN: 9780321856562, Author: Griffiths, Publisher: Pearson.
Offered spring semester. TuWeThFr 10:20am - 11:15am
Physics 5500
Quantum Mechanics I
4 credits.
Prereq: C+ or higher in Physics 2301; Credit for Math 2174 or Math 2415 or Math 2255 or Math 5520H.
Textbook(s): Quantum Mechanics, ISBN: 9780321765796, Author: McIntyre and Manogue, Publisher: Pearson.
Offered autumn semester. TuWeThFr 11:30am - 12:25pm
Physics 5500H
Honors Quantum Mechanics I
4 credits
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 standing or permission of instructor; C+ or higher in Physics 2301; Credit for Math 2174 or Math 2415 or Math 2255 or Math 5520H.
Textbook(s): Quantum Mechanics, ISBN: 9780321765796, Author: McIntyre, Publisher: Pearson.
Offered autumn semester. TuWeThFr 11:30am - 12:25pm
Physics 5501
Quantum Mechanics II
4 credits, offered spring semester.
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: Credit for Physics 5500. Not open to students with credit for Physics 5501H.
Textbook(s): Quantum Mechanics, ISBN: 9780321765796, Author: McIntyre, Publisher: Pearson.
Offered spring semester. TuWeThFr 11:30am - 12:25pm
Physics 5501H
Honors Quantum Mechanics II
4 credits.
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; (B+ or better in 5500) or (B- or better in 5500H)
Textbook(s): Quantum Mechanics, ISBN: 9780321765796, Author: McIntyre and Manogue, Publisher: Pearson.
Offered spring semester. TuWeThFr 11:30am - 12:25pm
Physics 5600
Statistical Mechanics
4 credits, offered autumn semester.
Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; applications to noninteracting classical and quantum systems. Interacting systems, special states of matter, critical phenomena and phase transitions.
Prereq: Physics 5500; and Math 2415, 2174, 2255, or 5520H.
Offered autumn semester. TuWeThFr 9:10am - 10:05am.
Physics 5700
Advanced Physics Laboratory
3 credits.
Introduction to the experimental techniques of physics and the statistical analysis of data, through lectures and a variety of experiments.
Prereq: Physics 3700 and 2301 and 5400(H) and 5500(H). Open to students in the Arts and Sciences Physics major.
No textbook on file.
Offered autumn and spring semesters. Two sections available - MW 12:40-3:55pm and TuTh 12:40-3:55pm.
Physics 5710
Advanced Engineering Physics Laboratory
3 credits
Lab course for eng physics majors. Experiments in optics, materials, and nuclear physics are carried out in a team approach, emphasizing DAQ methods and experimental design, analysis of collected data, and formal presentation of experimental results.
Prereq: Physics 3700 and 2301 and 5400(H) and 5500(H). Open to students in the Engineering Physics major.
Offered autumn and spring semesters. Two sections available - MW 12:40-3:55pm and TuTh 12:40-3:55pm.
Physics 5740
Quantitative Cell Biology for Engineers and Scientists
3 credits.
Introduction to the biophysical and biochemical principles underlying the behavior of cellular processes with an emphasis on surveying engineering models and quantitative measurements.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Cross-listed in ChBE.
Offered autumn semester.
Physics 5800
Engineering Physics Design I
3 credits
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: Physics 2301, and a Second Writing course, and senior standing in Engineering Physics.
Offered autumn semester. Please note: this course is only open to graduating seniors within the Engineering Physics program. It is not open to Arts and Sciences physics major or to students in other majors within the College of Engineering.
Physics 5801
Engineering Physics Design II
3 credits
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: Physics 5800, and senior standing in Engineering Physics.
Offered spring semester.
Physics 6740
Introduction to Astrochemistry
4 credits
A treatment of chemistry occurring in interstellar clouds, areas of star formation, and atmospheres of stars.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit in 740, Astron 740, or Chem 740. Cross-listed in Chem.
The below courses are listed as "graduate" and are not open to undergraduate students. If you are an undergraduate student who is interested in taking one of the below courses, email Lindsey Thaler at: thaler.21@osu.edu
Physics 6802
Topics in Elementary Particle Physics
4 credits
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in physics. Elementary Particle Physics.
Prereq: 5501 or grad standing or permission of instructor.
Physics 6803
Topics in Astroparticle Physics
4 credits
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in Astroparticle Physics.
Prereq: 5501 or grad standing or permission of instructor.
Physics 6804
Topics in Atomic and Molecular Physics
4 credits
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in physics. Atomic and Molecular Physics.
Prereq: 5501 or grad standing or permission of instructor.
Physics 6805
Topics in Nuclear Physics
4 credits
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in physics. Nuclear Physics.
Prereq: 5501 or grad standing or permission of instructor.
Physics 6806
Topics in Condensed Matter Physics
4 credits
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in physics. Condensed Matter Physics.
Prereq: 5501 or grad standing or permission of instructor.
Physics 6809
Topics in Biophysics
4 credits
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in Biophysics.
Prereq: 5501 or grad standing or permission of instructor.
Physics 6810
Topics in Computational Physics
4 credits
Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in Computational Physics.
Prereq: 5501 or grad standing or permission of instructor.
Physics 6820
Special Topics
4 credits
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.
Graduate Courses
Physics 7193
Individual Studies
1-6 credits
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 6 completions. This course is graded S/U.
Physics 7194
Group Studies
1-5 credits
Group Studies.
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs or 6 completions.
Physics 7401
Electromagnetic Field Theory
3 credits
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.
Physics 7501
Quantum Mechanics 1
3 credits
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.
Physics 7502
Quantum Mechanics 2
3 credits
Variational method; perturbation theory, semiclassical treatment of electromagnetic radiation, quantized electromagnetic radiation, scattering theory; density matrix; Dirac equation.
Prereq: 7501.
Physics 7503
Quantum Mechanics 3
3 credits
Systems with several electrons, exclusion principle; applications to atoms and molecules, and to scattering; Hartree-Fock approximation; Dirac equation for free electrons and for hydrogen.
Prereq: 7502.
Physics 7601
Classical and Statistical Physics I
3 credits
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.
Physics 7602
Classical and Statistical Physics II
3 credits
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.
Physics 7603
Advanced Statistical Physics
3 credits
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.
Physics 7701
Analytic and Numeric Methods of Physics
3 credits
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.
Physics 7891
Departmental Seminar or Workshop
1 credits
Departmental Seminar or Workshop
Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U.
Physics 7998
Grad Research
1-10 credits
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.
Physics 8301
Elasticity and Fluid Mechanics
3 credits
Elasticity of solids; stress and strain tensors, dislocations; fluid mechanics; ideal and viscous fluids, chaos, and turbulence.
Prereq: 7601 or permission of instructor.
Physics 8802.01
Topics in Elementary Particle Physics 1
3 credits
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Elementary Particle Physics.
Prereq: 7501 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8802.02
Topics in Elementary Particle Physics 2
3 credits
A (continued) systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Elementary Particle Physics.
Prereq: 8802.01 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8803.01
Topics in Astroparticle Physics 1
3 credits
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Astroparticle Physics.
Prereq: 7501 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8803.02
Topics in Astroparticle Physics 2
3 credits
A (continued) systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Astroparticle Physics Physics.
Prereq: 8803.01 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8804.01
Topics in Atomic and Molecular Physics 1
3 credits
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Atomic and Molecular Physics.
Prereq: 7501, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8804.02
Topics in Atomic and Molecular Physics 2
3 credits
A (continued) systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Atomic and Molecular Physics.
Prereq: 8804.01 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8805.01
Topics in Nuclear Physics 1
3 credits
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Nuclear Physics.
Prereq: 7501 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8805.02
Topics in Nuclear Physics 2
3 credits
A (continued) systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Nuclear Physics.
Prereq: 8805.01 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8806.01
Topics in Condensed Matter Physics 1
3 credits
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Condensed Matter Physics.
Prereq: 7501 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8806.02
Topics in Condensed Matter Physics 2
3 credits
A (continued) systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Condensed Matter Physics.
Prereq: 8806.01 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8808.01
Topics in the Theory of Quantized Fields I
3 credits
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Theory of Quantized Fields.
Prereq: 7501 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8808.02
Topics in the Theory of Quantized Fields II
3 credits
A (continued) systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Theory of Quantized Fields.
Prereq: 8808.01 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8809.01
Topics in Biophysics
3 credits
A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Biophysics.
Prereq: 7501, or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8809.02
Topics in Biophysics 2
3 credits
A (continued) systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. Biophysics.
Prereq: 8809.01 or permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr hrs.
Physics 8820
Special Topics
3 credits
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.
Physics 8999
Research in Physics
1 - 12 credits
Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only.
Au, Sp, Sum Semesters. Prereq: Permission of Instructor. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U.