Graduate Course Atlas - Fall Semester 2006

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503A Classical Mechanics I
731R Special Topics in Theoretical Physics
503B Classical Mechanics II
741R Special Topics in Nuclear Physics
544 Advanced Laboratory
751R Special Topics in Solid State Physics
590A Seminar in Teaching College Physics
797R Directed Study (Ph.D.)
597R Directed Study (M.A.)
799R Advanced Research
599R Thesis Research

PHYSICS 503A: Classical Mechanics I
Rasnik MWF 10:40 PM - 11:30 AM MAX: 12

Content: A deeper mathematical and philosophical treatment of classical mechanics, which will also provide experience in reasoning from fundamental principles, and familiarity with some important mathematical techniques. Topics to be covered include vector analysis; conservation laws; rocket motion; central forces and planetary motion; rotations; oscillating systems; scattering problems; variational principles; Lagrangians; and relativistic kinematics.

Prerequisite: Physics 152 and Mathmatics 211, or consent of instructor.

PHYSICS 503B: Classical Mechanics II
Hentschel MWF 9:35 AM - 10:25 AM MAX: 10

Content:Calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics, symmetry principles, motion in a central potential, scattering theory, theory of nonlinear and parametric oscillations, kinematics and dynamics of rigid body motion, the dynamic equations of motion of a rigid body, non-inertial frames of reference, canonical transformations.

PHYSICS 544: Advanced Laboratory
Segre Lecture T 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM MAX: 10 Credit: 4 Hours
Brody Lab W 2:30 PM - 5:30 PM MAX: 10

Content:Modern experimental techniques and hands-on laboratory projects, including semiconductor device physics, chaos in electronics, X-ray crystallography, and astronomical photometry.

Prerequisite: Physics 253 AND consent of the instructor.

Particulars: Each student will complete written reports for at least three experimental projects. All students must register for both T 2:30-5:30 and W 2:30-5:30.

Texts: Student Manual for the Art of Electronics

PHYSICS 590A: Seminar in Teaching College Physics
Faculty TBA TBA MAX: 10

Prerequisite: (Written Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)

PHYSICS 597R: Directed Study (M.A.)
Faculty TBA TBA MAX: 10

Prerequisite: (Written Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)

PHYSICS 599R: Thesis Research
Faculty TBA TBA MAX: 10

Prerequisite: (Written Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)

PHYSICS 731R: Special Topics in Theoretical Physics
Faculty TBA TBA MAX: 10

Prerequisite: (Written Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)

PHYSICS 741R: Special Topics in Nuclear Physics
Faculty TBA TBA MAX: 10

Prerequisite: (Written Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)

PHYSICS 751R: Special Topics in Solid State Physics
Faculty TBA TBA MAX: 10

Prerequisite: (Written Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)

PHYSICS 797R: Directed Study (Ph.D.)
Faculty TBA TBA MAX: 10

Prerequisite: (Written Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)

PHYSICS 799R: Advanced Research
Faculty TBA TBA MAX: 10

Prerequisite: (Written Permission of Instructor Required Prior to Pre-Registration)