Major in Physics, Applied Physics Concentration

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The Applied Physics concentration combines fundamental course work in physics with a selection of courses in a related field. Eight fields are available:

Department of Physics

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Future or incoming students:   Please contact the Office of Admissions  to declare a Major in Physics. Incoming students specifically, please contact Prof. Martin Gelfand ( martin.gelfand@colostate.edu ) immediately after declaring Physics to make sure you receive appropriate advising before the start of the semester. Please feel free to contact Prof. Gelfand if you have questions about Physics before declaring the major as well. Current on-campus CSU students:   To learn more about Physics and decide if you are interested in declaring, please contact Prof. Martin Gelfand ( martin.gelfand@colostate.edu ) to arrange a meeting. In order to complete the program as rapidly as possible, students who are considering Physics should make progress every semester in Mathematics, completing Precalculus as soon as possible, and then taking MATH 160 , followed either by MATH 161 , MATH 261 , and MATH 340 or MATH 271 and MATH 272 . The latter sequence has limited availability, so the former is more common. PH 141 should be taken either concurrently with or immediately following MATH 160 . Please contact Prof. Gelfand for advice on this matter. Another course it is helpful to take early is CS 150B .

Major in Physics, Physics Concentration

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The Physics concentration provides a broad background in physics that serves as a base for later specialization, either in graduate school or on the job. It is designed for those seeking greater insight into physics and an introduction to more advanced topics and methods. Students who obtain a degree in Physics with the Physics concentration are prepared for a career in industry or government, or for advanced study at the graduate level.

Major in Physics

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Physics is the study of motion, matter, and energy. It is the most fundamental of sciences, and provides the essential underpinning of chemistry, biology, astronomy, and geology. Physicists probe the structure of atomic nuclei, study exotic states of matter that occur at ultra-low temperatures, and develop theories that predict the origin and destiny of the universe. Physics has practical applications to a wide variety of tasks such as fabricating very large scale integrated circuits, producing high efficiency solar cells, and developing nanomachines, high-power lasers, and scanners for imaging activity within the human brain. Fundamental research in physics has led to many important inventions, including the transistor, the computer, the internet, the flat panel display, and the cell phone.

Minor in Physics

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Most technical fields require some background in physics. A minor in Physics can provide students with an increased understanding of the foundations of their chosen major. For students majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics, a minor in Physics can offer experience in applying the skills acquired in their major to concrete physical problems.

Major in Natural Sciences, Physics Education Concentration

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Freshman AUCC Credits CHEM 111 General Chemistry I (GT-SC2) 3A 4 CHEM 112 General Chemistry Lab I (GT-SC1) 3A 1 CHEM 113 General Chemistry II   3 CHEM 114 General Chemistry Lab II   1 CO 150 College Composition (GT-CO2) 1A 3 CS 150B Culture and Coding: Python (GT-AH3) 3B 3 MATH 160 Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1) 1B 4 MATH 161 Calculus for Physical Scientists II (GT-MA1) 1B 4 PH 141 Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (GT-SC1) 3A 5 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 1C 3   Total Credits   31 Sophomore   EDUC 275 Schooling in the United States (GT-SS3) 3C 3 EDUC 340 Literacy and the Learner   3 LIFE 102 Attributes of Living Systems (GT-SC1) 3A 4 LIFE 103 Biology of Organisms-Animals and Plants (GT-SC1) 3A 4 MATH 261 Calculus for Physical Scientists III   4 PH 142 Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (GT-SC1) 3A 5 PH 314 Introduction to Modern Physics 4B 4 Select one group from the following:   4 Group A:     AA 100 Introduction to Astronomy (GT-SC2) 3A   AA 101 Astronomy Laboratory (GT-SC1) 3A   Group B:     GEOL 120 Exploring Earth - Physical Geology (GT-SC2) 3A   GEOL 121 Introductory Geology Laboratory (GT-SC1) 3A     Total Credits   31 Junior   EDUC 350 Instruction I-Individualization/Management   3 EDUC 386 Practicum-Instruction I   1 EDUC 461A Secondary Science and Technology Education I   3 EDUC 461B Secondary Science and Technology Education II   3 PH 245 Introduction to Electronics   3 PH 315 Modern Physics Laboratory   2 PH 361 Physical Thermodynamics   3 STAT 301 Introduction to Applied Statistical Methods   3 Advanced Writing 2 3 Science/Math Electives 1   7   Total Credits   31 Senior   EDUC 450 Instruction II-Standards and Assessment   4 EDUC 485B Student Teaching: Secondary 4A,4C 11 EDUC 486E Practicum: Instruction II   1 EDUC 493A Seminar: Professional Relations 4C 1 PH 353 Optics and Waves   4 Arts and Humanities 3B 3 Historical Perspectives 3D 3   Total Credits   27   Program Total Credits:   120

Major in Natural Sciences, Physical Science Concentration

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The Physical Science concentration begins with two semesters each of calculus, chemistry, and physics, plus a semester of biological science. Students then complete the major by earning two minors selected from Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Statistics, or Physics. Completion of the double minor gives an unusual breadth in the physical sciences. Recent graduates have pursued careers in the sciences. Others use this background as a basis for graduate work and research or for entry into medical or veterinary professional programs.

All-University Core Curriculum (AUCC)

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...Category 3A. Biological and Physical Sciences (7 credits) Biological and Physical Science courses examine scientific...

Faculty

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...Physics, General, U OF CALIFORNIA, 1978 Masters, Physics, General, U OF CALIFORNIA, 1980 Doctorate, Physics...

Major in Geography

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...Introduction to Physical Geography (GT-SC2) 3A 3 GR 111 Introduction to Physical Geography Lab...

Major in Chemistry

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...organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, chemical biology, and physics. The curriculum is...

Programs A-Z

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...D. Physics Physics NS Undergraduate Main Campus B.S. Physics, Applied Physics Concentration Physics NS...

Major in Computer Engineering

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...Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1) 1B 4 MATH 161 Calculus for Physical Scientists...

Major in Zoology

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...PH 121 General Physics I (GT-SC1) 3A PH 122 General Physics II (GT-SC1...

Major in Civil Engineering

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...Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1) 1B 4 MATH 161 Calculus for Physical Scientists...

Major in Mechanical Engineering

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...Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1) 1B 4 MATH 161 Calculus for Physical Scientists...

Major in Statistics

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...Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1) 1B 4 MATH 161 Calculus for Physical Scientists...

Major in Natural Sciences

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...Physics Education. The program includes science courses in a concentration such as Biology, Geology, Physics...

Major in Dance, B.F.A.

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...in Dance . The degree requires a strong physical and mental commitment and an eagerness to...

Department of Atmospheric Science

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...level are encouraged to major in engineering, physics, chemistry, or mathematics. The department offers a...

Major in Economics

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...GT-MA1) 1B MATH 160 Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1) 1B Arts and...

Major in Restoration Ecology

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...Environmental Chemistry SOCR 470 Soil Physics SOCR 471 Soil Physics Laboratory Select one course from...

Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering

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...all engineering students take coursework emphasizing mathematics, physics, chemistry, and basic engineering; because all branches...

College of Natural Sciences

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...Computer Science Data Science Mathematics Natural Sciences Physics Psychology Statistics Zoology Undergraduate Minors Applied Data...

Major in Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts

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...Arts and Humanities 3B 6 Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 3 Historical Perspectives 3D 3...

Major in Communication Studies

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...SPCM 200 Public Speaking 3 Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 7 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...

Major in Ethnic Studies

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...Arts and Humanities 3B 6 Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 3 Quantitative Reasoning 1B 3...

Major in Women's and Gender Studies

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...Arts and Humanities 3B 3 Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 3 Historical Perspectives 3D 3...

Major in Journalism and Media Communication

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...Arts and Humanities 3B 6 Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 3 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...

Major in Music (B.A.)

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...see list below) 2-3 Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 3 Historical Perspectives 3D 3...

Major in Theatre, Performance Concentration

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...and devising techniques, including memoir, adaptation, and physical theatre. PERFORMANCE ARTISTRY: Develop an understanding of...

Major in Political Science

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...Arts and Humanities 3B 6 Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 4 Historical Perspectives 3D 3...

School of Biomedical Engineering

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...Our Biomedical Engineering programs integrate biological, chemical, physical, and mathematical sciences with engineering principles and...

Major in Health and Exercise Science

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...increasingly unhealthy population. Understanding the role of physical activity in preventing and treating disease and...

Major in Art (B.F.A.), Art Education Concentration

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...ART 265 Introduction to Printmaking Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 7 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...

Major in Dance, B.A.

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...Arts and Humanities 3B 3 Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 7 Historical Perspectives 3D 3...

Major in Dance, B.F.A., Dance Education Concentration

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...students and plan curriculum that considers their physical, intellectual, social, and emotional development. Explore the...

Diversity Resources for Students

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...students who have physical or learning disabilities as well as chronic physical or mental illnesses...

Facilities

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...the global information landscape. With millions of physical and digital materials at users' fingertips, friendly...

Registration

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...family issues Significant and lasting mental or physical h ealth issues Unexpected financial difficulties of...

Residency for Tuition Classification

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...up of two components: physical presence and evidence of intent. Both physical presence and evidence...

Tuition, Fees, and Expenses

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...up of two components: physical presence and evidence of intent. Both physical presence and evidence...

Health Professions

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...veterinary medicine, physician's assistant, occupational therapy, physical therapy, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, optometry, podiatry, chiropractic...

Master of Natural Sciences Education, Plan C (M.N.S.E.)

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...by enhancing their knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, Earth science, and environmental science; Current non...

Major in Social Work

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...Arts and Humanities 3B 6 Biological and Physical Sciences 4 3A 3-4 Diversity, Equity...

Major in Anthropology

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...Arts and Humanities 3B 6 Biological and Physical Sciences 1 3A 3 Diversity, Equity, and...

Major in Geology

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...of geosciences, students complete courses in mathematics, physical sciences, communications, and the liberal arts to...

Major in Biochemistry

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...strong, well-balanced background in the biological, physical, and mathematical sciences. As a Biochemistry major...

Major in Neuroscience

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...concentrations have a strong foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biological sciences that utilize a...

Student Resources and Campus Life

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...Care Nutrition Consultation for Disordered Eating Optometry Physical Therapy Psychiatry Sexual and Reproductive Care Sports...

College of Agricultural Sciences

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...and sustainable environment. Agricultural programs integrate biological, physical, and social sciences with agricultural sciences. Students...

College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

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...English Composition - at least 3 semester credits. Physics - at least 4 semester credits with laboratory...

Paying Your Bill

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...consciousness by reducing paper use and eliminating physical refuse. It is also essential that students...

Hazing

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...means any act that endangers the mental, physical, or emotional health or safety of a...

State Authorization Compliance

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...student and faculty member are in separate physical locations. It includes, but is not limited...

Division of Armed Forces Services

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...medically qualified for military service, pass a physical fitness test, and take an oath to...

Environmental Studies

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...Sciences (Biology; Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Psychology) Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (Biomedical...

Department of Ecosystem Science and Sustainability

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...Ecosystem Science and Sustainability investigates the intricate physical, chemical, human, and biological interactions driving ecosystems...

Department of Chemistry

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...Biology, Chemistry Education, Inorganic, Materials, Organic, and Physical Chemistry. Students interested in graduate work should...

Major in Data Science

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...endeavor from health policy to high energy physics. Concentrations Computer Science Concentration Economics Concentration Mathematics...

Major in Biomedical Sciences

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...studies with foundational science courses including biology, physics, general chemistry, organic chemistry, math, and statistics...

Department of Aerospace Studies

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...is a rigorous two-week program involving physical conditioning, weapons training, and survival training. Field...

Public Health

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...global health and health disparities; health communication; physical activity and healthy lifestyles; and public health...

Major in Horticulture

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...and interests in computers, construction, engineering, chemistry, physics, social services, or business management. Participation in...

Major in Business Administration

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...Arts and Humanities 3B 3 Biological and Physical Sciences 3A 7 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion...

Graduate Certificate in Student Affairs Administration

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...Relationships between college students and their social/physical environments Higher education's finance environment Offered...

Major in Human Development and Family Studies

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...protective factors influencing cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development across the lifespan. During their final...

Master of Arts in Anthropology

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...biological anthropology as well as human and physical geography. The program options include writing a...

Major in Dance

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...management, theatrical production, fashion design, exercise science, physical therapy, business, education, and somatic practices Dance...

Master of Public Policy Administration, Plan C (M.P.P.A.)

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...monitor, and manage human, fiscal, technological, information, physical, and other resource use. Conceptualize, analyze, and...

Minor in Watershed Science

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...selection of additional coursework options that emphasize physical, biogeochemical, and societal aspects of water resources...

Major in Watershed Science and Sustainability

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...concentrations, students will gain foundational knowledge in physical, geological, and biological controls on how water...

Minor in Biochemistry

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...to students majoring in any biological or physical science, or in engineering. The minor requires...

Major in Biological Science

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...health professions such as physician's assistant, physical therapy, occupational therapy, optometry or public health...

Master of Science in Chemistry, Plan B

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...undergraduate proficiency in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry by having received (at their undergraduate...

Minor in Machine Learning

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...new discoveries in fields ranging from particle physics to medicine. The ML minor provides students...

Minor in Statistics

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...valuable complement to many majors in the physical, biological, Earth, social and human sciences. Statistical...

ATS 610  Physical Oceanography  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Foundations of ocean circulation theory and the general circulation of the oceans using observational data and rotating tank experiments.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

ATS 620  Thermodynamics and Cloud Physics  Credits: 2 (2-0-0)

Course Description: Equilibrium thermodynamics, cloud microphysics, precipitation formation, and cloud electrification.
Prerequisite: MATH 340 and PH 142.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

ATS 699N  Thesis: Dynamics and Physics of Clouds  Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

ATS 772  Aerosol Physics, Chemistry, Clouds & Climate  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: The physics and chemistry of atmospheric aerosols including composition, size, and interaction with radiation and clouds, including the development of research-grade models of aerosols, clouds, and radiation.
Prerequisite: (CHEM 114 and MATH 161) and (PH 122 or PH 142).
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Fall (odd years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

ATS 799N  Dissertation: Dynamics and Physics of Clouds  Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

BC 411  Physical Biochemistry  Credits: 4 (3-0-1)

Course Description: Thermodynamics; reaction rates; quantum chemistry; spectroscopy; macromolecular folding and interactions; ligand binding; enzyme kinetics; membranes.
Prerequisite: (BC 351 with a minimum grade of B or BC 401) and (CHEM 113) and (MATH 161 or MATH 255).
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

BIOM 526  Biological Physics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Also Offered As: ECE 526.
Course Description: Mathematical and physical modeling of biological systems. Mass transport in cellular environments. Electrical/mechanical properties of biomolecules.
Prerequisite: (MATH 340 or MATH 345) and (PH 122 or PH 142).
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman, Sophomore.
Registration Information: Credit not allowed for both BIOM 526 and ECE 526. Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 371  Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry  Credits: 4 (4-0-0)

Course Description: Quantum mechanics; molecular structure and spectroscopy; statistical and equilibrium thermodynamics; kinetics.
Prerequisite: (CHEM 232) and (MATH 161 or MATH 271) and (PH 141).
Registration Information: Chemistry majors only. Credit allowed for only one of the following CHEM 371, CHEM 473, or CHEM 474.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 372  Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry Lab  Credit: 1 (0-3-0)

Course Description: Laboratory experiments illustrate the Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry, including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, thermochemistry, chemical equilibrium, and kinetics.
Prerequisite: CHEM 371, may be taken concurrently.
Registration Information: Chemistry majors only. Credit not allowed for both CHEM 372 and CHEM 475.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: Yes.

CHEM 473  Foundations of Physical Chemistry  Credits: 4 (4-0-0)

Course Description: Quantum chemistry; molecular structure and spectroscopy; equilibrium thermodynamics; kinetics.
Prerequisite: (CHEM 113) and (MATH 161 or MATH 255 or MATH 271) and (PH 122 or PH 142).
Registration Information: Credit allowed for only one of the following CHEM 371, CHEM 473, or CHEM 474.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 474  Physical Chemistry I  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Quantum chemistry; applications to bonding, molecular structure, and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: (CHEM 113) and (MATH 261 or MATH 272) and (PH 142).
Registration Information: Credit allowed for only one of the following CHEM 371, CHEM 473, or CHEM 474.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 475  Physical Chemistry Laboratory I  Credit: 1 (0-3-0)

Course Description: Physiochemical experiments; emphasis on quantum mechanics/spectroscopy; interpretation/presentation of data; formal lab reports.
Prerequisite: (CBE 310, may be taken concurrently or CHEM 473, may be taken concurrently or CHEM 474, may be taken concurrently) and (CHEM 334).
Registration Information: Credit not allowed for both CHEM 372 and CHEM 475.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: Yes.

CHEM 476  Physical Chemistry II  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Statistical thermodynamics; applications to phase and chemical equilibria; kinetics.
Prerequisite: CHEM 371 or CHEM 474.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 477  Physical Chemistry Laboratory II  Credit: 1 (0-3-0)

Course Description: Physiochemical experiments; emphasis on thermodynamics/statistical mechanics/kinetics; interpretation/presentation of data; formal lab reports.
Prerequisite: CHEM 475.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: Yes.

CHEM 547  Physical Organic Chemistry  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Mechanisms, theory, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
Prerequisite: CHEM 543.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 563A  Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry: Group Theory  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Modern experimental methods in inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 461.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 563B  Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry: Vibrational Spectroscopy  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Modern experimental methods in inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 461.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 563C  Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry: Electronic Structure and Magnetism  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Modern experimental methods in inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 461.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 563D  Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry: Magnetic Spectroscopies  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Modern experimental methods in inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 461.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 563E  Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry: Advanced Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Modern experimental methods in inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 461.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 563F  Physical Methods in Inorganic Chemistry: Other Structural Methods  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Modern experimental methods in inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 461.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 651D  Special Topics in Chemistry: Physical Chemistry  Credits: Var[1-4] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 775  Pillars of Physical Chemistry  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Fundamental concepts in physical chemistry through reading and discussing primary literature.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CHEM 795D  Independent Study: Physical Chemistry  Credits: Var[1-5] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

CIVE 520  Physical Hydrology  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Hydrologic, atmospheric processes in the water cycle; linear systems, hydrologic response; geomorphologic description of hydrologic processes, response.
Prerequisite: CIVE 322 or CIVE 322.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CIVE 541  Physical Chemical Water Treatment Processes  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Theory and practice of separations and conversions in water treatment process. Reactor theory, filtration, adsorption, mass transfer, oxidation, membrane technologies, biological reactors, disinfection.
Prerequisite: CIVE 439.
Registration Information: Section may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

CS 522  Foundations of Cyber-Physical Systems  Credits: 4 (3-2-0)

Course Description: Principles of design, specification, modeling, and analysis of cyber-physical systems and software. Topics include model-based design, formal methods for specification and verification, and control theory.
Prerequisite: CS 320 or CS 420.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. Must register for lecture and laboratory. Credit not allowed for both CS 522 and CS 581A4.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

ECE 415  Semiconductor Physics and Junctions  Credits: 2 (2-0-0)

Course Description: The fundamental physics of semiconductor band structure and of the modifications that occur by doping. These fundamental concepts allow for developing the model of a pn junction diode, which is the basic unit of electronic devices.
Prerequisite: (MATH 340 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 345 with a minimum grade of C) and (PH 142 with a minimum grade of C).
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman, Sophomore.
Registration Information: Junior standing. Credit allowed for only one of the following: ECE 415, ECE 471A, or ECE 471B.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

ECE 504  Physical Optics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Classical optics from first principles; basic electromagnetic theory to wave and geometric guides.
Prerequisite: ECE 342 with a minimum grade of C.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Fall (odd years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

ECE 507  Plasma Physics and Applications  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Fundamental principles and industrial applications of plasmas.
Prerequisite: ECE 342.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

ECE 526  Biological Physics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Also Offered As: BIOM 526.
Course Description: Mathematical and physical modeling of biological systems. Mass transport in cellular environments. Electrical/mechanical properties of biomolecules.
Prerequisite: (MATH 340 or MATH 345) and (PH 122 or PH 142).
Restriction: Must not be a: Freshman, Sophomore.
Registration Information: Credit not allowed for both BIOM 526 and ECE 526. Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

ERHS 530  Radiological Physics and Dosimetry I  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Theory and detection of ionizing radiation; measurement and calculation of exposure and dose.
Prerequisite: (MATH 155 or MATH 160) and (PH 122).
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

ERHS 556  Monte Carlo Methods in Health Physics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Monte Carlo methods for the assessment of complex systems or macroscopic quantities on basis of statistical nature of microscopic components.
Prerequisite: ERHS 530, may be taken concurrently.
Registration Information: Eligibility for access to government software.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

ERHS 595E  Independent Study: Radiation Physics  Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

ERHS 630  Radiological Physics and Dosimetry II  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Calculations and measurement techniques for dosimetry shielding and protection from ionizing radiations.
Prerequisite: ERHS 530.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

ERHS 693D  Research Seminar: Health Physics  Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: Presentation of student research and discussion of publications from scientific literature.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

ERHS 695G  Independent Study: Health Physics  Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Specialized study in health physics under supervision of faculty.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

ERHS 696D  Group Study: Health Physics  Credits: Var[1-3] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: ERHS 530.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

ERHS 712  Physics of Diagnostic Imaging  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Physics of imaging for radiology, ultrasound, computerized tomography, magnetic resonance, and nuclear medicine.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: DVM or equivalent professional veterinary medicine degree required.
Term Offered: Fall (odd years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

ERHS 714  Radiation Therapy Physics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Radiation therapy physics, photon and electron production for therapeutic use, teletherapy, brachytherapy, radiation protection and quality assurance.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: DVM or health physics, physics, or engineering graduate student.
Term Offered: Fall (even years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

ERHS 795G  Independent Study: Health Physics  Credits: Var[1-18] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

ESS 210  Physical Geography  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Also Offered As: GR 210.
Course Description: Energy, mass budget, and human impacts on atmosphere, hydrosphere, and continental land surfaces.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Credit not allowed for both ESS 210 and GR 210.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

FSHN 505  Nutrition and Physical Activity in Aging  Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description: Physiological changes during aging and impacts on health and disease; focus on successful aging with emphasis on physical activity and nutrition.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Admission to GP-IDEA program in dietetics. Offered as an online course only.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

GEOL 120  Exploring Earth - Physical Geology (GT-SC2)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Develops scientific understanding through introduction to earth processes, materials, resources, and hazards.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Credit allowed for only one of the following: GEOL 110, GEOL 120, GEOL 122, GEOL 124, or GEOL 150.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Biological & Physical Sciences 3A, Natural & Physical Sciences w/o lab (GT-SC2).

GEOL 150  Physical Geology for Scientists and Engineers  Credits: 4 (3-3-0)

Course Description: Earth materials, structures, and surface processes. Geologic analysis using field data, topographic and geologic maps, and aerial photos.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and laboratory. Credit allowed for only one of the following: GEOL 110, GEOL 120, GEOL 122, GEOL 124, GEOL 150. Credit not allowed for both GEOL 121 and GEOL 150. Required field trips.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: Yes.
Additional Information: Biological & Physical Sciences 3A.

GR 110  Introduction to Physical Geography (GT-SC2)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Introduction to the fundamentals of physical geography including climatology, climate change, biogeography, plate tectonics, landforms and soils. Explore the science of mapping the physical earth, spatial analysis and thinking, and human-environment interactions.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Biological & Physical Sciences 3A, Natural & Physical Sciences w/o lab (GT-SC2).

GR 111  Introduction to Physical Geography Lab (GT-SC1)  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: Laboratory application of the principles of physical geography.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Biological & Physical Sciences 3A, Natural & Physical Sciences w/ lab (GT-SC1).

GR 210  Physical Geography  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Also Offered As: ESS 210.
Course Description: Energy, mass budget, and human impacts on atmosphere, hydrosphere, and continental land surfaces.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: Credit not allowed for both GR 210 and ESS 210.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

GR 425C  Special Topics: Physical Geography  Credits: Var[1-3] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Special topics in physical geography.
Prerequisite: GR 100 to 499 - at least 3 credits.
Registration Information: May be taken for a maximum of 9 credits.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

HDFS 412  Mental and Physical Health in Adulthood  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Mental and physical health of adults, contextual factors of development, and implications for prevention, intervention, and public health planning.
Prerequisite: HDFS 312.
Registration Information: Completion of 60 credits. Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

HES 102C  Physical Education Activities: Special Activities  Credit: 1 (0-3-0)

Course Description: Physical activities for the development of personal motor skills.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

HES 102G  Physical Education Activities: Athletics  Credit: 1 (0-3-0)

Course Description: Physical activities for the development of personal motor skills.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

HES 434  Physical Activity Throughout the Lifespan  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Impact of physical activity on biology and physiology of human development and aging processes.
Prerequisite: BMS 300 or HDFS 201 or HES 300.
Registration Information: Junior standing. Sections may be offered: Online. Credit not allowed for both HES 434 and HES 444.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

HES 608  Physical Activity Intervention Development  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Examination of the current state of the science related to the relationship between physical activity and health outcomes, the theoretical foundations underpinning successful physical activity interventions, and knowledge of how to develop, implement and evaluate physical activity interventions for adults.
Prerequisite: HES 354 or HES 434 or HES 455.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MATH 160  Calculus for Physical Scientists I (GT-MA1)  Credits: 4 (3-2-0)

Course Description: Limits, continuity, differentiation, and integration of elementary functions with applications; conic sections.
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: MATH 124 with a B or better; MATH 126 with a B or better or MATH 127 with a B or better. Must register for lecture and laboratory. Sections may be offered: Online. Credit allowed for only one of the following courses: MATH 141, MATH 155, MATH 159 or MATH 160.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Quantitative Reasoning 1B, Mathematics (GT-MA1).

MATH 161  Calculus for Physical Scientists II (GT-MA1)  Credits: 4 (3-2-0)

Course Description: Transcendental functions, integration techniques, polar coordinates, sequences and series, with mathematical software.
Prerequisite: (MATH 124 or MATH 127) and (MATH 159 or MATH 160).
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and laboratory. Sections may be offered: Online.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Quantitative Reasoning 1B, Mathematics (GT-MA1).

MATH 261  Calculus for Physical Scientists III  Credits: 4 (4-0-0)

Course Description: Vector functions, partial differentiation, cylindrical and spherical coordinates, multiple integrals, line integrals, Green's theorem.
Prerequisite: MATH 161.
Registration Information: Sections may be offered: Online. Credit not allowed for both MATH 255 and MATH 261.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

MECH 551  Physical Gas Dynamics I  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Characteristics of real gases in reacting and nonequilibrium systems; equilibrium air; statistical mechanics, chemical thermodynamics.
Prerequisite: MECH 342.
Term Offered: Fall (odd years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

MECH 577  Aerosol Physics and Technology  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Aerosols and their applications in science and engineering, air pollution control, atmospheric science, and public health. Topics cover the physical and chemical principles underlying the behavior of particles suspended in air, including particle size, aerodynamics, motion of particles in a force field, particle size statistics, and optical and electrical properties.
Prerequisite: PH 141.
Registration Information: Senior standing. Sections may be offered: Online.
Term Offered: Spring (odd years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

NSCI 619A  Physics for Educators: Optics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Ray, wave, and particle models of light, with diverse applications. Introduction to special relativity and quantum physics via light. Includes regular at-home, hands-on activities.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Admission to MNSE program. Offered as an online course only. Credit not allowed for both NSCI 619 and NSCI 619A.
Term Offered: Spring (odd years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

NSCI 619B  Physics for Educators: Mechanics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Classical kinematics and dynamics, with particular attention to phenomena that can be explored using an integrated sensor system for weekly at-home labs.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Admission to MNSE program. Offered as an online course only. Credit not allowed for both NSCI 619B and NSCI 680A5.
Term Offered: Spring (even years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

PBHL 644  Physical Activity and Public Health  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Explore the role of physical activity (PA) in public health (PH). History of physical activity in public health, basic exercise physiology and kinesiology principles, and effectively promote and measure physical activity in a variety of populations. Discuss physical activity in various settings, and explore how programs are effectively planned, implemented and evaluated.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Graduate cooperative program, Professional.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

PBHL 692E  Seminar: Physical Activity & Healthy Lifestyles  Credits: Var[1-6] (0-0-0)

Course Description: Current public health issues concerning exercise, the built environment, and health promotion.
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Graduate cooperative program, Professional.
Registration Information: Graduate standing. May be taken for credit up to 3 times; maximum of 9 credits allowed in PBHL 692A-692G.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 110  Physics of Everyday Phenomena (GT-SC2)  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Fundamental concepts of physics and elementary quantitative reasoning applied to phenomena in everyday life and beyond.
Prerequisite: None.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Biological & Physical Sciences 3A, Natural & Physical Sciences w/o lab (GT-SC2).

PH 111  Physics of Everyday Phenomena Laboratory (GT-SC1)  Credit: 1 (0-2-0)

Course Description: Experiments dealing with basic physics concepts including explorations of everyday phenomena.
Prerequisite: PH 110, may be taken concurrently.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Biological & Physical Sciences 3A, Natural & Physical Sciences w/ lab (GT-SC1).

PH 121  General Physics I (GT-SC1)  Credits: 5 (3-2-1)

Course Description: Concepts of force, torque, energy, momentum, work used to cover fluids, waves, sound, temperature, heat; biological, physical examples (noncalculus).
Prerequisite: MATH 120 and MATH 125, may be taken concurrently or MATH 124 and MATH 125, may be taken concurrently or MATH 127 or MATH 155, may be taken concurrently or MATH 157, may be taken concurrently or MATH 160, may be taken concurrently.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture, lab, and recitation. Credit not allowed for both PH 121 and PH 141.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Biological & Physical Sciences 3A, Natural & Physical Sciences w/ lab (GT-SC1).

PH 122  General Physics II (GT-SC1)  Credits: 5 (3-2-1)

Course Description: Electricity including electrostatics and simple circuits; magnetism; optics; nuclear physics, radiation; biological, physical examples (noncalculus).
Prerequisite: PH 121 or PH 141.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture, lab, and recitation. Credit not allowed for both PH 122 and PH 142.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Biological & Physical Sciences 3A, Natural & Physical Sciences w/ lab (GT-SC1).

PH 141  Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (GT-SC1)  Credits: 5 (3-2-1)

Course Description: Forces, energy, momentum, angular momentum, oscillations, waves, heat, thermodynamics (calculus based).
Prerequisite: None.
Registration Information: (MATH 126 or concurrent registration; MATH 155 or concurrent registration) or (MATH 127 or concurrent registration; MATH 155 or concurrent registration) or MATH 159 or concurrent registration or MATH 160 or concurrent registration. Must register for lecture, lab, and recitation. Credit not allowed for both PH 121 and PH 141.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Biological & Physical Sciences 3A, Natural & Physical Sciences w/ lab (GT-SC1).

PH 142  Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (GT-SC1)  Credits: 5 (3-2-1)

Course Description: Electricity and magnetism, circuits, light, optics (calculus based).
Prerequisite: (PH 141) and (MATH 161, may be taken concurrently or MATH 255, may be taken concurrently or MATH 271, may be taken concurrently).
Registration Information: Must register for lecture, lab, and recitation. Credit not allowed for both PH 142 and PH 122.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.
Additional Information: Biological & Physical Sciences 3A, Natural & Physical Sciences w/ lab (GT-SC1).

PH 193  Introductory Seminar in Physics  Credit: 1 (0-0-1)

Course Description: An orientation to the discipline of physics and the undergraduate major.
Prerequisite: None.
Restrictions: Must not be a: Junior, Senior. Must be a: Undergraduate.
Registration Information: Credit not allowed for both PH 180A2 and PH 193.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 210  Introduction to Computing in Physics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: An introduction to the use of computers in physics focusing on the design, implementation, and application of algorithms used to solve common physics problems, utilizing Python.
Prerequisite: (CS 150B or CS 152) and (PH 141).
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 293  Selected Topics in Physics  Credit: 1 (1-0-0)

Course Description: Selected topics in physics with emphasis on depth of understanding.
Prerequisite: PH 142.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 314  Introduction to Modern Physics  Credits: 4 (3-0-1)

Course Description: Relativity; quantum mechanics; atomic structure; applications to solid-state, nuclear, and elementary particle physics.
Prerequisite: (MATH 261, may be taken concurrently or MATH 272, may be taken concurrently) and (PH 142).
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and recitation.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 315  Modern Physics Laboratory  Credits: 2 (0-4-0)

Course Description: Experiments in modern physics.
Prerequisite: PH 314, may be taken concurrently.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 327  Analytical Techniques for Physics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Applications to physics of curvilinear coordinate systems, line/surface integrals, linear algebra, ordinary/partial differential eqs., probability.
Prerequisite: (MATH 261) and (MATH 340 or MATH 345) and (PH 142 and PH 314).
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 361  Physical Thermodynamics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic potentials; applications such as fluids, phase transitions, electrical and magnetic systems, binary mixtures.
Prerequisite: MATH 261 and PH 142.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 425  Advanced Physics Laboratory  Credits: 2 (0-4-0)

Course Description: Advanced experiments in electricity and magnetism, statistical physics and quantum mechanics.
Prerequisite: PH 315 and PH 451.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 462  Statistical Physics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein distribution functions; kinetic theory; applications to solids, metals, semiconductors, and gases.
Prerequisite: MATH 340 and PH 314 and PH 361.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 531  Introductory Condensed Matter Physics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Crystal structures and bonding, electronic levels and vibrations, dielectric, optical and magnetic properties, quasiparticles, superconductivity.
Prerequisite: PH 451 and PH 361.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 561  Elementary Particle Physics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Particle interactions and detection techniques. Quark model, scattering models and standard model of electroweak interactions, physics of colliders.
Prerequisite: PH 451.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 571  Mathematical Methods for Physics I  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Vector analysis, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, infinite series, method of Frobenius, complex variables, contour integration.
Prerequisite: MATH 340.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 572  Mathematical Methods for Physics II  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Partial differential equations, Sturm-Liouville theory, special functions, Green's functions, Fourier series, Fourier and Laplace transforms.
Prerequisite: PH 571.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 631  Modern Topics in Condensed Matter Physics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Selected topics in modern condensed matter physics. Examples include topological phases of matter, superconductivity, heavy fermions, density functional theory, surfaces and interfaces.
Prerequisite: PH 531.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Term Offered: Spring (every third year).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 693  Current Topics in Physics Research  Credits: 3 (0-0-3)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Term Offered: Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 721  Advanced Atomic, Molecular, Optical Physics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Atomic and molecular structure, interaction of atoms and molecules with radiation, laser cooling, atomic and molecular traps, experimental design, and a survey of contemporary experiments.
Prerequisite: PH 652, may be taken concurrently.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Credit not allowed for both PH 721 and PH 780A1.
Term Offered: Spring (every third year).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 793A  Seminar: Condensed Matter Physics  Credits: Var[1-5] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 793D  Seminar: Mathematical Physics  Credits: Var[1-5] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

PH 793E  Seminar: High Energy Physics  Credits: Var[1-5] (0-0-0)

Course Description:
Prerequisite: None.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Written consent of instructor.
Terms Offered: Fall, Spring.
Grade Mode: Instructor Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

SOCR 470  Soil Physics  Credits: 3 (3-0-0)

Course Description: Physical properties of soils emphasizing mechanical composition, moisture, aeration, temperature, and structure related to management, plant growth.
Prerequisite: SOCR 240 or GEOL 232.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Modes: S/U within Student Option, Trad within Student Option.
Special Course Fee: No.

SOCR 471  Soil Physics Laboratory  Credit: 1 (0-3-0)

Course Description: Familiarization of techniques and equipment used in evaluation of soil physical properties.
Prerequisite: SOCR 470, may be taken concurrently.
Term Offered: Fall.
Grade Mode: S/U Sat/Unsat Only.
Special Course Fee: No.

SOCR 770  Advanced Soil Physics  Credits: 4 (3-2-0)

Course Description: Description and analysis of principles of storage and movement of water, solutes, heat, and gases in soils.
Prerequisite: MATH 261 or SOCR 470.
Restriction: Must be a: Graduate, Professional.
Registration Information: Must register for lecture and laboratory.
Term Offered: Spring (even years).
Grade Mode: Traditional.
Special Course Fee: No.