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The Physics Major
Introduction
Requirements for the B.S. Degree in Physics
Suggested Programs of Study
Minor in Physics
Physics Department Courses
Physics Department Staff
Physics Major Checklist
Physics Minor Checklist
I. Introduction
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Am I interested in discovering how things work?
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Am I more interested in discovering how the same ideas can explain a variety
of different devices or problems rather than a single one?
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Am I more interested in finding exact, quantitative explanations rather
than being satisfied with generalities?
Most physicists would answer "yes" to all three questions. What does a
physicist do? Solid-state physicists investigate the properties of materials
such as metals, alloys, semiconductors and insulators. The transistor,
the best known result of their research, is so widely used that every home
has scores of them in television sets, stereos, radios, pocket calculators,
and electronic ignitions on cars. Optical physicist are interested in light--how
to generate it, how to control it, how to describe it and how to use it.
They study how the electrons in an atom or molecule interact with light,
and thus learn how the electrons interact with each other. Not only is
the laser a workhorse in the research laboratory, but you probably encounter
a laser scanner every time you go through the grocery store checkout. Experimental
physicists measure the response of the system to an applied force, or an
electromagnetic field, or a sound wave, or some other probe. Theoretical
physicists calculate the response of the system based on model. Comparison
of the measured and calculated values allows us to refine our understanding
of the basic law of nature.
The Colorado State University Physics major is designed to give each
student a good basic background in physics, but still allow the flexibility
to plan a career in any one of several areas. Traditionally, most physics
students have followed the Physics program of study in Section III-A. Recently,
however, there has been increased demand for people with an educational
background that transcends traditional areas of specialization. More and
more people study one field as an undergraduate and another as a graduate
student, or have two areas of undergraduate concentration. They should
consider the Applied Physics program in Section III-B.
A strength of the Colorado State University Physics Department is a
friendly and informal relationship between students and faculty. The undergraduate
study room and the Society
of Physics Students bring together students with a common interest
in physics. Physics undergraduates have invited nationally recognized guest
speakers and have played a leading role in the annual Physics Bowl, and
they often become involved in undergraduate research and the Little
Shop of Physics. We hope that every physics student will get to know
many of the faculty members and consult with them freely to understand
concepts both inside and outside of the normal curriculum, and to plan
for future employment or for graduate school.
All of the CSU Physics faculty member (Section VI) hold doctorate degrees
and most are currently engaged in physics research in addition to their
teaching. They collaborate on research projects with students, with each
other, and with people from other departments, other institutions, and
other countries. Some of the scientists from other institutions that work
most closely with the Physics faculty have the title "Affiliate Faculty."
Undergraduate Physics majors are strongly encouraged to participate in
one or more research projects during their time at CSU. Many majors work
on an original project as part of the curriculum, during a summer job,
or while participating in the University Workstudy Program. This is arranged
by mutual agreement of the student and faculty member and is usually initiated
by the student.
Physics Majors are considered for the First-Year Physics Scholarship
upon completion of PH142 and later may apply for other awards, such as
the Alumni Scholarship and the Weber Scholarship. Applications are available
in the Physics Department Office. The deadline for applications
is during the first half of Fall semester; the exact date is given
on the application form.
II. Requirements for the B.S. Degree in Physics
All physics majors are required to take a core set of courses in Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics, Computer Science, and Communications. In addition,
to round out your curriculum, you will elect courses that fit your personal
interests and long-term goals. there are also college-level and university-level
breadth requirements that give your education greater diversity. The Physics
Major Checklist in Section VII specifies these requirements in a convenient
form. For those interested in the Applied Physics option, a list of approved
Technical Electives follows the checklist in Section VII. Colorado State
University Physics majors must achieve a minimum grade of C- in each course
required under headings i, ii, and iv of the checklist. Substitutions for
required courses can be made upon written approval of the Key Advisor.
Waivers can be made only by the Department Chair.
Requirements for students transferring into the Physics major from other
schools or from other departments at CSU are:
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Complete PH141 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or better.
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Complete M155 or M160 (or its equivalent) with a grade of C- or better.
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Have a cumulative CSU GPA of at least 2.0.
For students transferring into Physics from other majors, the following
substitutions are acceptable, upon advisor approval, if grades of C- or
higher were obtained: EE201 for PH245, EE341 and EE342 for PH351, ME237
and ME337 for PH361. However, CE260, 261, 262 (Statics and Dynamics) are
not considered substitutes for PH341 (Mechanics).
III. Suggested Programs of Study
In addition to having an overall plan through graduation, all Physics majors,
including students having Physics as a second major, should plan their
schedule each semester and then discuss it with their advisor from the
Physics faculty. The following are suggested programs, but many students
make rearrangements to fit their own needs, consistent with the minimum
requirements enumerated in the Physics Major Checklist.
A. Physics Program
The Physics program is recommended for students who desire a traditional
Physics degree and/or plan graduate study in physics.
| Freshman Year |
| Fall |
|
Spring |
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| PH 141 |
(5) ____ Phys. Sci. Engr. I |
PH 142 |
(4) ____ Phys. Sci. Engr. II |
| M 160 |
(4) ____ Calculus I |
M 161 |
(4) ____ Calculus II |
| CO 150 |
(3) ____ Composition |
CS 151 |
(4) ____ C++ Prog. |
| Breadth |
(3) ____ _______________ |
Breadth |
(3) ____ _______________ |
| EX (PE) |
(1) ____ _______________ |
|
16 credits |
|
16 credits |
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| Sophomore Year |
| Fall |
|
Spring |
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| PH 193 |
(1) ____ Flying Circus Physics |
PH 314 |
(4) ____ Modern Physics |
| PH 245 |
(3) ____ Electronics |
PH 315 |
(2) ____ Modern Physics Lab |
| M 261 |
(4) ____ Calculus III |
M 340 |
(4) ____ Differential Equations |
| C 111 |
(4) ____ General Chemistry I |
Biol. Sci. |
(3) ____ _______________ |
| C 112 |
(1) ____ General Chemistry Lab I |
Breadth |
(3) ____ _______________ |
| Breadth |
(3) ____ _______________ |
EX (PE) |
(1) ____ _______________ |
|
16 credits |
|
17 credits |
| Junior Year |
| Fall |
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Spring |
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| PH 341 |
(4) ____ Mechanics |
PH 351 |
(4) ____ Electricity & Magnetism |
| PH 353 |
(4) ____ Optics & Waves |
PH 361 |
(3) ____ Thermodynamics |
| JT 300 |
(3) ____ Tech. Commun. |
Math |
(3) ____ _______________ |
| Math |
(3) ____ _______________ |
Unrestr. |
(6) ____ _______________ |
| Breadth |
(3) ____ _______________ |
|
16 credits |
|
17 credits |
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| Senior Year |
| Fall |
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Spring |
|
| PH 451 |
(3) ____ Intro. Quantum Mech. I |
PH 325 |
(2) ____ Advanced Physics Lab |
| PH 462 |
(3) ____ Statistical Physics |
PH 452 |
(3) ____ Intro. Quantum Mech. II |
| Technical |
(3) ____ _______________ |
PH 492 |
(1) ____ Seminar |
| Unrestr. |
(6) ____ _______________ |
Technical |
(3) ____ _______________ |
|
15 credits |
Unrestr. |
(6) ____ _______________ |
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15 credits |
B. Applied Physics Program
The Applied Physics program is recommended for students who have specific
interdisciplinary interests and/or plan graduate study in fields other
than Physics. The suggested four-year schedule for this program differs
from that for the Physics program only in the junior and senior years.
The suggested schedule for these two years is as follows.
| Junior Year |
| Fall |
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Spring |
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| PH 341 |
(4) ____ Mechanics |
PH 351 |
(4) ____ Electricity & Magnetism |
| PH 353 |
(4) ____ Optics & Waves |
PH 361 |
(3) ____ Thermodynamics |
| JT 300 |
(3) ____ Tech. Commun. |
Technical |
(3) ____ _______________ |
| Technical |
(3) ____ _______________ |
Unrestr. |
(6) ____ _______________ |
| Breadth |
(3) ____ _______________ |
|
16 credits |
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17 credits |
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| Senior Year |
| Fall |
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Spring |
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| PH 451 |
(3) ____ Intro. Quantum Mech. I |
PH 325 |
(2) ____ Advanced Physics Lab |
| Technical |
(6) ____ _______________ |
PH 492 |
(1) ____ Seminar |
| Unrestr. |
(6) ____ _______________ |
Technical |
(6) ____ _______________ |
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15 credits |
Unrestr. |
(6) ____ _______________ |
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15 credits |
IV. Minor in Physics
Students in other fields may find that courses in physics are valuable
for their major. Hence, we offer a minor in Physics, with the requirements
outlined in Section VIII.
V. Physics Department Courses
PH 110 03(3-0-0). Descriptive Physics. F, S, SS. Credit not allowed
for both PH 110 and PH 121. Conceptual aspects of physics applied to phenomena
in everyday life and to problems in other fields of science.
PH 111 01(2-0-0). Descriptive Physics Lab. F, S. Corequisite
PH 110. Experiments dealing with basic physics concepts, including explorations
of everyday phenomena.
PH 121 05(3-2-1). General Physics I. F, SS. Corequisite M 125.
Credit not allowed for both PH 121 and PH 110; or for both PH 121 and PH
141. Concepts of force, torque, energy, momentum and work are used in covering
topics of fluids, waves, sound, temperature and heat. Biological, physical
examples. (Noncalculus.)
PH 122 05(3-2-1). General Physics II. S. Prerequisite: PH 121.
Credit not allowed for both PH 122 and PH 142. Electricity, including electrostatics
and simple circuits; magnetism; optics; aspects of nuclear physics and
radiation. Biological, physical examples. (Noncalculus.)
PH 141 05(3-2-1). Physics for Scientists and Engineers I. F,
S, SS. Prerequisite: M 126; M 155 or M 160. Students who have had high
school physics may enroll in M 155 or M 160 concurrently. Credit not allowed
for both PH 141 and PH 121. Forces, energy, momentum, angular momentum,
oscillations, waves, heat, thermodynamics. (Calculus based.)
PH 142 05(3-2-1). Physics for Scientists and Engineers II. F,
S. Prerequisite: PH 141, concurrent registration in M 161 or M 255. Credit
not allowed for both PH 142 and PH 122. Electricity and magnetism, circuits,
light, optics. (Calculus based.)
PH 193 01(1-0-0). Seminar--Flying Circus of Physics. F. Discussion
of physics experienced in everyday life.
PH 245 03(2-3-0). Introduction to Electronics. F. Prerequisite:
PH 142, M 161. AC circuits, physical bases and applications of electronic
devices.
PH 298 Var [1-6]. Introductory Research. F, S, SS.
PH 314 04(4-0-0). Introduction to Modern Physics. S. Prerequisite:
PH142, concurrent registration in M 261. Relativity; quantum mechanics;
atomic structure; applications to solid-state, nuclear and elementary-particle
physics.
PH 315 02(0-4-0). Modern Physics Laboratory. S. Corequisite:
PH 314. Experiments in modern physics.
PH 325 02(0-4-0). Advanced Physics Laboratory. S. Prerequisite:
PH315, concurrent registration in JT 300. Advanced experiments in electricity
and magnetism, statistical physics and quantum mechanics.
PH 341 04(4-0-0). Mechanics. F. Prerequisite: PH 141, M 340.
Particle dynamics, translation and rotation of rigid bodies, moving coordinate
systems, Lagrangian mechanics, matrix and tensor methods.
PH 351 04(4-0-0). Electricity and Magnetism. S. Prerequisite:
M 340, PH 142. Electrostatics, magnetostatics, currents, time-dependent
electric and magnetic fields, radiation.
PH 353 04(3-3-0). Optics and Waves. Prerequisite: M 261, PH 141.
Geometrical optics; wave optics; interference, diffraction and polarization;
quantum optics.
PH 361 03(3-0-0). Physical Thermodynamics. S. Prerequisite: PH
142, M 261. Laws of thermodynamics; thermodynamic potentials; applications
to topics such as fluids, phase transitions, electrical and magnetic systems
and binary mixtures.
PH 384 Var [1-5]. Supervised College Teaching. F, S, SS. Prerequisite:
PH 121 or PH 141, written consent of department head. Maximum of 10 credits
allowed in course. Participation as a physics tutor.
PH 451 03(3-0-0). Introductory Quantum Mechanics I. F. Prerequisite:
PH 314, M 340. Schrodinger's theory of wave mechanics, potential wells,
harmonic oscillators, wave packets, operators, angular momentum.
PH 452 03(3-0-0). Introductory Quantum Mechanics II. S. Prerequisite:
PH 451. Approximation techniques, perturbation theory, identical particles
and spin, structure and spectra of atoms and molecules, hydrogen atom.
PH 462 03(3-0-0). Statistical Physics. F. Prerequisite: M 340,
PH 314, PH 361. Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac, and Bose-Einstein distribution
functions; kinetic theory; applications to solids, metals, semiconductors
and gases.
PH 492 01(0-0-1). Seminar. S. Students give seminars on selected
modern topics.
PH 521 03(3-0-0). Introduction to Lasers. S. Prerequisite: M
340, PH 314 or C 477. Stimulated emission, laser resonators, theory of
laser oscillation, specific laser systems, applications.
PH 522 01(0-2-0). Introductory Laser Spectroscopy. S. Corequisite:
PH 521. Experiments providing hands-on experiences with lasers.
PH 531 03(3-0-0). Introductory Solid State Physics. S. Crystals,
bonding, phonons, energy bands, semiconductors, optical properties, superconductivity,
dielectric and magnetic properties.
PH 561 03(3-0-0). Particle Physics. S. Prerequisite: PH 314.
Introduction to quark model, standard model and scattering models. Physics
of e+ e- and hadron colliders.
PH 571 03(3-0-0). Methods of Mathematical Physics I. F. Prerequisite:
M 340. Vector and tensor analysis, matrices, calculus of variations, complex
variables, calculus of residues, infinite series, integral transforms.
PH 572 03(3-0-0). Methods of Mathematical Physic II. S. Prerequisite:
PH 571. Applications of partial differential equations, orthogonal functions,
calculus of variations, Green's functions, integral transforms to physical
problems.
AA 100 03(3-0-0). Introductory Astronomy. F, S, SS. Astronomical
techniques, solar system, stars, and stellar systems. Evening viewing sessions
with 16-inch reflecting telescope.
AA 101 01(0-2-0). Astronomy Laboratory. F, S, SS. Prerequisite:
AA 100 or concurrent registration. Telescope and its use. Observation of
moon, planets, stars, galaxies, and the Milky Way.
AA 150 03(2-3-0). Observational Astronomy. SS. Astronomical objects
in the night and day sky; observation with 16-inch telescope.
AA 301 05(4-2-0). Astrophysics I. Prerequisite: M 124, M 126;
PH 110 or PH 121 or PH 141. Celestial mechanics; earth-moon system; sun,
planets and satellites; interplanetary medium; origin of the solar system.
AA 302 05(4-2-0). Astrophysics II. S. Prerequisite: M 124, M
126; PH 110 or PH 121 or PH 141. Properties of stars, variable stars, binary-
and multiple-star systems, star clusters, interstellar medium, stellar
evolution.
AA 303 05(4-2-0). Astrophysics III. F. Prerequisite: M 124, M
126; PH 110 or PH 121 or PH 141. Milky Way, galaxies, quasars, special
and general relativity, cosmology.
AA 495 Var [1-6]. Independent Study in Astrophysics. F, S, SS.
VI. Physics Department Staff
| Name and Rank |
Degrees |
Specialization |
| Faculty |
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R. Mark Bradley
Professor |
B.S., U. Toronto
Ph.D., Stanford U. |
Condensed-matter theory, Statistical mechanics |
Roger B. Culver
Professor |
B.A., U. California
Ph.D., Ohio State U. |
Astronomy and astrophysics
(experimental) |
Richard D. Etters
Professor |
B.S., Oregon State U.
Ph.D., Iowa State U. |
Solid-state theory, Quantum fluids and solids |
Richard E. Eykholt
Assoc. Professor |
B.S., U. California
Ph.D., U. California |
Nonlinear dynamics, Chaos, Mathematical physics |
William M. Fairbank, Jr.
Professor |
B.S., Pomona College
Ph.D., Stanford U. |
Laser spectroscopy, Single-atom detection |
Stuart B. Field
Assoc. Professor |
B.S., Stanford U.
M.S., Ph.D., U. Chicago |
Electron transport, Vortices in superconductors |
|
Marshall Fixman
U. Dist. Professor
(Joint appointment with
Department of Chemistry)
|
A.B., Washington U.
Ph.D., MIT |
Statistical mechanics, Polymer theory, Solid-state theory |
Martin P. Gelfand
Asst. Professor |
B.A., U. Pennsylvania
Ph.D., Cornell U. |
Condensed matter theory |
John L. Harton
Asst. Professor |
B.S., U. California--Davis
Ph.D., MIT |
Elementary-particle (experiment) |
Hans D. Hochheimer
Professor |
B.S., Johann Wolfgang Goethe U.
Ph.D., U. Regensburg |
High-pressure studies of condensed-matter systems |
Phillip D. Kearney
Assoc. Professor |
B.S., U. Michigan
Ph.D., U. Michigan |
Environmental radiation |
Sanford Kern
Assoc. Professor |
B.S., Brooklyn College
Ph.D., Purdue U. |
Magnetism, Crystal fields, Neutron scattering |
David A. Krueger
Professor
Key Advisor |
B.S., Montana State U.
Ph.D., U. Washington |
Fluids, Laser remote sensing |
Siu-Au Lee
Professor |
B.S., U. Wisconsin
Ph.D., Stanford U. |
Laser spectroscopy, Atom interferometry |
Robert G. Leisure
Professor |
B.S., Western Kentucky U.
Ph.D., Washington U. |
Ultrasonic studies of condensed-matter systems |
Stephen R. Lundeen
Professor |
B.S., Trinity College
Ph.D., Harvard U. |
Fast-beam laser-RF spectroscopy |
Carl E. Patton
Professor |
B.S., MIT
Ph.D., California Tech. |
Magnetism and magnetic materials, Thin films, Microwave magnetics |
John C. Raich
Professor
College Dean |
B.S., Iowa State U.
Ph.D., Iowa State U. |
Molecular crystals |
Raymond S. Robinson
Assoc. Professor
Assoc. Department Chair |
B.S., Idaho State U.
Ph.D., Colorado State U. |
Ion beam/surface interactions, Electric space propulsion |
Chaio-Yao She
Professor |
B.S., National Taiwan U.
Ph.D., Stanford U. |
Nonlinear optics, Laser atmospheric measurements |
James R. Sites
Professor
Department Chair |
B.S., Duke U.
Ph.D., Cornell U. |
Semiconductor physics, Thin-film solar cells |
Walter H. Toki
Professor |
A.B., U. California--Berkeley
Ph.D., MIT |
Elementary-particle experiment |
Robert J. Wilson
Professor |
B.S., U. London
M.S., Ph.D., Purdue U. |
Elementary-particle experiment |
| Laboratory Manager |
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| Brian K. Jones |
B.S., Case Western U.
M.S., Cornell U. |
Teaching innovations |
| Emeritus Faculty |
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Saul A. Basri
Professor |
B.S., MIT
Ph.S., Columbia U. |
Elementary-particle theory |
William D. Derbyshire
Assoc. Professor |
M.E., Stevens Inst. Tech.
Ph.D., Purdue U. |
Magnetism theory |
Lawrence N. Hadley
Professor |
B.S., Friends U.
Ph.D., U. Michigan |
Optical properties of thin films |
Marvin W. Heller
Assoc. Professor |
B.A., Grinnell College
Ph.D., Iowa State U. |
Semiconductor physics |
Harold R. Kaufman
Professor |
B.S., Northwestern U.
Ph.D., Colorado State U. |
Plasma physics, Ion propulsion |
Dale R. Winder
Assoc. Professor |
A.B., DePauw U.
Ph.D., Case Western U. |
Crystal structure |
| Affiliate Faculty |
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Alan Bishop
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM 87545 |
Robert E. Camley
University of Colorado
Boulder, CO 80907 |
Eric Craine, Director
Western Research Company
Tucson, AZ 85719 |
Jerome J. Green
Microwave Magnetics
Lexington, MA 02173 |
Heinrich Roder
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM 87545 |
W. Greg Sturrus
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH 44555 |
Basil Swanson
Los Alamos National Laboratory
Los Alamos, NM 87545 |
H. Harry Weider
University of California, San Diego
San Diego, CA 92092 |
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| Office Staff |
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Technical Staff |
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| Bonnie Gillmore |
Staff Assistant |
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Wallace Akers |
Instrument Maker |
| Sandy Demlow |
Administrative Assistant |
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David Warner |
Project Engineer |
| Marilyn Anderson |
Administrative Assistant |
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VII. Physics Major Checklist
Fill in course, term, year, and number of credits; e.g., PH 141 (5) F99
for planned courses and then PH141 (5) (F99) after you
have taken the course.
| i. Physics (41 credits) |
|
|
| PH 141 |
(5) ____ Phys. Sci. Engr. I |
|
PH 341 |
(4) ____ Mechanics |
| PH 142 |
(5) ____ Phys. Sci. Engr. II |
|
PH 351 |
(4) ____ Electricity and Magnetism |
| PH 193 |
(1) ____ Flying Circus of Physics |
|
PH 353 |
(4) ____ Optics & Waves |
| PH 245 |
(3) ____ Electronics |
|
PH 361 |
(3) ____ Thermodynamics |
| PH 314 |
(4) ____ Modern Physics |
|
PH 451 |
(3) ____ Intro. Quantum Mech. I |
| PH 315 |
(2) ____ Modern Physics Lab |
|
PH 492 |
(1) ____ Seminar |
| PH 325 |
(2) ____ Advanced Physics Lab |
|
|
|
| ii. Related Courses (34 credits) |
|
|
| C 111 |
(4) ____ General Chemistry I |
|
M 160 |
(4) ____ Calculus I |
| C 112 |
(4) ____ General Chemistry Lab I |
|
M 161 |
(4) ____ Calculus II |
| CO 150 |
(3) ____ Composition |
|
M 261 |
(4) ____ Calculus III |
| CS 151 |
(4) ____ C++ Programming |
|
M 340 |
(4) ____ Differential Equations |
| JT 300 |
(3) ____ Technical Commun. |
|
Biol. Sci.1 |
(3) ____ _________________ |
| iii. Breadth Requirements (17 credits) |
|
| The Arts2 |
(3) ________________ |
Social Sciences2 |
(3) ________________ |
| Humanities2 |
(3) ________________ |
Diversities2 |
(3) ________________ |
| History2 |
(3) ________________ |
Physical Education/Wellness3 |
(2) ________________ |
All undergraduates must take one Cross-Cultural Awareness course. See
the Undergraduate Degree Requirements section of the General Catalog for
a list of acceptable courses. Some choices will also satisfy one of the
above Breadth Requirements.
____________________
| 1 |
Select a course with a prefix of B, BC, BY, SC, or Z from the list
in Category IIA of the Arts and Sciences core Curriculum, which appears
in the College of Natural Sciences section of the General Catalog. |
| 2 |
Select a course from the appropriate list in Category II of the Art
and Sciences Core Curriculum, which appears in the College of Natural Sciences
section of the General Catalog. |
| 3 |
Select two credits of coursework from the list is Category V of the
University Studies Program, which appears in the Undergraduate Requirements
section of the General Catalog. |
iv. Additional Technical Requirements (18 credits)
Technical electives should be selected from the list on the following
page to satisfy the requirements of one of the two Programs below.
| a. |
Physics Program |
|
PH 452 |
(3) ____ Intro. Quan. Mech. II |
|
|
|
PH 462 |
(3) ____ Statistical Physics |
|
|
|
Category 3 |
(6) ____ ________________ |
____ ________________ |
|
|
Additional courses from Categories 1-7,
but not from the B lists (6) |
____ ________________ |
____ ________________ |
| b. |
Applied Physics Program |
|
Categories 1-3, but not PH 193, 384, or 495 (3 credits) |
____ ____________ |
|
|
From one of the Categories 4-7, including the B
list (12 credits) (must include at lease 6 credits at the 300 level or
above) |
|
____ ____________ |
____ ____________ |
____ ____________ |
____ ____________ |
|
Additional courses from Categories 1-7,
but not from the B lists (3 credits) |
____ ____________ |
|
| Limits for either program: |
|
At most 1 credit of PH 193 in addition to that in Section
i above |
|
At most 2 credit of PH 384 |
| It is strongly recommended, but not required, that students
take at least 3 credits of: |
|
|
PH 498 |
|
Research |
|
and/or at least one of the following courses: |
|
|
PH 521/522 |
|
Intro. to Lasers/Lab |
|
|
PH 531 |
|
Intro. Solid State Physics |
|
|
PH 561 |
|
Elem. Particle Physics |
| v. Unrestricted Electives (18 credits) |
|
____ ____________ |
____ ____________ |
____ ____________ |
____ ____________ |
Summary
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You must have a total of at least 128 credits, with at least 45 credits
at the 300 level or above.
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You should have your advisor sign and date an approval of your choices
in Section iv.
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Any deviations from the above schedule must be explained in writing and
signed and dated by your advisor.
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You must have a grade of C- or better in courses used under headings i,
ii and iv.
Technical Electives
These additional technical requirements form the distinction between
the Physics and Applied Physics programs. The required credits must be
chosen from the categories below subject to the restrictions indicated.
If two courses have very similar content, they cannot both be counted.
Other courses above 500, but below 600, may be used with advisor approval.
| Category 1 |
| PH 193 |
(1) |
Flying Circus of Physics |
|
|
|
|
| All PH courses above 300 and below
600 |
| Category 2 (For each AA course, only 3 of the credits
count as Technical Electives) |
| AA 301 |
(5) |
Astrophysics I |
|
C 113 |
(3) |
General Chemistry II |
| AA 302 |
(5) |
Astrophysics II |
|
C 114 |
(1) |
General Chemistry Lab II |
| AA 303 |
(5) |
Astrophysics III |
|
CE 300 |
(4) |
Fluid Mechanics |
| Category 3 (Math) |
| M 317 |
(4) |
Adv. Calculus One Variable |
|
M 400B |
(3) |
Topics--Fractals |
| M 331 |
(3) |
Meth. Applied Math I |
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M 417 |
(3) |
Adv. Multivariable Calculus |
| M 332 |
(3) |
Meth. Applied Math II |
|
M 419 |
(3) |
Intro. Complex Variables |
| M 350 |
(4) |
Intro. Numerical Analysis I |
|
ST 309 |
(3) |
Engineering Statistics |
| M 351 |
(4) |
Intro. Numerical Analysis II |
|
ST 420 |
(3) |
Prob. & Math. Statistics I |
| M 369 |
(3) |
Linear Algebra |
|
ST 430 |
(3) |
Prob. Math. Statistics II |
| M 400A |
(3) |
Topics--Diff. Geom. |
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| Category 4 (Electronics, Semiconductors, Optics) |
| List A |
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List B |
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| PH 521 |
(3) |
Intro. Lasers |
|
EE 311 |
(3) |
Linear System Analysis I |
| PH 522 |
(1) |
Intro. Lasers Lab |
|
EE 312 |
(3) |
Linear System Analysis II |
| PH 531 |
(3) |
Intro. Solid State Physics |
|
EE 372 |
(3) |
Physical Electronics |
| EE 331 |
(4) |
Electronics Principles I |
|
EE 411 |
(3) |
Control Systems |
| EE 332 |
(4) |
Electronic Principles II |
|
EE 412 |
(3) |
Digital Control & Filters |
| EE 471 |
(4) |
Semiconductor Devices |
|
EE 421 |
(3) |
Communication Systems |
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EE 472 |
(3) |
MOS Integrated Circuits |
| Category 5 (Computers) |
| List A |
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List B |
|
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| CS 200 |
(4) |
Algorithms & Data Structures |
|
CS 201 |
(4) |
Discrete Structures |
| CS 301 |
(4) |
Found. Computer Science |
|
CS 253 |
(4) |
Computer Prog. Languages |
| CS 314 |
(4) |
Software Develop. Meth. |
|
CS 370 |
(4) |
System Arch & Software |
| CS 410 |
(4) |
Intro. Computer Graphics |
|
CS 420 |
(4) |
Formal Lang. & Automata |
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CS 440 |
(4) |
Intro. Artificial Intelligence |
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CS 475 |
(4) |
Parallel Programming |
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M 460 |
(3) |
Info. Integrity and Security |
| Category 6 (Chemical Physics) |
| List A |
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List B |
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| C 245 |
(4) |
Org. & Biol. Chem. |
|
C 331 |
(3) |
Quantitative Analysis |
| C 246 |
(1) |
Org. & Biol. Chem. Lab |
|
C 332 |
(2) |
Quantitative Analysis Lab |
| C 261 |
(3) |
Basic Inorganic Chemistry |
|
C 334 |
(1) |
Quantitative Analysis Lab |
| C 341 |
(3) |
Organic Chemistry I |
|
C 440 |
(2) |
Adv. Organic Lab |
| C 343 |
(3) |
Organic Chemistry II |
|
C 461 |
(3) |
Inorganic Chemistry |
| C 344 |
(2) |
Organic Chemistry Lab |
|
C 462 |
(2) |
Inorganic Chemistry Lab |
| C 471 |
(4) |
Fund. Physical Chemistry |
|
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| C 475 |
(3) |
Physical Chemistry I |
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| C 477 |
(3) |
Physical Chemistry II |
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| C 478 |
(2) |
Physical Chemistry Lab |
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| C 480 |
(3) |
Physical Chemistry Eng. |
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| Category 7 (Medical Physics) |
| List A |
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List B |
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| AY 550 |
(2) |
Transm. Electron Micr. |
|
AY 345 |
(4) |
Functional Neuroanatomy |
| AY 552 |
(2) |
Intro. Scanning EM |
|
AY 445 |
(3) |
Human Brain & Its Disorders |
| R 400 |
(3) |
Radioisotope Techniques |
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AY 520 |
(5) |
Princ. Neural Science |
| R 530 |
(3) |
Radiol. Physics and Dos. I |
|
C 433 |
(3) |
Clinical Chemistry |
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PS 310 |
(3) |
Fund. Physiology |
|
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PS 432 |
(2) |
Radioimmunoassay |
|
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R 300 |
(3) |
Intro. Radiation Biology |
|
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R 532 |
(2) |
Nucl. Instr. & Measurements |
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R 550 |
(5) |
Princ. Radiation Biology |
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R 570 |
(2) |
Radioecology |
Some of these courses have prerequisites which may be waived by the department
offering the course (particularly if similar material has been covered
in another course).
VIII. Physics Minor Checklist
Fill in course, term, year, and number of credits; e.g., PH 141 (5) F99
for planned courses and then PH 141 (5) (F99) after you
have taken the course.
| i. Required Physics Courses |
| PH 141 |
(5) ____ Phys. Sci. & Engr. I |
| PH 142 |
(5) ____ Phys. Sci. & Engr. II |
| PH 314 |
(4) ____ Intro. Modern Physics |
| ii. Additional Physics Courses (8 credits,
including at least 5 credits of PH courses) |
| PH 315 |
(2) ____ Modern Physics Lab |
| PH 325 |
(2) ____ Adv. Physics Lab |
| PH 341 |
(4) ____ Mechanics |
| PH 351 |
(4) ____ Electricity & Magnetism |
| PH 353 |
(4) ____ Optics & Waves |
| PH 361 |
(3) ____ Thermodynamics |
| PH 451 |
(3) ____ Intro. Quantum Mech. I |
| PH 452 |
(3) ____ Intro. Quantum Mech. II |
| PH 462 |
(3) ____ Statistical Physics |
| AA 301 |
(5) ____ Astrophysics I |
| AA 302 |
(5) ____ Astrophysics II |
| AA 303 |
(5) ____ Astrophysics III |
Substitutions require written approval by the Key Advisor in the Physics
Department. The minimum grade of C- is required in all courses used for
the minor in Physics.
The possibility of additional course work to complete prerequisites
should be considered when planning your program.
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| Introduction | Requirements
| Programs of Study | Minor in Physics
| Courses |
| Faculty/Staff | Major
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