| PHY 101 - 3 - Conceptual Physics I |
| Introduces nonscience majors to applications of physics in life. Emphasizes conceptual understanding of basic principles in classical and modern physics. Recommended for science students with no high school physics. 3 lec. (PR: MTH 121 or 123 or any math higher than MTH 123. CR: PHY 101L) |
| PHY 101L - 1 - Conceptual Physics Lab I, II |
| A laboratory course designed to include the principles and applications of physics that are introduced in Physics 101. (CR: PHY 101) 2 lab. |
| PHY 120 - 3 - Introduction to LabView |
| An introduction to the LabView programming environment for instrumentation control, data acquisition and analysis. |
| PHY 201-203 - 3 - General Physics I, II |
| A course in general physics for all science majors with the exception of physics and engineering majors. 3 lec. (PR: MTH 127 or 130 and MTH 122 or 132; CR: PHY 202 and 204 for 201 and 203, respectively; 201 must precede 203) |
| PHY 202-204 - 1 - General Physics Laboratory I, II |
| Required of all students taking Physics 201-203, unless exempt by special permission. 2 lab. |
| PHY 211-213 - 4 - Principles of Physics I, II |
| A course in the basic principles of physics for physics, mathematics, and engineering majors. 4 lec. (PR: MTH 229. CR: MTH 230) |
| PHY 212-214 - 1 - Laboratory Methods in Physics |
| A laboratory course to accompany Physics 211-213. 3 lab. 280-283 Special Topics. 1-4; 1-4; 1-4; 1-4 hrs. |
| PHY 280-283 - 1-4 - Special Topics |
| Reserved for Special Topic courses. |
| PHY 300 - 3 - Electricity and Magnetism I |
| A course including the study of electrostatics, magnetostatics, electromagnetic induction, introduction to Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and MTH 231) |
| PHY 302 - 3 - Electricity and Magnetism II |
| A study of Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves, radiation theory, optical phenomena, and electrodynamics. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 300) |
| PHY 304 - 3 - Optics II |
| An intermediate course in geometrical and physical optics. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213) See 405. |
| PHY 308 - 3 - Thermal Physics I |
| A study of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, and an introduction to statistical mechanics 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and MTH 231) |
| PHY 314 - 3 - Electronic Physics II |
| A study of transistors, integrated circuits and their associated circuits. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and 204) See PHY 415. |
| PHY 320 - 3 - Introductory Modern Physics I |
| An introductory study of atomic and molecular theories, relativity, quantum theory, and nuclear physics. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and MTH 140 or MTH 230) See 421 |
| PHY 330 - 3 - Mechanics I |
| An intermediate study of the fundamental principles of statics of particles and rigid bodies, momentum and energy, dynamics of particles, harmonic oscillations, and wave motion. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and MTH 231) |
| PHY 350 - 4 - Biomedical Physics II |
| A one-semester survey course in biomedical applications of physical principles designed for students in premedical, paramedical, and life sciences. 3 lec-2 lab. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and 204, or consent of instructor) |
| PHY 405 - 2 - Optics Laboratory |
| A course in optical experiments encompassing geometrical and physical optics. This course is to be taken with Physics 304. |
| PHY 412 - 3 - Atmospheric Physics with Computer Simulation Modeling |
| A general introduction to the earth’s atmosphere. The physical and chemical dynamic behavior of the earth’s atmosphere will be analyzed by comparing computer simulated profiles with in situ measurements. (PR: Permission of instructor) |
| PHY 415 - 2 - Electronics Laboratory |
| A course in laboratory measurements encompassing transistors, integrated circuits, and their associated circuits. This course is to be taken with Physics 314. |
| PHY 421 - 2 - Modern Physics Laboratory |
| Laboratory exercises on modern physics topics encompassing both experiments of historic significance and current applications. To be taken with Physics 320, or equivalent. |
| PHY 425 - 3 - Solid State Physics |
| The course provides a broad introduction to the structure and physical properties of solids. It also serves as a basis for advanced courses in solid state and condensed matter physics. (CR/PR: PHY 320 or 442 or CHM 442) |
| PHY 431-432 - 1 - Seminar I, II |
| One semester required of physics majors. |
| PHY 442 - 3 - Quantum Mechanics I |
| A study of waves and particles, the Schroedinger and Heisenberg formulations, particles in potential fields, scattering and perturbation theories, and applications to atomic and nuclear structure. 3 lec. (PR: MTH 231 and PHY 331) |
| PHY 443 - 3 - Quantam Mechanics II |
| This is a second part of a two-semester introduction to quantum mechanics. Emphasis is on applications of quantum theory, including approximatino techniques and the study of more realistic quantum systems. (CR/PR: PHY 442 or CHM 442) |
| PHY 445 - 3 - Mathematical Methods of Physics |
| An introduction to theory of orthogonal functions, curvilinear coordinate systems, vector and tensor fields, and their applications in physics. Problems are drawn from different areas of physics. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 203 or 213 and MTH 231 or permission) |
| PHY 447 - 4 - Mechanics of Teachers |
| An in-depth study of mechanics for education majors specializing in Physics with emphasis on problem-solving techniques, demonstrations, experiments and computer applications. The course also examines recent advances in physics education. (PR: PHY 203 or 213, MTH 122, MTH 140) |
| PHY 450 - 4 - Radiation Physics in Life Sciences II |
| A course in radiation physics with emphasis on applications in the medical sciences. Designed for students interested in the life sciences. A field trip to the University of Michigan nuclear reactor is an integral part of the course. 3 lec-2 lab. (PR: PHY 203 or PHY 213 and 204, or consent of instructor) |
| PHY 462 - 3 - Nuclear Physics and Chemistry II |
| An introduction to the description of nucleons, electric and magnetic properties of a nucleus, nuclear energy levels, nuclear reactions including neutron activation, interaction of particles with matter, and nuclear forces. 3 lec. (PR: PHY 320 and MTH 231 or consent of instructor.) See 463. |
| PHY 463 - 2 - Nuclear Physics Laboratory |
| Laboratory techniques for the measurement of nuclear properties, theory and characteristics of various detectors, statistics of counting, and energy determination of nuclear particles and radiation. This course is to be taken with PHY 462. A field trip to the University of Michigan Nuclear Reactor is an integral part of the course. |
| PHY 480 - 1-4 - Special Topics I, II |
| Courses 480-483 are reserved for Special Topics courses that may be taken with permission of department chairman. |
| PHY 485 - 1-4 - Independent Study |
| By permission of department chairman. |
| PHY 491 - 1-2 - Capstone |
| To give a Capstone experience to physics majors in their junior and senior years by applying the principles of physics to the solution of real life problems. (PR: CSD 203 or 218 and lab) |
| PHY 492 - 1-2 - Capstone |
| To give a capstone experience to physics majors in their junior or senior years by applying the principles of physics to the solution of real life problems. (PR: PHY 491) |
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