PHYS 101 Astronomy
General introduction to the theories and techniques of astronomy. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours. Four semester hours.

PHYS 201 and 202 General Physics I and II
Introduction to mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism, and optics. Workshop format, providing a background in basic physics for all science majors, including those interested in the health sciences. Pre/corequisite: Mathematics 151. Six laboratory/discussion hours. Four semester hours.

PHYS 311 Modern Physics
Introduction to atomic and nuclear physics, quantum mechanics, and the theory of relativity. Laboratory experiments which form the foundation of the modern view of the physical world. Prerequisites: 202 and Mathematics 151, or departmental permission. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours. Four semester hours.

PHYS 321 Intermediate Mechanics
Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies with extensive use of vector calculus; Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics. Prerequisites: 202 and Mathematics 253. Pre/corequisite: Mathematics 353.

PHYS 340 Optics
Study of geometrical and physical optics, with a balance of theory and applications. Propagation of light, lens systems, polarization, interference and diffraction, coherence, and the laser. Prerequisite: 311. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours. Four semester hours. Offered on demand.

PHYS 361 Electronic Instrumentation
Study of circuits used in scientific instrumentation; emphasis on analog and digital circuits; characteristics of transducers and detectors. Prerequisites: 202 and Mathematics 151, or departmental permission. Three lecture hours and three laboratory hours. Four semester hours.

PHYS 411 Electromagnetic Theory
Systematic study of electromagnetic phenomena with extensive use of vector calculus and Maxwell’s equations. Prerequisites: 202 and Mathematics 253. Pre/corequisite: Mathematics 353.

PHYS 421 Quantum Mechanics
Methods of quantum mechanics including development of Schroedinger equation, its solutions for certain cases, and applications to atomic, nuclear, and solid state physics. Prerequisites: 311, 321, 411, and Mathematics 353.

PHYS 440 Astrophysics
Mathematical treatment of modern astrophysics. Astronomical instruments, solar system, stars, interstellar matter, galaxies, quasars, pulsars, cosmology, and astrophotography. Prerequisite: 202 or departmental permission. Offered on demand.

PHYS 451 Advanced Laboratory
Laboratory study of various topics selected from the current literature, including nonlinear dynamics, optics, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite: 311. One lecture hour and seven laboratory hours. Four semester hours.

PHYS 455X Mathematics of the Physical Sciences (Mathematics 455)

PHYS 460 Independent Study
Individual experimental or theoretical research approved and directed by the department. One to four semester hours.