2005-2006 CATALOG
General prerequisites: to register in any physics course a student must be eligible to enroll in Mathematics 1115 or 1125 or have earned credit in any college-level mathematics course.
PHYS 1001 Introduction to Physics 3 cr.
Introductory physics courses for non-science majors. May be taken without regard to order. PHYS 1001: Force, motion, properties of matter and heat. PHYS 1002: Sound, electricity, magnetism, light, nuclear physics and relativity. Does not constitute degree credit for any major in the College of Sciences.
PHYS 1002 Introduction to Physics 3 cr.
Introductory physics courses for non-science majors. May be taken without regard to order. PHYS 1001: Force, motion, properties of matter and heat. PHYS 1002: Sound, electricity, magnetism, light, nuclear physics and relativity. Does not constitute degree credit for any major in the College of Sciences.
PHYS 1003 Introductory Physics Laboratory 1 cr.
Laboratory to accompany PHYS 1001 and PHYS 1002 respectively. Prerequisite: credit or registration in PHYS 1001 and 1002.
PHYS 1004 Introductory Physics Laboratory 1 cr.
Laboratory to accompany PHYS 1001 and PHYS1002 respectively. Prerequisite: credit or registration in PHYS 1001 and 1002.
PHYS 1005 Introductory Astronomy 3 cr.
Introductory course in astronomy.PHYS 1005 treats naked-eye astronomy, the history and development of astronomy, and the comparative planetology of the solar system. PHYS 1006 introduces the astronomy of the Sun and stars, galaxies and cosmolgy. May be taken without regard to order.
PHYS 1006 Introductory Astronomy 3 cr.
Introductory course in astronomy.PHYS 1005 treats naked-eye astronomy, the history and development of astronomy, and the comparative planetology of the solar system. Physics 1006 introduces the astronomy of the Sun and stars, galaxies and cosmology. May be taken without regard to order.
PHYS 1007 Introductory Astronomy Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: credit or registration in PHYS 1005 and 1006 respectively. A two-hour night laboratory to accompany PHYS 1005 and 1006.
PHYS 1008 Introductory Astronomy Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: credit or registration in PHYS 1005 and 1006 respectively. A two-hour night time laboratory to accompany PHYS 1005 and 1006.
PHYS 1010 Physics of Music 3 cr.
Prerequisite: high school algebra. The physical and acoustical background of music, the reception and hearing of musical sound, the acoustics of rooms, the production of musical sounds and musical instruments.
PHYS 1011 Physics of Music Laboratory 1 cr.
Prerequisite: credit or registration in PHYS 1010. A two-hour laboratory to accompany PHYS 1010.
PHYS 1020 Energy and Environmental Physics 3 cr.
Introduction to energy, energy supply, and demand, exponential growth, electric energy, basic thermodynamic limitations, fossil fuels, nuclear power, future energy sources, transportation, pollution, resources, recycling.
PHYS 1030 Physics An Overview 3 cr.
A descriptive introduction to the basic concepts of the major branches of Physics and their application in modern society. Examples will be taken from current physics-based research in a variety of fields.
PHYS 1031 General Physics 3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: credit in MATH 1116 or MATH 1126. A study of classical mechanics, fluids and sound. Credit cannot be earned for both Physics 1031 and 1061. The required one hour per week recitation must be scheduled for the selected Physics 1031 section.
PHYS 1032 General Physics 3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: Physics 1031. A study of heat, optics, electricity, magnetism and modern physics. Credit cannot be earned for both Physics 1032 and Physics 1062.
PHYS 1033 General Physics Laboratory 1 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: credit or registration in PHYS 1031. A two-hour laboratory to accompany PHYS 1031. Credit cannot be earned for both Physics 1033 and Physics 1063.
PHYS 1034 General Physics Laboratory 1 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: credit or registration in PHYS 1032. A two-hour laboratory to accompany PHYS 1032. Credit cannot be earned for both Physics 1034 and Physics 1065.
PHYS 1061 Physics for Science and Engineering 3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisites: credit or registration in MATH 2111 or 2108 and co-registration in PHYS 1063 or consent of department. A study of the fundamental concepts and theories of general physics, mechanics of particles, rigid bodies, fluids, and sound. The required one-hour per week recitation period must be scheduled for the selected Physic 1061 section.
PHYS 1062 Physics for Science and Engineering 3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisites: PHYS 1061 and credit or registration in MATH 2112 or 2109. A continuation of PHYS 1061. Heat, electricity, and magnetism.
PHYS 1063 Physics Laboratory for Science and Engineering 1 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: credit or registration in PHYS 1061. Laboratory course to accompany PHYS 1061. Two hours of laboratory.
PHYS 1065 Physics Laboratory for Science and Engineering 1 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: credit or registration in PHYS 1062. Laboratory course to accompany PHYS 1062. Two hours of laboratory.
PHYS 2005 Intermediate Astronomy: Cosmology 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1005 1006 and MATH 1111. An intermediate level astronomy course on the nature, origin, evolution, and probable fate of the universe, including the Big Bang theory and modern controversies in cosmology.
PHYS 2064 Physics for Science and Engineering 3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisites: PHYS 1062 and 1063. The last course in a three-semester sequence. Light and modern physics.
PHYS 2191 Special Problems in Physics 1-3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: consent of the department. Amount of credit to be stated at registration. Individual reading conferences and/or laboratory work on problem or problems in physics. Section number will correspond with the credit to be earned. A student will be allowed no more than a total of six credits in Special Problems ( PHYS 4191 3191 and 2191) .
PHYS 3001 Principles of Bio-Medical Instrumentation 2 cr.
Prerequisites: Physics 1032 and 1034. An introduction to the physical principles necessary for understanding the operation of equipment used by medical technicians and certain biology researchers. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week.
PHYS 3191 Special Problems in Physics 1-3 cr.
Offered each semester. Prerequisite: consent of the department. Amount of credit to be stated at registration. Individual reading conferences and/or laboratory work on problem or problems in physics. Section number will correspond with the credit to be earned. A student will be allowed no more than a total of six credits in Special Problems ( PHYS 4191 3191 and 2191).
PHYS 3198 Undergraduate Seminar 1 cr.
Offered each semester. A group comprised of representatives of the physics faculty and undergraduate physics majors which meets at regular intervals during the semester to discuss selected topics in physics. Physics majors must formally register and present an approved paper in order to satisfy credit requirements. May be repeated for credit.
PHYS 3261 Field Methods in Geophysics 6 cr.
(PHYS 3261 and GEOP 3261 are cross-listed) Prerequisites: PHYS 2064 and consent of instructor. Basic introduction to the application of geophysical field techniques. Includes collecting, processing, and interpreting gravity, magnetic, and seismic data. Practical experience in the conduct of geophysical surveys, operation of equipment, data reduction, and simple interpretation. Preparation of geophysical reports in the style normally used for published papers. Thirty-five hours of classroom work and field measurements per week during the summer session.
PHYS 3301 Intermediate Mechanics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1062 and MATH 2115. Application of the fundamental laws of mechanics to particles and rigid bodies.
PHYS 4004 Contemporary Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1032 or consent of department. A survey of contemporary topics which may include nuclear power, solar energy, Einstein’s relativity and cosmology, energy and matter in the quantum picture. (Physics majors can not use this course as a physics elective.)
PHYS 4091 Special Topics in Physics and Physical Science
for Teachers 1-6 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. The content and format of this course may be varied from semester to semester. The topics covered will generally relate to background material (rather than methodology) which is in the areas of physics or physical science and of particular interest to precollege teachers. Amount of credit to be stated at time of registration; may be repeated for no more than a total of six hours credit. This course may not be used for degree credit by students in the College of Sciences except those enrolled in the M.A. in science teaching program.
PHYS 4150 Interfacing Microprocessors with Scientific Apparatus 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Physics 1034 or 1065 or consent of department. An introduction to digital circuits and microprocessors with emphasis on interfacing microprocessors with scientific apparatus for experiment control, data acquisition, and storage. One-and-one-half hours of lecture and two-and-one-half hours of laboratory per week.
PHYS 4160 Advanced Laboratory 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Physics 4150 or consent of department. Four hours of laboratory and one hour of lecture each week. Selected experiments in several branches of physics with special emphasis on the control of selected experiments by microprocessors. Fundamentals of AC and DC circuits.
PHYS 4191 Special Problems in Physics 1-3 cr.
PHYS 4194 Senior Honors Thesis 1-6 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of director of the Honors Program. A candidate for a degree with honors in Physics must complete a total of six credit hours culminating in the presentation of an acceptable thesis and successful defense of the thesis during an oral examination to be conducted by the student’s honors committee. (See requirements for graduation with honors.) The six credit hours may be taken in any combination, but only in conjunction with supervised work on the thesis. Registration for this course requires the approval of the Director of the Honors Program. Interim grades will be S or U. This course may not be taken for graduate credit.
PHYS 4195 Topics in Physics 1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester. The topics will be divided into the following categories: (4195) classical, (4196) modern, (4197) current topics, (4198) geophysics, and no more than a total of six semester hours credit will be allowed toward a B.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.
PHYS 4196 Special Topics in Physics 1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester. The topics will be divided into the following categories: (4195) classical, (4196) modern, (4197) current topics, (4198) geophysics, and no more than a total of six semester hours credit will be allowed toward a B.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.
PHYS 4197 Special Topics in Physics 1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester. The topics will be divided into the following categories: (4195) classical, (4196) modern, (4197) current topics, (4198) geophysics, and no more than a total of six semester hours credit will be allowed toward a B.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.
PHYS 4198 Special Topics in Physics 1-3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester. The topics will be divided into the following categories: (4195) classical, (4196) modern, (4197) current topics, (4198) geophysics, and no more than a total of six semester hours credit will be allowed toward a B.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.”
PHYS 4201 Introduction to Mathematical Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. An introduction to the mathematical treatment of selected physical problems.
PHYS 4202 Introduction to Mathematical Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: consent of department. An introduction to the mathematical treatment of selected physical problems.
PHYS 4203 Introduction to Applied Group Theory 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4401 or consent of department. The effects of symmetry in physical laws with examples from atomic, molecular, and solid state physics.
PHYS 4205 Physical Applications of the Fourier Transform 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Mathematics 2115 and Physics 1062 or consent of department. Physical applications of the Fourier transform and series, convolution, and basic theorems; sampling and data treatment; and introduction to Fourier methods in geophysics and optics.
PHYS 4211 Introduction to Computational Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: credit in a computer programming course and PHYS 4501, or consent of department. An introduction to the computational treatment of physics problems in areas such as electromagnetic phenomena, acoustic wave propagation, scattering, atomic structure, and astrophysics.
PHYS 4302 Advanced Mechanics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 3301 or consent of department. Special relativity; variational techniques; Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of classical mechanics.
PHYS 4322 Introduction to Acoustics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Physics 2064 and Mathematics 2221, or consent of department. Fundamental principles of acoustics, emphasizing the physical concepts, derivations, and solutions of acoustic wave equations in bounded and unbounded fluids and solids. Reflection, refraction, and transmission; radiation characteristics of vibrating bodies. Acoustic wave guide theory, geometrical acoustics, and ray theory. Selected topics as time permits.
PHYS 4381 Applied Seismic Data Acquisition and Processing 3 cr.
(PHYS 4381 and GEOP 4381 are cross-listed) Prerequisites: PHYS 4205, GEOP 4810 and MATH 2221 or consent of department. Basic acoustics and ray tracing; seismic data acquisition; CDP; noise analyses and arrays; physics of acoustic sources, measuring and recording instruments; demultiplexing; NMO and velocity analysis; statics; and introduction to deconvolution, filtering, and migration. Use of fundamental seismic data processing computer programs, graphics, and displays of seismic data; seismic data processing of field data. Two hours of lecture and two hours of computer laboratory per week.
PHYS 4401 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2064 and either MATH 2115 or MATH 2221 or consent of department. An introduction to the basic concepts in quantum mechanics.
PHYS 4402 Quantum Physics of Atoms, Solids, and Nuclei 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 4401 or consent of department. Quantum theory of the electronic structure of atoms, diatomic molecules, solids, and nuclei. Topics include perturbation theory applied to multi-electron atoms, L-S coupling, molecular orbitals, band theory of solids, and shell model of nuclei.
PHYS 4501 Electricity and Magnetism 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 1062 and MATH 2115. Fundamentals of electricity and magnetism.
PHYS 4503 Electricity and Magnetism 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4501. Time-dependent electric and magnetic fields. Solutions of Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic radiation.
PHYS 4505 Introduction to Plasma Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Physics 4501 and Mathematics 2221 or consent of department. An introduction to plasma physics covering particle orbit theory, hydromagnetics, shock waves, and plasma radiation.
PHYS 4507 Gravity and Magnetics 3 cr.
(GEOP 4507 and PHYS 4507 are cross-listed) Prerequisites: GEOP 4810, PHYS 3301 or 4501, MATH 2221, or consent of department. Fundamentals of scaler potentials and analysis of vector fields as applied to geophysical problems in gravity and magnetism. Analytic properties of the earth’s gravitational and magnetic fields in space and time. Modeling and interpretation of gravity and magnetic anomalies.
PHYS 4510 Electronic Instrumentation for Scientists 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Physics 4150 or consent of department. The principles of electronic instrumentation with emphasis placed on semiconductor devices and electronic instruments which find extensive applications in laboratories in physics, biology, chemistry, earth sciences, and psychology. Specific topics covered will include the following: semiconductor diodes and transistors, basic transistor amplifier circuits, current and voltage amplifiers, signal generators, operational amplifiers, analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters, pulse generators and counters, radiation transducers and integrated circuits.
PHYS 4521 Modern Optics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2064 and MATH 2115 or consent of department. The fundamental physical principles of optics and optical instruments, and topics selected from lasers, optical waveguides and thin films, and properties of optical materials.
PHYS 4601 Thermodynamics & Statistical Mechanics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2064 and MATH 2115 or consent of the Department. A study of theory and experiments in the fields of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.
PHYS 4603 Introduction to Low Temperature Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4601 or consent of department. A study of the macroscopic theory of superfluid helium, methods of producing low temperatures, and such topics as magnetic effects, adiabatic demagnetization and superconductivity.
PHYS 4801 Nuclear and Reactor Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2064 and consent of department. A survey of nuclear forces and models, radioactivity, nuclear reactions, apparatus for detection of particles and radiation of nuclear origin (scintillation counters, solid-state detectors, coincidence electronics, etc.), fission and fusion reactors, heat exchangers, radiation damage, reactor shielding, nuclear fuel fabrication and reprocessing, options for disposal of nuclear wastes.
PHYS 4901 Condensed Matter and Materials Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4401 or consent of department. Properties of the crystalline state. Free electron and band theories of metals, insulators, and semiconductors. Magnetism, superconductivity, and superfluidity.
PHYS 6005 Laboratory Techniques in Physics for Teachers I & II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4004 or consent of department. A course to aid science teachers to deepen their knowledge of fundamental physics by designing and carrying out demonstrations and laboratory techniques for presenting phenomena. The first semester will deal primarily with mechanics, astronomy, and thermal physics. The second semester will deal primarily with light, electromagnetism, modern physics, and energy sources. (Need not be taken in sequence.) Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
PHYS 6006 Laboratory Techniques in Physics for Teachers I & II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4004 or consent of department. A course to aid science teachers to deepen their knowledge of fundamental physics by designing and carrying out demonstrations and laboratory techniques for presenting phenomena. The first semester will deal primarily with mechanics, astronomy, and thermal physics. The second semester will deal primarily with light, electromagnetism, modern physics, and energy sources. (Need not be taken in sequence.) Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
PHYS 6191 Selected Topics in Physics-Mathematical 1-6 cr.
The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester. The topics covered are divided into the following categories: (6191) Mathematical Physics, (6192) Atomic and Molecular Physics, (6193) Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, (6194) Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, and (6195) Geophysics. The amount of credit a particular course carries will be stated at registration. A maximum of six credit hours may be accumulated by the student in any one category. No more than six hours total will be allowed toward an M.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.”
PHYS 6192 Selected Topics in Physics-Atomic & Molecular 1-6 cr.
The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester. The topics covered are divided into the following categories: (6191) Mathematical Physics, (6192) Atomic and Molecular Physics, (6193) Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, (6194) Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, and (6195) Geophysics. The amount of credit a particular course carries will be stated at registration. A maximum of six credit hours may be accumulated by the student in any one category. No more than six hours total will be allowed toward an M.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.”
PHYS 6193 Selected Topics in Physics-Nuclear &
Elementary Particle Physics 1-6 cr.
The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester. The topics covered are divided into the following categories: (6191) Mathematical Physics, (6192) Atomic and Molecular Physics, (6193) Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, (6194) Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, and (6195) Geophysics. The amount of credit a particular course carries will be stated at registration. A maximum of six credit hours may be accumulated by the student in any one category. No more than six hours total will be allowed toward an M.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.”
PHYS 6194 Selected Topics in Physics-Solid State 1-6 cr.
The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester. The topics covered are divided into the following categories: (6191) Mathematical Physics, (6192) Atomic and Molecular Physics, (6193) Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, (6194) Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, and (6195) Geophysics. The amount of credit a particular course carries will be stated at registration. A maximum of six credit hours may be accumulated by the student in any one category. No more than six hours total will be allowed toward an M.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.”
PHYS 6195 Selected Topics in Physics-Geophysics 1-6 cr.
The content of this course will be varied from semester to semester. The topics covered are divided into the following categories: (6191) Mathematical Physics, (6192) Atomic and Molecular Physics, (6193) Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics, (6194) Condensed Matter and Materials Physics, and (6195) Geophysics. The amount of credit a particular course carries will be stated at registration. A maximum of six credit hours may be accumulated by the student in any one category. No more than six hours total will be allowed toward an M.S. degree. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.
PHYS 6198 Seminar 1 cr.
This course is offered each semester and meets weekly. May be repeated for credit.
PHYS 6205 Digital Filtering and Image Processing 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 4205 or consent of department. The discrete Fourier transform and the fast Fourier transform in physical applications; noise characteristics and techniques of noise removal; one-dimensional image enhancement and restoration; two-dimensional image processing; and applications to seismic data, pictures, and other physical data.
PHYS 6206 Image Restoration and Enhancement 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 6205 or consent of department. Restoration and enhancement of one- and two-dimensional physical data by noise removal, deconvolution, and other techniques of digital filtering; the Wiener filter, maximum entropy, and maximum likelihood; iterative techniques; spectral windows; and filters for seismic data and images.
PHYS 6207 Digital Filtering and Spectral Analysis I 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 6206 and a background in matrix algebra (such as MATH 2511 or PHYS 4201) or consent of department. Brief review of transform and random process theory, review of matrix algebra, classical spectral estimation, parametric models for random processes, autoregressive spectrum properties and estimation ARMA spectral estimation, Prony method, minimum variance spectral estimation, eigenvector approaches, multichannel and two-dimensional spectral estimation.
PHYS 6208 Digital Filtering and Spectral Analysis II 3 cr.
Prerequisites:PHYS 6206 and a background in matrix algebra (such as MATH 2511 or PHYS 4201) or consent of department. Brief review of transform and random process theory, review of matrix algebra, classical spectral estimation, parametric models for random processes, autoregressive spectrum properties and estimation, ARMA spectral estimation, Prony method, minimum variance spectral estimation, eigenvector approaches, multichannel and two-dimensional spectral estimation.
PHYS 6301 Classical Mechanics 3 cr.
Prerequisite: Physics 3301 or consent of department. Variational formulation of mechanics due to Lagrange and Hamilton. Kinematics and dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, classical fields, and selected topics.
PHYS 6302 Wave Propagation 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 4322 and 4201 or consent of department. Wave propagation in continuous media with emphasis on geophysical applications, normal mode theory, reflection and refraction, diffraction, dispersion.
PHYS 6321 Acoustics I 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 4201 and 4322 or consent of department. Wave theory of sound: reflection, transmission, and excitation of plane waves; sources of acoustic radiation, geometrical acoustics, and ray theory; scattering and diffraction; acoustic waveguides and normal mode propagation; computational techniques; dissipative processes and nonlinear effects; selected topics of interest as time permits.
PHYS 6322 Acoustics II 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Physics 4201 and 4322 or consent of department. Wave theory of sound: reflection, transmission, and excitation of plane waves; sources of acoustic radiation, geometrical acoustics, and ray theory; scattering and diffraction; acoustic waveguides and normal mode propagation; computational techniques; dissipative processes and nonlinear effects; selected topics of interest as time permits.
PHYS 6325 Underwater Acoustic System Analysis 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Physics 4322 and Physics 4205 or consent of department. Underwater acoustics, Fourier methods, noise, beamforming, target characteristics, statistical basis for performance analysis, examples of acoustic system analysis. Three hours of lecture per week.
PHYS 6331 Principles of Ocean Physics I 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 4501 and PHYS 3301 or Mechanical Engineering 2750 or consent of department. First Semester: an introduction to physical oceanography, including forces, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics, geophysical fluid dynamics, waves, tides, and currents. Second Semester: a study of the physics of the ocean, emphasizing underwater acoustics, electromagnetics in the ocean, and optics of the sea.
PHYS 6332 Principles of Ocean Physics II 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 4501 and PHYS 3301 or Mechanical Engineering 2750 or consent of department. First Semester: an introduction to physical oceanography, including forces, hydrodynamics, thermodynamics, geophysical fluid dynamics, waves, tides, and currents. Second Semester: a study of the physics of the ocean, emphasizing underwater acoustics, electromagnetics in the ocean, and optics of the sea.
PHYS 6381 Advanced Seismic Techniques 3 cr.
Prerequisites: Physics/Geophysics 4381 or consent of department. Velocity analysis, deconvolution and filtering, tau-p slant stacking, velocity filters, 3-D techniques, vertical seismic profiles, migration, forward modeling and synthetics, inverse theories and modeling, interpretation, use and development of seismic data processing computer programs, including graphics and displays. Two hours of lecture and two hours of computer laboratory per week.
PHYS 6401 Quantum Mechanics I 3 cr.
Prerequisites: advanced calculus and consent of department. The conceptual basis of quantum mechanics and its relation to classical mechanics. Quantum states and energies are determined for simple systems with emphasis on the use of symmetries and other general features of the systems.
PHYS 6402 Quantum Mechanics II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 6401. Application of the quantum mechanics to problems in atomic, solid state, and nuclear physics, with an introduction to approximation methods.
PHYS 6501 Electromagnetic Theory I 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS4201 and 6301 or consent of department. Electrostatics, magnetostatics, and Maxwell’s equations.
PHYS 6502 Electromagnetic Theory II 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 6501 or consent of department. Electromagnetic radiation, special relativity, and diffraction theory.
PHYS 6621 Statistical Mechanics 3 cr.
Offered as needed. A survey of the principles of classical and quantum statistics with application to special problems.
PHYS 6701 Atomic Theory 3 cr.
Prerequisite: PHYS 6401 or consent of department. Quantum theory of atomic structure and spectra, theory of radiation, selection rules and quantum theory of elastic and inelastic atomic collisions.
PHYS 6721 Molecular Structure 3 cr.
Prerequisite:PHYS 6401 or consent of department. Classification of molecular spectra, rotation, and vibration of the diatomic molecule, finer details of infrared and Raman spectra. Rotation and vibration of polyatomic molecules and electronic states.
PHYS 6901 Condensed Matter and Materials Physics 3 cr.
Prerequisites: PHYS 4901 and 6401 or consent of department. A detailed discussion of quantum theory and experiments in condensed matter and materials physics with emphasis on current research problems.
PHYS 7000 Thesis Research 1-9 cr.
Offered each semester. To be repeated for credit until thesis is accepted. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.
PHYS 7025 Research Methods in Physics 1-9 cr.
May be repeated for credit. Maximum credit of six hours for an M.S. degree. A study of experimental and theoretical research methods the design and execution of experiments and their analyses. Section number will correspond with credit to be earned.
PHYS 7040 Examination or Thesis Only 0 cr.
Open to students in a thesis program who have only (other than application for degree) the final typing and acceptance by the Graduate School of their thesis or dissertation or to students in a non-thesis program who have only (other than application for degree) to pass the final examination to complete graduation requirements.
PHYS 7050 Dissertation Research 1-12 cr.
To be repeated for credit until dissertation is accepted.
