Physics
PHYS 1000-3. Preparatory Physics. Introduces basic physics, emphasizing an analytical approach to prepare for PHYS 1110/1120, the engineering majors sequence. This course does not satisfy any MAPS deficiency in either the sciences or math. Prereq., 1 year high school algebra or equivalent.
PHYS 1010-3. Physics of Everyday Life 1. Intended primarily for nonscientists, this course covers physics encountered in everyday life. Topics include balls, scales, balloons, stoves, insulation, light bulbs, clocks, nuclear weapons, basics of flashlights, and microwave ovens. Prereq., high school algebra or equivalent. Meets MAPS requirements for natural sciences: chemistry or physics. However, this course should not be taken if the student has a MAPS deficiency in math. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science or quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills.
PHYS 1020-4. Physics of Everyday Life 2. Intended primarily for nonscientists, this course is a continuation of PHYS 1010. Includes electrical power generation and distribution, electrical motors, radio, television, computers, copiers, lasers, fluorescent lights, cameras, and medical imaging. Prereqs., PHYS 1010 and high school algebra. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: quantitative reasoning and mathematical skills or natural science.
PHYS 1110-4. General Physics 1. Three lect., one rec. per week, plus three evening exams in the semester. First semester of three-semester calculus-based sequence for science and engineering students. Covers kinematics, dynamics, momentum of particles and rigid bodies, work and energy, gravitation, simple harmonic motion, and introduction to thermodynamics. Coreq., APPM 1350 or MATH 1300. Credit not granted for this course and PHYS 1170. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
PHYS 1120-4. General Physics 2. Three lect., one rec. per week, plus three evening exams in the semester. Second semester of three-semester introductory calculus-based sequence for science and engineering students. Covers electricity and magnetism, wave motion, and optics. Normally is taken concurrently with PHYS 1140. Prereq., PHYS 1110. Coreq., MATH 2300 or APPM 1360. Credit not granted for this course and PHYS 1180. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
PHYS 1140-1. Experimental Physics 1. Introduction to experimental physics through laboratory observations of a wide range of phenomena. Course covers experiments on physical measurements, linear and rotational mechanics, harmonic motion, wave motion, sound and heat, electricity and magnetism, optics, and electromagnetic waves with the mathematical analysis of physical errors associated with the experimental process. One lect., one 2-hour lab per week. Prereq., PHYS 1110; prereq. or coreq., PHYS 1120. Approved for arts and science core curriculum: natural science.
PHYS 1150-1. Experimental Physics 2. For students in Physics Plan 3 teaching track only. Students complete another full set of PHYS 1140 experiments (seven different labs from those previously completed). Registration by special arrangements with the Department of Physics. Prereqs., PHYS 1110 and 1120. Same as PHYS 1140.
PHYS 1230-3. Light and Color. Discusses light, color, vision, and perception. Covers reflection, refraction, lenses, and applications to photography and other methods of light sensing. Other topics include lasers and holography. Course is geared toward nonscience majors. Meets MAPS requirements for natural science: chemistry or physics. Should not be taken by students with a math MAPS deficiency. Approved for arts and science core curriculum: natural science.
PHYS 1240-3. Sound and Music. Explores the physical processes that underlie the diversity of sound and musical phenomena. Topics covered include the physical nature of sound, the perception of sound, the perception of pitch and harmony, musical instruments, synthesizers and samplers, and room acoustics. Nonmathematical; geared toward nonscience majors. Meets MAPS requirement for natural science: chemistry or physics. Should not be taken by students with a math MAPS deficiency. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
PHYS 2010-5. General Physics 1. Three demonstration lect., one two-hour lab/rec. week, plus three evening exams in the semester. Covers mechanics, heat, and sound. Elementary but thorough presentation of fundamental facts and principles of physics. Natural science majors with a knowledge of calculus and others taking calculus are urged to consider taking the calculus-based courses PHYS 1110, 1120, 1140, and 2130, rather than PHYS 2010 and PHYS 2020. This course is designed for premed students in the biological sciences. Prereq., ability to use high school algebra and trigonometry. Meets MAPS requirements for natural science. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
PHYS 2020-5. General Physics 2. Three demonstration lect., one two-hour lab/rec. per week, plus three evening exams in the semester. Covers electricity and magnetism, light, and modern physics. Natural science majors with a knowledge of calculus and others taking calculus are urged to take the calculus-based courses PHYS 1110, 1120, 1140, and 2130, rather than PHYS 2010 and PHYS 2020. This course is designed for premed students and students in the biological sciences. Prereq., PHYS 2010. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science.
PHYS 2130-3. General Physics 3. Third semester of introductory sequence for science and engineering students except physics majors and those studying computer applications in physics (for these, see PHYS 2170). Covers special relativity, quantum theory, atomic physics, solid state, and nuclear physics. Physics majors should take PHYS 2170 instead of PHYS 2130. Prereqs., PHYS 1120, 1140, or ECEN 2250, 3400. Coreq., MATH 2400. Normally taken with PHYS 2150.
PHYS 2150-1. Experimental Physics. One lect., one 2-hour lab per week. Includes many experiments of modern physics, including atomic physics, solid state physics, electron diffraction, radioactivity, and quantum effects. Normally taken concurrently with PHYS 2130 or PHYS 2170 but students may take PHYS 2150 after taking PHYS 2130 or 2170. Prereqs., PHYS 1120 and 1140.
PHYS 2160-1. Experimental Physics. For students in Physics Plan 3 teaching track only. Students do another full set of PHYS 2150 experiments (seven different labs from those previously completed). Registration by special arrangements with the Department of Physics. Prereqs., PHYS 1120 and 1140. Same as PHYS 2150.
PHYS 2170-3. Foundations of Modern Physics. For physics majors in plans 1 and 2 and those studying computer applications in physics. Completes the three-semester sequence of general physics. Emphasizes developing skills for physics majors. Includes relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic structure. Normally taken with the laboratory PHYS 2150. Prereq., PHYS 1120. Coreq., MATH 2400 or APPM 2350.
PHYS 2210-3. Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Methods 1. Theoretical Newtonian mechanics, including position and velocity dependent forces, oscillation, stability, non-inertial frames and gravitation from extended bodies. Ordinary differential equations, vector algebra, curvilinear coordinates, complex numbers, and Fourier series will be introduced in the context of the mechanics. Prereqs., PHYS 2130 or 2710, MATH 2400 or APPM 2350. Coreq., APPM 2360. Credit not granted for this course and PHYS 2140.
PHYS 2810 (1-3). Special Topics in Physics. Various topics not normally covered in the curriculum; offered intermittently depending on student demand and availability of instructors. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.
PHYS 2840 (1-3). Independent Study. Selected topics for undergraduate independent study. Subject matter to be arranged. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.
PHYS 3000-3. Science and Public Policy. For nonscience majors. Reading, discussions, debates, and lectures are used to study how science affects society economically, intellectually, and in terms of health and national security. Another focus is how government fosters and funds scientific activities. Recommended prereq., completion of core science requirement.
PHYS 3050-3. Writing in Physics: Problem-Solving and Rhetoric. Teaches strategies used in scientific writing with an emphasis on argument, reviews and reinforces essential writing skills, provides experience in writing both academic and professional communications in a style appropriate to the literature of physics. Prereqs., PHYS 2130 or 2170 and lower-division core writing requirement. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: written communication.
PHYS 3070-3. Energy and the Environment. Contemporary issues in energy consumption and its environmental impact, including fossil fuel use and depletion; nuclear energy and waste disposal; solar, wind, hydroelectric, and other renewable sources; home heating; energy storage; fuel cells; and alternative transportation vehicles. Included are some basic physical concepts and principles that often constrain choices. No background in physics is required. Approved for arts and sciences core curriculum: natural science. Same as ENVS 3070.
PHYS 3210-3. Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Methods 2. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian treatment of theoretical mechanics, including coupled oscillations, waves in continuous media, central force motion, rigid body motion and fluid dynamics. The calculus of variations, linear algebra, tensor algebra, vector calculus, and partial differential equations will be introduced in the context of the mechanics. Prereqs., PHYS 2210, APPM 2360, or equivalent.
PHYS 3220-3. Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics 1. Introduces quantum mechanics with wave, operator, and matrix computational techniques. Investigates solutions for harmonic oscillator, potential well, and systems with angular momentum. Develops a quantitative description of one-electron atoms in lowest order. Prereqs., PHYS 2130 or 2170, 2210, and 3210. Coreq., PHYS 3310.
PHYS 3221-1. Tutorial Practicum for Quantum Mechanics 1. Uses interactive group work to aid student learning in co-requisite course PHYS 3220. In this tutorial, students will work in small groups to practice how to solve challenging problems and their underlying conceptual basis, as well as using hands-on activities, demonstrations, and other techniques to help learn content. Coreq., PHYS 3220.
PHYS 3310-3. Principles of Electricity and Magnetism 1. Covers mathematical theory of electricity and magnetism, including electrostatics, magnetostatics, and polarized media, and provides an introduction to electromagnetic fields, waves, and special relativity. Prereqs., PHYS 2210 and 2130 or 2170.
PHYS 3311-1. Tutorial Practicum for Electricity & Magnetism 1. Uses interactive group work to aid student learning in co-requisite course PHYS 3310. In this tutorial, students will work in small groups to practice how to solve challenging problems and their underlying conceptual basis, as well as using hands-on activities, demonstrations, and other techniques to help learn content. Coreq., PHYS 3310.
PHYS 3320-3. Principles of Electricity and Magnetism 2. Continuation of PHYS 3310. Electromagnetic induction; magnetic energy; microscopic theory of magnetic properties; AC circuits; Maxwell’s Equations; plane waves; waveguides and transmission lines; radiation from electric and magnetic dipoles and from an accelerated charge. Prereq., PHYS 3310.
PHYS 3330-2. Electronics for the Physical Sciences. One lect. and one 3-hour lab per week. Introduces laboratory electronics for physical science students. Includes basic electronic instruments, dc bridge circuits, operational amplifiers, bipolar transistors, field-effect transistors, photodiodes, noise in electronic circuits, digital logic, and microcontrollers. Students gain hands-on experience in designing, building, and debugging circuits. Concludes with a three-week project in which students design and build an experiment of their choice and present a seminar on the results. Prereq., PHYS 2150 and 2130 or 2170.
PHYS 3340-3. Introductory Research in Optical Physics. Two lect., one three-hour lab plus variable unsupervised labs each week. Students design and build their own experiments using a modular type of optical research kit. Experiments cover basic research methods in instrument design, laser physics, Fourier optics, holography, spectroscopy, and interferometry. Students learn how to plan major projects and evaluate critically the significance of results. Course concludes with a four-week major project. Prereq., PHYS 3330.
PHYS 4130-3. Biological Electron Microscopy: Principles and Recent Advances. Prereq., EBIO 1220, or MCDB 1150, or MCDB 4500/5500, or PHYS 1120, or 2020, or instructor consent. Same as PHYS 5130 and MCDB 4130.
PHYS 4150-3. Plasma Physics. Discusses the fundamentals of plasma physics, including particle motion in electromagnetic fields, wave propagation, collisions, diffusion, and resistivity. Presents examples from space plasmas, astrophysical plasmas, laboratory fusion plasmas, and plasmas in accelerators. Prereqs., PHYS 1110-1120, and MATH 2400 or APPM 2350. Coreq., PHYS 3310.
PHYS 4230-3. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics. Statistical mechanics applied to macroscopic physical systems; statistical thermodynamics, classical thermodynamics systems; applications to simple systems. Examines relationship of statistical to thermodynamic points of view. Prereqs., PHYS 3220 and APPM 2360.
PHYS 4340-3. Introduction to Solid State Physics. Primarily for senior physics majors. Discusses crystal structure, lattice dynamics, band theory, semiconductors, and ferromagnetism. Prereq., PHYS 3220. Same as ECEN 4345.
PHYS 4410-3. Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics 2. Extends quantum mechanics to include perturbation theory and its applications to atomic fine structure, interactions with external forces, the periodic table, and dynamical processes including electromagnetic transition rates. Prereq., PHYS 3320. Coreqs., PHYS 3220.
PHYS 4420-3. Nuclear and Particle Physics. Introduces structure of the atomic nucleus, spectroscopy of subnuclear particles, scattering, reactions, radioactive decay, fundamental interactions of quarks and leptons. Prereq., PHYS 4410.
PHYS 4430-3. Introduction to Research in Modern Physics. One lect., one lab per week to be taken with PHYS 4410. Experiments introduce students to realities of experimental physics so they gain a better understanding of theory and an appreciation of the vast amount of experimental work done in the physical sciences today. Prereqs., PHYS 3220 and 3320. Coreq., PHYS 4410. Same as PHYS 5430.
PHYS 4450-3. History and Philosophy of Physics. Investigates the role of experiment in physics; case studies in the history and philosophy of physics and in scientific methodology. Prereq., PHYS 1020 or 1120 or 2020 or instructor consent. Same as PHYS 5450, PHIL 4450.
PHYS 4460-3. Teaching and Learning Physics. Learn how people understand key concepts in physics. Through examination of physics content, pedagogy and problems, through teaching, and through research in physics education, students will explore the meaning and means of teaching physics. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how education research is done and how people learn. Useful for all students, especially for those interested in physics, teaching a and education research. Prereq., PHYS 3210 and 3310 or instructor consent. Same as PHYS 5460 and EDUC 5460.
PHYS 4510-3. Optics. Basic electromagnetic theory of light, using Maxwell’s equations. Examples in geometrical optics; extensive applications in physical optics including diffraction and polarization. Spectra, including Zeeman effect and fluorescence. Recent advances in experimental techniques: microwaves, lasers, image converters. Prereq., PHYS 3320.
PHYS 4610-2. Physics Honors. Students are matched with a faculty member and work independently on a research topic. Typically, the honors program lasts three semesters. A senior thesis and an oral presentation of the work are required. See also PHYS 4620 and PHYS 4630. Prereq., 3.00 GPA. Registration by special arrangement with the Department of Physics.
PHYS 4620-2. Physics Honors. Students are matched with a faculty member and work independently on a research topic. Typically, the honors program lasts three semesters. A senior thesis and an oral presentation of the work are required. See also PHYS 4610 and PHYS 4630. Prereq., 3.00 GPA. Registration by special arrangement with the Department of Physics.
PHYS 4630-2. Physics Honors. Students are matched with a faculty member and work independently on a research topic. Typically, the honors program lasts three semesters. A senior thesis and an oral presentation of the work are required. See also PHYS 4610 and PHYS 4620. Prereq., 3.00 GPA. Registration by special arrangement with the Department of Physics.
PHYS 4810 (1-3). Special Topics in Physics. Various topics not normally covered in the curriculum; offered intermittently depending on student demand and availability of instructors. See also PHYS 4820 and PHYS 4830. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.
PHYS 4840 (1-3). Independent Study. Selected topics for undergraduate independent study. Subject matter to be arranged. See also PHYS 4850. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.
PHYS 4850 (1-3). Independent Study. Selected topics for undergraduate independent study. Subject matter to be arranged. See also PHYS 4840. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.
PHYS 4970-3. Seminar on Physical Methods in Biology. Prereq., PHYS 1120 or 2020, and MCDB 1060 or 1150, or EBIO 1220, or instructor consent. Same as PHYS 5970 and MCDB 4970.
PHYS 5030-3. Intermediate Mathematical Physics 1. This course and its continuation, PHYS 5040, form a survey of classical mathematical physics. Studies complex variable theory and finite vector spaces, and includes topics in ordinary and partial differential equations, boundary value problems, potential theory, and Fourier analysis. Prereqs., MATH 4310 and 4320. Same as MATH 5030.
PHYS 5040-3. Intermediate Mathematical Physics 2. Continuation of PHYS 5030. Includes group theory, special functions, integral transforms, integral equations, and calculus of variations. Prereq., PHYS 5030. Same as MATH 5040.
PHYS 5130-3. Biological Electron Microscopy: Principles and Recent Advances. Same as PHYS 4130 and MCDB 5130.
PHYS 5141-3. Astrophysical and Space Plasmas. Covers magnetohydrodynamics and a few related areas of plasma physics applied to space and astrophysical systems, including planetary magnetospheres and ionospheres, stars, and interstellar gas in galaxies. Prereq., graduate standing in astrophysical and planetary science or physics. Same as ASTR 5140.
PHYS 5150-3. Introductory Plasma Physics. Includes basic phenomena of ionized gases, static and dynamic shielding, linear waves, instabilities, particles in fields, collisional phenomena, fluid equations, collisionless Boltzman equations, Landau damping, scattering and absorption of radiation in plasmas, elementary nonlinear processes, WKB wave theory, controlled thermonuclear fusion concepts, astrophysical applications, and experimental plasma physics (laboratory). Prereq., PHYS 3310. Same as ASTR 5150.
PHYS 5160-3. Fundamentals of Optics and Lasers. Covers the basic physic of lasers. Topics include basics of optical resonators and gaussian beam propagation, stimulated emission, laser threshold conditions, laser linewidth, q-switching and mode locking of lasers, tuning of CW lasers, and specifics of various common lasers.
PHYS 5210-3. Theoretical Mechanics. Variational principles, Lagrange’s equations, Hamilton’s equations, motion of rigid body, relativistic mechanics, transformation theory, continuum mechanics, small oscillations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory. Coreq., PHYS 5250.
PHYS 5220-3. Nonlinear Dynamics. Conservative systems: canonical perturbation theory, adiabatic invariants, surface of section, overlap criterion, orbit stability, quasilinear diffusion, renormalization analysis of transition to chaos. Bifurcation theory: center manifolds, normal forms, singularity theory. Dissipative systems: strange attractors, renormalization analysis of period doubling, intermittency. Prereq., PHYS 5210. Same as ATOC 5220.
PHYS 5250-3. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 1. Quantum phenomena, Ehrenfest theorem and relation to classical physics, applications to one-dimensional problems, operator techniques, angular momentum and its representations, bound states and hydrogen atom, and Stern-Gerlack experiment and spin and spinor wave function. Prereqs., PHYS 3220 and 4410. Coreq., PHYS 5210.
PHYS 5260-3. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 2. Symmetries and conservation laws, identical particle systems, approximation techniques (including time-dependent and time-independent perturbation theories and variational techniques) and their applications, scattering theory, radiative transitions, and helium atom. Prereq., PHYS 5250.
PHYS 5430-3. Introduction to Research in Modern Physics. Same as PHYS 4430.
PHYS 5450-3. History and Philosophy of Physics. Same as PHYS 4450 and PHIL 5450.
PHYS 5460-3. Teaching and Learning Physics. Same as PHYS 4460 and EDUC 5460.
PHYS 5606-3. Optics Laboratory. Consists of 13 optics experiments that introduce the techniques and devices essential to modern optics, including characterization of sources, photodetectors, modulators, use of interferometers, spectrometers, and holograms, and experimentation of fiber optics and Fourier optics. Prereq., undergraduate optics course such as PHYS 4510. Same as ECEN 5606.
PHYS 5770-3. Gravitational Theory (Theory of General Relativity). Presents Einstein’s relativistic theory of gravitation from geometric viewpoint; gives applications to astrophysical problems (gravitational waves, stellar collapse, etc.).
PHYS 5840 (1-3). Selected Topics for Graduate Independent Study. Subject matter to be arranged. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.
PHYS 5970-3. Seminar: Physical Methods in Biology. Same as PHYS 4970 and MCDB 5970.
PHYS 6260-3. Geometry of Quantum Fields and Strings. Focuses on differential geometric techniques in quantum field and string theories. Topics include spinors, Dirac operators, index theorem, anomalies, geometry of superspace, supersymmetric quantum mechanics and field theory, and nonperturbative aspects in field and string theories. Prereq., MATH 6230, PHYS 5250, or instructor consent. Recommended prereqs., MATH 6240 and PHYS 7280. Same as MATH 6260.
PHYS 6610-3. Earth and Planetary Physics 1. Same as GEOL 6610 and ASTR 6610.
PHYS 6620-3. Earth and Planetary Physics 2. Same as GEOL 6620 and ASTR 6620.
PHYS 6630-3. Earth and Planetary Physics 3. Same as GEOL 6630 and ASTR 6630.
PHYS 6650 (1-3). Seminar in Geophysics. Same as GEOL 6650 and ASTR 6650.
PHYS 6670-2. Geophysical Inverse Theory. Prereqs., calculus, computer programming (any language). Same as GEOL 6670.
PHYS 6940 (1-3). Master’s Degree Candidate.
PHYS 6950 (1-6). Master’s Thesis. Approved problem in theoretical or experimental physics under the direction of staff members. Intended to introduce the student to procedures in research and development work. Work of an original nature expected.
PHYS 7160-3. Intermediate Plasma Physics. Continuation of PHYS 5150. Topics vary yearly but include nonlinear effects such as wave coupling, quasilinear relaxation, particle trapping, nonlinear Landau damping, collisionless shocks, solutions; nonneutral plasmas; kinetic theory of waves in a magnetized plasma; anisotropy; inhomogeneity; radiation—ponderomotive force, parametric instabilities, stimulated scattering; plasma optics; kinetic theory, and fluctuation phenomena. Prereq., PHYS 5150 or instructor consent. Same as ASTR 7160.
PHYS 7230-3. Statistical Mechanics. Classical and quantum statistical theory, including study of both equilibrium and nonequilibrium systems. Topics covered include kinetic theory, degenerate gases, macrocanonical and grand canonical ensembles, and irreversible processes. Prereq., PHYS 5250 and 5260.
PHYS 7240-3. Advanced Statistical Mechanics. Introduces current research topics in statistical mechanics. Topics vary from year to year and may include phase transitions, critical phenomena, nonequilibrium phenomena, dense fluids, dynamical systems, plasma physics, or quantum statistical mechanics. Prereq., PHYS 7230.
PHYS 7270-3. Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3. Radiation theory; relativistic wave equations with simple applications; introduction to field theory and second quantization.
PHYS 7280-3. Advanced Quantum Theory. Quantum theory of fields, elementary particles, symmetry laws, and topics of special interest. Prereq., PHYS 7270 or instructor consent.
PHYS 7310-3. Electromagnetic Theory 1. Sophisticated approach to electrostatics, boundary value problems, magnetostatics, applications of Maxwell’s equations to electromagnetic wave propagation, wave guides, and resonant cavities and magnetohydrodynamics. See also PHYS 7320. Prereq., PHYS 5030.
PHYS 7320-3. Electromagnetic Theory 2. This is a continuation of PHYS 7310. Topics include relativistic particle dynamics; radiation by moving charges; multiple fields; radiation damping and self-fields of a particle; collisions between charged particles and energy loss; radiative processes; and classical field theory. See also PHYS 7310. Prereq., PHYS 7310.
PHYS 7430-3. Soft Condensed Matter Physics. Introduces the science of liquid crystals, polymers, biological membranes, biopolymers, block copolymers, molecular monolayers, colloids, nanoparicle suspensions, emulsions, foams, gels, elastomers, and other soft materials. Topics vary from term to term and the course is geared toward graduate students with diverse preparation backgrounds, including students from the Physics Department as well as other science and engineering departments.
PHYS 7440-3. Theory of the Solid State. Stresses application to the solid state of physical concepts basic to much of modern physics, single-particle approximation, and the energy-band description of electron states in solids, pseudopotential theory applied to ordered and disordered systems, dynamical behavior of electrons in solids, lattice dynamics, Hartree-Fock and random-phase approximation in solids, many-body aspects of magnetism, and superconductivity.
PHYS 7450-3. Theory of Solid State 2. The second semester of condensed matter physics covers topics in soft condensed matter physics, liquid crystals, semiconductors, Quantum Hall effect, Fractional Quantum Hall effect, superconductivity, and other topics at the discretion of the instructor.
PHYS 7550-3. Atomic and Molecular Spectra. Covers theory of atomic structure and spectra, including coupling of angular momenta, tensor operators, energy levels, fine and hyperfine structure, transition probabilities, Zeeman and Stark effects. Molecular spectra: electronic, vibrational, and rotational states. Rotation matrices, symmetric top.
PHYS 7730-3. Theory of Elementary Particles. Systematics of elementary particles, leptons, quarks, gauge bosons, symmetries and symmetry breaking, scattering cross sections, decay rates, electron-positron annihilation, lepton scattering and hadron structure, quantum chromodynamics, electroweak interactions, gauge theories.
PHYS 7810, 7820, and 7830 (1-3). Special Topics in Physics. Various topics not normally covered in the curriculum; offered intermittently depending on student demand and availability of instructors. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours.
PHYS 7840 (1-3). Selected Topics for Graduate Independent Study. Subject matter to be arranged. May be repeated up to 7 total credit hours. Same as PHYS 7850.
PHYS 7850 (1-3). Selected Topics for Graduate Independent Study. Subject matter to be arranged. May be repeated for a total of 7 credit hours. Same as PHYS 7840.
PHYS 8990 (1-10). Doctoral Dissertation. All doctoral students must register for not fewer than 30 hours of dissertation credit as part of the requirements for the degree. For a detailed discussion of doctoral dissertation credit, refer to the Graduate School section.
