| 103 The World of Energy I U 5 |
| | An examination of the concept of energy with its personal and global impact using the hands-on discovery mode. |
| | Au, Sp Qtrs. 1 cl, 2 2-hr rec. Not open to students with credit for 100.02. Intended for non-science majors. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. |
| 104 The World of Energy II U 5 |
| | Continuation of 103. |
| | Su, Wi Qtrs. 1 cl, 2 2-hr rec. Prereq: 103. Intended for non-science majors. Not open to students with credit for 100.02. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. |
| 106 Physics by Inquiry: Properties of Matter U 5 |
| | Properties of matter and experimental physics for undergraduates contemplating a teaching career. |
| | Wi Qtr. 2 3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 201. Intended for non-science majors, especially those interested in education. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. |
| 107 Physics by Inquiry: Electric Circuits U 5 |
| | Electric phenomena, electric circuits, and experimental physics for undergraduates contemplating a teaching career. |
| | Sp Qtr. 2 3-hr cl. Not open to students with credit for 202. Intended for non-science majors, especially those interested in education. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. |
| 108 Physics by Inquiry: Concepts of Light with Applications to Optics U 5 |
| | Principles of light and optics with applications to real-world phenomena such as astronomy appropriate for undergraduates contemplating a teaching career. |
| | Au Qtr. 2 3-hr cl. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. |
| 109 Preparation for Physics U 4 |
| | Introduction to elementary concepts of mechanics with emphasis on correction of misconceptions and elementary mathematical methods in physics. |
| | Au, Wi Qtrs. 4 cl. Prereq or concur: Math 150 or eligibility for Math 151. Recommended for students with little or no prior physics experience. |
| 110 The Physics of Sports U 5 |
| | Examines the physics of motion set in the context of sports. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl. Prereq: Math 075 or equiv. GEC phys sci course. |
| 111 General Physics: Mechanics and Heat U 5 |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 4 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: Eligibility for Math 150. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. |
| 112 General Physics: Electricity, Magnetism, and Light U 5 |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 4 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 111. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. |
| 113 General Physics: Modern Physics U 5 |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 4 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 112. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. |
| 131 Introductory Physics: Particles and Motion U 5 |
| | Major concepts of physics from a contemporary point of view; for students in physical sciences, mathematics, or engineering. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 1 entrance unit of physics or chem; and Math 151 and concur Math 152, or concur Math 161 or higher. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. E131 may be available for honors embedded experience at the regional campuses. |
| H131 Honors Physics: Particles and Motion U 5 |
| | Major concepts of physics from a contemporary point of view; challenging, flexible format; includes honors lab; for students strong in physical sciences, mathematics, or engineering. |
| | Au Qtr. 5 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 1 entrance unit of physics or chem; and Math 151 and concur Math 152, or concur Math 161 or higher, or written permission of instructor. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. |
| 132 Introductory Physics: Electricity and Magnetism U 5 |
| | Continuation of 131. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 131; and Math 152 and concur Math 153, or concur Math 162 or higher. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. E132 may be available for honors embedded experience at the regional campuses. |
| H132 Honors Physics: Electricity and Magnetism U 5 |
| | Continuation of H131. |
| | Wi Qtr. 5 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: H131 with grade of C or better; and Math 152 and concur Math 153, or concur Math 162 or higher, or written permission of instructor. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. |
| 133 Introductory Physics: Thermal Physics, Waves, and Quantum Physics U 5 |
| | Continuation of 132. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 5 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: 132, and Math 153 or Math 162 or higher. This course is available for EM credit. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. |
| H133 Honors Physics: Thermal Physics, Waves, and Quantum Physics U 5 |
| | Continuation of H132. |
| | Sp Qtr. 5 cl, 1 2-hr lab. Prereq: H132 with grade of C or better, and Math 153 or Math 162 or higher, or written permission of instructor. NS Admis Cond course. GEC phys sci course. |
| 161 The Building Blocks of Creation I U 5 |
| | An overall perspective on our physical universe from the historical development of fundamental physics concepts to their impact on culture and society. |
| | Au Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Math 075 or equiv. GEC phys sci course. NS Admis Cond course. |
| 162 The Building Blocks of Creation II U 5 |
| | Continuation of 161. |
| | Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: 161 and Math 075 or equiv. GEC phys sci course. NS Admis Cond course. |
| 261 Dynamics of Particles and Waves I U 4 |
| | Vectors and kinematics; foundations of Newtonian mechanics; momentum, work, and energy; conservative and nonconservative forces; potentials; angular momentum; rotation about a fixed axis. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq or concur: 132. Not open to students with credit for 525. |
| 262 Dynamics of Particles and Waves II U 4 |
| | Rigid body motion; noninertial systems and fictitious forces; central force motion; the special theory of relativity; relativistic kinematics; relativistic momentum and energy. |
| | Wi Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 261 and prereq or concur 133; and concur Math 254 or Math 263. Not open to students with credit for 525. |
| 263 Dynamics of Particles and Waves III U 4 |
| | Introduction to quantum systems; photons; the Bohr atom; matter waves. |
| | Sp Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 262, and Math 254 or Math 263. |
| 294 Group Studies U 1-6 |
| | Designed to permit groups of students the opportunity to pursue special studies not otherwise offered. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Written permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. |
| 295 Introductory Seminar U 1 |
| | Introduction to departmental research programs and to selected topics of interest in contemporary physics. |
| | Au Qtr. 1 1-hr cl. Prereq: 131. This course is graded S/U. |
| 367 Uses of Science in Solving Problems of Society U 5 |
| | Energy, environment, and the arms race are examined using the methods of science; focuses on interaction of science and technology; and social and ethical implications of choices. |
| | Au and/or Sp Qtrs at Marion campus, qtrs vary at Columbus campus. 5 cl. Prereq: Math Placement S or higher; 1 5-hr 100-level course in either astron, bio sci, chem, geol sci, or physics; English 110 or 111 or equiv. Not open to students with credit for Phys Sci 180. GEC second writing and phys sci course. |
| 416 Methods of Experimental Physics U 4 |
| | Introduction to the experimental techniques of physics and the statistical analysis of data, through lectures and a variety of experiments. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 1 1-hr cl, 2 2-hr labs. Prereq: 131, 132, and 133, CS&E 202. GEC data analysis course. |
| H455 Honors Holography I U 5 |
| | The basic technique of 3D image making; construction of a diode laser and use of this device to make holograms. |
| | Sp Qtr. Prereq: Enrollment in an honors program or permission of dept or of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. including cr hrs earned in Art 455 and H455. Cross-listed in Art. GEC arts and hums VPA course. |
| 516 Intermediate Physics Laboratory U G 4 |
| | Selected intermediate level experiments from basic areas of physics. |
| | Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 113 or 133 or permission of instructor. Not open to physics majors or grad students in physics. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr hrs. |
| 517 Introductory Electronics for Physicists U 4 |
| | Intermediate level introduction to electronic circuits, devices, and instrumentation with emphasis on laboratory experience. |
| | Su, Au, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 133 or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for 617; or to grad students in physics. |
| 555 Fields and Waves I U G 4 |
| | Introduction to the description of electrostatic fields; dielectrics; boundary-value problems. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 133, 416 and prereq or concur 261, and Math 415 or Math 255, and Math 513 or 551 or 416. |
| 593 Individual Studies U G 2-5 |
| | Independent reading, study, or laboratory work at an intermediate level. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 594 Group Studies U G 1-6 |
| | Group studies of special topics not otherwise offered. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Satisfactory intermediate level courses in physics and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. |
| 596 Senior Seminar: Writing and Speaking about Physics and Astronomy U 3 |
| | Seminar on selected topics in physics and astronomy; training in written and oral presentations; third writing course. |
| | Au, Sp Qtrs. 4 cl. Prereq: 262 or equiv, Math 255 or 415, second writing course, and jr or sr standing. Not open to students with credit for 595. GEC third writing course. |
| 616 Advanced Physics Laboratory U G 4 |
| | Experiments selected from all areas of physics; independent work emphasized. |
| | Wi, Sp Qtrs. 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 263, 555, and 416 or Stat 245, grad standing or permission of instructor; 631 recommended. Repeatable to a maximum of 24 cr hrs. |
| 617 Electronics for Physicists U G 5 |
| | An intensive introduction to electronic circuits, devices, and instrumentation with emphasis on laboratory experience. |
| | Su, Au, Sp Qtrs. 1 2-hr cl, 2 3-hr labs. Prereq: 263 or grad standing. |
| 621 Statistical Physics I U G 4 |
| | Thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; applications to noninteracting classical and quantum systems. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 263, 416. |
| 622 Statistical Physics II U G 4 |
| | Interacting systems, special states of matter, critical phenomena and phase transitions. |
| | Wi Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 621 or equiv. |
| 631 Introductory Quantum Mechanics I U G 4 |
| | Introduction to quantum mechanics, including its historical background, the Schrodinger equation, solutions of one-dimensional scattering and bound state problems. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: Course in modern physics beyond 133, 416 and Math 255 or 415 and Math 568 or 571. |
| 632 Introductory Quantum Mechanics II U G 4 |
| | Continuation of 631; the Schrodinger equation in three dimensions, angular momentum, the hydrogen atom, Dirac notation, and time-independent perturbation theory. |
| | Wi Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 631. |
| 633 Introductory Quantum Mechanics III U G 4 |
| | Continuation of 632; time-dependent perturbation theory, scattering theory and the Born approximation, multi-electron atoms, and selected further applications. |
| | Sp Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 632. |
| 655 Grad Holography I G 5 |
| | Introduction to the theory and basic technique of 3D image making. Students will construct a diode laser and use it to make holograms. |
| | Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. Cross-listed with H455. For graduate students enrolled in the graduate interdisciplinary specialization "Analysis of Material Culture". |
| 656 Fields and Waves II U G 4 |
| | Continuation of 555; magnetic fields of steady currents; induction; Maxwell's equations; plane waves; special relativity. |
| | Wi Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 555 or equiv. |
| 657 Fields and Waves III U G 4 |
| | Continuation of 656; plane waves in matter; physical optics; coherence, interference, diffraction, and dispersion. |
| | Sp Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 656 or equiv. |
| 664 Theoretical Mechanics U G 4 |
| | Development of Lagrangian mechanics, inertia and stress tensors, rigid body rotations and introduction to the mechanics of continuous media. |
| | Sp Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 262 and Math 255, concur Math 513 or 551. |
| 670 Physics for In-Service Teachers U G 1-15 |
| | Designed to deepen teachers' understanding of basic physical concepts and methods of treatment of selected topics; includes lectures, discussions, demonstrations, and individualized laboratory work. |
| | Su Qtr. Prereq: 15 cr hrs in physics, teaching experience, and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs. Intended for secondary school science teachers. |
| 681* Principles of Stellar Evolution and Nucleosynthesis U G 5 |
| | Physics of stellar structure, evolution, and nucleosynthesis. |
| | Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Math 255 or 415; Physics 263; Physics 621 (or concurrent) recommended; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Astron 641 or 651 or 681. Cross-listed in Astronomy. |
| 682* Introduction to Cosmology U G 5 |
| | Structure and evolution of the Universe. |
| | Wi Qtr. 5 cl. Prereq: Math 255 or 415; Physics 263; Physics 621 (or concurrent) recommended; or permission of instructor. Not open to students with credit for Astron 642 or 682. Cross-listed in Astronomy. |
| 693 Individual Studies U G 0-15 |
| | Designed to give a properly qualified student opportunity for independent reading, study, or laboratory work in a specialized field of interest. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Satisfactory advanced courses in experimental and theoretical physics and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs. Physics 693A to be offered for 0 cr hrs only. This course is graded S/U. |
| 699 Undergraduate Research in Physics U 1-15 |
| | Undergraduate research or creative activities in various topics. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 730 Methods of Theoretical Physics I U G 4 |
| | Sturm-Liouville theory of orthogonal functions; boundary value problems in Cartesian, cylindrical, spherical coordinates; Fourier series, Legendre polynomials, spherical harmonics, and Bessel functions. |
| | Su Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: Math 601, and 701 or equiv. |
| 740 Introduction to Astrochemistry U G 3 |
| | A treatment of the chemistry occuring in regions outside of the solar system including interstellar clouds, areas of star formation, and envelopes and atmospheres of stars. |
| | Wi Qtr. 3 1-hr cl. Prereq: Introductory courses in quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and basic kinetics. Not open to students with credit for Astron 740 or Chem 740. Cross-listed in Astronomy and Chemistry. |
| 780 Topics in Contemporary Physics |
| | Experimental and theoretical aspects of areas of current interest in physics. |
| | 3 cl. Prereq: 633 or grad standing or permission of instructor. |
| | 780.02 Elementary Particle Physics U G 4 |
| | | Sp Qtr. |
| | 780.04 Atomic and Molecular Physics U G 4 |
| | | Wi Qtr. |
| | 780.05 Nuclear Physics U G 4 |
| | | Wi Qtr. |
| | 780.06 Condensed Matter Physics U G 4 |
| | | Sp Qtr. |
| | 780.20^ Special Topics U G 4 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. |
| H783 Honors Research U 3-5 |
| | A program of research for each student which includes individual conferences and which culminates in an honors thesis or oral defense. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Arr. Prereq: Approved candidacy for graduation with distinction, which includes faculty adviser and ASC Honors Committee approval of project, a minimum 3.50 pt-hr ratio in the field of distinction, sr standing, and cumulative pt-hr ratio commensurate with honors program membership. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 795 Special Topics Seminar U G 1 |
| | A survey of current research problems in physics. |
| | Au, Wi Qtrs. Prereq or concur: 631 or equiv. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 801 Seminar in Physics G 1 |
| | Seminars will be conducted by various members of the staff on topics of current interest in their fields of specialization; students will participate in the presentation and discussion of material. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: Acceptable specialized courses and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 20 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 816 Topics in Physics G 3-6 |
| | Laboratory and/or theoretical work on an individual basis on topics of current interest. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Prereq: 616 or equiv and permission of instructor. Repeatable to a maximum of 30 cr hrs. This course is graded S/U. |
| 821 Classical Dynamics G 4 |
| | Lagrangian dynamics, variational principles, Hamilton's equations, canonical transformations, symmetries and conservation laws, small oscillations, normal coordinates, and classical fields. |
| | Sp Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 664 or equiv. |
| 822 Elasticity and Fluid Mechanics G 4 |
| | Elasticity of solids; stress and strain tensors, dislocations; fluid mechanics; ideal and viscous fluids, chaos, and turbulence. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 821 or permission of instructor. |
| 827 Quantum Mechanics I G 5 |
| | Postulates and Schroedinger equation, linear vector spaces, one-dimensional problems, path-integral formulation of quantum theory; multiparticle systems, symmetry, orbital angular momentum, and central potentials. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 633 or equiv or permission of instructor. |
| 828 Quantum Mechanics II G 5 |
| | Spin angular momentum and its dynamics; addition of angular momenta; variational method; time-dependent and time-independent perturbations, semiclassical treatment of electromagnetic radiation. |
| | Wi Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 827. |
| 829 Quantum Mechanics III G 5 |
| | Quantized electromagnetic radiation; scattering theory; density matrix; Dirac equation, relativistic hydrogen atom; Hartree-Fock theory, atoms, and molecules. |
| | Sp Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 828. |
| 830 Quantum Mechanics IV G 4 |
| | Systems with several electrons, exclusion principle; applications to atoms and molecules, and to scattering; Hartree-Fock approximation; Dirac equation for free electrons and for hydrogen. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 829. |
| 834 Electromagnetic Field Theory I G 4 |
| | Boundary value problems involving static electric and magnetic fields, fields in material media. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 656 or equiv. |
| 835 Electromagnetic Field Theory II G 4 |
| | Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic waves, radiation by simple systems, wave guides. |
| | Wi Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 834 or permission of instructor. |
| 836 Electromagnetic Field Theory III G 4 |
| | Special theory of relativity, dynamics of relativistic particles, collisions between charged particles, energy loss, scattering, radiation by moving charges. |
| | Sp Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 835 or permission of instructor. |
| 846 Statistical Physics I G 4 |
| | Physical thermodynamics and introduction to statistical physics; fundamental postulates, entropy, thermodynamic potentials and changes of phase; microscopic expression for entropy and basis of classical ensemble theory. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 622 and 664 or equiv. |
| 847 Statistical Physics II G 4 |
| | Canonical and grand ensembles; Quantum statistical mechanics; density matrices, partition functions, Bose and Fermi gases; Debye specific heat; black-body radiation; Bose-Einstein condensation; interacting systems. |
| | Wi Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 846 and 828. |
| 848 Advanced Statistical Physics G 4 |
| | Interacting systems; Ising and Heisenberg models of magnetism, theory of dense gases and liquids, phase transitions and critical phenomena; non-equilibrium statistical physics, Boltzmann equation. |
| | Au Qtr. 4 cl. Prereq: 829 and 847, or permission of instructor. |
| 880 Advanced Topics |
| | A systematic advanced treatment of areas of current interest in physics; topics will be announced each quarter. |
| | Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. 3 cl. Prereq: 828 or permission of instructor. |
| | 880.02 Elementary Particle Physics G 3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs. |
| | 880.05 Nuclear Physics G 3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs. |
| | 880.06 Condensed Matter Physics G 3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs. |
| | 880.08 Theory of Quantized Fields G 3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs. |
| | 880.20 Special Topics G 3 |
| | | Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr hrs. |
| 999 Research in Physics G 1-18 |
| | Research for thesis or dissertation purposes only. |
| | Su, Au, Wi, Sp Qtrs. Repeatable. This course is graded S/U. |