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*\/\n.elementor-widget-container,\n.elementor-widget-wrap,\n.elementor-widget-wrap > .elementor-element,\n.elementor-section .elementor-container,\n.elementor-section .elementor-row,\n.e-con,\n.e-con-inner,\n.e-child,\n.e-con > .e-con-inner {\n    padding: 0 !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    gap: 0 !important;\n    background: transparent !important;\n    background-color: transparent !important;\n    background-image: none !important;\n    border: none !important;\n    box-shadow: none !important;\n    max-width: none !important;\n    width: 100% !important;\n}\n\n\/* Section-level Elementor wrappers *\/\n.elementor-section,\n.elementor-top-section,\n.elementor-inner-section {\n    padding: 0 !important;\n    margin: 0 !important;\n    background: transparent !important;\n    background-color: transparent !important;\n    background-image: none !important;\n}\n\n\/* Strip Elementor heading color overrides *\/\n.elementor-widget-container h1,\n.elementor-widget-container h2,\n.elementor-widget-container h3,\n.elementor-widget-container h4,\n.elementor-widget-container h5,\n.elementor-widget-container p,\n.elementor-widget-container a {\n    color: inherit !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Dark section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\n   .hero and .cta-band.dk MUST stay dark regardless of\n   Elementor theme color injection.\n\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.hero,\n.hero * {\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.hero__inner {\n    justify-items: center !important;\n    text-align: center !important;\n}\n.hero__inner > div {\n    display: flex !important;\n    flex-direction: column !important;\n    align-items: center !important;\n    text-align: center !important;\n    max-width: 780px !important;\n    margin: 0 auto !important;\n}\n.hero__btns {\n    justify-content: center !important;\n}\n.hero__desc {\n    max-width: 640px !important;\n    margin-left: auto !important;\n    margin-right: auto !important;\n}\n.hero__tag {\n    display: inline-block !important;\n}\n.hero {\n    background-color: #00152E !important;\n    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 60%, #003366 100%) !important;\n    position: relative !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk {\n    background-color: #002147 !important;\n    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #00152E 0%, #002147 100%) !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk * {\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--primary {\n    background-color: #00659E !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.cta-band.dk .btn--outline-white {\n    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Section background hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec {\n    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;\n    color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--off {\n    background-color: #F3F7FB !important;\n    color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.sec--surface {\n    background-color: #E6EEF6 !important;\n    color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Text color hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.sec .sec-title,\n.sec .sec-eyebrow,\n.sec h2,\n.sec h3 {\n    color: #002147 !important;\n}\n.sec p,\n.sec li,\n.sec dd,\n.sec dt {\n    color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n.sec a {\n    color: #00629A !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 About section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.about-facts {\n    background: #E6EEF6 !important;\n    border-radius: 8px !important;\n    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) !important;\n}\n.about-facts__title {\n    color: #00629A !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dt {\n    color: #636B78 !important;\n    text-transform: uppercase !important;\n    font-size: .72rem !important;\n    letter-spacing: .08em !important;\n    font-weight: 700 !important;\n}\n.about-facts dl dd {\n    color: #1C2430 !important;\n    font-size: .97rem !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.card {\n    background: #FFFFFF !important;\n    border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n    border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.card__eyebrow { color: #00629A !important; }\n.card__title   { color: #002147 !important; }\n.card__text    { color: #4A5060 !important; }\n.card__link    { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Faculty card hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.faculty-card {\n    background: #FFFFFF !important;\n    border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n    border-radius: 8px !important;\n}\n.faculty-card__name  { color: #002147 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*\/\n.program-card {\n    background: #FFFFFF !important;\n    border: 1px solid #C2D4E6 !important;\n    border-radius: 8px !important;\n    color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n.program-card__name  { color: #002147 !important; }\n.program-card__level { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.program-card__dot   { background: #008ED6 !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Tab hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.tabs__btn {\n    background: transparent !important;\n    color: #002147 !important;\n    border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.tabs__btn[aria-selected=\"true\"] {\n    background: #002147 !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n    border-color: #002147 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Accordion hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.accordion__trigger {\n    background: #FFFFFF !important;\n    color: #002147 !important;\n    border-color: #C2D4E6 !important;\n}\n.accordion__trigger[aria-expanded=\"true\"] {\n    background: #002147 !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.accordion__body { \n    background: #FFFFFF !important; \n    color: #4A5060 !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Nav drawer hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-drawer {\n    background: #002147 !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-drawer__header {\n    background: #00152E !important;\n    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}\n.hero__btns .btn--primary       { background-color: #00659E !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n.hero__btns .btn--outline-white { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Breadcrumb hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.breadcrumb { background: #002147 !important; }\n.breadcrumb a, .breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75) !important; }\n.breadcrumb [aria-current=\"page\"] { color: #FFFFFF !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Contact section hardening \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.contact-items { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__label { color: #636B78 !important; }\n.contact-item__val   { color: #1C2430 !important; }\n.contact-item__val a { color: #00629A !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Skip link \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.skip-link:focus {\n    background: #008ED6 !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 BTT button \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.jsu-btt {\n    background: #00659E !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 Menu toggle \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\n.fnav-toggle {\n    background: #002147 !important;\n    color: #FFFFFF !important;\n}\n.fnav-toggle:hover { background: #007ABB !important; }\n\n\/* \u2500\u2500 WCAG: Ensure minimum contrast on all body text \u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500\u2500 *\/\nbody { \n    background-color: #FFFFFF !important; \n    color: #1C2430 !important;\n}\n\n\n\/* \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 TICKER STRIP 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text-transform:uppercase;\n    padding:.35rem .75rem;\n    z-index:3;\n    white-space:nowrap;\n}\n.ticker-track{\n    display:flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    gap:0;\n    width:max-content;\n    animation:ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;\n    padding-left:160px;\n}\n.ticker-track:hover{animation-play-state:paused;}\n.ticker-item{\n    display:inline-flex;\n    align-items:center;\n    gap:.5rem;\n    white-space:nowrap;\n    padding:0 1.5rem;\n    font-family:'Sora',sans-serif;\n    font-size:.78rem;\n    font-weight:500;\n    color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);\n    transition:color .2s;\n    text-decoration:none;\n}\n.ticker-item:hover{color:#3DB4F0;}\n.ticker-item::before{\n    content:'';\n    display:inline-block;\n    width:4px;height:4px;\n    border-radius:50%;\n    background:#008ED6;\n    flex-shrink:0;\n}\n@keyframes ticker-scroll{\n    0%{transform:translateX(0);}\n    100%{transform:translateX(-50%);}\n}\n@media(prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){\n    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Chrome skipped. -->\n\n  <section class=\"sec\" id=\"courses\" aria-labelledby=\"co-h\">\n  <div class=\"w\">\n    <div class=\"sec-head\"><span class=\"sec-eyebrow\">Physics, Atmospheric Sciences &amp; General Science<\/span>\n      <h2 class=\"sec-title\" id=\"co-h\">Physics Courses<\/h2><\/div>\n    <div class=\"backlinks\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.org\/physics\/\">Back to Physics Home Page<\/a>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jsums.org\/physics\/program-chart-for-physics-majors\/\">Program Chart for Physics Majors<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"office\"><strong>Department of Physics, Atmospheric Sciences, and General Science<\/strong><br>Office: Just Hall of Science Building<\/p>\n    <h3 class=\"subh\">Courses at a Glance<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"chiprow\"><span class=\"chip\">PHY 151<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 198<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 199<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 201<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 202<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 211<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 212<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 216<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 241<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 242<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 251<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 261<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 298<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 299<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHYL 201<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHYL 202<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHYL 212<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHYL 211<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 330<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 311<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 312<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 328<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 329<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 342<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 351<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 361<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 362<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 380<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 398<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 399<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 401<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 411<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 412<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 422<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 410<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 430<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 431<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 433<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 441<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 442<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 461<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 480<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 449<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 498<\/span><span class=\"chip\">PHY 499<\/span><\/div>\n    <h3 class=\"subh\">Course Descriptions<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"courselist\">\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 151 (3) Introduction to Physics.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">An introduction to some of the basic concepts of physics, intended both for nonscience majors seeking scientific literacy and also for students who desire some experience in physics before taking Physics 201 or 211. This course satisfies the Core II physical science requirement.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 198, 199, 298, 299, 398, 399, 498, 499 (0.5 each) Physics Seminar.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Presentation and discussion of current physics topics and research by students, faculty and visiting speakers. All physics majors are expected to participate.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 201 (3) Basic Physics I.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisites: MATH 111 and 115, or MATH 118. Introduction to mechanics, wave motion, sound, and heat for science majors whose curricula may not include calculus.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHYL 201 (1) Basic Physics Laboratory I.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Co-requisite: PHY 201. Weekly laboratory experiments in the areas covered in PHY 201.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 202 (3) Basic Physics II.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 201. A continuation of Phy 201. Introduction to electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHYL 202 (1) Basic Physics Laboratory II.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHYL 201. Corequisite: PHY 202. Weekly laboratory experiments in the areas covered in Phy 202.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 211 (4) General Physics I.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: MATH 231. Introduction to mechanics, wave motion, sound, and heat. Calculus-based and more intensive than Phy 201.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHYL 211 (1) General Physics Laboratory I.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Corequisite: PHY 211. Weekly laboratory experiments in the areas covered in Phy 211.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 212 (4) General Physics II.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisites: PHY 211, MATH 232. A Calculus-based continuation of Phy 211. Introduction to electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHYL 212 (1) General Physics Laboratory II.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHYL 211. Corequisite: PHY 212. Weekly laboratory experiments in the areas covered in Phy 212.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 216 (3) Modern Physics.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 212. An introduction to relativity and quantum effects including atomic structure and spectra, nuclear structure and reactions, and high-energy physics.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 241 (4) Introduction to Astronomy.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">An introductory survey of the solar system, stars, nebulae, and galaxies, with discussion of cosmology, life in the universe, and the space program. Includes weekly observatory Sessions. This course satisfies the Core II physical science requirement.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 242 (4) Life in the Universe.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">An examination of the conditions necessary for the existence of life in the universe and of the possibilities for the detection of such life and for communication with intelligent life. Relevant basic astronomy is included.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 251 (4) Cosmology for nonscientists.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">A study of the structure, origin, and evolution of the universe. Includes relevant basic astronomy and discussion of fundamental observations.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 261 (2) Astrophotography.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">An introduction to photographic principles and basic observational techniques in astronomy. Emphasis is on information for the amateur, but professional observations are also discussed.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 311 (3) Theoretical Mechanics I.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisites: PHY 211, MATH 232. A modern treatment of classical mechanics including single-particle dynamics, oscillations, gravitation, the calculus of variations. Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, and central-force motion.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 312 (3) Theoretical Mechanics II.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 311. A continuation of Phy 311 including study of systems of particles, noninertial reference frames, rigid-body dynamics, coupled oscillations, continuous systems, the wave equation, and the special theory of relativity.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 328 (4) Digital Electronics for Scientists.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 212. A introduction to digital electronics and microcomputers including digital logic, programming and interfacing microcomputers, and applications of microcomputers to projects of interest to the physical scientist.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 329 (4) Analog Electronics for Scientists.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 212. An introduction to analog electronics including DC and AC circuit analysis, source transformations, semiconductor devices, mathematical models of semiconductor devices, and a survey of the use of modern linear integrated circuits in applications of interest to the advanced physical science student.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 330 (3) Methods of Experimental Physics I.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHY 216. Primarily a laboratory course, comprised of lectures and advanced experiments in electronics, optics, modern physics, and astronomy.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 342 (3) Optics.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite:PHY 216. A lecture course on modern optics covering geometrical, wave, and quantum optics, and modern optical technology, with applications to atomic spectroscopy and lasers.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 351 (3) Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 212. A study of equations of state, the laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic potential, statistical thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and elementary statistical mechanics.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 361 (3) Mathematical Methods of Physics and Chemistry I.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 212. An introduction to advanced techniques of applied mathematics used in physics and chemistry, including applied linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, and Laplace's equation.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 362 (3) Mathematical Methods of Physics and Chemistry II.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 361. A continuation of Physics 361, including vector calculus, Fourier series and orthogonal expansions, Fourier integrals, complex variables and conformal mappings, complex integration, and the heat and wave equations.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 380 (1-6) Independent Study.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Investigation of a topic selected by the student in consultation with the faculty. This course may be repeated for credit.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 401 S (3) Physics for Secondary Teachers.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 212. Examination of various text and laboratory materials which are available for high school physics courses. Discussion of the goals of the high school physics course and consideration of some of the difficulties which are likely to be encountered.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 410 (3) History of Physics.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 216. Survey of the historical development of physics based on the study of classic papers and scholarly works.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 411 (3) Electromagnetic Theory I.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 362. A study of static electric and magnetic fields including Gauss' Law, Ampere's Law, and the solution of Laplace's equation.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 412 (3) Electromagnetic Theory II.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 411. A continuation of Physics 411 including study of time-dependent fields, Maxwell's equation, electromagnetic waves and radiation.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 422 (3) Quantum Mechanics.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisites: PHY 216 and 362. An introduction to quantum mechanics, wave functions, and the Schrodinger equation, including solution of the Schrodinger equation for a box, barrier, square well, harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 430 (3) Methods of Experimental Physics II.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 330. A continuation of Physics 330. Selected advanced experiments in electronics, optics, modern physics, and astronomy.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 431 (3) Atomic and Nuclear Physics.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 422. A lecture course comprising a study of the properties of atoms and nuclei, a review of classic experiments, and an investigation of related applications of quantum mechanics.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 433 (3) Solid State Physics.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 216. An introduction to solid state physics including crystal structures, electron and mechanical waves in crystals, semiconductors, electric and magnetic properties of solids, and point defects in crystals.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 441 (4) Solar System Astronomy.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 212. An introduction to the solar system intended for mathematics and science majors and including the physics and chemistry of the sun, plants, moons, comets, and the interplanetary medium, life on the planets, and artificial satellites.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 442 (4) Stellar and Galactic Astronomy.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 212. An introduction to the stellar and galactic astronomy intended for mathematics and science majors and including the physics and chemistry of the stars and the interstellar medium, star and galaxy formation, and basic cosmology.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 449 (3) Special Topics in Physics.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Advanced specialized topic courses selected on the basis of faculty and student interest. This course may be repeated for credit.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 461 (3) Computational Physics.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: PHY 362. A study of numerical and computational techniques for solving physical problems including using analytical and physical theory to simplify and approximate, writing algorithms and programs, and using commercial and other available software.<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n      <div class=\"course\">\n        <p class=\"course__head\">PHY 480 (1-6) Research Project.<\/p>\n        <p class=\"course__desc\">Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Supervised original research by the individual student on a problem selected in the consultation with the faculty. 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