Physics (PHYS)

PHYS 503     Electricity & Magnetism     3 Credit Hours

The study of electrostatics, magnetostatics, and electrodynamics using Maxwell's equations. The course focuses on the development of Maxwell's equations from observation and experiment and on the application of these equations to electromagnetic phenomena. Additional reading assignments and/or projects will distinguish this course from its undergraduate version PHYS 403. Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 403 and PHYS 503. (W)

Prerequisite(s): (MATH 205 or MATH 215) and PHYS 151

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Graduate

PHYS 553     Quantum Mechanics     3 Credit Hours

A course in non-relative quantum mechanics emphasizing the basic postulates of quantum theory, the concepts of eigenstates and eigenvalues, and the role and use of operators and communication relations in the development of the subject. Application of the Schrodinger and Heisenberg formalisms to the solution of single-particle systems subject to a variety of potential functions, including simple step/barrier potentials, the harmonic oscillator potential and the Coulomb potential, will be made. Additional reading assignments and/or projects distinguish this course from its undergraduate version PHYS 453. Students cannot receive credit for both PHYS 453 and PHYS 553.

Prerequisite(s): MATH 228 and PHYS 305

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Graduate

PHYS 590     Topics in Physics     1 to 4 Credit Hours

Topics in Physics. (OC).

Restriction(s):
Can enroll if Class is Graduate