Physics & Astronomy

Physics 140 (formerly 340):  Electronics Lab

Hands-on introduction to analog and digital circuits.

Physics 145 (formerly 150/250):  Experimental Physics

Optics, electronic devices and measurements, statistical analysis and curve fitting, computer data acquisition and control, generators and transducers, Fourier spectra, AC impedances, loudspeakers.

Physics 220:  Principles of Physics III

A calculus-based electricity & magnetism course that includes electrostatics, magnetism, induction, RLC circuits, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves.

Physics 230:  Computational Physics I

Numerical and symbolic differentiation, integration, and differential equations, using Maple (changing to Mathematica beginning Fall 07). Applications in mechanics, optics, and special relativity.

Physics 492R:  Applied Physics Capstone Project

Culminating research experience for undergraduate applied physics majors.  Topic must be approved by department applied physics capstone project coordinator or department chair.

Physics 513R:  X-ray Crystallography and Diffraction

Crystal structure analysis via single-crystal and powder x-ray diffraction, including laboratory components on sample preparation and mounting, data collection and reduction, and structure determination and refinement.

Physics 399/599R:  Academic Internship

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