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PHYS 322.3: Introduction to Atmospheric Science and Meteorology
An introduction to the processes underlying observed weather phenomena. Topics include thermodynamic processes; stability and convection; radiation and heat budget. The dynamics of the atmosphere and its circulation are described, and related to synoptic meteorology. Weather forecasting is discussed. There are projects on weather observation and forecasting.
Weekly hours:
3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): MATH 223.3, MATH 225.3 or MATH 276.3; and (PHYS 117.3) or (PHYS 125.3), or [(GE 123.3 or GE 125.3) and (PHYS 155.3 or PHYS 156.3)].
PHYS 323.3: Mechanics II
Continues the study of the classical mechanics of single-particle, multi-particle, and continuous systems in Newtonian, Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian methods. Applications include motion in a central force, non-inertial reference frames, rigid bodies, coupled oscillations, and fluids.
Weekly hours:
3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 223
PHYS 356.3: Intermediate Electromagnetism
Vector analysis, electrostatics, electric fields in matter, magnetostatics and magnetic fields in matter. Electrodynamics: Faraday's law of induction. Displacement current and the Ampere-Maxwell equation. Maxwell's equations in differential and integral form.
Weekly hours:
3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s): EP 202.3, EP 229.3, or PHYS 230.3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 331.3 or MATH 339.3
Note: Students with credit for EP 356.3 may not take PHYS 356.3 for credit. EP 356.3 was last offered in 2003.
PHYS 371.3: Statistical and Thermal Physics
Following a brief introduction to basic probability concepts the course applies statistical ideas to systems of particles in equilibrium so as to develop the basic notions of statistical mechanics. Macroscopic and microscopic aspects are discussed and illustrated in detail. Topics covered include partition functions, specific heats of molecules, effusion, quantum statistics of ideal gases, systems of interacting particles and chemical equilibrium.
Weekly hours:
3 Lecture hours
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): PHYS 383.
PHYS 383.3: Quantum Mechanics I
The Schrodinger equation and its implications are discussed for several important quantum systems, including the quantum harmonic oscillator and one-electron atoms. Further topics include barrier-penetration, angular momentum in quantum mechanics, spin, and time-independent perturbation theory. The tutorial will develop problem solving skills and techniques using modern tools.
Weekly hours:
3 Lecture hours and 1 Tutorial hours
Prerequisite(s): PHYS 252.3
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MATH 331.3 or MATH 339.3
Note: Students with credit for PHYS 381 will not receive credit for this course.
PHYS 398.3: Special Topics
Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.
Weekly hours:
3 Seminar/Discussion hours
PHYS 399.6: Special Topics
Offered occasionally by visiting faculty and in other special situations to cover, in depth, topics that are not thoroughly covered in regularly offered courses.
Weekly hours:
3 Seminar/Discussion hours