400
This course is an introductory course on Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics. These two subjects provide simple and powerful tools to study complex systems: large numbers of particles and many degrees of freedom. Topics covered include: the basics of probability theory, statistical description of mechanical systems, the laws of thermodynamics and entropy, the microcanonical and canonical ensembles, and ideal and real gases. Lecture only.
Credit Hours: 4
(NS)
Prerequisites
PHY 307 (with a grade "C" or better),
PHY 360
Students with junior or senior standing choose a project in consultation with physics faculty members. Requires laboratory or computational research and a written report and oral presentation presented to and reviewed by the physics faculty. May be repeated for a total of four hours of credit. Graded on a satisfactory/ unsatisfactory basis.
Credit Hours: 1-4
Prerequisites
PHY 307 with a grade of "C" or better
A lecture and/or laboratory course offered at the discretion and availability of the physics faculty. Topics may include modern issues in physics, advanced topics in classical mechanics, electromagnetism and quantum mechanics, astrophysics, materials physics and other related subjects.
Credit Hours: 1-4