PHY 201 - Mathematical Methods in Physics I (in-person, online, and Sync)
Course Description: Differential equations, linear equations, vectors, matrices, Fourier series, and numerical methods.
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PHY 302 - Mathematical Methods in Physics II (in-person, online, and Sync)
Course Description: Vector calculus, complex variables, partial differential equations, special functions, numerical methods.
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PHY 331 - Principles of Modern Electromagnetism (in-person, online, and Sync)
Course Description: Studies the unified description of electromagnetic phenomena provided by Maxwell's equations in differential and integral form.
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PHY 361 - Introductory Modern Physics (in-person, online, and Sync)
Course Description: This course covers selected topics of modern physics, including special relativity, introductory quantum theory with applications drawn from atomic, nuclear, and solid-state physics.
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PHY 121 - University Physics I: Mechanics
Course Description: This course is about the fundamental laws of physics that focuses on mechanics. Topics to be covered in the course include kinematics and dynamics of linear motion and rotations, conservation laws (energy, momentum and angular momentum), universal gravitation and various applications of mechanics.
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PHY 113 - General Physics Laboratory (Mechanics)
Course Description: The laboratory consists of a series of experiments that allow the student to test the validity of theories in classical mechanics.
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PHY 112 - General Physics (Electricity and Magnetism)
Course Description: This is a continuation of PHY 111. The main body of this course is electricity and magnetism. The list of topics includes electric and magnetic fields, electromagnetic forces, circuits, electromagnetic induction, wave and rays optics, and optical instruments.
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PHYS 421G/520 - Electricity & Magnetism II
Course Description: This is the Electricity and Magnetism II course for physics majors at the advanced undergraduate and graduate level. Tentative list of topics to be covered includes Maxwell’s equations in matter, electromagnetic waves in media, reflection and refraction of electromagnetic waves, wave guides, radiation of waves.
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PHYS 510 - Classical Mechanics II
Course Description: This is the Classical Mechanics course for physics majors at the advanced undergraduate and graduate level. Tentative list of topics to be covered includes Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics and their applications to central force motion, dynamics of rigid bodies and coupled oscillations.
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PHYS 410 - MATHEMATICA for Physics
Course Description: This is the Application of Computer Programming in the Physical Sciences and Engineering course for physics majors at the advanced undergraduate and graduate level. Tentative list of topics to be covered includes basics of computer algebra program Mathematica (including functions, procedures, packages, 2D and 3D graphics), solving algebraic and differential equations, studying linear and non-linear oscillating systems.
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PHYS 540 - Introduction to Particle and Nuclear Physics
Course Description: This is the Introduction to Nuclear and Particle Physics course for physics majors at the graduate level. Tentative list of topics to be covered includes Basic concepts in nuclear and particle physics, Classification of particles and interactions, Nuclear properties and models, Nuclear decays and reactions, Standard model of particles, and if time permits Basics of nuclear astrophysics and/or heavy ion physics.
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PHYS 560 - Topics in Solid State Physics
Course Description: This is a Solid State Physics course for physics majors at the graduate level. Tentative list of topics to be covered includes electrical, thermal, and mechanical properties of crystalline solids, including lattice bonding, phonon dynamics, band theory, electrons in metals, semiconductors, and superconductivity.
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PHYS 101Y - Introduction to Astronomy (a first-year experience course)
Course Description: This is First Year Experience (FYE) course Introduction to Astronomy for incoming freshmen. This course is designed as a basic introduction to astronomy for students with no college background in mathematics or physics. The course will cover basic facts and some evolving ideas of the modern astronomy. The course content will include topics on the Solar system, stars and the Universe. No mathematical background beyond high school algebra will be assumed. There are no prerequisites for this course.
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