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PHIL 5101 - Pragmatism: Classical American Philosophy
The most significant philosophical tradition born in the United States is pragmatism. Examines several of the most important classical works of this tradition, the influence of thinkers who have helped pragmatism, and the contemporary relevance of this tradition. Figures who may be included in this course are: Emerson, Pierce, Royce, James, Dewey, Mead and Rorty. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4101, SSCI 5101, HUMN 5101. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5220 - Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art
Introduction to major theories of aesthetics and contemporary discussions of problems in aesthetics and the philosophy of art, including topics such as: the nature of art, interpretation and evaluation in art. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4220 and HUMN 5220. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5242 - Bioethics
Examines some of the major moral issues confronting the nation’s health care system. The class will search for solutions to such problems as financing health care for those unable to do so on their own, determining the extent of a patient’s right to both refuse and demand certain types of medical treatment, and allocating scarce medical resources such as lifesaving vital organs. The springboard for examining these issues will be the doctor or patient relationship framed by the moral principles of respect for persons and beneficence. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4242, HUMN 5242, SSCI 5242. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5250 - Environmental Ethics
While human industry/technology creates enormous material prosperity, it can result in devastating environmental damage. This course analyzes the moral values, consequences and duties implied in relationships between human beings, animals and ecological systems, while seeking out new and ethical approaches. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4250, HUMN 5250 and SSCI 5250. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5260 - Philosophy of Law
Surveys theoretical positions on the nature of law, with particular emphasis on American law. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4260. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5300 - Philosophy of Mind
Consideration of the problems in the philosophy of mind, such as the mind-body problem, the problem of our knowledge of other minds, the compatibility of free will and determinism, and discussion of such concepts as action, intention, motive, desire, enjoyment, memory, imagination, dreaming and self-knowledge. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4300. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5360 - American Legal Process
Introduces students to basic issues in American jurisprudence as well as to the elements and dynamics of the modern American legal system. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4360. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5470 - Concepts of the Soul
Asks the questions: What is the nature of the human being? What makes us “human?” Do humans have a “soul?” What is its nature? Is it different from the “spirit?” What is its ultimate fate? Examines the various theories put forward by philosophers of both Eastern and Western traditions. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4470 and RLST 4440, 5440. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5480 - Perspectives on Good and Evil
Examines “problem of evil” as formulated in the philosophical tradition. Presents classical formulation of the problem, traditional solutions & classical critiques of each answer. Considers perspectives of various religious orientations, which deal differently with the question of suffering. Cross-listed with PHIL 4480, RLST 4480/5480. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5500 - Feminist Philosophy
Seminar on key debates & figures in historical & contemporary feminist philosophy. Topics may include: rights, embodiment, gender, sexuality, race, reason, & violence. Figures may include: Wollstonecraft, Stanton, Beauvoir, Judith Butler, and bell hooks. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Crosslisted with PHIL 4500, WGST 4500 & 5500. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5550 - Paris 1910: Art, Philosophy and Psychology
Traces the influences of philosophy, psychology, and art in the English, French, and German-speaking worlds in the early twentieth century. This intellectual history is extended to broader cultural and political contexts. Key period is between 1910 and 1968, when modernity’s key aspirations and tensions became explicit. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with HUMN 5550 and SSCI 5550. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5600 - Philosophy of Religion
Nature of religion and methods of studying it. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with HUMN 5600, PHIL 4600, RLST 4060, 5060, and SSCI 5600. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5650 - Reflections on Modernity
Explores modernity as a historical epoch and a theoretical space, looking at the commentaries and reflections of influential 20th century thinkers including Adorno, Arendt, Levinas, Merleau-Ponty, Habermas and Foucault. Examines how the theoretical inclinations of modernity were influenced by politics, art, literature and culture. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with HUMN 5650 and SSCI 5650. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5655 - Differing Concepts of God
God, gods, and goddesses have been imagined in many different modes, forms, aspects, and guises throughout human history. This course investigates Paleolithic models of God, the Great Goddess of the Neolithic era, the gods of mythological traditions, Biblical God, the abstract God of the philosophers, the God of the pantheists, the deists, and the God of the mystics. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4650, RLST 4400 and 5400. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5730 - Philosophy and Literature
Considers the philosophical dimensions of literature. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4730, ENGL 4735 and 5735. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5735 - Rationalism
Addresses the fundamental questions of truth and reality through natural reason. Topics vary and may include metaphysics and the rise of modern science; women and the enlightenment; historical problems and linguistic analysis. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4735. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5740 - Empiricism
Considers the nature and importance of experience. Focuses on British Empiricism, but additional themes which vary may include: American pragmatism, logical positivism, scientific empiricism, phenomenology of experience. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4740. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5750 - Introduction to Phenomenology
Examines the contribution of phenomenology to selected topics in the theory of meaning, philosophy of mind, ontology, and epistemology, through a study of such philosophers as Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre and Merleau-Ponty. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4750. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5755 - Philosophical Psychology
Explores debates about psyche and body, mind and world, self and others, and consciousness and nature. Examines the philosophical questions related to those debates that arise within theories of perception, affect and cognition offered by influential psychological models. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with HUMN 5750, SSCI 5750. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5770 - Hegel
A systematic study of the thought of G.W.F. Hegel through his most important and influential works: The Phenomenology of Spirit; The Encyclopedia of Philosophical Sciences; The Science of Logic; Lectures on the Philosophy of History; and his lectures on the history of philosophy, art and religion. Focus of the course varies. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4770. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5780 - Heidegger
Studies the thought of Martin Heidegger, one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century. Includes texts from both Heidegger’s early and later periods, and focuses on his analyses of human subjectivity and being. Prereq: Six credit hours in Western philosophy. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4780. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5790 - Nietzsche
A close study of Nietzsche’s philosophical writings, with attention to his significance for philosophy in the 20th century and beyond. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4790. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5795 - Marx and Marxism
A close study of the most influential works of Karl Marx and subsequent theorists who provide either an influential interpretation of the works of Marx or contribute to an innovative application or elaboration of the basic tenets of Marxism. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4795. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5800 - Plato
A careful study of Plato’s writings, emphasizing the dialogue form, and discussion of Plato’s significance for the history of ethics, political theory, psychology, metaphysics and epistemology. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4800. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5810 - Aristotle
Examines Aristotle’s systematic philosophy and discusses its contributions to logic, epistemology, physics, psychology, metaphysics, ethics and political theory. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4810. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5812 - Special Topics in Philosophy
Restriction: Graduate Standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5820 - Hume
Considers the work of eighteenth century philosopher David Hume. Emphasis on unity of Hume’s thought. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4820. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5830 - Kant
A close study of Immanuel Kant’s revolutionary thought, focusing on Kant’s ontology, epistemology, and ethical theory, as they are articulated in his Critique of Pure Reason and Critique of Practical Reason. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4760. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5833 - Existentialism
Examines one of the most influential movements in recent European thought, beginning with existentialism’s 19th century roots, and continuing on to the existentialist philosophers of the 20th century. Figures covered may include Dostoyevsky, Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre and de Beauvoir. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4833, HUMN 5833 and SSCI 5833. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5840 - Independent Study: PHIL
Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHIL 5880 - Directed Research
Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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PHIL 5900 - John Dewey
John Dewey was one of the most important of the American philosophers and public intellectuals of the twentieth century. Topics may include Dewey’s philosophical naturalism, pragmatist epistemology, process metaphysics and philosophies of experience, aesthetics, religion, technology and democracy. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4900. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5920 - Philosophy of Media and Technology
A philosophical examination of interrelationships between contemporary media, technology, and their impacts upon character of contemporary life and values. Topics may include ethics, epistemology, democracy, advertising, media literacy and criticism. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4920, HUMN 5920, SSCI 5920. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHIL 5933 - Philosophy of Eros
What does it mean to understand philosophy as an erotic activity? This question will be examined, first by studying Plato’s dialogues-such as Lysis, Symposium and Republic-and then by reading texts from Sigmund Freud, Michael Foucault and others. Restriction: Graduate Standing. Cross-listed with PHIL 4933, WGST 4933/5933, SSCI 5933 and HUMN 5933. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 1000 - Introduction to Physics
Introductory survey course for nonscientists that emphasizes the main concepts of physics. Although this course is mainly descriptive, some high school algebra will be used. The accompanying lab work is designed to illustrate the material discussed in the lectures. Max hours: 4 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC1 Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 1052 - General Astronomy I
The history of astronomy is studied from early civilizations to the present. The basic motions of the earth, moon, sun, and planets are discussed both qualitatively and quantitatively, using elementary principles of physics. Properties of our solar system are discussed in detail, including results from unmanned space probes. Note: An additional 30 hours of laboratory work (at times to be arranged), plus appropriate report preparation time, are required to complete laboratory component of the course. Prereq: High school algebra or equivalent. Max hours: 4 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC1 Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 1100 - Foundations of Physics
One-semester non-lab survey course especially designed for non-science majors. Acquaints students with some of the major principles and methods of physics. Includes applications of physics to everyday life and some discussion of the historical development of physics. Prereq: A good working knowledge of elementary algebra. Max hours: 4 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC2 Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 1111 - Freshman Seminar
Restriction: Restricted to Freshman level students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHYS 1115 - Physics Content
Covers content areas of undergraduate physics. Topics include matter and energy; heat and thermodynamics; atomic and nuclear structure; mechanics; electricity and magnetism; and wave characteristics. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHYS 1332 - Explorations in Physics
Applications of physics are explored in depth for students considering physics as a major or minor. Topics vary each semester, providing conceptual and mathematical insights and hands-on activities on how physics is used in the real world or at research frontiers. Prereq: Algebra and Trigonometry. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 1840 - Independent Study: PHYS
Students must check with a faculty member before taking this course. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHYS 2010 - College Physics I
This is an algebra based physics course covering mechanics, heat and sound. Prereq: College algebra and trigonometry. Max hours: 4 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC2. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 2020 - College Physics II
This is an algebra based physics course covering electricity, magnetism, light and modern physics. Prereq: PHYS 2010. Max hours: 4 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC2. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 2030 - College Physics Lab I
Max hours: 1 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC1. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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PHYS 2040 - College Physics Lab II
Prereq: PHYS 2030. Max hours: 1 Credit. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC1. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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PHYS 2311 - General Physics I: Calculus-Based
This is a calculus based physics course covering vector displacement, uniform and accelerated motion, force, momentum, energy, rotating systems, oscillations, and an introduction to thermodynamics. Emphasis is on basic principles. Prereq: MATH 1401. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 2321 - General Physics Lab I
Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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PHYS 2331 - General Physics II: Calculus-Based
This is a calculus based physics course covering electrostatics, magnetic fields, electromagnetic waves (including light), and optics. Prereq: PHYS 2311 and MATH 2411. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 2341 - General Physics Lab II
Prereq: PHYS 2321. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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PHYS 2711 - Vibrations and Waves
Introduces vibrations and waves associated with physical phenomena. Analytic and numerical methods in physical contexts. Topics include harmonic oscillators, resonance, coupled oscillators, nonlinear oscillators, waves in elastic media, sound waves, pulses and dispersion. Prereq: PHYS 2331 and MATH 2411. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 2811 - Modern Physics I
Presents a study of the events and discoveries that occurred during the latter part of the 19th and the first part of the 20th centuries which led to the discovery of quantum mechanics; namely, special relativity, particle nature of radiation, wave properties of particles, models of the atom, and the introduction of quantum mechanics. Prereq: PHYS 2331 and MATH 2411. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 2821 - Modern Physics II
Quantum physics used for an understanding of energy levels and configuration of hydrogen atoms, strength of molecular bonds, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, solid state physics, band theory, nuclear and subatomic physics. Also includes quantum statistics, general relativity and cosmology. Prereq: PHYS 2811. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 2840 - Independent Study: PHYS
Students must check with a faculty member before taking this course. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHYS 2939 - Internship
Experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Prereq: 15 hours of 2.75 GPA. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHYS 3040 - Modern Cosmology
Designed for non-majors, covering the large-scale structure of the universe. Topics covered are gravitational concepts, neutron stars, pulsars, black holes, big bang universe and cosmological tests. Prereq: PHYS 2010 or equivalent. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 3050 - General Astronomy II
Evolution of our sun and other stars is studied, as well as the methods used to gain the information. Discussion includes objects such as neutron stars, novae and supernovae, and black holes. Large-scale structures, including clusters and galaxies, are studied. Prereq: PHYS 1052, 2010 or 2311. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 3082 - Energy and the Environment
For students of various backgrounds who wish to increase their understanding of the environmental and technical issues of supplying the energy demands of our society. Alternative energy sources and conservation are explored as solutions to promote sustainable society. Prereq: One college-level science course and MATH 1110 or equivalent. Cross-listed with ENVS 3082. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 3120 - Methods of Mathematical Physics
Typically covers calculus of variations, special functions, partial differential equations, integral transforms, linear vector spaces, and tensor analysis. Prereq: MATH 2421 and 3195 (or equivalent) or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 3151 - Biophysics Outlook I
Designed as a companion to General Biology I (but can take stand-alone), this course explores how biophysics concepts and experimental methods add to the knowledge of life’s processes at the molecular and cellular level. Prereq: PHYS 2010 and 2020 strongly recommended for optimal student success. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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PHYS 3161 - Biophysics Outlook II
Designed as a companion to General Biology I (but can take stand-alone), this course explores how biophysics concepts and experimental methods contribute to the understanding of the structure and function of plants, animals & ecological systems. Prereq: PHYS 2010 and PHYS 2020 strongly recommended for optimal student success. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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PHYS 3211 - Analytical Mechanics
Topics include the Lagrange and Hamiltonian formulations, the two-body problem, rigid body motion, and small oscillations. Prereq: PHYS 2711, MATH 2421 and 3195 or equivalent. Coreq: PHYS 3120. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 3251 - Biophysics of the Body
Fundamental ideas of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics from the viewpoint of physics. Biological topics covered include: skeletal systems, muscular systems, circulatory systems, and human motion. Analytical mechanics topics include: newtonian mechanics, harmonic motion, energy conservation, and introductory fluid dynamics. Prereq: PHYS 2711, 3161, MATH 2421 and 3195 or equivalent or permission of instructor. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 3252 - Biophysics of the Body NM
Fundamental ideas of anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics from the viewpoint of physics. Biological topics covered include: skeletal systems, muscular systems, circulatory systems, and human motion. Analytical mechanics topics include: newtonian mechanics, harmonic motion, energy conservation, and introductory fluid dynamics. Prereq: PHYS 2020, 2040 and 3161 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 3411 - Thermal Physics
Covers the basic concepts of the three related disciplines of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and kinetic theory. Prereq: PHYS 2331, 2811 and MATH 2421; Coreq: MATH 3195 or equivalent. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 3451 - Biophysics of the Cell
Fundamentals of cellular biology from the viewpoint of physics. Biological topics covered include: the central dogma of molecular biology, cellular signaling, genetic regulation, molecular crowding, and ion channels. Statistical and thermal physics topics include: statistics, probability, thermodynamics, heat, and entropy. Prereq: PHYS 2811, 3151 and MATH 2421 or permission of instructor. Coreq: MATH 3195. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 3452 - Biophysics of the Cell NM
Fundamentals of cellular biology from the viewpoint of physics. Biological topics covered include: the central dogma of molecular biology, cellular signaling, genetic regulation, molecular crowding, and ion channels. Statistical and thermal physics topics include: statistics, probability, thermodynamics, heat, and entropy. Prereq: PHYS 2020, 2040 and 3151 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 3620 - Sound and Music
Considers the basic nature of sound waves, the ear and hearing, and musical instruments. Although this course is mainly descriptive, some high school algebra will be used. Prereq: MATH 1070 or equivalent. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 3711 - Junior Laboratory I
Advanced laboratory in classical and modern physics. Prereq: PHYS 2811. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
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PHYS 3721 - Junior Laboratory II
Advanced laboratory in classical and modern physics. Prereq: PHYS 3711. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
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PHYS 3811 - Quantum Mechanics
A course in which both wave and matrix mechanics are developed and applied to selected problems in atomic physics. Prereq: PHYS 2811 and 3211. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 3840 - Independent Study: PHYS
Note: Students must check with a faculty member before taking this course. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHYS 3939 - Internship
Designed experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Prereq: Junior standing and 2.75 GPA. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHYS 4331 - Principles of Electricity and Magnetism
Elements of mathematical theory of electricity and magnetism, including electrostatics, magnetostatics, polarized media, direct and alternating current theory, and introduction to electromagnetic fields and waves. Prereq: PHYS 2331 and 3120. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 4351 - Bioelectromagnetism
The fundamental theory of electric and magnetic fields is developed and applied to problems of biology and medicine. Examples in medical diagnostics and treatment are built upon rigorous application of Maxwell’s equations and constitutive models of electromagnetic properties of biomaterials. Prereq: PHYS 2331 and 3120 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PHYS 5351. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 4352 - Bioelectromagnetism NM
This course is the non-majors’ companion to PHYS 4351/5351 (taught simultaneously) using modeling approaches accessible to the general science student. Prereq: PHYS 2010, 2020 and MATH 1401 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PHYS 5352. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
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PHYS 4400 - Topics in Scientific Instrumentation and Laboratory Methods
Short courses on practical knowledge needed to design scientific instruments, develop technical products, and use special laboratory procedures to research. Topics include materials, mechanisms, electronics, and optics. Specific topic information is available through the physics department web site. Prereq: Two semesters of 2000-level introductory physics or instructor’s permission. Cross-listed with PHYS 5400-5499. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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PHYS 4401 - Special Topics
Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHYS 4402 - Special Topics
Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHYS 4403 - Special Topics
Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHYS 4510 - Optics
Presents a contemporary treatment of selected topics in optics, such as matrix methods in geometrical optics, the Fourier analysis approach to physical optics, and interaction of light with matter. Prereq: PHYS 2331, 2811 and 3120. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 4550 - Astrophysics
Covers stellar astrophysics, solar physics, star formations, stellar evolution, processes in the interstellar medium, galactic dynamics and evolution, formation of galaxies and cosmology. Prereq: MATH 3195; PHYS 2821 and 3050 recommended. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 4610 - Computational Physics
Designed to provide an understanding of the role of the computer in modern theoretical physics by studying the simulation of physical phenomena in various fields of physics. Prereq: PHYS 3120. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
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PHYS 4620 - Computational Physics II
Assigns the student to an individual, advanced-level project modeling a physical phenomenon on the computer. Prereq: PHYS 4610. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
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PHYS 4650 - Solid State Physics
Covers the basic thermal and electrical properties of solids which are explained in terms of the Brillouin zone structures of phonons and electrons. Prereq: PHYS 3411 and 3811. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 4711 - Senior Laboratory I
Individual project laboratory with emphasis on modern methods of physical experimentation. Prereq: PHYS 3721. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
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PHYS 4721 - Senior Laboratory II
Individual project laboratory with emphasis on modern methods of physical experimentation. Prereq: PHYS 4711. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
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PHYS 4788 - Bioinformatics
Provides a broad exposure to the basic concepts and methodologies of bioinformatics and their application to analyzing genomic and proteomic data. Topics may include dynamic programming algorithms, graph theoretic techniques, hidden Markov models, phylogenetic trees, RNA/protein structure predictions and microarray analysis. Prereq: CSCI 1410, MATH 3191 or 3195. Cross-listed with CSCI 4788, MATH 4788. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 4810 - Atomic and Molecular Structure
A course in which quantum mechanical methods are applied to problems in atomic and molecular physics, such as the one-electron atom, atomic and molecular spectra, and particle scattering. Prereq: PHYS 3811. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 4820 - Subatomic Physics
Introductory treatment of the various concepts and models used to describe nuclear and high energy particle phenomena. Prereq: PHYS 2811. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 4840 - Independent Study: PHYS
Note: Students must check with a faculty member before taking this course. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHYS 4850 - Physics for Design and Innovation I
A service-learning project using fundamental physical principles to design a prototype scientific instrument, technical device, or technical process for a real-world client. Includes instruction on project management, intellectual property, and market analysis. Cross-listed with PHYS 5850. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 4852 - Physics for Design and Innovation II
A capstone project using fundamental physical principles to prototype a scientific instrument, technical device or technical process. The focus is on the student’s own product idea. Includes online guided readings on the wider context of product development. Students should consult with instructor on necessary physics and mathematics preparation for the project. Prereq: PHYS 4850. Cross-listed with PHYS 5852. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 4880 - Directed Research
Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
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PHYS 4920 - Advanced Undergraduate Seminar
Studies a focused topic such as: size and age of the universe, critical phenomena, non-linear optics, energy, fiber-optic communications, among others. Students research these topics and give a seminar outlining their findings. Prereq: PHYS 2811 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
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PHYS 4931 - Internship in Applied Physics
Lab experience at major federal and industrial laboratories; an alternative means by which senior physics students complete their senior lab requirement. Note: To be taken in lieu of PHYS 4711 and/or 4721. Prereq: PHYS 3721. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 4
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PHYS 4939 - Internship
Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHYS 4980 - Advanced Physics Topics
Covers a particular topic, as announced in the ‘Schedule Planner.’ Note: May be taken more than once for credit in different topics. Prereq: PHYS 2811. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
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PHYS 5101 - XP Forces and Motion
Concepts of motion, forces, momentum, and mechanical energy are connected to major technologies. A key goal is to exhibit how an experienced practitioner from a field other than physics assimilates these concepts into applications in daily life and the workplace. Prereq: permission of instructor required. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 5102 - XP Electromagnetism and Energy
Concepts such as charge, current, electric field, potential, and magnetic field are developed with focus on energy and power generation. A key goal is to exhibit how an experienced practitioner from a field other than physics assimilates these concepts into applications in daily life and the workplace. Prereq: Permission of instructor required. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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PHYS 5103 - XP Light, Color and Optics
The physical nature of light explains optical technologies using illumination, shadows, reflection, refraction, color, polarization and interference. A key goal is to exhibit how an experienced practitioner from a field other than physics assimilates these concepts into applications in daily life and the workplace. Prereq: Permission of instructor required. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
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