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• PHYS 281: Special Topic

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 281 are offered primarily for lower-level undergraduate students.
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• PHYS 321: Intro to Computational Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Introduces a basic understanding of the methods and tools of computational physics, allowing their use in solving various physics, engineering, and science problems. Emphasizes mastery of software, using it to solve physical problems, and hands-on learning through some trial and error.
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• PHYS 331: Modern Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Covers the history of modern physics. Explores particle and wave properties of matter using the ideas of quantum mechanics. Examines systems using the ideas of quantum and classical mechanics. Covers the special theory of relativity. Solves some of the problems using computers. First part of a two-part series. Prerequisite:    ( PHYS 112 or PY 112 or PHYS 116 or PY 116 or PHYS 132 or PY 132 ) and ( MATH 122 or MA 122 or MATH 124 or MA 124 ) or MATH 128 or MA 128 )
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• PHYS 332: Modern Physics II

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Continuation of PHYS 331. Discusses more topics such as quantum mechanics in three dimensions, the hydrogen atom, spin as it applies to quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, nuclear physics, and fundamental particles. Solves some of the problems using computers.
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• PHYS 342: Thermal & Statistical Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Thermometry, laws of thermodynamics, low-temperature physics, entropy, properties of ideal gas, and an introduction to statistical mechanics. Prerequisite:    ( PHYS 112 or PY 112 or PHYS 132 or PY 132 ) and ( MATH 122 or MA 122 or MATH 124 or MA 124 or MATH 128 or MA 128 )
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• PHYS 345: Optics

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Geometrical optics and physical optics, including interference, diffraction, and polarization. Quantum optics is introduced.
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• PHYS 350: Intermed Experiment Physics I

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Performs required fundamental experiments in areas of mechanics, optics, modern physics, and heat. Speaking before other classmates and faculty and competence in writing scientific papers and reports are emphasized. Effectiveness in the collection of data is important. Computers will often be utilized to perform data taking and analysis. Prerequisite:    ( PHYS 242 or PY 242 or EOPT 120 ) and ( PHYS 331 or PY 331 )
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• PHYS 355: Computer Interfacing

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Teaches the fundamentals of interfacing the personal computer to its physical surroundings. Teaches how to collect data and to control experiments in real time. Shows how to use digital-to-analog conversion (DAC) techniques and analog-to-digital conversion (ADC) techniques. A graphical software package (such as LabVIEW) is also used to design icon-based interfacing tools, to learn how to use virtual instruments, and to analyze data. Prerequisite:    ( COSC 110 or CO 110 )
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• PHYS 401: Theoretical Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Explores the applied mathematics necessary to solve ordinary and partial differential equations in closed and series forms for boundary value problems in intermediate and advanced physics. Coordinate transformations, tensor analysis, special functions, and series involving complex variables and integral transforms are also considered.
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• PHYS 441: Classical Mechanics

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Covers vectors, generalized coordinates, and coordinate transformations to study the mechanics of a particle and a system of particles in one, two, and three dimensions. Central forces, planetary, and satellite motion and rotation, oscillations, and conservation laws in the Newtonian formulation of classical mechanics are included and used to solve dynamical problems for various mechanical systems.
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