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• PHYS 451: Electricity & Magnetism

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Treats elements of vector analysis, electrostatics, special techniques for finding electric potential, electric field in matter, magnetostatics, magnetic field in matter, electrodynamics, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves at the calculus level.
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• PHYS 461: Quantum Mechanics I

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Quantum mechanics following methods of Schrodinger and Heisenberg, application to harmonic oscillator, three-dimensional Schrodinger equation, hydrogen atom, electron in a magnetic field, normal and anomalous Zeeman effect, spin.
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• PHYS 472: Nuclear Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  A survey of nuclear physics, nuclear size, nuclear mass, reaction theory, types of radioactive decay, nuclear models, nuclear forces, and elementary particles. Prerequisite:    ( PHYS 331 or PY 331 )
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• PHYS 481: Special Topic

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Varies from semester to semester and covers diverse topics in specific areas of physics. This course number is also used to offer courses under development. Prerequisite: As appropriate to course content
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• PHYS 482: Independent Study

  1.00 - 6.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Students with interest in independent study of a topic not offered in the curriculum may propose a plan of study in conjunction with a faculty member.
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• PHYS 490: Solid State Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Reciprocal lattice, crystal structure, the quantization of fields to produce quasi-particles such as phonons, magnons, excitons. Fermi gas of electrons, energy bands, semiconductor crystals, and photoconductivity. Prerequisite:    ( PHYS 223 or PY 223 ) and ( PHYS 331 or PY 331 )
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• PLSC 101: World Politics

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  An analysis of contemporary (post-1945) state system and forces shaping the world in which we live. Student is given a framework within which to analyze contemporary international politics.
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• PLSC 111: American Government

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Investigates the way American government works (and why sometimes it does not). Examines who gets what, why and how in America and who pays for it, with an emphasis on understanding the origin, structure and functions of U.S. national government. Looks beyond the divisions between liberals and conservatives to understand and evaluate contemporary political events and practices. Founding principles and their modern application are a core focus.
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• PLSC 250: Public Policy

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Emphasizes dynamics of government as they are evidenced in public opinion, pressure groups, political parties, and our governmental institutions; attention also directed toward the political-economical nexus within American society.
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• PLSC 251: State & Local Political System

  3.00 Credits

  Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

  
  Examines institutions and processes of state and local governments, with special attention to Pennsylvania; emphasis on the nature of federalism, state constitutions, and role of state and local government in an urban society.
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