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• PHY 230: OPTICS

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course provides a survey of optical science and its applications. Emphasis is given to geometrical and physical optics. Geometrical optics considers the propagation of light as rays through simple optical systems (mirrors, lenses, and prisms) leading to discussions if imaging, aberrations, and optical instruments. Physical optics studies include the propagation of light as waves by exploring the theory and applications of interference, diffraction, and polarization effects. Special topics such as quantum optics, integrated optics, Fourier optics, and/or applications in medicine, display technologies, and optical communications are also included.
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• PHY 245: MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS I

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is a sophomore level course on mathematical methods in physics. Many branches of mathematics that have direct applications in physics are discussed with an emphasis on developing problem solving skills. Topics include complex numbers, linear algebra and vector spaces, vector calculus, Fourier series, and ordinary differential equations.
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• PHY 250: PROG EXP RESEARCH & INDUSTRY

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course covers essential programming methods and techniques used in experimental physics and engineering applications. Students will acquire skills and the tools necessary to interface computer systems with sensor, meters, control devices, measurement systems, etc. Methods of debugging, processing, presenting, and storing data will be covered. Course work will involve extensive programming using Lab VIEW, Matlab, and/or C/C++ and/or other programming as appropriate.
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• PHY 290: INTRO TO NANOTECHNOLOGY

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  Nanotechnology is the study of fabricating and manipulating matter at the scale of individual to a few atoms and molecules with typical structures ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers. With relentless miniaturization, nanotechnology is the inevitable technology of the future. This course will present the fundamental paradigm shifts implicit in taking conventional technology to the nanoscale, with focus on the dominant role of quantum mechanics and discrete structure of matter and radiation. With that background as a basis, the course will continue on to a comprehensive survey of the specific applications-based segments of nanotechnology, including novel nano-materials, nanoscale circuits and devices, lower dimensional structures, and molecular devices.
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• PHY 30: ENVIRON PHYSICS & CHEM

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study of some fundamental physical and chemical principles and their application to a few of the environmental problems facing our society today, with emphasis on the production and use of energy. A laboratory course intended for the general education of non-science majors. This course does not satisfy major, concomitant or specialization requirements for Secondary Education Science and/or Liberal Arts Science Majors.
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• PHY 310: PHYSICS OF SOUND

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  The mathematical theory and basic physical principles of vibrations and sound. Production, propagation, and detection of sound waves, vibrations or sounding bodies, and acoustic measurement.
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• PHY 312: CLASSICAL MECHANICS I

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course offers a comprehensive study of kinematics and dynamics of particles in a Newtonian mechanical framework. Central forces and orbits, scattering, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian mechanics are also discussed in great detail.
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• PHY 314: CLASSICAL MECHANICS II

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course is a continuation of the study of Newtonian mechanics. Topics covered include non-inertial frames, systems of particles, rigid bodies, oscillating systems and normal modes.
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• PHY 315: ADVANCED PHYSICS LAB

  2.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This is an advanced level undergraduate laboratory physics course that features experiments in Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Modern Physics. The experiments are closely related to material covered in other upper-level physics courses. Many experiments require computer simulations or computer-based data acquisition processes.
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• PHY 316: ELECTROMAGNETISM I

  3.00 Credits

  Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

  
  This course covers the fundamental principles of classical theory of electricity and magnetism, and the extension of these principles to Maxwell's Equations. Topics include electrostatics, boundary value problems, magnetostatics, electric and magnetic fields in matter, and time-varying fields.
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