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• PHY 461: Mathematical Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces some of the many mathematical concepts used routinely by theoretical physicists. Specific topics are left to the discretion of the instructor but can include such subjects as elements of differential geometry, complex analysis, or methods for solving integral and differential equations. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    PHY 301 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR PHY 330 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• PHY 471: Computational Physics

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces the use of sophisticated numerical techniques to solve physical problems. Topics include: approximation methods; numerical integration; ordinary and partial differential equations; random processes; spectral analysis; and Monte Carlo methods. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    (PHY 301 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D OR PHY 330 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D) AND CSC 110 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D AND MAT 322 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN. GRADE OF D
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• PHY 481: Atoms and Photons

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Investigates the structure of matter at the atomic level, the free photon field and their mutual interaction. Possible topics are: hydrogen atom review; generalized angular momentum theory; radial wave functions and self-consistent field solutions; coupling schemes and atomic eigenstates; general excitation and decay dynamics; quantization of the free EM field; coherent and incoherent states of the photon field; atom-photon interaction terms, gauge representations; 1st order process: e.g. absorption and emission; and higher order processes: e.g. 2-photon decay. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    (PHY 301 OR PHY 330 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF D) AND (PHY 311 OR PHY 308 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF D) AND (PHY 321 OR PHY 401 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF D)
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• PHY 485: Optics

  4.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Both geometrical and physical optics and applications. Optical instruments, wave propagation, interference diffraction, polarization, and atomic molecular spectra are studied. Spectrascopes, spectrometers, polariscopes, photometers, and interferometers are some of the instruments used. Three periods lecture and two periods lab/week. This class is not available for graduate credit. Prerequisite:    MAT 213 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF D AND (MAT 318 OR MAT 329 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF D) AND MAT 322 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF D AND (PHY 321 OR PHY 401 FOR LEVEL U WITH MIN GRADE OF D)
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• PHY 491: Selected Topics in Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. This class is not available for graduate credit.
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• PHY 493: Selected Topics in Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental major interest not covered by the regular courses. This class is not available for graduate credit.
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• PHY 495: Independent Study in Physics

  2.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest. This class is not available for graduate credit.
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• PLS 100: U.S. Government and Politics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Foundation for understanding the philosophical heritage, constitutional principles, civil rights and liberties, and the formal and informal institutions that form the U.S. government. Focus on political factors and dynamics of democracy, the Constitution, political parties, interest groups, the media, elections, and the branches of U.S. government.
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• PLS 141: World Politics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Deals with the nation state, international institutions, global issues and the international political system in a contemporary context. Attention given to the formulation and execution of foreign policy; political, economic, military and cultural interactions among states; and the organization and maintenance of the international community.
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• PLS 190: General Education Special Topics

  3.00 Credits

  Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

  
  Opportunity to offer courses in areas of departmental general education interest not covered by the regular general education courses.
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