College of Arts and Sciences
414r Advanced Modern Physics (3)
One topic selected from biophysics, elementary particles, quantum mechanics, relativity, solid state physics, statistical mechanics, or superconductivity. Emphasis on the relation of the assumptions and predictions of the theories to the experimental evidence. Consequences of the theories illustrate the nature of physics and its applications in modern science. On demand. Prerequisites: Physics 341; Mathematics 245, 255; or approval of the instructor. Cumulative limit of 9 hours.
419 Introduction to Nuclear Reactor Physics (3)
Nuclear reactions and radiation; fission processes, neutron diffusion, reactor design variables, reactor materials and shielding, reactivity coefficients. On demand. Prerequisite: Physics 412 or equivalent, or approval of the instructor.
424 Instrumentation, Interfacing, and Microcomputers (3)
Interfacing instruments, measuring devices, and controls to mini and microcomputers. Includes voltmeters, counters, timers, temperature and other sensors, CRTs, floppy-disks, keyboards, music synthesizers, and control devices such as relays, thermostats, stepper motors, oscillators, and power supplies. Considers standard S100, IEE-488, and RS232C bus structures. Survey of microcomputer applications. Projects involving interfacing instruments with microcomputers. On demand. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: Physics 104/184, 232/282 or equivalent; Computer Science 110 or equivalent; or approval of the instructor.
425 Computer-Based Materials Development in Science (3)
Basic principles and practice of developing computer-based materials for science education. Projects to be chosen from a pool of topics in a specific area of science. Each module to include documentation, a tutorial, a pretest, a post test, explanatory material, a question set, a problem set, a graphics segment, etc. Modules to be prepared to publication standards. Prerequisite: Computer Science 102 or equivalent. Enrollment limited to juniors or above or approval of the instructor.
430 Physics of Living Systems (3)
Introduction to basic biophysical processes occurring at the cellular level. Emphasis on energy transformations, and experimental techniques of biophysics. On demand. Prerequisites: Physics 230/280, 231/281, 232/282, 310; or approval of the instructor.
441 Radiation Dosimetry (3)
Introduction to the theory and methodology of determining exposure and dose from ionizing radiation. Topics include: radioactivity and radioactive decay processes; the interaction of ionizing radiation with matter; exposure, dose and KERMA; cavity chamber theory; and instrumentation for radiation and dose measurement. On demand. Prerequisites: Physics 104/184 or 232/282, or approval of the instructor.
442 Radiation Biology (3)
Molecular effects of ionizing radiation and the relationship between molecular events and the acute and chronic effects of ionizing radiation. The human data base for estimates of the effects of low levels of ionizing radiation. Risk assessment of exposure to populations. On demand. Prerequisites: Physics 104/184 or 232/282, or approval of the instructor.
481r Atomic Physics Laboratory (2)
Advanced laboratory on experimental methods used in atomic physics. Possible laboratory experiments include emission and absorption spectra of atoms and atomic ions, the Franck-Hertz experiment, the Stern-Gerlach experiment, electron-spin resonance, and nuclear magnetic resonance. Analysis of experimental results will be used to study theoretical models of physical processes. Fall semester. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: Physics 230/280, 231/281, 232 /282; or Physics 103/183, 104/184; Mathematics 245; or approval of the instructor. Cumulative limit of 4 hours.
482r Nuclear and Health Physics Laboratory (2)
Laboratory course in nuclear physics emphasizing the use of modern detection and counting equipment. Laboratory exercises include radiation dosimetry, radioisotope techniques, neutron scattering, gamma-gamma correlation, and the study of nuclear radiation detection. Spring semester. Maximum credit 4 hours. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites: Physics 230/280, 231/281, 232/282; or Physics 103/183, 104/184, 318; Mathematics 245, or approval of the instructor. Cumulative limit of 4 hours.
495r Departmental Honors (1-3 hours per term, 4 hours for the two terms)
On demand. See Departmental Honors.
497r Research (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisite: approval of department head.
498r Individual Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisite: approval of department head.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
On demand. Prerequisite: approval of department head.
