PHYS 300 - 399
306. Classical Mechanics I
A continuing study of dynamics with an introduction to advanced formulations. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: PHYS 225 and PHYS 373. (4 units)
307. Classical Mechanics II
A continuation of PHYS 306 with emphasis on systems of particles and rigid bodies. Four hours lecture. Formerly PHYS 406. Prerequisites: PHYS 306. (4 units)
313. Electrodynamics I
Derivation and applications of Maxwell's equations. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: PHYS 225 and PHYS 373. (4 units)
314. Electrodynamics II
A continuation of PHYS 313 with advanced applications of Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic waves. Four hours lecture. Formerly PHYS 414. Prerequisites: PHYS 313. (4 units)
315. Introduction to Modern Optics
An introduction to geometrical optics, physical optics and lasers. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: PHYS 313. (4 units)
318. Materials Science and Engineering
Fundamental materials science concepts with applications to include: structure, electrical and thermal properties, phase diagrams, interfaces, and band structure. Four hours lecture. Graded A,B,C/no credit. Prerequisites: CHEM 215, MATH 252 and PHYS 224. (4 units)
324. Statistical and Thermal Physics
Basics of equilibrium thermodynamics including statistical description of physical systems, entropy and temperature, classical and quantum statistical ensembles, thermodynamics, and selected applications. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: MATH 252 and PHYS 225. (4 units)
350. Data Acquisition and Control
An introduction to computer-based data acquisition, control and analysis. Topics include instrument control, graphical programming, algorithm development, feedback control algorithms, and computer-based data analysis. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: CSCI 201, PHYS 150 and 222. (4 units)
352. Advanced Electronics
Advanced analog electronics techniques for science and engineering. Topics include computer-aided circuit design, high frequency techniques, modular circuit design, and computer-experiment interfacing. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Materials fee required. Prerequisites: PHYS 350 and 373. (4 units)
370. Introduction to Astrophysics
Basic principles of stellar structure and evolution, galactic structure, extragalactic astronomy and cosmology. Four hours lecture. Prerequisites: PHYS 225 and 373. (4 units)
373. Mathematical Methods of Physics I
Vector calculus, Fourier analysis, and ordinary differential equations. Emphasis on techniques applicable to the problems of physics. Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and MATH 252. MATH 331 is recommended. (4 units)
398. Junior Assessment
Students will review the foundational subjects in physics (primarily classical mechanics, electrodynamics, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, special relativity, and quantum mechanics) at the intermediate level and apply that knowledge to problem-solving. Prerequisites: PHYS 306 and PHYS 313 with a grade of "C" or better. (1 unit)