USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 97 | Course Descriptions |
The Department of Physics offers programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree, to a Master of Science degree, and to a Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics or Engineering Science with emphasis in Applied Physics. Both thesis and non-thesis programs are available for the M.S. degree. An interdisciplinary arrangement with the Department of Mathematics and with the College of Engineering provides for the Ph.D. opportunity. Students should consult with the Physics Graduate Advisor for details.
B.A. PHYSICS (PHY) (34 cr. hrs.)
*The sequence PHZ 2101 (2), PHY 2053 (3), PHY 2053L (1), PHY 2054 (3), and PHY 2054L (1) may be substituted for the sequence indicated.
**Substitutions permitted subject to approval of adviser.
B.A. and B.S. PHYSICS (20 cr. hrs.)
***The sequence MAC 3281 (3), MAC 3282 (3), and MAC 3283 (3) may be substituted for the sequence indicated.
For information concerning the degree programs for secondary school teachers, see Teacher Education Programs this college; for junior college teachers, see USF Graduate Catalog.
Students wishing to transfer to USF should complete the A.A. degree at the community college. Some courses required for the major may also meet General Education Requirements thereby transferring maximum hours to the university. A minimum of 60 semester hours must be completed at the university unless prior approval is secured. If students transfer without an A.A. degree and have fewer than 60 semester hours of acceptable credit, the students must meet the university’s entering freshman requirements including ACT or SAT test scores, GPA, and course requirements.
The transfer student should also be aware of the immunization, foreign language, and continuous enrollment policies of the university.
Students should complete the following prerequisite courses listed below at the lower level prior to entering the University. If these courses are not taken at the community college, they must be completed before the degree is granted. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
Students must complete the prerequisite courses listed below prior to be admitted to the upper-division major. Students who do not complete these prerequisites can be admitted to the University, but not to the upper-division major. Unless stated otherwise, a grade of “C” is the minimum acceptable grade.
USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Page 106
Program of Study at a Florida Community/Junior College or SUS School for Students Planning to Transfer to USF (State Mandated Common Prerequisites)
PHYSICS FACULTY
Chairperson: R. S. F. Chang; Professors: S. C. Bloch, H. R. Brooker, R. S. F. Chang, L. Clarke, S. R. Deans, N. Djeu, R. W. Flynn, N. C. Halder, L. Jastrzebski, W. D. Jones, D. K. Killinger, J. Lagowski; Associate Professors: J. L. Aubel, M. K. Kim, P. Mukherjee, S. Witanachchi; Lecturer: D. D. Spurgin.
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USF 1997-98 Undergraduate Catalog - Pages 143 - 144
PHY 2020 CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS -NS (3)
A qualitative, non-mathematical investigation of physics, emphasizing its influence on life today. (No credit for Physics or Mathematics majors.)
PHY 2038 ENERGY AND HUMANITY -NS (3)
Social, economic, and political aspects of energy. Includes energy conservation, environmental impact, energy-source alternatives, changing lifestyles, and personal use of solar energy. The relevant basic laws of physics and the scientific method are emphasized. Field trips and audiovisual presentations play important roles.
PHY 2048, 2048L GENERAL PHYSICS & LABORATORY (3, 1)
PR: MAC 2281 or MAC 2311. First semester of a two semester sequence of general physics (mechanics, wave motion, sound, thermodynamics, geometrical and physical optics, electricity, and magnetism) and laboratory for physics majors and engineering students. Must be taken concurrently and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. May not receive credit for both the PHY 2053 and PHY 2048 courses.
PHY 2049, 2049L GENERAL PHYSICS & LABORATORY (3, 1)
PR: MAC 2282 or MAC 2312, PHY 2048, PHY 2048L. Second semester of general physics and laboratory for physics majors and engineering students. Must be taken concurrently and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. May not receive credit for both the PHY 2054 and PHY 2049 courses.
PHY 2053, 2053L GENERAL PHYSICS & LABORATORY (3, 1)
PR: MAC 2102 and MAC 2114, or MAC 2132. First semester of a two semester sequence of general physics (mechanics, heat, wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism, optics, modern physics) and laboratory for science students. Must be taken concurrently and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. May not receive credit for both the PHY 2053 and PHY 2048 courses.
PHY 2054, 2054L GENERAL PHYSICS & LABORATORY (3, 1)
PR: PHY 2053, PHY 2053L. Second semester of general physics and lab for science students. Must be taken concurrently and, if dropped, then dropped simultaneously. May not receive credit for both the PHY 2054 and PHY 2049 courses.
PHY 3101 MODERN PHYSICS (3)
PR: PHY 2049 or CR: PHZ 3101; PR: MAC 2283 or MAC 2313. Special relativity. Interaction and duality of particles and radiation. Atomic and x-ray spectra and Bohr model of atom. Schrodinger wave equation. Introduction to solid state physics.
PHY 3221 MECHANICS I (3)
CR: MAC 2283 or MAC 2313 and either PR: PHY 2048 or PHZ 3101. First semester of a two semester sequence. Review of vector algebra and vector calculus. Dynamics of single particles and systems of particles; central forces; rotation about an axis; statics; and virtual work.
PHY 3323C ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM I (4)
PR: PHY 2049, MAC 2283 OR MAC 2313. Electrostatic fields and potentials, dielectrics, classical conductivity, RC circuits, Fourier and finite element methods. Laboratory. First semester of sequence PHY 3323C, PHY 4324C.
PHY 3424 OPTICS (4)
PR: PHZ 3101 or PHY 2049; CR: MAC 2283 or MAC 2313. Reflection, refraction, dispersion, interference, diffraction, polarization, and laboratory.
PHY 3822L INTERMEDIATE LABORATORY (2)
PR: PHZ 3101 or PHY 2049 or equivalent; CR: PHY 3101 Experiments in modern physics, including the area of atomic, nuclear, solid state and wave phenomena.
PHY 4031 GREAT THEMES IN PHYSICS -6A -XMW (3)
Origins/early history of physics, and quantum physics. Conservation of energy. Second Law of Thermodynamics. Special Relativity. Exponential dynamics. Outside reading, writing; maintenance of a logbook/journal.
PHY 4222 MECHANICS II (3)
PR: PHY 3221; CR: MAP 2302. Continuation of PHY 3221. Coupled oscillators and normal modes; moving coordinate systems; Lagrange's and Hamilton's equations; inertia tensor; general rotation of rigid bodies.
PHY 4324C ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM II (4)
PR: PHY 3323C; CR: MAP 2302. Introduction to special relativity, magnetic fields and potentials, magnetic materials, RL and RLC circuits, Maxwell's equations and applications. Laboratory. Second semester of sequence PHY 3323C, PHY 4324C.
PHY 4523 STATISTICAL PHYSICS (3)
PR: PHY 3101 or CI. A statistical approach to thermodynamics and kinetic theory and introduction to statistical mechanics.
PHY 4604 INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS (3)
PR: PHY 3101, or CI. Basic concepts of quantum mechanics with applications in atomic, nuclear, and condensed matter Physics.
PHY 4744C INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONICS AND TEST INSTRUMENTATION (3)
PR: General Physics or CI. Introduces the fundamentals of analog and digital electronics used in measurements and instrumentation. Weekly labs give hands-on experience in breadboarding electronic circuits and using test instrumentation (oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, etc.) (Not for major credit).
PHY 4823L ADVANCED LABORATORY (2)
PR: PHY 3822L. Experimental work primarily related to nuclear physics. Emphasis on modern physical experimental techniques employing some of the new types of equipment.
PHY 4905 INDEPENDENT STUDY (1-3)
PR: CI. Specialized, independent study determined by the student's need and interest. The written contract required by the College of Arts & Sciences specifies the regulations governing independent study. May be repeated. (S/U only.)
PHY 4910 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-4)
PR: Senior or advanced junior standing and CC. An individual investigation in the laboratory or library or both, under the supervision of the instructor. Credit hours and other contractual terms, are to be determined by student/instructor agreement. (S/U only.)
PHY 4930 PHYSICS SEMINAR (1)
PR: Senior or advanced junior standing or CC. All undergraduate physics majors must enroll in this course at least once and are expected to attend all Physics Colloquia. (S/U only.)
PHY 4936 SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICS (1-4)
PR: Senior or advanced junior standing and CC. Each topic is a course in directed study and under the supervision of a faculty member.
PHY 5720C ELECTRONICS FOR RESEARCH (3)
PR: CI. A rigorous introduction to the fundamentals of analog and digital electronics. Theoretical circuit analysis and weekly labs introduce practical diodes, transistors, analog and digital ICs, breadboarding techniques and electronic test instrumentation.
PHY 5937 SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICS (1-4)
PR: Senior or advanced standing and CC. Each topic is a course in directed study under the supervision of a faculty member.
PHZ 3101 MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS OF PROBLEMS IN MECHANICS AND ELECTRICITY (2)
PR: One year of non-calculus general physics. CR: MAC 2283 or MAC 2313. Designed for students who have not had the general physics sequence using calculus. Review of mechanics and electricity emphasizing problems which involve the use of calculus.
PHZ 3102 PROBLEMS IN GENERAL PHYSICS I (1)
CR: PHY 2048. First semester of two semester sequence of general physics problems. A course designed to allow those interested students to investigate problems not covered in the general physics course.
PHZ 3103 PROBLEMS IN GENERAL PHYSICS II (1)
CR: PHY 2049. Second semester of sequence PHZ 3102, PHZ 3103.
PHZ 5115 METHODS OF THEORETICAL PHYSICS I (3)
PR: MAP 2302 or CI. Applications of mathematical techniques to classical and modern physics. Vector spaces including Hilbert space, orthogonal functions, generalized functions, Fourier analysis, transform calculus, and variational calculus.
PHZ 5116 METHODS OF THEORETICAL PHYSICS II (3)
PR: MAP 2302 or CI. Applications of mathematical techniques to classical and modern physics. Selected topics in complex analysis, differential and integral equations, numerical methods, and probability theory.
PHZ 5304 NUCLEAR PHYSICS (3)
PR: PHY 4604 or CI. Nuclear forces, nuclear models, nuclear structure, decay, nuclear reaction, and high energy physics.
PHZ 5405 SOLID STATE PHYSICS I (3)
PR: PHY 3101, MAP 2302. Crystal structure, x-ray and electron diffraction, mechanical and thermal properties of solids, electrical and magnetic properties of metals, band theory of metals, insulators, and semiconductors. First semester of sequence PHZ 5405, PHZ 6426.
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