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The Department of Physics offers undergraduate programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree. The B.A. program is designed for students interested in a more general education in physics. The curriculum allows enough flexibility in electives to enable students to combine a physics major with another major in such areas as mathematics, biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering, business, and teacher education. The B.S. program is for students planning to pursue graduate studies in physics, applied science or engineering. For those students who desire additional capabilities in physics beyond the General Physics sequence, they may pursue a Minor in Physics.
At the graduate level, the Department of Physics offers three Master's degrees, the Master of Science in Physics, the Master of Science in Applied Physics and the Dual-Master Degrees in Physics and Engineering Science. A Ph.D. program in Applied Mathematics or Engineering Scinece with an emphasis in Applied Physics is conducted in collaboration with the Department of Mathematics and with the College of Engineering.
B.A. PHYSICS (PHY) (34 cr. hrs.)
| PHY 20481 (3) | PHY 3221 (3) | PHY 4324C (4) |
| PHY 2048L1 (1) | PHY 3323C (4) | PHY 4823L (2) |
| PHY 20491 (3) | PHY 3822L (2) | PHY 4910 (1-4) |
| PHY 2049L1 (1) | PHY 4222 (3) | PHY 4930 (1) |
Physics Electives (6)
B.S. PHYSICS (PHS) (44 cr. hrs.)
| PHY 20481 (3) | PHY 3323C (4) | PHY 4604 (3) |
| PHY 2048L1 (1) | PHY 34242 (4) | PHY 4823L (2) |
| PHY 20491 (3) | PHY 3822L (2) | PHY 4910 (1-4) |
| PHY 2049L1 (1) | PHY 4222 (3) | PHY 4930 (1) |
| PHY 3101 (3) | PHY 4324C (4) | PHZ 54052 (3) |
| PHY 3221 (3) | PHY 45232 (3) |
1 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.
2 Substitutions permitted subject to approval of undergraduate advisor.
B.A. and B.S. PHYSICS (20 cr. hrs.)
| CHM 2041 (3) | CHM 2046L (1) | MAC 23133 (4) |
| CHM 2045L (1) | MAC 23113 (4) | MAP 2302 (3) |
| CHM 2046 (3) | MAC 23123 (4) |
3 The sequence MAC 2281 (3), MAC 2282 (3), and MAC 2283 (3) may be substituted for the sequence indicated.
[General Education Requirements (36 cr. hrs.); Exit Requirements (9 cr. hrs.)] The student is required to complete the University's Liberal Arts Requirements.
Courses over and above required courses should be taken to complete a 120-hour program.
A minimum of 20 credit hours of physics courses (see 1 above) in residency.
The minor in Physics is open to students with majors in the sciences, engineering and mathematics. A minor in Physics consists of 19 credit hours, which include, PHY 2048 (3), PHY 2048L (1), PHY 2049 (3), PHY 2049L (1), PHY 3101 (3), PHY 3822L (2), and two electives from the approved Physics courses.
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. 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.
CHM 1045/1045L General Chemistry I (with lab) or CHM 1040 & CHM 1041 or CHM 1045C or CHM 1045E
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.
MAC 2311 Calculus I
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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 I (CALCULUS BASED) & 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 II (CALCULUS BASED) & 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 2101; 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 2101. 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 2101 or PHY 2049; CR: MAC 2283 or MAC 2313. Reflection, refraction, dispersion, interference, diffraction, polarization, and laboratory.
PHY 3822L INTERMEDIATE LABORATORY (2)
PR: PHZ 2101 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 (4)
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, computers, etc.)
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 2101 MATHEMATICAL ANALYSIS OF PROBLEMS IN MECHANICS AND ELECTRICITY (2)
PR: PHY 2053 and PHY 2054. CR: MAC 2283 or MAC 2313. Designed for students who have taken the algebra-based general physics sequence (PHY 2053/2054) and want to seek creditation for the calculus-based sequence (PHY 2048/2049). Review of mechanics and electricity emphasizing problems which involve the use of calculus.
PHZ 2102 PROBLEMS IN GENERAL PHYSICS I (1)
CR: PHY 2048 or PHY 2053. First semester of two semester sequence on solving problems in General Physics I. A course designed to be taken with the lecture course and to help students with dveloping problem-solving skills.
PHZ 2103 PROBLEMS IN GENERAL PHYSICS II (1)
CR: PHY 2049 or PHY 2054. Second semester of two-semester sequence on solving problems in General Physics II. A course designed to be taken with the lecture course and to help students with developing problem-solving skills.
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.
Prerequisites (State Mandated Common Prerequisites)
CHM 1046/1046L General Chemistry II (with lab) or CHM 1046C or CHM 1046E
MAC 2312 Calculus II
MAC 2313 Calculus III
PHY 2048/2048L General Physics I with Lab or PHY 2048C
PHY 2049/2049L General Physics II with Lab or PHY 2049C
PHYSICS FACULTY
Chairperson: R. S. F. Chang; Professors: H. R. Brooker, R. S. F. Chang, S. R. Deans, N. Djeu, R. W. Flynn, N. C. Halder, D. Johnson, W. D. Jones, D. K. Killinger; Associate Professors: J. L. Aubel, M. K. Kim, P. Mukherjee, S. Witanachchi; Assistant Professor: D. Rabson; Lecturer: D. D. Spurgin; Courtesy Professors: K. Larsen, D. Morel; Adjunct Professors: R. Oman, S. Sakmar.
Physics Courses
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