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Next: Politics (POL) Up: Courses of Instruction Previous: Physical Education (PED)
Physics (PHY)
Richard Jacob, Lyle Lichty (chair), Derin Sherman
Major: MAT 141, 142 (Calculus I and
II); PHY 111, 112, 114,
302, 303, 312; and either (A)
four additional course credits in Physics at or above the 200 level, for
a minimum of 12 courses; or (B)
MAT 143 (Calculus III),
221 (Linear Algebra),
223 (Calculus IV),
and three additional course credits in Physics at or
above the 300 level, for a minimum of 14 courses. Students planning for
graduate work in Physics should elect option (B) and include PHY
321, 322, and 334.
Teaching Major: Option (A) and suggested work
in biology, chemistry, and geology. Students with other majors who intend to ask for certification in
Physics as a second field are required to
complete only MAT 141 and 142 (Calculus I and
II) and PHY 111, 112, 114,
302, 303, and 312. In addition to
the foregoing requirements, prospective teachers must also apply for
admission to the Teacher Education Program
(preferably at the start of their sophomore year) and complete a second
major in Secondary Education described under
Education.
Minor: A minimum of five course credits in Physics which
include PHY 111, 112, 114,
303, and at least one other course in Physics at or above
the 300 level.
The Physics curriculum facilitates a wide range of interests from professional to cultural; graduate work in physics, astronomy, geophysics, medicine, meteorology, environmental engineering, business administration, law, health physics, and computer science. B.S.S. candidates and students contemplating an interdisciplinary major in the physical sciences are invited to discuss possible curricula with the Department.
Note: PHY 120, 221, 223, and 228 have no formal prerequisites; 101 and 102 ask only reasonable facility in algebra.
101. Introductory Physics I
Non-calculus treatment of elementary physics covering the topics of mechanics, relativity, and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: reasonable proficiency in algebra. (Science)
102. Introductory Physics II
Continuation of PHY 101 covering electricity, magnetism, waves, and modern physics. Prerequisite: PHY 101. (Science)
111. General Physics I
Introduction to physics intended for physical science majors. Topics include Newton's laws of motion, concepts of work and energy, rotational motion, and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: MAT 141. (Science)
112. General Physics II
Continuation of PHY 111. Topics include wave motion,
optics, electricity and magnetism, and early quantum ideas.
Prerequisite: PHY 111. (Science)
114. Laboratory Physics
A laboratory experience designed to complement either of the introductory physics sequences. Techniques of experimental measurement and analysis, with experiments drawn from all areas of introductory physics. Prerequisite: either PHY 102 or 112. (Laboratory Science)
120. Revolutionary Concepts in Physics
Conceptual revolutions in physics which have changed our view of the
world. Newton's theory of motion, Einstein's conception of space and
time, the probabilistic ideas of quantum theory, and the discovery and
classification of elementary particles. Emphasis on the logical
structure of these theories rather than their mathematical content.
Intended for non-science majors. (Science) JACOB
221. Astronomy
Development of the current understanding of the origin, evolution,
and structure of the universe. Physical principles upon which this
understanding is based. Intended for non-science majors. (Science)
JACOB
223. Acoustics, Music, and Audio Systems
Application of elementary physics principles to sound waves and vibrations, including the physics of musical instruments, room acoustics, hearing, noise measurements, harmonic analysis, and electronic production of sound. Intended for non-science majors. Alternate years. (Laboratory Science) LICHTY
228. Energy Alternatives
Survey
of the problems and prospects of the major energy alternatives likely to
be available in the twenty-first century: fossil-fuel, fission, fusion,
solar, and geothermal. Emphasis on the physical mechanisms and
technologies involved. Intended for non-science majors. Alternate
years. (Science) LICHTY
255 through 259. Topics in Physics
Study of a selected topic in physics, such as cosmology, special
relativity, light and color, and physics of sports. (Science)
280/380. Internship: see Courses 280/380.
290/390. Individual Project: see Courses 290/390.
302. Electronic Instrumentation for Scientific
Research
Principles of electronics, microprocessors,
and signal processing needed to understand, configure, and troubleshoot
modern electronic and computer-based research equipment used in various
scientific disciplines. Transducers, operational amplifiers, test
equipment, integrated circuits, data transmission, computerized data
acquisition, noise, and analog to digital conversion. Prerequisites: PHY
102 or 112, and CSC 140 or knowledge
of a programming language. Same course as CSC 302. (Laboratory
Science) LICHTY
303. Modern Physics
Topics include special relativity, photons, deBroglie waves,
Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, the Schrödinger equation, atomic
and nuclear physics, high-energy particles, and quarks. Prerequisites:
PHY 112 and 114. Alternate years. LICHTY
305. Optics
Study of
electromagnetic waves in the visible spectrum. Topics include
superposition, reflection, refraction, dispersion, interference,
diffraction, and polarization phenomena. Prerequisites: PHY
112 and 114. Alternate years. SHERMAN
312. Experimental Physics
Selection of experiments from modern physics. Students are expected to complete a minimum of 15 experiments from a list prepared by the instructor. Prerequisite: PHY 303. Alternate years. SHERMAN
321. Mechanics
Newtonian mechanics covering the motion of single particles, rigid bodies, and particle systems. Prerequisites: MAT 142; PHY 112 and 114. Alternate years. SHERMAN
322. Electricity and Magnetism
Electric and magnetic fields and their sources, magnetic and dielectric
materials, and Maxwell's equations. Prerequisites: MAT 142;
PHY 112 and 114. Alternate years. JACOB
334. Introduction to Quantum
Mechanics
Development on the Schrödinger wave
equation and its solution for the harmonic oscillator and Coulomb
potentials. Orbital and spin angular momentum, and
applications to simple atomic and molecular systems. Prerequisites: MAT
221 and PHY 303. Alternate years. JACOB
355 through 359. Advanced Topics in Physics
Study of a selected topic in advanced physics, such as general
relativity, thermodynamics, advanced mechanics, chaos, particle physics, and
condensed matter.
501. Advanced Laboratory (1/4)
Experiments of an advanced character, permitting the student to work relatively independently. Must be taken over four consecutive terms. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (CR)
511. Extended Research in Physics (1/4)
Reading in depth on a topic of current interest and the pursuit of an experimental or theoretical problem related to the topic. Must be taken over four consecutive terms. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. (CR)
963. Oak Ridge Science Semester
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