Current Courses in Physics and Astronomy
Course Numbering System
- Courses 000-099 do not count toward graduation.
- Courses 100-299 are designed for freshman and sophomores.
- Courses 300-499 are designed for juniors and seniors.
- Courses 500-699 are designed primarily for juniors and seniors but may be taken by graduate students for graduate credit.
- Courses 700-799 are designed primarily for graduate students who have less than 30 of graduate credit but may be taken by undergraduates for undergraduate credit.
- Courses 800-999 are open only to graduate students except by special permission.
Resources
- For more details and possible open sections please see KU's Schedule of Classes
- Individual course materials on Blackboard
Astronomy courses
- ASTR 177 First Year Seminar: _____
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A limited-enrollment, seminar course for first-time freshmen, addressing current issues in Astronomy. Course is designed to meet the critical thinking learning outcome of the KU Core. First-Year Seminar topics are coordinated and approved by the Office of First-Year Experience. Prerequisite: First-time freshman status. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- ASTR 190 Astronomy and Civilization
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A survey course that describes the interplay between the science of astronomy and cultural beliefs. It uses, among others, examples of how religious and philosophical tenets have enhanced or conflicted with scientific principles. Not for astronomy majors. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- ASTR 191 Contemporary Astronomy
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The structure and evolution of the universe, from nearby planets to distant quasars, are examined. Topics include recent discoveries concerning planets, stars, pulsars and black holes as well as their evolution, the structure of the universe today and how it will be in the future. The emphasis is descriptive rather than mathematical. Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 101. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Delgado, Jennifer
TuTh 09:30-10:45 AM MAL 2048 - LAWRENCE
3 68828 - ASTR 293 Astronomy Bizarre
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An exploration of physical phenomena found in astrophysical extremes. Topics may include the following: the most violent explosions in the Universe (supernovae and gamma ray bursts; the biggest collisions in nature (galaxy interactions; the densest and most bizarre forms of matter (white dwarfs, neutron stars); the strongest magnetic fields (magnetars, pulsars); the amazing range of exo-planetary properties; and the mysteries of black holes. Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 101. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- ASTR 390 Undergraduate Problems
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Undergraduate observational or theoretical problems in astronomy. Maximum credit, six hours. Prerequisite: Permission of department. IND.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # IND Anthony-Twarog, Barbara
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 50341 IND Hawley, Steven
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 56618 IND Rudnick, Gregory
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 56619 IND Twarog, Bruce
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 50342 - ASTR 394 The Quest for Extraterrestrial Life
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An introduction to the search for planets around other stars and for life in the universe beyond the earth. A discussion of the astronomical conditions under which life might form and the biological conditions of life formation and evolution. Methods of searching for extraterrestrial life. Prerequisite: An introductory course in biology, astronomy or geology. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Hawley, Steven
MWF 09:00-09:50 AM MAL 2049 - LAWRENCE
3 68699 - ASTR 400 Topics in Astronomy: _____
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A course on special topics in astronomy. Course may be repeated for different topics. Each section may have additional prerequisites to be determined by the instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- ASTR 503 Undergraduate Research
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This course is for students seeking to fulfill the undergraduate research requirement. Students are expected to participate in some area of ongoing research in the department, chosen with the help of their advisor. At the end of the term, students will present their results in a seminar to other students and faculty. (Same as EPHX 503 and PHSX 503.) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing in Astronomy, Engineering Physics, or Physics, or permission of instructor. IND.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # IND Anthony-Twarog, Barbara
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 50343 IND Besson, David
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 61921 IND Feldman, Hume
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 54842 IND Hawley, Steven
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 56639 IND Rudnick, Gregory
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 56640 IND Twarog, Bruce
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 50344 - ASTR 591 Stellar Astronomy
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Fundamentals of stellar astronomy including astronomical optics and techniques, coordinate and time systems, stellar spectroscopy, properties of normal, binary and variable stars. Prerequisite: PHSX 212 and PHSX 236. An introductory astronomy course is desirable. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- ASTR 592 Galactic and Extragalactic Astronomy
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A study of stellar groups, the interstellar medium, galactic structure and dynamics, galaxies, and cosmology. Prerequisite: ASTR 591 or consent of instructor. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Rudnick, Gregory
MWF 10:00-10:50 AM MAL 2074 - LAWRENCE
3 68424 - ASTR 596 Observational Astrophysics
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Students acquire practical experience with astronomical equipment and data reduction techniques used in research and educational contexts. ASTR 596, combined with an independent research experience, provides a pathway for students to demonstrate creativity and integration of background knowledge. Prerequisite: Corequisite: ASTR 591. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- ASTR 597 Analysis in Astrophysics
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Individual students work on specialized research problems in the field of observational or theoretical astrophysics. Maximum credit, six hours. Prerequisite: ASTR 592. IND.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # IND Anthony-Twarog, Barbara
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 50345 IND Twarog, Bruce
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 50346 - ASTR 691 Astrophysics I
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An introduction to radiation processes, thermal processes, and radiative transfer in stellar atmospheres and the interstellar medium. (Same as EPHX 691 and PHSX 691.) Prerequisite: PHSX 313 or consent of instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- ASTR 692 Astrophysics II
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The formation and evolution of stars, nucleosynthesis of the elements, and the physical processes of high energy physics. Prerequisite: ASTR 691 or consent of instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- ASTR 791 Seminar in Astrophysics
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Seminar designed to cover current topics in the physics of the Universe beyond the solar system. Content will vary. Graduate students engaged in or preparing for research may repeat enrollments in this course. Open to undergraduates with twelve hours of physics/astronomy courses numbered 500 or above, or consent of instructor. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Anthony-Twarog, Barbara
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 63766 - ASTR 792 Topics in Advanced Astrophyics
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This course will address one or more of the following advanced topics in astrophysics: high energy astrophysics, nuclear astrophysics, galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, space physics, cosmology, astrobioyphysics, and the interstellar and intergalactic media (ISM/IGM.) This course may be repeated for credit if topical content differs. (Same as PHSX 792.) Prerequisite: ASTR 692 or permission of instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- ASTR 795 Space Plasma Physics
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The physics of fully ionized gases in magnetic fields and their application to interplanetary processes, planetary radiation belts, and the surface of the sun. The motion of charged particles in magnetic fields, magnetohydrodynamic waves, the solar wind and the magnetosphere. (Same as PHSX 795.) Prerequisite: PHSX 621. Corequisite: PHSX 631. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Cravens, Thomas
TuTh 09:30-10:45 AM MAL 2005 - LAWRENCE
3 69061 - ASTR 815 Computational Physics and Astronomy
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Advanced computer applications in physics and astronomy. General discussion and illustration of problem organization and solution by numerical and other methods with examples from plasma, space, solid state, elementary particle, and nuclear physics and astronomy. Students will design, write, validate, and document a computer program to solve a physical problem. (Same as PHSX 815 and CHEM 914.) Prerequisite: Six hours of computer science courses numbered 300 or above, and six hours of physics and/or astronomy courses numbered 300 or above. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Wilson, Graham
TuTh 01:00-02:15 PM MAL 2005 - LAWRENCE
3 50347 - ASTR 897 Seminar in Plasma and Space Physics
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Graduate students engaged in or preparing for research may repeat enrollments in this course. The content will vary. (Same as PHSX 897.) LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Cravens, Thomas
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 57748
Physics courses
- PHSX 112 Concepts in Physics, Honors
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A discussion of important concepts in physics. While basic concepts such as force, energy, and mass will be introduced as needed, the emphasis will be on an understanding and appreciation of contemporary science. Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 104 and participation in the University Honors Program or permission of instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 115 College Physics II
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A continuation of PHSX 114. Principles and applications of electricity, magnetism, light, atomic physics, and nuclear physics. Three class hours and one laboratory per week. In special circumstances, permission to enroll in less than four hours may be obtained from the department. Not open to students with credit in PHSX 212 or PHSX 236. Prerequisite: PHSX 114. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Shi, Jack
MWF 08:00-08:50 AM WES 3140 - LAWRENCE
4 52848 LBN Shi, Jack
Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 08:00-09:50 AM MAL 3088 - LAWRENCE
4 52849 LBN Shi, Jack
Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 3088 - LAWRENCE
4 52850 LBN Shi, Jack
Delgado, Jennifer
W 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 3088 - LAWRENCE
4 52851 LBN Shi, Jack
Delgado, Jennifer
Th 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 3088 - LAWRENCE
4 52852 LBN Shi, Jack
Delgado, Jennifer
F 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 3088 - LAWRENCE
4 52858 LBN Shi, Jack
Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 12:00-01:50 PM MAL 3088 - LAWRENCE
4 52853 LBN Shi, Jack
Delgado, Jennifer
Th 12:00-01:50 PM MAL 3088 - LAWRENCE
4 52854 LBN Shi, Jack
Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 02:00-03:50 PM MAL 3088 - LAWRENCE
4 52855 LBN Shi, Jack
Delgado, Jennifer
W 02:00-03:50 PM MAL 3088 - LAWRENCE
4 52856 LBN Shi, Jack
Delgado, Jennifer
Th 02:00-03:50 PM MAL 3088 - LAWRENCE
4 52857 LBN Shi, Jack
Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 04:00-05:50 PM MAL 3088 - LAWRENCE
4 52859 LBN Shi, Jack
Delgado, Jennifer
Th 06:00-07:50 PM MAL 3088 - LAWRENCE
4 52860 LBN Shi, Jack
Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 06:00-07:50 PM MAL 3088 - LAWRENCE
4 64209 - PHSX 116 Introductory Physics Laboratory
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A laboratory exploring classical and modern physics, designed primarily for liberal arts students. Experiments in motion gravity, electricity and magnetism, sound, light, atomic and subatomic physics are designed to teach physics concepts and basic laboratory techniques. One two-hour lab period per week. Counts as a laboratory science when preceded or accompanied by PHSX 111. Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 104. Corequisite: PHSX 111. LAB.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LAB Delgado, Jennifer
F 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 4082 - LAWRENCE
1 57595 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
F 02:00-03:50 PM MAL 4082 - LAWRENCE
1 54517 - PHSX 150 Seminar in Physics, Astronomy and Engineering Physics
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This course is intended for all students in physics, astronomy and engineering physics. Course content includes topics of current interest in all fields of physics and astronomy. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 177 First Year Seminar: _____
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A limited-enrollment, seminar course for first-time freshmen, addressing current issues in Physics. Course is designed to meet the critical thinking learning outcome of the KU Core. First-Year Seminar topics are coordinated and approved by the Office of First-Year Experience. Prerequisite: First-time freshman status. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 201 Calculus Supplement to College Physics I
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A calculus-based course in classical mechanics and thermodynamics for students who have had an algebra-based course in classical mechanics and thermodynamics. This course, combined with PHSX 114, covers the content of PHSX 211or PHSX 210. Prerequisite: PHSX 114 and MATH 116 or 125; co-requisite: MATH 126; and permission of the department. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Baringer, Philip
Delgado, Jennifer
APPT- ONLNE KULC - LAWRENCE
1 65547 - PHSX 202 Calculus Supplement to College Physics II
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A calculus-based course in electricity and magnetism for students who have had a an algebra-based course in electricity and magnetism. This course, combined with PHSX 115, covers the content of PHSX 212. Prerequisite: PHSX 115 and permission of the department. Corequisite: MATH 126. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Delgado, Jennifer
Rogan, Christopher
APPT- ONLNE KULC - LAWRENCE
1 65629 - PHSX 214 General Physics II Honors
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An honors section of PHSX 212 and PHSX 236. Credit for fewer than four hours requires permission of the department. Recommended for students with a strong math background who are either in the University Honors Program or intending to major in a physical science. Prerequisite: PHSX 216 together with either PHSX 211 or PHSX 210; or PHSX 213, and permission of instructor. Co-requisite: MATH 127. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Chan, Wai-Lun
MWF 03:00-03:50 PM MAL 2005 - LAWRENCE
4 68579 LBN Chan, Wai-Lun
Delgado, Jennifer
W 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
4 68581 LBN Chan, Wai-Lun
Delgado, Jennifer
W 08:00-09:50 AM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
4 68582 - PHSX 216 General Physics I Laboratory
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Experiments in classical mechanics and thermodynamics. Counts as a laboratory science when accompanied by PHSX 210 or PHSX 211. Prerequisite: Corequisite: PHSX 210 or PHSX 211. LAB.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LAB Delgado, Jennifer
W 08:00-09:50 AM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 60033 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 08:00-09:50 AM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 60034 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
F 08:00-09:50 AM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 60035 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
W 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 60036 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 60037 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
F 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 60038 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 04:00-05:50 PM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 60039 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 12:00-01:50 PM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 60040 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
W 02:00-03:50 PM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 60041 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 02:00-03:50 PM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 60042 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
F 02:00-03:50 PM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 60686 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 04:00-05:50 PM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 63298 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
W 04:00-05:50 PM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 63299 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 06:00-07:50 PM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 60043 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
W 06:00-07:50 PM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 65260 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 06:00-07:50 PM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 60044 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 02:00-03:50 PM MAL 2064 - LAWRENCE
1 68874 - PHSX 236 General Physics II Laboratory
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Experiments in electricity and magnetism, waves and sound. Prerequisite: Corequisite: PHSX 212. LAB.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 08:00-09:50 AM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 60015 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 08:00-09:50 AM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 60016 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 60018 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
F 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 60019 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 12:00-01:50 PM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 60020 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
W 12:00-01:50 PM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 60021 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 12:00-01:50 PM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 60022 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 02:00-03:50 PM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 60024 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 04:00-05:50 PM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 63300 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 04:00-05:50 PM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 60027 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 06:00-07:50 PM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 60032 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 68871 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 02:00-03:50 PM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 68872 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
F 12:00-01:50 PM MAL 3084 - LAWRENCE
1 68873 - PHSX 316 Intermediate Physics Laboratory I
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Experiments in optics and modern physics. Development of experimental skills, data reduction, error analysis, and technical writing. One lab meeting per week and one lecture per week on topics including error analysis and experimental design. Prerequisite: Corequisite: PHSX 313. LAB.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 4082 - LAWRENCE
1 55095 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 10:00-11:50 AM MAL 4082 - LAWRENCE
1 55091 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 12:00-01:50 PM MAL 4082 - LAWRENCE
1 55092 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Th 12:00-01:50 PM MAL 4082 - LAWRENCE
1 55093 LAB Delgado, Jennifer
Tu 02:00-03:50 PM MAL 4082 - LAWRENCE
1 55094 - PHSX 400 Topics in Physics and Astronomy: _____
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A course on special topics in physics and astronomy, given as the need arises. Course may be repeated for different topics. Each section may have prerequisites to be determined by the instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 420 Science and Policy
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An introduction to the relationship between science and public policy. The mutual interactions between public policy and scientific practice are explored within an ethical framework with examples that include energy and sustainability issues. An experiential course where students will be asked to develop and implement ethical solutions and engage meaningfully on a practicum project for local, regional, national, or international partners who are working on policy decisions which have technology implications. Honors credit is available for this course. Prerequisite: Eligibility for MATH 101. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Bean, Alice
MWF 12:00-12:50 PM MAL 2007 - LAWRENCE
3 68425 - PHSX 500 Special Problems
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Work in some area of physics beyond the topics or material covered in other courses. For some problems, continued enrollment in consecutive semesters may be appropriate. Prerequisite: One junior-senior course in science in an area related to the problem and consent of instructor. IND.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # IND Anthony-Twarog, Barbara
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 54192 IND Baringer, Philip
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52865 IND Bean, Alice
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52866 IND Besson, David
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52867 IND Chan, Wai-Lun
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 59593 IND Cravens, Thomas
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52868 IND Feldman, Hume
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52869 IND Fischer, Christopher
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 54518 IND Han, Siyuan
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52870 IND Hawley, Steven
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 56722 IND Kong, Kyoungchul
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 58047 IND Medvedev, Mikhail
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 54208 IND Rogan, Christopher
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52871 IND Murray, Michael
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 54209 IND Ralston, John
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52872 IND Rudnick, Gregory
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 56723 IND Sanders, Stephen
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52873 IND Shandarin, Sergei
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52874 IND Shi, Jack
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52875 IND Tapia Takaki, J Daniel
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 60293 IND Twarog, Bruce
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52876 IND Wilson, Graham
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 54210 IND Wu, Judy
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52877 IND Zhao, Hui
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 56244 IND Lewis, Ian
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 62482 IND Royon, Christophe
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 62483 - PHSX 501 Honors Research
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This course is for students seeking Departmental Honors in Astronomy, Engineering Physics, or Physics to fulfill the undergraduate research requirement. At the completion of the required four hours of total enrollment, a written and oral report of the research is required. (Same as EPHX 501.) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing in Astronomy, Engineering Physics, or Physics, or permission of instructor. IND.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # IND Anthony-Twarog, Barbara
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52878 IND Baringer, Philip
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52879 IND Bean, Alice
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52880 IND Besson, David
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52881 IND Chan, Wai-Lun
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 59594 IND Cravens, Thomas
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52882 IND Feldman, Hume
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52883 IND Fischer, Christopher
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 54522 IND Han, Siyuan
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52884 IND Hawley, Steven
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 56725 IND Kong, Kyoungchul
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 58048 IND Medvedev, Mikhail
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 54211 IND Rogan, Christopher
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52885 IND Murray, Michael
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 54212 IND Ralston, John
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52886 IND Rudnick, Gregory
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 56728 IND Sanders, Stephen
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52887 IND Shandarin, Sergei
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52888 IND Shi, Jack
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52889 IND Tapia Takaki, J Daniel
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 60294 IND Twarog, Bruce
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52890 IND Wilson, Graham
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 54213 IND Wu, Judy
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52891 IND Zhao, Hui
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 56245 IND Lewis, Ian
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 62484 IND Royon, Christophe
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 62485 - PHSX 502 Seminar in Physics and Astronomy Instruction
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One meeting per week to plan and report progress on projects which may include tutoring of students in personalized modes of study; developing, administering, and scoring test items; designing and improving demonstration and laboratory experiments. Amount of credit depends on projects contracted for and completed. (Distribution credit given for two-three hours only.) Prerequisite: Evidence of prior academic experience relevant to the student's proposed activities in the seminar and permission of instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 503 Undergraduate Research
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This course is for students seeking to fulfill the undergraduate research requirement. Students are expected to participate in some area of ongoing research in the department, chosen with the help of their advisor. At the end of the term, students will present their results in a seminar to other students and faculty. (Same as ASTR 503 and EPHX 503.) Prerequisite: Junior/Senior standing in Astronomy, Engineering Physics, or Physics, or permission of instructor. IND.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # IND Anthony-Twarog, Barbara
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52892 IND Baringer, Philip
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52893 IND Bean, Alice
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52894 IND Besson, David
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52895 IND Chan, Wai-Lun
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 59596 IND Cravens, Thomas
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52896 IND Feldman, Hume
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52897 IND Fischer, Christopher
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 54524 IND Han, Siyuan
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52898 IND Hawley, Steven
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 56730 IND Kong, Kyoungchul
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 58050 IND Medvedev, Mikhail
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 54214 IND Rogan, Christopher
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52899 IND Murray, Michael
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 54215 IND Ralston, John
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52900 IND Rudnick, Gregory
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 56731 IND Sanders, Stephen
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52901 IND Shandarin, Sergei
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52902 IND Shi, Jack
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52903 IND Tapia Takaki, J Daniel
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 60295 IND Twarog, Bruce
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52904 IND Wilson, Graham
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 54216 IND Wu, Judy
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 52905 IND Zhao, Hui
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 56248 IND Lewis, Ian
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 62486 IND Royon, Christophe
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-4 62487 - PHSX 511 Introductory Quantum Mechanics
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An introduction to quantum mechanics, emphasizing a physical overview. Topics should include the formalisms of non-relativistic quantum mechanics, the 3-dimensional Schrodinger equation with applications to the hydrogen atom; spin and angular momentum; multi-particle systems of Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein particles; time-independent perturbation theory. (Same as EPHX 511.) Prerequisite: PHSX 313 and MATH 290. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Lewis, Ian
MWF 01:00-01:50 PM MAL 2005 - LAWRENCE
3 52907 - PHSX 516 Physical Measurements
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A laboratory course emphasizing experimental techniques and data analysis, as well as scientific writing and presentation skills. Experiments will explore a range of classical and modern physics topics. (Same as EPHX 516.) Prerequisite: PHSX 313, PHSX 316 and PHSX 521. (PHSX 521 may be taken concurrently.) LAB.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LAB Murray, Michael
TuTh 11:00-11:50 AM MAL 2005 - LAWRENCE
4 61336 LBN Murray, Michael
TuTh 01:00-02:50 PM MAL 3078 - LAWRENCE
TuTh 01:00-02:50 PM MAL 3093 - LAWRENCE
4 61337 - PHSX 518 Mathematical Physics
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Applications of modern mathematical methods to problems in mechanics and modern physics. Techniques include application of partial differential equations and complex variables to classical field problems in continuous mechanics, unstable and chaotic systems, electrodynamics, hydrodynamics, and heat flow. Applications of elementary transformation theory and group theory, probability and statistics, and nonlinear analysis to selected problems in modern physics as well as to graphical representation of experimental data. Prerequisite: PHSX 313 and MATH 320 or permission of instructor. (Same as EPHX 518.) LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 521 Mechanics I
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Newton's laws of motion. Motions of a particle in one, two, and three dimensions. Motion of a system of particles. Moving coordinate systems. (Same as EPHX 521.) Prerequisite: PHSX 211 and PHSX 216, or PHSX 213; MATH 127; MATH 290; and MATH 220 or MATH 320. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 528 Geodynamics and Plate Tectonics
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Study of physical processes in the solid Earth and of geophysical approaches to studying Earth systems at regional and global scales. Topics include global potential fields, thermal regime, rheology and Earth deformation, earthquakes and seismic structure, plate motions and global tectonics. (Same as GEOL 573.) Prerequisite: An introductory course in geology; MATH 116 or MATH 126; and PHSX 115, PHSX 214, or PHSX 212 and PHSX 236. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 531 Electricity and Magnetism
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The properties of electric and magnetic fields, including electrostatics, Gauss' Law, boundary value methods, electric fields in matter, electromagnetic induction, magnetic fields in matter, the properties of electric and magnetic dipoles, and of dielectric and magnetic materials. (Same as EPHX 531.) Prerequisite: PHSX 214, or PHSX 212 and PHSX 236; PHSX 521 or special permission; MATH 223; MATH 290; and MATH 220 or MATH 320. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 536 Electronic Circuit Measurement and Design
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A laboratory course that explores the theory and experimental techniques of analog and digital electronic circuit design and measurements. Topics include transient response, transmission lines, transistors, operational amplifiers, and digital logic. (Same as EPHX 536.) Prerequisite: PHSX 214 or PHSX 212 and PHSX 236; MATH 127; and MATH 290. PHSX 313 and 316 recommended. LAB.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LAB Sanders, Stephen
TuTh 08:30-09:20 AM MAL 2005 - LAWRENCE
4 54525 LBN Sanders, Stephen
TuTh 03:00-04:50 PM MAL 2068 - LAWRENCE
4 54526 - PHSX 557 Topics in Mechanics, Properties of Materials, Thermodynamics
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This course covers the principles and applications of classical mechanics, fluids, heat, thermodynamics and sound. Teaching of these topics is strongly emphasized. Some laboratory work is included. This course is intended for students accepted to the BS Education major in Physics. This course does not count towards Physics or Astronomy major requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite: Math 115 and 116, and either PHSX 114 or PHSX 211. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 558 Topics in Electricity and Magnetism and Optics
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This course covers the principles and applications of electricity, magnetism and optics. Teaching of these topics is strongly emphasized. Some laboratory work is included. This course is intended for students accepted to the BS Education major in physics. This course does not count towards Physics or Astronomy major requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 115 and 116, and either PHSX 115 or PHSX 212. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 559 Topics in Modern Physics
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This course covers the principles and applications of quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear physics. Teaching of these topics is strongly emphasized. Some laboratory work is included. This course is intended for students accepted to the BS Education major in physics. This course does not count towards Physics or Astronomy major requirements in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prerequisite: MATH 115 and 116, and either PHSX 115 or PHSX 313. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 594 Cosmology and Culture
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A survey of modern physical cosmology, its recent historical roots, and creation myths from many world cultures. An examination of the effects of these stories on their parent cultures. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Feldman, Hume
TuTh 01:00-02:15 PM MAL 1003 - LAWRENCE
3 68426 - PHSX 600 Special Topics in Physics and Astrophysics: _____
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Different topics will be covered as needed. This course will address topics in physics and astrophysics not covered in regularly offered courses. May be repeated if topic differs. (Same as EPHX 600.) Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 615 Numerical and Computational Methods in Physics
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An introduction to the use of numerical methods in the solution of problems in physics for which simplifications allowing closed-form solutions are not applicable. Examples are drawn from mechanics, electricity, magnetism, thermodynamics, and optics. (Same as EPHX 615.) Prerequisite: PHSX 313, MATH 320 or equivalent, and EECS 138 or equivalent. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Wilson, Graham
TuTh 01:00-02:15 PM MAL 2005 - LAWRENCE
3 56252 - PHSX 621 Mechanics II
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Continuation of PHSX 521. Lagrange's equations and generalized coordinates. Mechanics of continuous media. Tensor algebra and rotation of a rigid body. Special relativity and relativistic dynamics. (Same as EPHX 621.) Prerequisite: PHSX 521. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Tapia Takaki, J Daniel
TuTh 09:30-10:45 AM LEA 2115 - LAWRENCE
3 52908 - PHSX 623 Physics of Fluids
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An introduction to basic fluid mechanics in which fundamental concepts and equations are covered. Topics include hydrostatics, hydrodynamics, wave propagation in fluids, and applications in the areas such as astrophysics, atmospheric physics, and geophysics. (Same as EPHX 623.) Prerequisite: MATH 127; MATH 290; PHSX 212 and PHSX 236 (or PHSX 214 can replace PHSX 212 and PHSX 236.) LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 631 Electromagnetic Theory
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Maxwell's equations, wave propagation, optics and waveguides, radiation, relativistic transformations of fields and sources, use of covariance and invariance in relativity. Normally a continuation of PHSX 531. (Same as EPHX 631.) Prerequisite: PHSX 531. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Zhao, Hui
MWF 10:00-10:50 AM MAL 2007 - LAWRENCE
3 52909 - PHSX 641 Introduction to Nuclear Physics
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Experimental methods and elementary concepts in nuclear physics, including nuclear forces, alpha and beta decay, gamma radiation, nuclear structure, and reaction systematics. (Same as EPHX 641.) Prerequisite: PHSX 313 and PHSX 511. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Royon, Christophe
MWF 12:00-12:50 PM MAL 2005 - LAWRENCE
3 68429 - PHSX 655 Optics
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Geometric optics. Wave properties of light: interference, diffraction, coherence. Propagation of light through matter. Selected topics in modern optics, e.g., lasers, fibers. (Same as EPHX 655.) Prerequisite: PHSX 313 and PHSX 316. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 661 Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics
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Properties and interactions of quarks, leptons, and other elementary particles; symmetry principles and conservation laws; broken symmetry; gauge bosons; the fundamental interactions, grand unified theories of strong, electromagnetic, and weak interactions; the cosmological implications of elementary particle physics. (Same as EPHX 661.) Prerequisite: PHSX 511 and MATH 320. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 671 Thermal Physics
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Development of thermodynamics from statistical considerations. Techniques of calculating thermodynamic properties of systems. Application to classical problems of thermodynamics. Elementary kinetic theory of transport processes. Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein systems. (Same as EPHX 671.) Prerequisite: PHSX 511. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 681 Concepts in Solids
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Properties of common types of crystals and amorphous solids. Lattice vibrations and thermal properties of solids. Electrons and holes in energy bands of metals, semi-conductors, superconductors, and insulators. (Same as EPHX 681.) Prerequisite: PHSX 313 and PHSX 511. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 691 Astrophysics I
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An introduction to radiation processes, thermal processes, and radiative transfer in stellar atmospheres and the interstellar medium. (Same as ASTR 691 and EPHX 691.) Prerequisite: PHSX 313 or consent of instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 693 Gravitation and Cosmology
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An overview of topics relevant to gravitation and modern cosmology: special relativity, tensor notation, the equivalence principle, the Schwarzchild solution, black holes, and Friedmann models. Cosmic black body radiation, dark matter, and the formation of large-scale structure. The idea of quantum gravity and an introduction to the current literature in cosmology. (Same as EPHX 693.) Prerequisite: PHSX 313 and MATH 320. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 700 Colloquium
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Topics of current interest in physics, astronomy, and atmospheric science. Repeated enrollments are permitted. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Rudnick, Gregory
M 04:00-04:50 PM MAL 2074 - LAWRENCE
1 52910 - PHSX 701 Major Experiments and Observations in Classical and Contemporary Physics
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Critique, discussions, and interpretation of the most important discoveries and observations in physics. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 702 Introductory Physics Pedagogy
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This course will address basic elements of pedagogy in specific relation to the teaching of physics and astronomy labs. It contains such elements as: peer and instructor evaluations of teaching, reading and discussion of pedagogical materials, development of online course material, and discussion of teaching methods. This course may be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 711 Quantum Mechanics I
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Linear vector spaces. Postulates of quantum mechanics. Schrodinger equation. Harmonic oscillator and other problems in one dimension. Central forces and angular momentum. Symmetries and conservation laws. The hydrogen atom. Spin. Spin and statistics. Addition of angular momenta. Time independent approximation methods. Prerequisite: PHSX 511 and MATH 320. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 717 Graduate Seminar
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First year graduate students meet to survey research opportunities in the department and develop skills in giving oral presentations in physics and related areas. Students will also learn about topics in responsible scholarship that may include: the origin of ideas and the allocation of credit, the treatment of data, scientific misconduct, intellectual property and entrepreneurship, the researcher in society, collaborative research, mentor/trainee responsibilities, and safe practices. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 718 Mathematical Methods in Physical Sciences
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Review of complex variable theory; introduction to the partial differential equations of physical systems; Fourier analysis; special functions of mathematical physics; and chemistry. (Same as CHEM 718.) Prerequisite: Two semesters of junior-senior mathematics. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 721 Chaotic Dynamics
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Topics covered may include the following: dynamical systems, attractors, sensitive dependence on initial conditions, chaos, one-dimensional maps, strange attractors and fractal dimensions, fat fractals, the horseshoe map, symbolic dynamics, linear stability of periodic orbits, stable and unstable manifolds, Lyapunov exponents, topological entropy, quasiperiodicity, strange nonchaotic attractors, nonattracting chaotic sets, fractal basin boundaries, renormalization group analysis, intermittency, crisis and chaotic transients. Prerequisite: Mechanics (PHSX 521, or its equivalent), ordinary differential equations (MATH 320, or its equivalent), and some computer programming knowledge. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 722 Geophysical Data Analysis
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Fourier analysis, sampling theory, prediction and interpolation of geophysical data, filtering theory, correlation techniques, deconvolution. Examples will be chosen from various fields of geophysics. (Same as GEOL 772.) Prerequisite: MATH 250/AE 250/ARCE 250/CE 250/C&PE 250/EECS 250/EPHX 250/ME 250 and either GEOL 572 or GEOL 573 or PHSX 528. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Black, Ross
TuTh 11:00-12:15 PM LIN 118 - LAWRENCE
3 68726 - PHSX 723 Seismology
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General theory of seismic waves, wave field extrapolation (migration) by finite difference methods, construction of travel-time curves, reflection and attenuation coefficients, earthquake source mechanism, distribution and forecasting of earthquakes. (Same as GEOL 773.) Prerequisite: MATH 250/AE 250/ARCE 250/CE 250/C&PE 250/EECS 250/EPHX 250/ME 250 and either GEOL 572 or GEOL 573 or PHSX 528. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 724 Potential Fields in Geophysics
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Reduction and interpretation of gravity and magnetic data with emphasis on exploration techniques. Spectral, analytical and modeling methods of analysis of gravity and magnetic anomalies are emphasized. Prerequisite: MATH 250/AE 250/ARCE 250/CE 250/C&PE 250/EECS 250/EPHX 250/ME 250 and either GEOL 572 or GEOL 573 or PHSX 528 or consent of instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 727 Advanced Geophysics: _____
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Topics to vary with demand and include heat flow, wave propagation, synthetic seismograms, groundwater exploration, geothermal exploration, electrical methods in exploration, rock mechanics-tectonophysics, rock magnetism, geomagnetism, paleomagnetism, geophysical inverse theory, and others upon sufficient demand. May be repeated for different topics. (Same as GEOL 771.) Prerequisite: GEOL 572 or GEOL 573/PHSX 528 or consent of instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 731 Molecular Biophysics
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Methods and concepts in contemporary molecular biophysics are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the thermodynamics of macromolecular interactions and quantitative methods of data analysis. Basic enzymology and biophysical spectroscopy will also be reviewed. Prerequisite: PHSX 212, MATH 125, and either CHEM 135 or CHEM 175. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Fischer, Christopher
MWF 11:00-11:50 AM MAL 1003 - LAWRENCE
3 68427 - PHSX 741 Nuclear Physics I
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Experimental methods in nuclear physics, elementary concepts and simple considerations about nuclear forces, alpha and beta decay, gamma radiation, nuclear structure, and reaction systematics. Prerequisite: PHSX 511. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Royon, Christophe
MWF 12:00-12:50 PM MAL 2005 - LAWRENCE
3 68428 - PHSX 761 Elementary Particles I
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Particle accelerators and detectors; quarks and leptons; invariance principles and conservation laws; strong, electromagnetic, and weak interactions of elementary particles; unification of electroweak and other interactions. Prerequisite: Corequisite: PHSX 711. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 781 Solid State Physics I
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Classification of solids, structure and symmetry of crystals; lattice vibrations and thermal properties of solids; electric and magnetic properties; electron theory of metals and semiconductors; electronic and atomic transport processes; theory of ionic crystals. Prerequisite: PHSX 511 (or CHEM 648) and PHSX 671 (or CHEM 646). LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 791 Seminar in Astrophysics
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Seminar designed to cover current topics in the physics of the Universe beyond the solar system. Content will vary. Graduate students engaged in or preparing for research may repeat enrollments in this course. Open to undergraduates with twelve hours of physics/astronomy courses numbered 500 or above, or consent of instructor. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Twarog, Bruce
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 52911 - PHSX 792 Topics in Advanced Astrophysics
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This course will address one or more of the following advanced topics in astrophysics: high energy astrophysics, nuclear astrophysics, galactic and extragalactic astrophysics, space physics, cosmology, astrobiophysics, and the interstellar and intergalactic media (ISM/IGM). This course may be repeated for credit if topical content differs. (Same as ASTR 792.) Prerequisite: ASTR 692 or permission of instructor. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 793 Physical Cosmology
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Discussion of how fundamental laws of physics govern the evolution of the universe as a whole along with its structure. Survey of cosmogenic clues in the observable universe, including observed structures, cosmic background radiation and evidence for dark matter. Development of the universe, including theories of initial conditions; cosmological phase transitions; generation of possible relics and dark matter; symmetry breaking; baryon asymmetry; nucleosynthesis; recombination, gravitational instability and the formation of structure; current experimental techniques. Prerequisite: PHSX 718. Recommended: PHSX 593. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 795 Space Plasma Physics
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The physics of fully ionized gases in magnetic fields and their application to interplanetary processes, planetary radiation belts, and the sun. The motion of charged particles in magnetic fields, magnetohydrodynamic waves, the solar wind, the ionosphere, and the magnetosphere. (Same as ASTR 795.) Prerequisite: PHSX 621. Corequisite: PHSX 631. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Cravens, Thomas
TuTh 09:30-10:45 AM MAL 2005 - LAWRENCE
3 68583 - PHSX 800 Graduate Problems
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Advanced laboratory problems, special research problems, or library reading problems. Repeated enrollments are permitted. RSH.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # RSH Anthony-Twarog, Barbara
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52913 RSH Baringer, Philip
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52914 RSH Bean, Alice
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52915 RSH Besson, David
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52916 RSH Chan, Wai-Lun
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 59598 RSH Cravens, Thomas
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52917 RSH Feldman, Hume
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52918 RSH Fischer, Christopher
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 54529 RSH Han, Siyuan
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52912 RSH Hawley, Steven
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 56732 RSH Kong, Kyoungchul
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 58052 RSH Medvedev, Mikhail
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 56302 RSH Rogan, Christopher
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52919 RSH Murray, Michael
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 55498 RSH Ralston, John
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52920 RSH Rudnick, Gregory
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 56733 RSH Sanders, Stephen
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52921 RSH Shandarin, Sergei
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52922 RSH Shi, Jack
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52923 RSH Tapia Takaki, J Daniel
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 60296 RSH Twarog, Bruce
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52924 RSH Wilson, Graham
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 55529 RSH Wu, Judy
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 52925 RSH Zhao, Hui
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 56260 RSH Lewis, Ian
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 62488 RSH Royon, Christophe
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-5 62489 - PHSX 801 Advanced Topics
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Lectures on advanced material not covered by regular courses. The topics are not limited but generally address recent experimental or theoretical developments in subjects such as superconductivity, nuclear physics, elementary particle physics, quantum field theory, gauge and unified theories, nonlinear or chaotic systems, space plasma physics, and astrophysics and cosmology. Repeated enrollments are permitted. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 811 Quantum Mechanics II
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Time dependent perturbation theory. Gauge invariance and electromagnetic interactions. Quantization of the electromagnetic field and applications. The Dirac equation, its transformation properties and applications to relativistic problems. Scattering theory, elementary applications, and formal properties. Prerequisite: PHSX 711. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Han, Siyuan
MWF 02:00-02:50 PM MAL 2005 - LAWRENCE
3 52926 - PHSX 815 Computational Methods in Physical Sciences
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Advanced computer applications in physical science. General discussion and illustration of problem organization and solution by numerical and other methods with examples from physics, astronomy, and other physical sciences. Students will design, write, validate, and document a computer program to solve a physical problem. (Same as ASTR 815 and CHEM 914.) Prerequisite: Six hours of computer science courses numbered 300 or above, and six hours of physics and/or astronomy courses numbered 300 or above. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Wilson, Graham
TuTh 01:00-02:15 PM MAL 2005 - LAWRENCE
3 52927 - PHSX 817 Graduate Seminar
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First year graduate students meet to survey research opportunities in the department and develop skills in giving oral presentations in physics and related areas. Prerequisite: Only one hour of 817 can count toward required hours for degree. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 821 Classical Mechanics
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Vector and tensor notation; review of Newtonian mechanics; Lagrangian mechanics; linear vector spaces and matrix theory with applications to the theory of small oscillations; rigid bodies; Hamiltonian formalism. Special relativity. Prerequisite: Twelve hours of junior-senior courses in physics. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 831 Electrodynamics I
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Electrostatics and magnetostatics; Maxwell's equations; plane waves; waveguides. Prerequisite: PHSX 718 and PHSX 821. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Shandarin, Sergei
TuTh 02:30-03:45 PM MAL 2005 - LAWRENCE
3 52928 - PHSX 841 Nuclear Physics II
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Nuclear forces and the two-body problem; nuclear models; phenomenological treatment of nuclear reactions and decay processes. Prerequisite: PHSX 741 and PHSX 811. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 861 Elementary Particles II
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Theoretical analysis of the standard model of strong and electroweak interactions. Applications to decay and scattering processes with comparison to experiments. Selected topics in non-perturbative physics. Examples of tests to probe beyond the standard model. Prerequisite: PHSX 761. Corequisite: PHSX 911. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 871 Statistical Physics I
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Review of and advanced topics in thermodynamics; the Maxwell relations; the third law; phase transitions. Kinetic theory: the Boltzmann equation; transport phenomena. Statistical mechanics: ideal Maxwell-Boltzmann, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein gases; ensemble theory; derivation of the laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisite: PHSX 711 and PHSX 821. PHSX 671 is recommended. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 881 Solid State Physics II
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More advanced topics in solid state physics that may include: diamagnetism, paramagnetism, ferromagnetism, and antiferromagnetism; electron and nuclear spin magnetic resonance; dielectric properties and ferroelectricity; photoconductivity and luminescence. Prerequisite: PHSX 631 and PHSX 711 (or CHEM 915). LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 895 Plasma Physics
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Magnetohydrodynamics, including discussion of shocks, waves, and stability theory; statistical mechanical foundations; kinetic theory; microstability; non-linear phenomena. Prerequisite: PHSX 795. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 897 Seminar in Plasma and Space Physics
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Graduate students engaged in or preparing for research may repeat enrollments in this course. The content will vary. (Same as ASTR 897.) LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Cravens, Thomas
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 57731 - PHSX 899 Master's Research/Thesis
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Research work (either experimental or theoretical) in physics for students working toward the master's degree. Repeated enrollments are permitted. Graded on a satisfactory progress/limited progress/no progress basis. THE.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # THE Anthony-Twarog, Barbara
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52929 THE Baringer, Philip
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52930 THE Bean, Alice
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52931 THE Besson, David
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52932 THE Chan, Wai-Lun
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 59599 THE Cravens, Thomas
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52933 THE Feldman, Hume
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52934 THE Fischer, Christopher
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 54530 THE Han, Siyuan
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52935 THE Hawley, Steven
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 56734 THE Kong, Kyoungchul
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 58053 THE Medvedev, Mikhail
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 54217 THE Rogan, Christopher
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52936 THE Murray, Michael
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 54218 THE Ralston, John
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52937 THE Rudnick, Gregory
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 56735 THE Sanders, Stephen
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52938 THE Shandarin, Sergei
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52939 THE Shi, Jack
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52940 THE Tapia Takaki, J Daniel
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 60297 THE Twarog, Bruce
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52941 THE Wilson, Graham
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 54219 THE Wu, Judy
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 52942 THE Zhao, Hui
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 56262 THE Lewis, Ian
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 62490 THE Royon, Christophe
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-10 62491 - PHSX 911 Quantum Mechanics III
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Path integral formulation of quantum mechanics. Introduction to quantum field theory using the canonical approach and using the path integral approach. Application of perturbation theory in quantum electrodynamics. Selected applications in condensed matter, nuclear, and particle physics. Prerequisite: PHSX 811. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 912 Quantum Field Theory
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Survey of problems in quantum field theory. Functional methods. Renormalization and renormalization group. Role of symmetries. Gauge field theories. Symmetry breaking. Prerequisite: PHSX 911. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 915 Relativity
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Reviews of special relativity, manifolds, tensors, and geometry. General coordinate covariance and general relativity. Applications to classical theory of gravitation: weak field tests, isotropic, homogeneous cosmology, Schwarzschild solution. Selected advanced topics. Prerequisite: A total of 10 hours of junior/senior work in physics and mathematics, including at least concurrent enrollment in MATH 646. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Medvedev, Mikhail
TuTh 11:00-12:15 PM ROB 201 - LAWRENCE
3 68431 - PHSX 917 Seminar in Theoretical Physics
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Graduate students engaged in or preparing for research may repeat enrollments in this course. Content will vary. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Ralston, John
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 52943 - PHSX 931 Electrodynamics II
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Inhomogenious Maxwell's equations and multipole radiation fields; special theory of relativity; radiation from accelerated charges: scattering and dispersion. Prerequisite: PHSX 831. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 947 Seminar in Nuclear Physics
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Graduate students engaged in or preparing for research may repeat enrollments in this course. The content will vary. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Sanders, Stephen
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 52944 - PHSX 967 Seminar in Particle Physics
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Graduate students engaged in or preparing for research may repeat enrollments in this course. The content will vary. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Wilson, Graham
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 52945 - PHSX 971 Advanced Statistical Mechanics
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Advanced equilibrium statistical mechanics and introduction to nonequilibrium statistical mechanics. Topics include: the theory of liquids, critical phenomena, linear response theory and time correlation functions, Langevin dynamics, and molecular hydrodynamics. (Same as CHEM 950.) Prerequisite: PHSX 871 or CHEM 917. LEC.
The class is not offered for the Spring 2018 semester.
- PHSX 987 Seminar in Solid State Physics
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Graduate students engaged in or preparing for research may repeat enrollments in this course. The content will vary. LEC.
Spring 2018 Type Time/Place and Instructor Credit Hours Class # LEC Chan, Wai-Lun
APPT- KULC APPT - LAWRENCE
1-3 52946
