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Physics, Applied Physics, & Astronomy
Course Descriptions

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Physics (PHYS)

PHYS 1010 - A Passion for Physics
PHYS 1050 - Physical Principles of Design
PHYS 1100 - Physics I
PHYS 1150 - Honors Physics I
PHYS 1200 - Physics II
PHYS 1250 - Honors Physics II
PHYS 1500 - Physical Modeling
PHYS 1960 - Topics in Physics
PHYS 2050 - Science of Information Technology
PHYS 2100 - Introduction to Methods of Theoretical Physics
PHYS 2240 - Medical Physics
PHYS 2330 - Intermediate Mechanics
PHYS 2350 - Experimental Physics
PHYS 2510 - Quantum Physics
PHYS 2620 - Fundamentals of Optics
PHYS 2940 - Special Projects in Physics
PHYS 2960 - Topics in Physics
PHYS 2990 - Thesis
PHYS 4100 - Introductory Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 4210 - Electromagnetic Theory
PHYS 4370 - Research Participation
PHYS 4420 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics
PHYS 4510 - Quantum Mechanics I
PHYS 4620 - Particles and Nuclei
PHYS 4630 - Lasers and Optical Systems
PHYS 4640 - Optical Communications and Integrated Optics
PHYS 4720 - Solid-State Physics
PHYS 4750 - Introduction to Surface Physics
PHYS 4810 - Computational Physics
PHYS 4960 - Topics in Physics
PHYS 6210 - Mathematical Methods in Physics
PHYS 6410 - Electrodynamics
PHYS 6510 - Quantum Mechanics I
PHYS 6520 - Quantum Mechanics II
PHYS 6530 - Quantum Mechanics III
PHYS 6590 - Statistical Mechanics
PHYS 6620 - Nuclear and Particle Physics I
PHYS 6710 - Theory of Solids I
PHYS 6720 - Theory of Solids II
PHYS 6810 - Nonlinear and Quantum Optics
PHYS 6900 - Seminar
PHYS 6940 - Readings in Physics
PHYS 6960 - Topics in Physics
PHYS 6970 - Professional Project
PHYS 6980 - Master’s Project
PHYS 6990 - Master’s Thesis
PHYS 9990 - Dissertation

Astronomy (ASTR)

ASTR 1510 - Quasars and Cosmology
ASTR 1530 - Tour of the Solar System
ASTR 1960 - Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics
ASTR 2050 - Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics
ASTR 2120 - Earth and Sky
ASTR 2940 - Special Projects in Astronomy
ASTR 4120 - Observational Astronomy
ASTR 4220 - Astrophysics
ASTR 4240 - Gravitation and Cosmology
ASTR 4250 - Interstellar Medium
ASTR 4510 - Origin of Life: A Cosmic Perspective
ASTR 4900 - Astrophysics Undergraduate Seminar
ASTR 4940 - Special Projects in Astronomy
ASTR 4960 - Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics
ASTR 6250 - Interstellar Medium
ASTR 6900 - Astrophysics Seminar
ASTR 6940 - Readings in Astronomy and Astrophysics
ASTR 6960 - Special Topics in Astronomy and Astrophysics
ASTR 6970 - Professional Project

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