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PHI 104 - Existentialism and Literature
A critical study of philosophical significance of individual choices and actions involving questions of personal identity, responsibility and authenticity as these themes are developed in existentialist literature. Special attention will be given to existentialist literary techniques.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.
Credits: 3
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PHI 105 - Introduction to Religious Studies
An analysis of religion as an expression of human culture past and present. Considers institutional and non-institutional manifestations of religion as conveyed through myth and symbol, religious experience, struggle for societal change, mysticism, and quests for the articulation of human values. Inquiry by various disciplines will be considered, e.g., anthropology, psychology, sociology, history, philosophy, and theology.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Credits: 3
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PHI 200 - Problems in Recent Philosophy
Study of recent philosophical work in ethics, social philosophy, philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion with an emphasis on epistemological and metaphysical issues that are raised in this work.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 210 - History of Ancient Philosophy
An analysis of Hellenic philosophy with emphasis on Plato and Aristotle, including Presocratic philosophy, Platonism, Aristotelianism, Stoicism and Epicureanism.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 230 - Ethics
Readings and discussions of works by Aristotle, Mill, Kant, Nietzsche and other
moral philosophers. In each case, the nature of the system, its summum bonum and
defense is examined, criticized, and tested for its applicability to personal
and public ethical predicaments.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or one course in philosophy.
Credits: 3
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PHI 231 - Topics in Applied Ethics
Deals with the ethical issues in various professions and practices such as business, law, agriculture, government, science, teaching and journalism. Different sections may focus on specific professions or problem areas (e.g.., Business Ethics, Environmental Ethics, etc..)
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites: One course in Philosophy or Sophomore Standing.
Credits: 3
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PHI 232 - Environmental Ethics
A critical survey of major contemporary discussions of human relationships to nature and the causes of the environmental crisis. Topics will include animal rights, biocentrism, deep ecology, ecofeminism, bio-regionalism, social ecology and sustainability. Special attention will be given to building an ethical vocabulary for interpreting the place of humans in relation to the non-human.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Social Contexts and Institutions and Population and the Environment Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or one course in philosophy.
Credits: 3
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PHI 233 - Business Ethics
Corporations and commerce exert a powerful influence on contemporary societies. Examines ethical and political problems created by a commercial culture and discusses related ethical and political theories. Addresses such questions as: Is the only business of business to make a profit? What ethical obligations should corporations respect? Should business be expected to work for an environmentally sustainable society? Is our commercial culture just? What are the rights of employees and communities? What are the appropriate roles of business and politics in a just society? Case studies provide some real world examples for discussion.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Ethics Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students.
Credits: 3
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PHI 235 - Biomedical Ethics
Investigates physician, nursing, and hospital codes of conduct, the physician/patient relationship, concepts of health/disease, procreation/abortion decisions, genetics/reproductive technologies, health resources/social justice allocations, and other ethical dimensions of medical practice.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students.
Credits: 3
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PHI 236 - Feminist Ethical, Social and Political Theory
A survey of the major feminist theoretical frameworks with emphasis on their respective practical implications in the areas of work, family life and sexuality.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition, Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Credits: 3
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PHI 240 - Social and Political Philosophy
A critical study of major social and political philosophers from Plato to the present in light of their ethical and metaphysical systems. Topics include the problem of justice, the nature of the state and its relationship to other social institutions, and the individual. The primary focus will be on normative rather than descriptive theory.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 244 - Philosophy of Law
Topics include the nature of law, the limits of law, and legal responsibility. Special emphasis on selected cases in American legal history, the law of contracts and torts, positivism, goal-based, rights-based and feminist jurisprudence.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 250 - Formal Logic
An introductory course in modern symbolic logic. Techniques of deductive inference, including decision procedures and axiomatization, are studied in developing the propositional and predicative logics. Some attention is given to metalogic and the philosophy of logic.
Satisfies the General Education Mathematics and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students.
Credits: 3
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PHI 260 - Philosophy of Language
A study of major contemporary theories of language. Topics include the nature of meaning, uses of language, conventions in language, the nature of grammar, syntax and semantics. Philosophers studied include Searle, Quine and Chomsky, among others.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 262 - Philosophy of Art
An investigation of the nature and importance of aesthetic experience and its objects, the possibility of standards of art and taste, and the relation of art to other areas of experience. Topics include art and morality, art and science, art and the environment. Readings from Tolstoy, Hume, Dewey, Langer, Bell, Danto, Dickie and Beardsley, among others.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Artistic and Creative Expression Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 265 - Topics in Philosophy
A seminar relying on careful use of major philosophical resources, as well as attempts at fresh exploration of fundamental topics. Designed for students who have previously taken at least one course in philosophy. May be repeated for credit when different philosophers or problems are studied.
Prerequisites: no first-year students or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 286 - Religions and Philosophies of the East: Hinduism
The religious and philosophical foundations of Hinduism. Readings include the Vedas, the Bhagavad-Gita, the Upanishads, Yoga, and Vedanta.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students.
Credits: 3
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PHI 287 - Religions and Philosophies of the East: Buddhism
The religious and philosophical foundations of Buddhism including the basic teachings of the Buddha (Four Noble Truths, Noble Eightfold Path, Dependent Origination, etc.), Buddhist ethics, Buddhist meditation, and some later religious and philosophical developments.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: no first-year students.
Credits: 3
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PHI 312 - History of Modern Philosophy
An interpretation of modern philosophy from Bacon and Descartes in the 17th century, developing through 18th century rationalism and empiricism and culminating in the system of Kant.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 317 - Existentialism and Phenomenology
A critical study of the philosophical significance of individual choices and actions, including questions of personal identity, responsibility, authenticity and the ways in which those aspects of human experience are described. Readings include texts by Nietzsche, Heidegger, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty and contemporary authors, who conduct existential and phenomenological investigations of race, class and gender.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: at least one course in philosophy, excluding PHI 103.
Credits: 3
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PHI 342 - Marxist Philosophy I: The Philosophy of Karl Marx
Special attention is given to the Marxist theory of knowledge, ethics, political
and social philosophy as formulated by Karl Marx in his theory of knowledge, ethics,
economics and political philosophy. Additional readings from Friedrich Engels
and Mao Zedong.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics and Western Cultural Tradition Requirements.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 344 - Theories of Justice
A critical study of recent theories of social justice including utilitarian, social contract, entitlement, communitarian, feminist and postmodern approaches, and spanning the political spectrum from libertarianism to socialism. Topics include distribution of wealth and power, affirmative action, censorship and pornography and international justice.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 351 - Topics in Philosophy and Literature
Surveys the relationship between philosophy and literature. Asks how reading
literature contributes to philosophical understanding. Also explores literary
challenges to traditional philosophy. Specific topics will vary with the instructor.
Satisfies the General Education Artistic and Creative Expression Requirement.
Prerequisites: no first-year students and one course in philosophy.
Credits: 3
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PHI 353 - Philosophy of Mind
New developments in behavioral science such as Cognitive Science and Mind-Brain Identity Theory bring this science and philosophy even closer together than earlier developments such as S-R, Operant Conditioning or Cognitive Dissonance theories. The rise of Cognitive Science in philosophy, psychology, computer science, linguistics.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Social Contexts and Institutions Requirements.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 354 - Foundations of the Human Sciences
A study of philosophical and ethical issues in the social sciences and history including:individualism and holism, structuralism/determinism versus voluntarism, explanation and interpretation, causes versus reasons, facts and values, predictability and rationality and relativism.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Western Cultural Tradition and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: One course in philosophy or two courses in history or a social science and junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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PHI 364 - Views of Self: East and West
An examination of major concepts of self: traditional views, both East and West;
recent research from anthropology, sociology, psychology and other disciplines;
Marxist, socialist, feminist and other critiques of dominant Western philosophical
views; and comparative cultural studies.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive
Requirements.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 382 - Theories of Myth
Examines theories of such interpreters of myth as Cassirer, Malinowski, Levi-Strauss, Jung and Eliade. Explores the renewed interest in myth in philosophy, religious studies, anthropology and other disciplines, as well as in the general culture.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition, Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: junior or senior standing or one course in philosophy or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 420 - Topics in Recent Continental Philosophy
A critical study of topics addressed by major movements and thinkers in continental philosophy since the turn of the century. Readings include works by Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, de Beauvoir, Merleau-Ponty, Levi-Strauss, Derrida, Lacan, Foucault, Habermas and Gadamer.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition Requirement.
Prerequisites: one course in philosophy or permission.
Credits: 3
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PHI 432 - Environmental Philosophy and Policy
A critical study of issues in environmental ethics and philosophy, with special emphasis on exploring ethical problems in areas such as technology, agriculture, economics, urban design and development, resource management, biodiversity or genetic engineering. Special attention will be given to discussion of environmental justice and the social and political implications of public policy.
Satisfies the General Education Ethics, Social Contexts and Institutions, Population and the Environment and Writing Intensive Requirements.
Prerequisites: junior, senior or graduate standing or PHI 232.
Credits: 3
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PHI 465 - Advanced Topics in Philosophy
Individual and small group study of problems or systems of philosophical concern relying on careful use of major philosophical resources, as well as attempts at fresh exploration of fundamental topics. Topics vary. May be repeated for credit when different philosophers or problems are studied.
Prerequisite: one course in philosophy or permission; junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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PHI 466 - Readings in Philosophy
Individual study of a selected topic, agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Designed to address advanced issues not covered in normal offerings.
Prerequisites: 9 hours in philosophy and permission of department and instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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PHI 475 - Junior/Senior Philosophy Seminar
One semester of study is required for all philosophy majors. Normally offered each semester with topics of study varied depending upon the instructor and student interest. Provides upper-level philosophical study shared by philosophy majors and other students with an interest in advanced philosophical learning.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive and Capstone Experience Requirements.
Prerequisites: 3 courses in philosophy; junior or senior standing.
Credits: 3
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PHI 566 - Graduate Readings in Philosophy
Individual study of a selected topic, agreed upon by the student and the instructor. Designed to address advanced issues not covered in normal offerings or on a graduate level.
Prerequisites: graduate standing and permission of department and instructor.
Credits: 1-3
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PHY 101 - Physics by Inquiry I
A basic “hands-on” inquiry course. Students make observations in the laboratory which provide a basis for constructing physical concepts and developing the reasoning skills necessary to apply them to simple phenomena. Each semester, two or three topics will be chosen from the following list: properties of matter, observational astronomy, heat and temperature, light and optics (including color), electricity and magnetism and kinematics.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: Education majors or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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PHY 102 - Physics by Inquiry II
A basic “hands-on” inquiry course. Students make observations in the laboratory which provide a basis for constructing physical concepts and developing the reasoning skills necessary to apply them to simple phenomena. Each semester, two or three topics will be chosen from the following list: properties of matter, observational astronomy, heat and temperature, light and optics (including color), electricity and magnetism and kinematics. (NOTE: PHY 101 is NOT a prerequisite for PHY 102. Different topics will be covered.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: Education majors or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
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PHY 105 - Descriptive Physics
A introduction to basic concepts of physics intended for the non-science major.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec w/dem 3, Lab 3.
Credits: 4
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PHY 107 - Technical Physics I
An introduction to the basic concepts of mechanics and heat with illustrations taken from technical applications. Algebra and trigonometry are used. Intended for Engineering Technology students. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 107, PHY 111 and PHY 121.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec 2, Rec 1, Workshop 1, Lab 2.
Credits: 4
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PHY 108 - Technical Physics II
An introduction to the basic concepts of electricity, magnetism and light with illustrations taken from technical applications. Algebra and trigonometry are used. Intended for Engineering Technology students. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 108, PHY 112 and PHY 122.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec 2, Rec 1, Workshop 1, Lab 2.
Prerequisites: PHY 107.
Credits: 4
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PHY 111 - General Physics I
An introduction to the principles of mechanics, energy, heat, sound and properties of matter. Designed for science majors as well as premedical and predental students. No calculus. A working knowledge of algebra and trigonometry is required. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 107, PHY 111 and PHY 121.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec w/dem 2, Rec 1, Workshop 1, Lab 2.
Credits: 4
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PHY 112 - General Physics II
A continuation of PHY 111. Introducing electricity, magnetism, optics and atomic, nuclear, and quantum physics. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 108, PHY 112 and PHY 122.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec w/dem 2, Rec 1,Wkshp 1, Lab 2.
Prerequisites: PHY 111.
Credits: 4
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PHY 121 - Physics for Engineers and Physical Scientists I
An introductory calculus-based physics course, primarily serving students majoring in engineering or the physical sciences. Treats mechanics and acoustics. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 107, PHY 111 and PHY 121. Lec w/dem 2, Rec 1, Workshop 1, Lab 2.
Satisfies the General Education Lab in the Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement.
Prerequisites: MAT 126 or concurrently.
Credits: 4
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PHY 122 - Physics for Engineers and Physical Scientists II
A continuation of PHY 121 including electricity, magnetism, and optics. NOTE: Because of overlapping subject matter, no more than four (4) degree credits are allowed for any combination of PHY 108, PHY 112 and PHY 122.
Satisfies the General Education Science Basic or Applied Sciences Requirement. Lec w/dem 2, Rec 1, Workshop 1, Lab 2.
Prerequisites: MAT 126 and PHY 121.
Credits: 4
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PHY 200 - Career Preparation in Physics and Engineering Physics I
A sophomore level course required of all physics and engineering physics majors. An introduction to the professions of physics and engineering physics, including the ethical standards of professional practice. Technical communication skills and practice in working on teams are developed through projects, presentations, and class discussions of contemporary issues and strategies to enhance professional qualifications.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
Credits: 1
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PHY 223 - Special Relativity
The basic principles of special relativity with a primary emphasis on mechanics. Lec 1.
Prerequisites: MAT 126 and PHY 112 or PHY 122.
Credits: 1
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PHY 224 - Special Relativity Laboratory
Experiments illustrating the major predictions of the Theory of Special Relativity.
Prerequisites: PHY 229 and PHY 236 or permission of instructor. Corequisite: PHY 223.
Credits: 1 - 3
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PHY 229 - Physical Measurements Laboratory I
Experiments primarily in modern physics. Normally taken with PHY 236. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: MAT 127 and PHY 112 or PHY 122.
Credits: 2
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PHY 230 - Physical Measurements Laboratory II
Consists primarily of physical measurement techniques in mechanics. Normally taken with PHY 238. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: MAT 127 and PHY 112 or PHY 122.
Credits: 2
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PHY 236 - Introductory Quantum Physics
The basic principles of quantum theory, atomic structure, nuclear structure, and some aspects of molecular, solid state, and elementary particle physics. Lec 3.
Prerequisites: MAT 127 and PHY 112 or PHY 122.
Credits: 3
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PHY 238 - Mechanics
A detailed treatment of Newtonian mechanics. Newton’s laws, work-energy theorem, impulse-momentum theorem, particle motion in a plane, linear oscillator, coupled oscillators, rigid body rotation, small oscillations and potential methods. Lec 3.
Prerequisites: PHY 111 or PHY 121. Corequisite: MAT 258 or MAT 259.
Credits: 3
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PHY 400 - Career Preparation in Physics and Engineering Physics II
A senior level course required of all physics and engineering physics majors.
Refinement of technical communication skills through projects, presentations and
class discussions of contemporary issues in science and engineering and strategies
for career enhancement after graduation.
Together with PHY 481 or PHY 482, this course Satisfies the General Education
Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: PHY 200; senior standing.
Credits: 1
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PHY 441 - Physical Electronics Laboratory
Theories and practices in the measurement of physical quantities using both analog and digital techniques. Primarily for physics and engineering physics majors; others admitted by permission. Lab 4.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement when combined with PHY 442.
Credits: 2
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PHY 442 - Modern Experimental Physics
Experiments selected from various topics in physics including x-ray diffraction, microwaves, nuclear magnetic resonance, Hall effect, etc. Students develop their own experiments. Normally taken by junior physics and engineering physics majors.
Satisfies the General Education Writing Intensive Requirement when combined with PHY 441.
Prerequisites: MAT 228 and PHY 236.
Credits: 2
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PHY 447 - Molecular Biophysics
An introduction to physical properties of biological macromolecules including proteins, nucleic acids and membranes. Solution thermodynamics developed as needed. Some statistical mechanics introduced. Topics include macromolecular structure, dynamics and functions, inter- and intra-molecular interactions, ligand binding equilibria, helix-coil transitions, physical techniques used in biophysics such as calorimetry, X-ray diffraction, optical and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Four credit version contains additional term project to be arranged with instructor.
Prerequisites: CHY 121 and MAT 126 and PHY 112 or PHY 122 or permission.
Credits: 3 - 4
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PHY 454 - Electricity and Magnetism I
An intermediate level course in the fundamentals of the theory of electricity and magnetism. Treats electrostatics and magnetostatics, both in vacuum and in matter. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: PHY 112 or PHY 122. Corequisite: PHY 476.
Credits: 3
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PHY 455 - Electricity and Magnetism II
A continuation of PHY 454. Treats electrodynamics by developing Maxwell’s equations and applying them to systems of general interest. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: PHY 454.
Credits: 3
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PHY 462 - Physical Thermodynamics
A theoretical study of the structure and concepts of equilibrium thermodynamics including the thermodynamic descriptions of the properties and phases of matter, analysis of processes and practical applications. Normally taken as a junior or senior elective by students in the sciences or engineering. Four credit version contains additional term project to be arranged with instructor. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MAT 228 and PHY 111 or PHY 121.
Credits: 3 - 4
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PHY 463 - Statistical Mechanics
Introduces statistical mechanics and thermodynamics with examples chosen from magnetic systems, ideal gases, metals, superfluidity, chemical reactions, phase transformations, mixtures, semiconductors, kinetic theory or related topics. Normally taken as a junior or senior elective by students in the sciences or engineering. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: MAT 258 or MAT 259 and PHY 236.
Credits: 3
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PHY 469 - Quantum and Atomic Physics
Introductory quantum mechanics applied to simple systems and molecules. Wavepackets, Schroedinger equation, operator methods and angular momentum. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: PHY 236, PHY 476.
Credits: 3
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PHY 470 - Nuclear Physics
Properties of the nucleus, nuclear reactions, radioactive decay, nuclear models, nuclear reactors and nuclear health physics. May be taken without the laboratory, PHY 471. Rec 2.
Prerequisites: MAT 259 and PHY 236.
Credits: 2
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PHY 471 - Nuclear Physics Laboratory
Laboratory exercises to accompany PHY 470. Lab 2.
Prerequisites: Corequisite: PHY 470 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
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PHY 472 - Geometrical and Fourier Optics
Covers geometrical optics, refraction and reflection at plane and spherical surfaces, optical instruments; Fourier optics, interference of waves and diffraction by a single and a double aperture; Lasers - theory of their operation, mode locking and pulse formation. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: PHY 112 or PHY 122. Corequisite: MAT 228.
Credits: 3
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PHY 476 - Mathematical Methods in Physics
Mathematical methods with applications to physics. Topics include: vector algebra volume and surface integral, Del operator, Gauss’ and Stokes’ theorems. Matrices and elgenvalue problems. Cpomplex numbers, Laplace’s equation and boundary value problems.
Prerequisites: MAT 259
Credits: 3
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PHY 480 - Physics of Materials
A senior level introductory course in the physics of materials, primarily solid state physics. Structural, mechanical, electrical, magnetic, and optical properties of materials are discussed. Rec 3.
Prerequisites: PHY 236, PHY 455 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 481 - Project Laboratory in Physics I
An individual project laboratory tailored to the student’s particular interests. In consultation with a faculty sponsor, each student is expected to develop a suitable project, approved by the sponsor and the course coordinator. The project may or may not be related to the sponsor’s research. Full written reports are required. Lab 6.
Together with PHY 400, this course Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: Open to Physics or Engineering Physics majors with senior standing; others by permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 482 - Project Laboratory in Physics II
Completion of the project begun in PHY 481. Lab 6.
Together with PHY 400, this course Satisfies the General Education Capstone Experience Requirement.
Prerequisites: PHY 481. Open to Physics and Engineering Physics majors with senior standing; others by permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 495 - Engineering Physics Practice
Supervised engineering practice in an industrial setting. Placement is off-campus and usually of several month’s duration. Prior approval of department chairperson is required.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing with successful completion of 16 hours of physics courses and a declared major in Engineering Physics.
Credits: 1-6
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PHY 496 - Field Experience in Physics
Supervised research or development in an academic laboratory, government laboratory, or industrial environment. Placements are usually off-campus and of several month’s duration. Prior approval of the department chairman is required.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing with successful completion of 16 hours of physics courses and a declared major in Engineering Physics.
Credits: 1-6
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PHY 497 - Topics in Physics
Selected topics in areas not already covered by regular course offerings in the department. Primarily for undergraduates.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 499 - Problems in Physics
A thesis project primarily for undergraduates and ordinarily of an experimental nature.
Credits: 1-3
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PHY 500 - Topics in Materials Science and Technology
Topics not regularly covered in other courses.
Prerequisites: PHY 463, PHY 469, PHY 480 or equivalent.
Credits: 1-3
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PHY 501 - Mechanics
Covers kinematics and dynamics of particle and rigid body motion, Lagrange’s equations, variational principles, Hamilton’s equations, canonical transformations, Hamilton-Jacobi theory.
Prerequisites: PHY 238 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 502 - Electrodynamics I
Topics include boundary-value problems in electrostatics, electrostatic energy, multipoles, dielectrics and magnetostatics.
Prerequisites: PHY 455 or equivalent and MAT 453 or PHY 574.
Credits: 3
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PHY 503 - Quantum Mechanics I
Topics include Dirac notation, state vectors and operators, one dimensional systems, angular momentum, central forces, perturbation theory, scattering.
Prerequisites: PHY 501 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 510 - Graduate Laboratory
Experience with sophisticated techniques and specialized equipment acquaints students with different areas of experimental physics. For graduate students in physics and for scientists and engineers in allied studies or industry.
Prerequisites: graduate standing in Physics, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, or permission of instructor.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 512 - Statistical Mechanics
A study of macroscopic behavior of matter derived from a statistical consideration of microscopic properties of systems, as well as relationships to Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory.
Prerequisites: PHY 462 or equivalent. Corequisite: PHY 503.
Credits: 3
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PHY 513 - Physical Measurement and Data Analysis With Microcomputers
Computer control of experiments and instrumentation, data acquisition and data analysis. Culminates in individualized final project. Open to non-physics students. Requires some programming and electronics background. Lec 2, Lab 2.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 574 - Methods of Theoretical Physics I
Topics may include linear algebra, complex analysis, theory of differential equations, special functions, Green’s functions, integral transforms calculus of variations, with applications from physics.
Prerequisites: permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 575 - Methods of Theoretical Physics II
Advanced topics in mathematical physics of special interest. May include chaos, complex analysis, theory of integral equations, tensor analysis, elements of group theory, Green’s functions theory.
Prerequisites: PHY 574 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 588 - Graduate Seminar
Report and discussion of recent developments in Physics and related fields based on the literature or results of current investigation.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 598 - Special Topics in Theoretical or Experimental Physics
Specific topics determined by current interests of students and staff. Offered on demand with approval of the Department Chairperson.
Credits: Ar
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PHY 602 - Electrodynamics II
Topics may include Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic waves, radiating systems, scattering and diffraction, special relativity, dynamics of relativistic particles and fields.
Prerequisites: PHY 502 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 603 - Quantum Mechanics II
Covers electron spin, spinors, relativistic wave equations, Dirac equation for electron, relativistic treatment of hydrogen atom, second quantization of electromagnetic and electron fields.
Prerequisites: PHY 503 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 624 - Solid State Physics I
Covers free electron theory of metals, crystal lattices and reciprocal lattices, X-ray diffraction, electron levels in a periodic potential, semi-classical model of electron dynamics.
Prerequisites: PHY 503 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
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PHY 625 - Solid State Physics II
A continuation of PHY 624 covering other phenomena in solid state physics with emphasis on current research topics.
Prerequisites: PHY 624 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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PHY 699 - Graduate Thesis / Research
Graduate Thesis
Credits: Ar
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POS 100 - American Government
Introduces the major principles, structures, processes and policies of United States government. Covers the Constitution and its development, civil liberties, federalism, the role of political parties and interest groups, and the nature of the presidency, the bureaucracy, the Congress and the national courts.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Credits: 3
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POS 120 - Introduction to World Politics
A study of contemporary international politics focusing on the interaction of nation-states and including a review of the patterns of global politics from World War II to the present.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Credits: 3
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POS 201 - Introduction to Political Theory
An introduction to the fundamental questions of political philosophy–what is justice? how ought we to live our lives? what is the best regime?–through detailed study of a few central books in the history of political thought, such as Plato’s Republic and Machiavelli’s Prince.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Ethics Requirements.
Credits: 3
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POS 203 - American State and Local Government
Examines the structure and activities of sub-national governments, with particular attention to state modernization, intergovernmental relations, and comparisons between Maine and other states.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions Requirement.
Credits: 3
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POS 241 - Introduction to Comparative Politics
Provides an introduction to the major themes of comparative politics, including: comparative political legacies, processes of modernization, comparative governmental institutions, modern political parties and interest groups, comparative policymaking processes, and problems of establishing and maintaining democratic government.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Credits: 3
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POS 243 - Canadian Government and Politics
Provides a historical background to the development of the Canadian political system. Introduces the institutions and processes of Canadian government, federalism, political parties, and interest groups. Considers major public policy issues in contemporary Canada.
Satisfies the General Education Social Contexts and Institutions and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Credits: 3
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POS 273 - International Relations
Issues and structures that shape contemporary international relations. Topics include philosophical schools of thought in international relations, instruments of national power, the role of international organizations and international political economy.
Satisfies the General Education Western Cultural Tradition and Cultural Diversity and International Perspectives Requirements.
Prerequisites: None.
Credits: 3
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POS 282 - Introduction to American Law
Examines the nature and function of law in America, emphasizing its evolution and incorporation as a dynamic social instrument.
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing.
Credits: 3
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