• PHYS 232: Fund Phys: Wa Mot/Opt/Mod Phys

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Continuation of 231. Required of all engineering students.Satisfies General Education Requirement: (NS)Contact Hour Distribution: 3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab/recitation.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 231.(RE) Corequisite(s): Mathematics 241.
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• PHYS 250: Fund Physics: Modern Physics

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Fundamental concepts of modern physics and their applications to atomic, nuclear, particle, and condensed matter physics, with lab.Credit Restriction: Students who have received credit for 240 may not receive credit for 250. (RE) Prerequisite(s): 136 or 138.
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• PHYS 251: Waves, Optics, & Relativity

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Explores oscillations, waves, optics, and the breakdown of nineteenth century physics, and special relativity. Topics covered include simple harmonic motion; mechanical waves; sound; geometric optics; interference; diffraction; and special relativity. This course includes a laboratory component that may be incorporated into the class time in a studio physics modality. Basic scientific computing will be integrated into the course.(RE) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 136* or PHYS 138* or PHYS 231* or PHYS 222* with a C or better. (RE) Corequisite(s): MATH 142*.
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• PHYS 252: Quantum Phys and Applications

  4.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Explores the fundamentals of quantum physics and applications to solid state physics, nuclear physics, particle physics, and cosmology. Topics covered include: The nature of photons; Wave particle duality; Application of the Schrödinger Equation to simple steps and barriers; and Models of single- and multi-electron atoms. This course includes a laboratory component that may be incorporated into the class time in a studio physics modality. Basic scientific computing will be integrated into the course. (RE) Prerequisite(s): PHYS 232* or PHYS 251 with a C or better and MATH 142* with a C or better.
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• PHYS 293: Introduction to Research

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Introduction to research in a field of particular interest, with faculty guidance.Repeatability: May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.Credit Restriction: May not be used for major.Registration Permission: Consent of department.
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• PHYS 301: Lin Algebra & Cmplex Analysis

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Introduces physics students to the basic concepts of linear algebra and complex analysis. Students will understand how to work with matrices and learn how to determine the eigenvalues and eigenvectors. Furthermore, they will be introduced to some of the important aspects of complex analysis as relevant to quantum mechanics such as the residue theorem. (RE) Prerequisite(s): MATH 142* or MATH 148* with a C or better.
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• PHYS 311: Mechanics I

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Kinematics and dynamics of single particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. Oscillations. Central forces. Gravitation. Includes computational methods. Required of all physics majors. (RE) Prerequisite(s): 136 or 138 or 232 and Computer Science 102 and Mathematics 251. (RE) Corequisite(s): Mathematics 231.
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• PHYS 312: Mechanics II

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Lagrangian and Hamilton mechanics. Constraints. Non-inertial coordinate systems. Oscillations and normal modes. Special theory of relativity. Includes computational methods. This course is targeted toward students who intend to pursue graduate studies in physics. (RE) Prerequisite(s): 311. (RE) Corequisite(s): Mathematics 241.
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• PHYS 321: Thermal Physics

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Concepts of temperature and heat. Laws of thermodynamics. Elementary statistical mechanics. Applications to physical and chemical problems.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 136 or 138 or 231 or 311.
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• PHYS 341: Intro to Nuclear Physics

  3.00 Credits

  The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

  
  Introductory theoretical nuclear physics with emphasis on applied aspects. Primarily for nuclear engineering majors.(RE) Prerequisite(s): 232 or 250.
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