• PHYS 3050: Intro Astronomy/Astrophysics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  Matter and radiation, the solar system, stellar structure and evolution, galaxies, active galactic nuclei, galaxy formation and evolution, and introduction to cosmology. Pre-req: PHYS 2120 or 2020, Co-req: PHYS 3051 Intermediate Astronomy Lab
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• PHYS 3051: Intro Astronomy &Astrophys Lab

  1.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  This laboratory class provides the experimental portion of the Introductory Astronomy and Astrophysics lecture. PREREQUISITE: PHYS 2120/ 2020, COREQUISITE: PHYS 3050
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• PHYS 3052: Life in the Universe

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  An overview of observational techniques and experiments designed to detect life in the Universe. Characteristics of the planets in the solar system, detection of extra-solar planets, stellar evolution, habitable zone, origin and evolution of life on Earth, extremophiles (life in extreme environments), and SETI experiments.PREREQUISITE: PHYS 2120 or 2020
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• PHYS 3053: Observational Astronomy

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  Aspects of astronomical instrument design and methods to detect radiation and gravitational waves. The electromagnetic spectrum, geometric optics, diffraction, light detection, data acquisition and signal processing. Transmission of the atmosphere and fundamentals limits of detection, modern detectors from radio to Gamma-ray range, adaptive optics, spectroscopy, archival computer astronomy, use of astronomical databases.PREREQUISITE: PHYS 2120 or PHYS 2020
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• PHYS 3060: Advanced Physics Methodology

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  (4060). Advanced fundamental experiments in physics that focus on the underlying physical principles, the scientific methodology of experimental research, and detailed error analysis. Six laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE: PHYS 3010.
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• PHYS 3111: Mechanics I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  Advanced classical mechanics; includes statistics, dynamics of particles, rigid bodies, fluid flow, work, energy, momentum, force fields, and harmonic motion. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE: PHYS 2120. COREQUISITE: PHYS 3011 and MATH 3120.
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• PHYS 3211: Electricity and Magnetism-I

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  Electric fields and potentials, capacitance, dielectric materials, magnetic fields, magnetic properties of materials, electromagnetic induction, inductance, Maxwell's equations, and electromagnetic waves. PREREQUISITE:PHYS 2120, PHYS 3011, and either MATH 2120 or MATH 3402.
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• PHYS 3990: Research in Physics II

  2.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  Laboratory safety; MATLAB and tools of data analysis. Students execute a research project under guidance of physics faculty member; present results and reports on research projects; introduced to process of peer review. Four laboratory hours per week. PREREQUISITE: PHYS 2990, PHYS 3010, PHYS 3011.
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• PHYS 4020: Soft Matter/Biological Physics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  Random walks, diffusion, entropic forces, colloidal suspensions, polymers, self-assemblies, lipid membranes, transitions in biomolecules, molecular machines in biomembranes. PREREQUISITE: PHYS 2120 and CHEM 1120.
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• PHYS 4021: Applied Radiation Physics

  3.00 Credits

  University of Memphis

  
  Applied radiation and radioactivity; types of radiation, radiation measurement interaction with matter, and biological effects; radiation safety aspects emphasized. Three lecture hours per week. PREREQUISITE: PHYS 2120 or PHYS 2020, and MATH 1910 or MATH 1421
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