1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

PlasmaOptics.201 . Special Topics. I, II. 1-6 hr. per sem. (May be repeated to max. of 24 hours.)Study of topics of current interest in physics.213. Introductory Electronics. 3 hr. PR: Phys. 11,12. Principles and applications ofintegrated circuits and digital electronics. 2 hr. lee., 1 hr. lab.221 . 3 hr. PR: Phys. 11,12, Math. 18. A basic course in physical opticscovering wave mathematics, propagation, polarization, interference, and diffraction;applications in geometrical optics and selected topics in scattering and quantumoptics. 3 hr. lee.225. Atomic Physics. I, II. 3 hr. PR: Phys. 124 or equiv. Relativistic mechanics, atomicstructure, and spectra.231 , 232. Theoretical Mechanics. I, II. 3 hr. per sem. PR: Phys. 1 1 , 12 or equiv.;Cone.: Math. 18. Scalar, vector, and tensor fields; curvilinear coordinate systems.Kinematics and dynamics of particles, systems of particles and rigid bodies. Lagrangianand Hamiltonian formulation. Relativistic motion.233, 234. Electricity and Magnetism. 3 hr. PR: Phys. 11, 12, or equiv., Cone: Math. 18.Electrostatics, electrostatics in matter, magnetostatics, magnetostatics in matter,Maxwell's equations, reflection and refraction, wave guides and cavities.241. Advanced Physics Laboratory. I, II. 1-2 hr. per sem. PR: Phys. 11, 12, 124.Experiments in physics designed to implement theory courses, give experience in datataking and instrumentation, and learn methods of data evaluation and error analysis.248. Physics Seminar. I, II. (No Credit.) (Suggested for junior, senior, and graduatePhysics majors.) These lectures acquaint students with topics of current interest inphysics.251. Introductory Quantum Mechanics. I. 3 hr. PR: Phys. 124, Math. 18. Fundamentalprinciples of quantum mechanics; state functions in position and momentum space,operators, Schrodinger's equation, applications to one- dimensional problems,approximation methods, the hydrogen atom, angular momentum and spin.263. Nuclear Physics. I, II. 3 hr. PR: Phys. 124; Math. 17. Study of characteristicproperties of nuclei and their structure as inferred from nuclear decays and reactions,leading to a knowledge of nuclear forces and models.271. Solid State Physics. I, II. 3 hr. PR: Phys. 124 or equiv.; Math. 17. Properties ofcrystalline solids; includes crystal structure, interatomic binding, lattice vibrations,electron theory of metals, and the band theory of solids with some applications.281 .Physics. 3 hr. PR: Phys. 11,12, Cone: Phys. 234. Introductory course inthe physics of ionized gases; particle and fluid treatment of plasmas, waves, equilibriumand stability, kinetic theory, and nonlinear effects. 3 hr. lee.283. Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics. II. 3 hr. PR: Phys. 124 or equiv.,Math. 17. Introduction to the statistical foundations of thermodynamics; applications ofthe fundamental laws of thermodynamics to physical and chemical systems.Physical Science (P. Sci.)1. Introductory Physical Science. I. 4 hr. (For Elementary Education majors only.)Emphasis on practicing reasoning abilities necessary to carry out simple scientificinquiry. Major concepts include properties of matter and astronomy. Majority of classtime is spent in laboratory activities and solving problems using an activity-basedapproach.2. Introductory Physical Science. II. 4 hr. PR: P. Sci. 1. Continuation of P. Sci. 1.Concepts include electricity, motion, heat and temperature, energy, and chemistry.414 Physics Courses