CHEMISTRY AND
PHYSICS
Chair: Sivanadane Mandjiny
Faculty:
Jose J. DÕArruda1, Ben A. Bahr2, William D. Brandon,
Thomas A. Dooling, Paul A. Flowers, Leonard D. Holmes3, Mark
McClure, Brian Postek, Timothy M. Ritter, Felicia Scott, Rachel B. Smith,
Meredith L. Storms4, Roland Stout, Cornelia Tirla, Sailaja Vallabha
1Pre‑Engineering
Coordinator
2William
C. Friday Distinguished Professor of Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
3Biotechnology
Coordinator
4Associate
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
The Chemistry and Physics Department
offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, a Bachelor of Science degree
in Applied Physics, and a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology (in conjunction
with the Department of Biology). The B.S. in Chemistry program is approved by
the American Chemical Society and offers specializations in the following
areas: (1) Professional, (2)
Environmental, (3) Molecular Biotechnology, (4) Pre-Health Professions, (5)
Pre-Pharmacy, and (6) Forensic Chemistry.
Students completing these programs have been successful at entering
professional schools, gaining employment in government and industry, and
pursuing graduate studies in chemistry.
The
Chemistry and Physics Department also offers a pre‑engineering program.
This two-year program prepares students for entry into an engineering program
at North Carolina A & T State University, North Carolina State University,
and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.
The
Department cooperates with the Biology Department in offering required
chemistry and physics courses for the B.S. in Science Education.
For
students seeking a baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education, Special
Education, or Physical Education, the Chemistry and Physics Department offers
an Academic Concentration in Physics.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED PHYSICS
|
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Applied Physics |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
|
General Education Requirements* |
44 |
|
Major Requirements |
|
|
PHY 2000, 2010, 2060, 2070, 2180, 2560, 3000, 3200, 3260, 3560,
4200, 4990 |
32 |
|
CHM 1100, 1110, 1300, 1310 |
8 |
|
CSC 2050 |
3 |
|
MAT 2210, 2220, 3150, 3310, 3320 |
18 |
|
Electives (total elective hours dependent on distribution of General
Education courses) |
18-32 |
|
|
Total: 124 |
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
CHEMISTRY
|
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Chemistry |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
|
General Education Requirements* |
44 |
|
Core Major Requirements |
|
|
BIO 1000 |
3 |
|
CHM 1100, 1110, 1300, 1310, 2260, 2270, 2500, 2510, 3980, 4100 |
30 |
|
PHY 1500, 1510, 1560, 1570 or PHY 2000, 2010, 2060, 2070 |
8 |
|
MAT 1070 and 1080 (or equivalent 1090), 2210, 2220 |
14(12) |
|
**Track Option (see listings below) |
34(36) |
|
|
Total: 122 |
*Twelve
hours of General Education courses are listed separately above as specific core
requirements.
**B.S.
in Chemistry Track Option Course Requirements
|
Track (Major Code) |
Sem.
Hrs. |
|
General (CHM) CHM 4270 Electives (any area) |
4 30
(32) |
|
Environmental (CENV) CHM 2300, 3110, 3120, 4270 ENV 2100 |
12 3 6 1 12
(14) |
|
Forensic (CFOR) BIOL 1000 CHM 3110, 3120, 3210, 3240,
4200, 4270 CRJ 2000, 2100, 3000, 3150 Electives (any area) |
1 16 12 5 (7) |
|
Molecular Biotechnology (CMOL) BIO 3150 BTEC 3510 CHM 3110, 3120, 3210, 3240,
3990 (2 credits) PHY 3410 Electives (BTEC 3220, BIO
3710, and CHM 4270 recommended) |
4 3 10 3 14
(16) |
|
Pre-Health Professions (CMED) CHM 3110, 3120 |
4 24 1 |
|
Pre-Pharmacy (PHMC) BIO 2110, 2120, or 3150 (one
of these) BIOL 1000 CHM 3110, 3120 First year curriculum in
approved Pharm. D. program Electives (any area) |
4 1 4 26 0 (1) |
|
Professional (CHEM) CHM 3110, 3120, 3990 (4
credits), 4110, 4260, 4270 PHY
(the 2000-level sequence noted in the core requirements is required for this
track) Electives (any area) |
20 14
(16) |
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BIOTECHNOLOGY
|
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Biotechnology |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
|
General Education Requirements* |
44(32) |
|
Biology Core Course Requirements BIOL 1000, BIO 1000, 3150, 3180, 3510, 3710; BTEC 3220, 4900 |
26 |
|
Chemistry and Physics Core Course Requirements CHM 1100, 1110, 1300, 1310, 2270, 2500, 3110, 3120; BTEC 3510; PHY
1500, 1560 |
27 |
|
Elective Courses (Choose 3 of the following) BIO 3200, 3540, or 3810; BTEC 3230, 3610, BTES 4xxx; CHM 3210, 3240;
PHY 1510 and 1570 |
11-12 |
|
Mathematics Course Requirements MAT 2210, 2220 |
8 |
|
Free Electives |
14-15 |
|
|
Total: 120 |
*Students
who plan to major in Biotechnology should consult the program director or
coordinator before registering for General Education courses. Twelve hours of General Education courses
are listed separately above as specific core requirements.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
SCIENCE EDUCATION (9-12, 6-9)
Coordinator: Mary Ash, Biology Dept.
Upon successful
completion of the program of study in Science Education and related
requirements, graduates are eligible for a Standard Professional license to
teach in the State of North Carolina.
For a more detailed description, including the program standards and
goals and objectives, turn to Undergraduate Licensure Programs in the School of
Education section of this catalog.
|
Course Requirements |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
Freshman Seminar and General Education |
45(33)* |
|
Specialty Area—Select one area of concentration (*12 semester hours of
Natural Sciences and Mathematics may count toward General Ed) |
|
|
Biology (9-12) Concentration: See Biology Dept.
for listing of course requirements. |
65 |
|
Chemistry (9-12) Concentration: See Biology Dept.
for listing of course requirements. |
65 |
|
Earth Science (9-12) Concentration: See Biology Dept. for listing of
course requirements. |
65 |
|
Physics (9-12) Concentration: See
Biology Dept. for listing of course requirements. |
65 |
|
Middle Grades Science (6-9) Concentration: See Biology Dept.
for listing of course requirements. |
62 |
|
Educator Preparation Core EPC 2020, 2040,
3010, 3030 |
9 |
|
Content Pedagogy SCE 3000, 3010, 3500 or 4000, 4490, 4750 CSC 4050 EDN 3400
(required only for the 6-9 concentration) |
21-24 |
|
|
Total: 128 |
NOTE: Students who desire teacher licensure
in Science Education should declare the major as soon as possible in their
college career. Consultation with the Coordinator of Undergraduate Science
Education in the Department of Biology prior to registering for General
Education courses is strongly recommended.
ACADEMIC CONCENTRATION
For students seeking a baccalaureate degree in Elementary
Education, Special Education, or Physical Education, the Department offers an
Academic Concentration of 24 hours in Physics. This Academic Concentration is available to other students,
regardless of major.
|
Required Courses for an Academic Concentration in
Physics |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
PHY 1500, 1560, 1510, 1570, 2180, 2560, 3000,
3200, 3260, 4480 |
|
|
|
Total:
24 |
MINOR
Requirements for a Minor in Physics:
A minor in Physics is available to all
undergraduates and requires the following: PHY 2000, 2010, 2060, 2070, and 10
additional hours in Physics selected from the course above the 1000 level. The
Chemistry and Physics Department has Co‑op programs available. For more
information, see Chemistry and Physics Department Chair.
PRE-ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Pre‑Engineering Program
The
Department of Chemistry and Physics is able to offer a pre‑engineering
program to selected students. Students selected into this program complete two
years of a prescribed program at UNC Pembroke. Upon successful completion of
this program, these students can transfer into their junior year at one of the
engineering schools mentioned below.
Admission
to the program is through a formal interview with the Committee on Pre‑engineering.
Requests for interviews can be made any time with the departmental secretary.
Additional information may be obtained from the chair of the Chemistry and
Physics Department.
This
two-year program prepares students for entry into an engineering program at
North Carolina A & T University, North Carolina State University, and the
University of North Carolina at Charlotte. However, completion of the UNCP program does not guarantee
acceptance into the engineering school at one of these institutions. The student must also satisfy admission
requirements for transfer students, and these usually include an acceptable
grade point average. Thus, a
student should know the admission requirements of the school he or she expects
to attend.
|
Requirements for the Pre-Engineering Program |
Sem. Hrs. |
|
Freshman Seminar |
1 |
|
General Education Requirements |
18 |
|
Major Requirements |
|
|
CHM 1100, 1110, 1300, 1310 |
8 |
|
PHY 2000, 2010, 2060, 2070 |
8 |
|
MAT 2210, 2220, 3150, 3310, 3320 |
18 |
|
CSC
2050 |
3 |
|
EGR
2000, 2010, 2050 |
8 |
|
|
Total: 64 |
COURSES
CHEMISTRY (CHM)
CHM 1100. General Chemistry Laboratory I
Laboratory
exercises correlated with topics of Chemistry 1300. Credit, 1 semester hour. PREREQ: Enrollment in or completion
of CHM 1300. Note: Laboratory
is required for presentation of General Chemistry as a professional requirement
or prerequisite.
CHM 1110. General Chemistry Laboratory II
Laboratory
exercises correlated with topics of Chemistry 1310. Credit, 1 semester hour. PREREQ: CHM 1100 and enrollment in
or completion of CHM 1310. Note: Laboratory is required for presentation of
General Chemistry as a professional requirement or prerequisite.
CHM 1120. Chemistry for Health Sciences
Laboratory I
Laboratory
exercises correlated with topics of Chemistry 1400. Credit, 1 semester hour. PREREQ: Enrollment in or completion of 1400.
CHM 1130. Chemistry for Health Sciences
Laboratory II
Laboratory
exercises correlated with topics of Chemistry 1410. Credit, 1 semester hour. PREREQ: CHM 1120 and enrollment in
or completion of 1410.
CHM 1300. General Chemistry I
Composition,
structure, and properties of matter, including stoichiometry, atomic and
molecular structure and theory, chemical periodicity, thermochemistry, and
gases. Credit, 3 semester hours.
PREREQ: Completion of or
enrollment in MAT 1070.
CHM 1310. General Chemistry II
Chemical reactivity,
including properties of solutions, kinetics and equilibrium, acids and bases,
and electrochemistry. Basic chemical principles applied to organic, inorganic,
and nuclear systems. Credit, 3
semester hours. PREREQ: Chemistry 1300.
CHM 1400. Chemistry for Health Sciences I
A broad survey of
general chemistry topics relevant to the allied health fields, including
composition, structure and properties of matter, equilibrium, and acids and
bases. This course is intended for students interested in allied health
specializations and may not serve as a prerequisite for upper level chemistry
courses. Credit, 3 semester hours.
CHM 1410. Chemistry for Health Sciences II
A broad survey of
organic and biochemical topics relevant to the allied health fields, including
compound classes, major reactions, and metabolism. This course is intended for
students interested in allied health specializations and may not serve as
prerequisite for upper level chemistry courses. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: CHM 1400.
CHM 2260. Elementary Inorganic Chemistry
Fundamental
principles of inorganic chemistry, including coordination and nuclear
chemistry, will be examined through a study of the descriptive chemistry of
metallic and nonmetallic elements. Laboratories will involve the preparation
and characterization of technologically important chemical substances. Credit,
4 semester hours. PREREQ: CHM 1310, 1110.
CHM 2270. Analytical Chemistry
The principles and
techniques of classical and simple instrumental methods of chemical analysis
will be examined with an emphasis on quality assurance and method validation
concepts. Laboratories will involve the use of these analytical techniques in
the determination of substances in a variety of sample matrices. Credit, 4 semester hours. PREREQ: CHM
1310, 1110.
CHM 2300. Basic Environmental Chemistry
A study of
chemical processes of the earthÕs lithosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere,
emphasizing environmental issues associated with human activity. Laboratory projects will include the
collection, processing, and analysis of soil, water, and air samples. Credit, 4 semester
hours. PREREQ: CHM 1310, 1110.
CHM 2500. Organic
Chemistry I
The aliphatic and
aromatic carbon compounds with special emphasis on structure, major reactions,
and reaction mechanisms. A laboratory is included. Credit, 4 semester hours. PREREQ: CHM 1310, 1110.
CHM 2510. Organic
Chemistry II
A continuation of
CHM 2500. A laboratory is included.
Credit, 4 semester hours. PREREQ:
CHM 2500.
CHM 3110. Biochemistry
A study of the
chemical constitution of living matter and the biochemical build‑up and
breakdown of molecules in living organisms. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: One semester of Organic
Chemistry.
CHM 3120. Experimental Methods in Biochemistry
A student laboratory
that deals with the experimental methods used in biochemistry. Credit, 1 semester hour. PREREQ:
Enrollment in, or completion of, CHM 3110.
CHM 3210. Biochemistry II
A continuation and
more thorough treatment of biochemical principles considered in CHM 3110.
Topics include (1) enzyme mechanisms (2) bioenergetics and metabolism (3)
biological membranes (4) regulation of gene expression. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ:
CHM 3110.
CHM 3240. DNA Analysis Laboratory
A student
laboratory involving experiments focused on the isolation, manipulation, and
analysis of DNA from various sources.
Credit, 1 semester hour. PREREQ: Enrollment in, or completion of, CHM
3210.
CHM 3520. Organic Chemistry III
A study of organic
chemistry emphasizing the major spectroscopic methods, including NMR, IR,
UV/Visible, and mass spectrometry, and how data from these sources are used to
determine the molecular structure of organic compounds. Laboratory projects are included. Credit, 3 semester
hours. PREREQ: Consent of instructor and concurrent
registration in either CHM 3990 or CHM 4990 for 1-3 semester hours.
CHM 3980. Scientific Literature
Introduction to
methodology of researching topics in the chemical literature and to the writing
conventions used in the chemical literature. Credit, 2 semester hours. PREREQ: CHM 2500.
CHM 3990. Research in Chemistry
This course
involves student research on projects supervised by departmental faculty. Both
laboratory and library work are typically included, and a formal report of
results is required upon completion of the project. Pass/Fail grading.
Credit, 1‑3 semester hours. May be repeated for a maximum of 6
semester hours. PREREQ: Consent of Department Chair.
CHM 4100. Physical Chemistry I
A theoretical and
mathematical treatment of the fundamental laws and theories underlying the
science of chemistry. Included is a student laboratory that deals with
experimental methods used in physical chemistry. Credit, 4 semester hours. PREREQ: MAT 2210 and 2220, either PHY 1500 or PHY 2000, and at least
16 hours of CHM coursework at or above the 2000 level and CHM 3980.
CHM 4110. Physical Chemistry II
A continuation of
CHM 4100. Included is a student laboratory that deals with experimental methods
used in physical chemistry. Credit,
4 semester hours. PREREQ: CHM 4100.
CHM 4200. Forensic Chemistry
An examination of
chemical theories and practices related to the analysis of physical evidence in
criminal investigations. Three
one-hour lectures and one three-hour laboratory meeting weekly. Credit, 4
semester hours. PREREQ: CHM 2270 and 3110.
CHM 4260. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
The bonding,
structure, and reactions of inorganic substances will be explored through
applications of appropriate physico‑chemical theories. Laboratory projects
are included which employ a variety of instrumental methods to examine
thermodynamic and kinetic properties of inorganic systems. Credit, 4 semester hours. PREREQ: CHM
2260, CHM 4100.
CHM 4270. Instrumental Analysis
Advanced topics
related to instrumental methods of chemical analysis will be examined.
Laboratory projects will focus on the finer points of data acquisition,
analysis, and evaluation. Credit,
4 semester hours. PREREQ: CHM 2270, CHM 4100; PHY 1510/1570 or PHY 2010/2070.
CHM 4800. Internship in Chemistry
Experiential
learning through work with an external agency. Internships are arranged on an individual basis and must
involve chemistry-related work and supervision by both the agencyÕs staff and a
University faculty member. An
internship application must be approved by the Department Chair prior to
registration. Academic credit will
be awarded at a maximum rate of 1 semester hour for each 40 clock hours of work
with the agency. Pass/Fail
grading. Credit, 1-4 semester
hours. PREREQ: 24 semester hours of CHM course work
and consent of the Department Chair.
CHM 4990. Independent Study in Chemistry
Individual study
in advanced areas of chemistry. Offered for chemistry majors only. Credit, 1 to 3 semester hours. PREREQ:
Consent of Department Chair.
CHMS 44xx. Special Topics in Chemistry
Advanced class
study in selected areas of chemistry.
Credit, 1‑3 semester hours. PREREQ: Consent of the Instructor.
CHMS 49xx. Seminar
A seminar series
in which current research projects are presented and discussed. Most seminars
will be presented by visiting scientists recruited from research laboratories
in industry and universities. Credit, 1 hour per semester; may be repeated for
up to 4 semester hours. PREREQ: Consent of instructor.
BIOTECHNOLOGY (BTEC)
BTEC 3220. Biotechnology I
See listing in
Department of Biology. Credit, 4
semester hours. PREREQ: BIO 1000,
3180.
BTEC 3230. Biotechnology II
See listing in
Department of Biology. Credit, 4
semester hours. PREREQ: BIO 1000, BTEC 3220.
BTEC 3510. Bioprocessing
A laboratory
intensive course designed to train students in selected aspects of fermentation
for the production of biochemicals and macromolecules. Students will learn theory and
practical application for important techniques in projects related to
fermentation and bioconversion. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: BIO 3150 or
BIO 3710 and CHM 3110.
BTEC 3610. Bioseparations Technology
A laboratory
intensive course designed to train students in selected aspects of the
separation and downstream processing of biomolecules. The specific objectives include the application of: (1)
product recovery methods, (2) product purification technology to
biomanufacturing. The technologies
will be explored in view of bench scale, pilot and commercial scale
processes. Credit, 3
semester hours. PREREQ: CHM 2510
BTEC 4300. Principles of Medical Biotechnology
See listing in
Department of Biology. Credit, 3
semester hours. PREREQ: BIO 1000, CHM 1310.
BTEC 4900. Internship/Co-op
See listing in Department
of Biology. Credit, 3 semester
hours. PREREQ: Consent of the Biotechnology Program Director or Coordinator.
BTES 4xxx. Special Topics in Biotechnology
See listing in
Department of Biology. Credit, 3
semester hours. PREREQ: Consent of the instructor.
ENGINEERING (EGR)
EGR 2000. Engineering Statics
The study of
engineering statics using vector calculus. Basic concepts, forces, and
equilibrium analysis, distributed forces, centroids, moments of inertia, virtual
work, applications to machines, structures, and systems. Credit, 3 semester
hours. PREREQ OR COREQ: PHY 2000, MAT 2210.
EGR 2010. Engineering Dynamics
The study of
engineering dynamics using vector calculus. Equations of motion, kinematics,
kinetics of mass points and systems of mass points, kinetics, and kinematics of
rigid bodies. Credit, 3 semester
hours. PREREQ: EGR 2000.
EGR 2050. Engineering Graphics
Introduction to
graphical representation and engineering drawing. Instrument and freehand drawing
of structures and machine parts, including isometric, oblique, and perspective
drawings, sectional and auxiliary views, and orthographic projections.
(Laboratory) Credit, 2
semester hrs.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE (PHS)
PHS 1080, 1090. Physical Science Laboratory I and II
Laboratory
activities designed to parallel and reinforce the concepts presented in PHS
1100 and 1110. Credit. 1 semester hour each. PREREQ: Enrollment in or
completion of PHS 1100 or equivalent.
PHS 1100, 1110. Physical Science I and II
Intended for the
non-science major, these courses serve as an introduction to fundamental
concepts in chemistry and physics. Credit, 3 semester hours each. PREREQ: None
for PHS 1100; PHS 1100 or equivalent for PHS 1110.
PHS
1140. Physics of Music
This course examines the creation, characteristics, hearing, and
reproduction of sound in general and of music specifically. Students will also design, construct
and demonstrate their own instruments. Credit, 3 semester hours.
PHS 1160. Exploring ManÕs Energy Choices
A survey of the
evolution of the energy crisis. The various energy alternatives are considered
with regard to the technological, environmental, and economic problems
associated with each. Credit, 3
semester hours.
PHS 1560. Astronomy
A study of all
matter and energy in the universe, emphasizing the concentration of this matter
and energy in evolving bodies such as planets, stars, and galaxies. Topics
include the sun, solar systems, stars, black holes, pulsars, supernova and
quasars. Credit, 3 semester hours.
PHS 1570. Astronomy Laboratory
Astronomical
observations and principles of experimentation, includes knowledge of the sky
and its motions, optics, star and galaxy properties both with real physical
experiments and computer simulations.
Hands-on laboratory, usually held in the evenings so the heavens can be
observed on clear nights. This
course is often taken simultaneously with Astronomy 1560. Credit, 1 semester
hour. PREREQ: enrollment in or
completion of PHS 1560.
PHS 2460. Weather and Climate (GGY 2460, GLY
2460)
Study of
atmospheric elements and controls, weather analysis and forecasting, and air
pollution issues. Also includes a survey of world climate regions and
applications of climate data.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
PHYSICS (PHY)
PHY 1000. Elementary Physics I
In an essentially
descriptive fashion this course describes the nature of: motion and its causes,
energy, momentum, theory of relativity, heat and temperature, pressure, sound,
and others. Credit, 3 semester
hours.
PHY 1010. Elementary Physics II
In the fashion of
PHY 1010, this course describes the nature of electricity and magnetism, light
and optical devices, and the atom (what we now know and what we believe we
canÕt know). Credit, 3 semester
hours. PREREQ: It is helpful (but not required) to have taken PHY 1000 as
background for this course.
PHY 1200. Science and Computing
A broad survey of
topics related to the role computers play in science. No special knowledge is required of the student as the
course is meant as an introduction to anyone interested in how computers are
used in the field of science.
Topics will include design and function of the PC, data collection and
analysis, the Internet, Fortran programming, and basic word processing. Credit, 2 semester hours.
PHY 1500, 1510. College
Physics I, II
A treatment of the
subject matter of general physics (listed, in part, under 1000, 1010) at a
level of thoroughness expected in such curricula as pre‑med,
biochemistry, etc. (for pre‑engineering or physics curricula see PHY
2000, 2010). Credit, 3 semester
hours each. PREREQ: for PHY 1500, MAT 1070 or equivalent; for PHY 1510,
completion of PHY 1500.
PHY 1560, 1570. College
Physics Lab I, II
A student
laboratory to complement and reinforce the physical relationships discussed in
the lecture classes. Credit,
1 semester hr. each. PREREQ: for
PHY 1560, enrollment in or completion of PHY 1000 or 1500; for PHY 1570,
enrollment in or completion of PHY 1010 or 1510.
PHY 2000. University Physics I
A study of
Classical Newtonian mechanics with an emphasis on NewtonÕs three laws of
motion. This calculus-based course
describes the nature of motion, forces, energy, momentum, collisions, rotation,
gravitation, sound, and heat. A
beginning course expected in such curricula as pre-engineering, physics,
etc. Credit, 3
semester hours. PREREQ OR COREQ: MAT 2210.
PHY 2010. University Physics II
A calculus-based
study of electricity, magnetism, optics, relativity, quantum and nuclear
physics. A beginning course
expected in such curricula as pre-engineering, physics, etc. Credit, 3 semester hours.
PREREQ: PHY 2000.
PHY 2060. University Physics Laboratory I
A student
laboratory to complement and reinforce the physical relationships discussed in
the University Physics lecture classes. Credit, 1 semester hour each. PREREQ: Enrollment in or completion of
PHY 2000.
PHY 2070. University Physics Laboratory II
A student
laboratory to complement and reinforce the physical relationships discussed in
the University Physics lecture classes. Credit, 1 semester hour each. PREREQ: Enrollment in or completion of
PHY 2010.
PHY 2180. Optics
Optical
instruments such as cameras, telescopes, and many more are discussed. Their
uses, limitations, and how they work are all included. Experimentation
comprises half of the course.
Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PHY 1010, 1510, or 2010.
PHY 2210. Hardware and Software Concepts
Introductory class
exploring the role of computers in contemporary physics. Topics of discussion include hardware
architecture, basic concepts in programming, and the application of existing
software to classical problems. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: CSC 2050, PHY 2000.
PHY 2560. Modern Physics
A survey of 20th
century physics including the fundamental ideas underlying special relativity
and quantum mechanics. Includes a mandatory three-hour weekly laboratory. Credit, 4 semester hours. PREREQ: PHY
1010, 1510, or 2010.
PHY 2600. Astrophysics
An introduction to
a range of astrophysical topics with an emphasis on the physical processes
involved. Examples of such topics are the discovery of planets and the
possibility of life around other stars, stellar formation and structure,
supernovae, galactic dynamics and dark matter, theory of relativity and black
holes, cosmology, and dark energy. Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PHS 1560, PHY 2000.
PHY 2880. Methods of Computational Science
An overview of the
methods common to computational science.
Topics to include numerical differentiation and integration, Monte Carlo
techniques, and how to use higher level programs, e.g. Maple, Mathematica, or
Gaussian. Students will also be
introduced to computing on a supercomputer with projects to be completed via
the North Carolina Super Computer Center (NCSC). Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PHY 2210.
PHY 3000. Classical Mechanics
Mechanics of
particles and system of particles. Solution of problems in Newtonian Mechanics,
one dimensional motion, linear, damped, and driven oscillations; two particle
collisions, introduction to Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Dynamics. Central force
motion. Credit, 3 semester hours.
PREREQ: PHY 1500 or 2000 and a working knowledge of calculus.
PHY 3200, 3210.
Electricity and Magnetism
Electrostatics,
magnetic and electric fields, capacitance, inductance, electric machinery and
meters. Credit, 3 semester hours
each. PREREQ: PHY 1010, 1510, or 2010 and working knowledge of calculus for PHY
3200; PHY 3200 for 3210.
PHY 3260. Heat and Temperature
Heat and its
effects; heat engines and their limitations. The concepts of entropy and other
facets of thermodynamics. Credit,
3 semester hours. PREREQ: PHY 1000, 1500, or 2000 and a working knowledge of
calculus.
PHY 3360. Mathematical Physics
Three dimensional
vector and tensor calculus. GreenÕs and StokeÕs theorems. Vector spaces, linear
independence, orthogonality. Hermitian and unitary operators. Eigenvalues and
eigenvectors of operators, functions spaces as vector spaces, and elements of
the theory of distributions.
Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: A working knowledge of calculus.
PHY 3410. Biophysics
Physics applied to
biological phenomena, particularly from the point of view of molecular systems
and processes. Credit,
3 semester hours. PREREQ: Two semesters of physics, a semester of biology and
organic chemistry.
PHY 3560. Modern Electronics
An introduction to
Analog and Digital Electronics. Problems and techniques of interfacing with
laboratory instruments and computers.
Credit, 3 semester hours. PREREQ: PHY 1150 or 1510 or 2010 or
equivalent.
PHY 3880. Advanced Computational Physics
A project driven
course in which the student will use various computational approaches to solve
standard and/or modern problems in physics. Techniques will include C++ programming, Fortran
programming, and advanced applications of software packages such as Maple,
Mathematica, or Gaussian.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
PREREQ: PHY 2880.
PHY 3900. Computational Research in Physics
Requirements for
this course include the completion of one or more computationally oriented
research projects. Topics will be
chosen from current interest across the broad spectrum of contemporary physics. Credit, 3 semester
hours. PREREQ: PHY 3880.
PHY 4000. Quantum Mechanics
Generalized
eigenvalue problems, angular momentum, spin, the hydrogen atom, and
perturbation theory with selected applications from atomic, solid state, and
nuclear physics. Credit, 3
semester hours. PREREQ: PHY 2560 and a working knowledge of calculus.
PHY 4200/4210. Advanced Laboratory I & II
Modern physics
experiments available from several areas.
Choices include: atomic physics, NMR, nuclear physics, radio astronomy,
optics and spectroscopy.
Credit, 3 semester hours.
PREREQ: Consent of Instructor.
PHY 4990. Independent Study
Independent study
with departmental faculty member. Credit, 1-3 semester hours. PREREQ: Consent of Department Chair and
Instructor.
PHYS 4xxx. Special Topics
Individual study
either of subject matter in existing courses (in more depth) or of subjects for
which there is no present formal course.
Credit, 1‑3 semester hours. PREREQ: PHY 1010, 1510, or 2010; MAT
2220.