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2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy)
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2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  May 10, 2024
 
2016-2017 Graduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    PHIL 720 - Studies in Philosophy of Religion

    Credits: 3

  
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    PHIL 721 - Pragmatism

    Credits: 3

  
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    PHIL 723 - Hegel

    Credits: 3

  
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    PHIL 724 - Speculative Metaphysics

    Credits: 3

  
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    PHIL 735 - Contemporary Political Philosophy

    Credits: 3

    Recent work in philosophy regarding political and social values, principles of justice, political quthority, institutions, and related subjects.

  
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    PHIL 760 - Special Topics in Philosophy

    Credits: 3

  
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    PHIL 761 - Special Topics in Philosophy

    Credits: 3

  
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    PHIL 763 - Epistemology

    Credits: 3

    Survey of historical and recent trends in epistemology.

  
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    PHIL 764 - Metaphysics

    Credits: 3

    Survey of historical and recent trends in metaphysics.

  
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    PHIL 767 - Case Study in the Philosophy of Science

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the method of studying historical cases in the philosophy of science. This course revolves around the sustained treatment of one or two such cases.

  
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    PHIL 769 - Jurisprudence

    Credits: 2-3

    An examination of a number of philosophical problems about the law: the nature and function of rules, the difference between legal rules and other rules, the nature of reasoning from legal rules, the concept of a legal system, and the relation of law and morals.

    Cross-listed Course: LAW 769

  
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    PHIL 790 - Teaching Philosophy

    Credits: 3

    Materials, techniques, and problems of teaching philosophy.

    Note: Standard Grading

  
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    PHIL 797 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3

  
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    PHIL 798 - Research Seminar

    Credits: 1

    Student and faculty presentations of current research in specified subject areas.

    Note: Content varies. May be repeated for credit. Pass/Faill grading.

  
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    PHIL 799 - Thesis Preparation

    Credits: 1-9

  
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    PHIL 835 - Seminar in Environmental Ethics

    Credits: 3

    Examination of the intellectual, cultural, and ethical frameworks within which environmental problems arise and are solved.

    Cross-listed Course: ENVR 835

  
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    PHIL 847 - Modern Philosophies of Education

    Credits: 3

    Critical comparison of present-day schools of thought on the nature, objectives, and functions of American education.

    Cross-listed Course: EDFN 847

    Prerequisites: Education 744, the equivalent, or consent of instructor

  
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    PHIL 899 - Dissertation Preparation

    Credits: 1-12

  
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    PHPH 701 - Physiology for Health Sciences

    Credits: 6

    Major organ systems with emphasis on basic physiological processes and control systems. Primarily for health sciences graduate students.

  
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    PHPH 703 - Human Neuroanatomy

    Credits: 4

    Lecture, laboratory, and independent study devoted to the structure and function of the human nervous system. Emphasis on those features of the nervous system of contemporary research interest.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor and chair of the department

  
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    PHPH 705 - Biomedical Pharmacology

    Credits: 6

    Lectures and conference discussions covering principles of drug action; autonomic (adrenergic/cholinergic), cardiovascular, renal, central nervous system, endocrine and antimicrobial pharmacology, cancer chemotherapy, and toxicology.

    Prerequisites: PHPH 701 or PHPH 720

  
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    PHPH 720 - Graduate Physiology Lecture and Laboratory

    Credits: 8

    Lecture, discussions, and laboratory covering: cell, muscle, respiratory, circulatory, gastrointestinal, metabolism, endocrinology, nervous system, and reproduction. Students will conduct physiology experiments to gain knowledge of experimental techniques and data collection.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    PHPH 725 - Autonomic Pharmacology

    Credits: 3

    Functional regulation of biosynthesis, release and reuptake of neurotransmitters as well as the role of transmitters in regulating physiological processes will be presented. Emphasis will be placed on experimental techniques used in this area of pharmacology.

    Prerequisites: graduate physiology, pharmacology, and biochemistry

  
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    PHPH 730 - Seminar in Neuroanatomy

    Credits: 1-3

    Advanced study of selected topics in neuroanatomy.

    Prerequisites: permission of the instructor and chair of the department

  
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    PHPH 735 - Cardiovascular Pharmacology

    Credits: 3

    An in-depth examination of the cardiovascular system with an emphasis on hemodynamic principles, cardiac regulation, and the use of drugs in various pathological states of the mammalian heart.

  
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    PHPH 739 - Drug Action on Ion Movements

    Credits: 3

    The actions of several classes of drugs that alter ion movements in excitable tissues will be explored in depth with emphasis on models of drug actions and altered responses in hereditary and disease states.

    Prerequisites: PHPH 705 or consent of instructor

  
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    PHPH 740 - Neuroscience

    Credits: 4

    Cellular and molecular principles of neurobiology and neuroscience topics from a research-oriented perspective.

    Prerequisites: BMSC 754 or CHEM 754

  
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    PHPH 741 - Special Topics in Neuroscience

    Credits: 1-3

      Tutuorial instruction and group discussion of select topics in neuroscience involving neuroendocrinology, neuropharmacology, developmental neurobiology, or neuropsychobiology.  Content varies by suffix and title and may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits total.

  
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    PHPH 742 - Neuroscience Seminar

    Credits: 1

    Presentation and group discussion of research articles in neuroscience. Focus on improvement of critical thinking and scientific writing skills, as well as development of research ideas.

  
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    PHPH 745 - Neurophysiology

    Credits: 3

    Generation and transmission of excitation in the mammalian nervous system. Integrated function of the nervous system with emphasis on interactions of autonomic, neuroendocrine, and behavioral mechanisms contributing to homeostatic regulation.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    PHPH 750 - Fundamental Neuroscience I

    Credits: 4

    Integrated foundation in neuroanatomical and neurophysiological principles from a research-oriented perspective.

  
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    PHPH 751 - Fundamental Neuroscience II

    Credits: 4

    Integrated foundation in neurochemical and neuropharmacological principles from a research-oriented perspective. Includes aspects of molecular neuroscience and systems analyses.

  
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    PHPH 752A - Neurobiology Basics Module: Neuroanatomy

    Credits: 2

    Principles of neuroanatomy necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

  
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    PHPH 752B - Neurobiology Basics Module: Neurochemistry—Fundamental Concepts

    Credits: 2

    Principles required for understanding chemical and cellular processes in the nervous system.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

  
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    PHPH 752C - Neurobiology Basics Module: Neurochemistry—Advanced Concepts

    Credits: 2

    In-depth analysis of neurochemical processes, signaling, and pathways in the nervous system.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

  
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    PHPH 752D - Neurobiology Basics Module: Neurophysiology

    Credits: 2

    Principles required for understanding neurophysiological processes and integrated nervous system functions.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

  
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    PHPH 752E - Neurobiology Basics Module: Physiology for Neurobiologists

    Credits: 2

    Principles of physiological processes and the nervous system control of such processes.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

  
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    PHPH 752F - Neurobiology Basics Module: Neuropharmacology

    Credits: 2

    Principles of neuropharmacology and how drugs act on the nervous system.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

  
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    PHPH 752G - Neurobiology Basics Module: Molecular Neurobiology

    Credits: 2

    Principles related to cellular and molecular control of neurobiological processes.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

  
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    PHPH 752H - Neurobiology Basics Module: Quantitative Methods in Neurobiology

    Credits: 2

    Principles for quantifying changes related to neurobiological research.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

  
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    PHPH 752I - Neurobiology Basics Seminar

    Credits: 2

    Novel topics in neurobiology offered as the field progresses.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Each 5-week module provides fundamentals of particular aspects of neurobiology, including neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, neurochemistry, molecular neurobiology, and neuropharmacology, or skills necessary for research in neurobiology-related disciplines.

  
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    PHPH 753A - Neurobiology of Disease Module: Stress, Anxiety Disorders, and the Amygdala

    Credits: 2

    Teamtaught modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and social issues surrounding the neurobiological basis of anxiety. Research-oriented and literature-based approaches integrate the molecular, cellular, systems, and translational levels of stress, the amygdale, and anxiety disorders.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Team taught, 5-week modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and ethical issues surrounding a specific neurobiological disease. Modules focus on researchoriented and literature-based approaches to the molecular, cellular, systems, and translation

  
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    PHPH 753B - Neurobiology of Disease Module: Stress, Depression, and Hippocampus

    Credits: 2

    Team-taught modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and social issues surrounding the neurobiological basis of depression. Research-oriented approach integrates the molecular, cellular, systems, and translational levels of stress, the hippocampus, and depression.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Team taught, 5-week modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and ethical issues surrounding a specific neurobiological disease. Modules focus on researchoriented and literature-based approaches to the molecular, cellular, systems, and translation

  
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    PHPH 753C - Neurobiology of Disease Module: Degenerative Diseases of Old Age

    Credits: 2

    Team-taught modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and social issues surrounding the neurodegenerative diseases associated with aging. Research-oriented approaches integrate the molecular, cellular, systems, and translational levels of disorders such as Parkinsons, Alzheimers, and stroke.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Team taught, 5-week modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and ethical issues surrounding a specific neurobiological disease. Modules focus on researchoriented and literature-based approaches to the molecular, cellular, systems, and translation

  
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    PHPH 753D - Neurobiology of Disease Module: Chronic Pain and Analgesia

    Credits: 2

    Team-taught modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and social issues surrounding the neurobiological basis of pain. Research-oriented and literature-based approaches integrate the molecular, cellular, systems, and translational basis of chronic pain and its treatment.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Team taught, 5-week modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and ethical issues surrounding a specific neurobiological disease. Modules focus on researchoriented and literature-based approaches to the molecular, cellular, systems, and translation

  
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    PHPH 753E - Neurobiology of Disease Module: Schizophrenia, Prefrontal Cortex, and Executive Function

    Credits: 2

    Team-taught modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and social issues surrounding the neurobiological basis of disorders of cognition such as schizophrenia. Research-oriented approaches integrate the molecular, cellular, systems, and translational aspects of prefrontal cortex control of executive function and its role in schizophrenia.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Team taught, 5-week modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and ethical issues surrounding a specific neurobiological disease. Modules focus on researchoriented and literature-based approaches to the molecular, cellular, systems, and translation

  
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    PHPH 753F - Neurobiology of Disease Module: Epilepsy

    Credits: 2

    Team-taught modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and social issues surrounding the neurobiological basis of epilepsy. Research-oriented and literature-based approaches integrate the molecular, cellular, systems, and translational levels of seizure disorders and their treatment.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Team taught, 5-week modules integrate the clinical, basic, technical, and ethical issues surrounding a specific neurobiological disease. Modules focus on researchoriented and literature-based approaches to the molecular, cellular, systems, and translation

  
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    PHPH 760 - Clinical Problems in Anesthesia

    Credits: 1-3

    Tutorial instruction in anesthesia. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits total.

    Note: Restricted to Nursing Anesthesia students

  
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    PHPH 761 - Principles and Practice of Anesthesia 1

    Credits: 7

    Foundational and basic concepts of anesthesia practice integrated into supervised clinical training to reinforce principles of anesthesia care.

    Note: Restricted to: Masters of Nurse Anesthesia Students

    Special Permission: Department

  
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    PHPH 762 - Principles and Practice of Anesthesia II

    Credits: 6

    Foundational and advanced concepts of anesthesia practice integrated into supervised clinical training to reinforce principles of anesthesia care.

    Prerequisites: Principles and Practice of Anesthesia I (PHPH 761)

    Note: Restricted to: Masters of Nurse Anesthesia Students

  
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    PHPH 765 - Tutorials in Pharmacology and Physiology

    Credits: 1-3

    Tutorial instruction in pharmacology and physiology. This course may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 credits total.

  
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    PHPH 770 - Seminar in Pharmacology and Physiology

    Credits: 1-2

    Group discussions by students and staff based on literature surveys and current research in pharmacology and physiology.

  
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    PHPH 772 - Seminar in Anesthesia

    Credits: 1-2

    Group discussions by students and staff based on literature surveys and current research in anesthesia.

    Note: Restricted to Nursing Anesthesia students

  
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    PHPH 773 - Health Assessment

    Credits: 3

    Preoperative assessment, intraoperative management and postoperative management of patients receiving anesthesia. Development of cognitive and psychomotor skills needed to perform an advanced health asssessment for patients undergoing anesthesia.

  
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    PHPH 775 - Practicum I in Nurse Anesthesia

    Credits: 6

    Introduction to the cognitive and clinical skills necessary to perform effective anesthesia in a supervised clinical setting.

    Note: Course can only be taken once.

  
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    PHPH 777 - Practicum II in Nurse Anesthesia

    Credits: 6

    Supervised clinical practicum in nurse anesthesia for students beginning their second year of training.

    Prerequisites: PHPH 775

    Note: Effective: Spring 2014

  
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    PHPH 779 - Practicum III in Nurse Anesthesia

    Credits: 6

    Advanced, supervised clinical practicum in nurse anesthesia for students in their second year of training.

    Prerequisites: PHPH 777

    Note: Effective: Spring 2014

  
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    PHPH 780 - Research in Pharmacology and Physiology

    Credits: 1-6

    Graduate research designed by student in conjunction with research advisory committee.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

    Note: Pass-Fail grading

  
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    PHPH 781 - Practicum IV in Nurse Anesthesia

    Credits: 6

    To instruct nurse anesthesia students entering their third year of training to the advanced cognitive and clinical skills necessary to perform effective anesthesia in a supervised clinical setting.

    Prerequisites: PHPH 779

    Note: Effective: Spring 2014

  
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    PHPH 791 - Principles of Anesthesia I

    Credits: 1-5

    Pre- and post-operative evaluation, principles, and techniques of anesthesia, and the use of the anesthesia machine, ventilators, and monitoring equipment used in the administration of anesthesia.

    Note: # Times Course can be Taken: 5 (up to 5 total credits)

  
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    PHPH 792 - Principles of Anesthesia II

    Credits: 1-5

    Continuation of PCOL 791. Anesthetic techniques for specialty surgery including neurological, cardiovascular-thoracic, pediatric, and obstetrical surgery. May be repeated for a total of up to 5 credits.

  
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    PHPH 795 - Physical-Chemical Basis of Anesthetic Action

    Credits: 3

    Physical and chemical concepts and their relationships to the principles of anesthesia. Includes the behavior of gases and the gas laws, chemical composition of anesthetic agents and drugs.

  
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    PHPH 797 - Professional Aspects of Nurse Anesthesia

    Credits: 3

    An overview of the professional, practical, and educational issues of the practice of nurse anesthesia. Includes the history of anesthesia practice, psychological, and ethical issues, legal aspects of anesthesia practice, and current trends in anesthesia practice.

  
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    PHPH 798 - Biomedical Sciences for Nurse Anesthesia

    Credits: 3

    Human anatomy, biochemistry, and pathological processes necessary for the practice of the health-related professions.

  
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    PHPH 899 - Dissertation Preparation

    Credits: 1-12

  
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    PHYS 501 - Quantum Physics I

    Credits: 3

    A self-contained treatment of quantum theory and its applications, beginning with the Schrodinger equation.

    Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in PHYS 307 and MATH 242

  
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    PHYS 502 - Quantum Physics II

    Credits: 3

    Advanced topics in quantum physics, plus topics in special relativity, high-energy physics, and cosmology.

    Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PHYS 501.

  
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    PHYS 503 - Mechanics

    Credits: 4

    Classical mechanics of particles, systems, and rigid bodies; discussion and application of Lagrange’s equations, introduction to Hamiltonian formulation of mechanics.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 206 or 211, MATH 242 or 520

  
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    PHYS 504 - Electromagnetic Theory

    Credits: 4

    Field theory of electric and magnetic phenomena; Maxwell’s equations applied to problems in electromagnetism and radiation.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 503

  
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    PHYS 506 - Thermal Physics and Statistical Mechanics

    Credits: 3

    Principles of equilibrium thermodynamics, kinetic theory, and introductory statistical mechanics.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 306

  
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    PHYS 509 - Solid State Electronics

    Credits: 4

    Topics include: basic electrical circuits; electronic processes in solids; operation and application of individual solid state devices and integrated circuits.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 207 or 212

    Note: Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

  
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    PHYS 510 - Digital Electronics

    Credits: 3

    Basic operation of digital integrated circuits including microprocessors. Laboratory application of microcomputers to physical measurements.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 509

  
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    PHYS 511 - Nuclear Physics

    Credits: 4

    An elementary treatment of nuclear structure, radioactivity, and nuclear reactions.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 502

    Note: Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

  
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    PHYS 512 - Solid State Physics

    Credits: 4

    Crystal structure; lattice dynamics; thermal, dielectric, and magnetic properties of solids. Free electron model of metals. Band structure of solids, semi-conductor physics.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 502

    Note: Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

  
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    PHYS 514 - Optics, Theory, and Applications

    Credits: 4

    Geometrical and physical optics; wave nature of light, lenses and optical instruments, interferometers, gratings, thin films, polarization, coherence, spatial filters, and holography.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 306

    Note: Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week

  
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    PHYS 515 - Mathematical Physics I

    Credits: 3

    Analytical function theory including complex analysis, theory of residues, and saddlepoint method; Hilbert space, Fourier series; elements of distribution theory; vector and tensor analysis with tensor notation.

    Prerequisites: MATH 242

  
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    PHYS 516 - Mathematical Physics II

    Credits: 3

    Group theory, linear second-order differential equations and the properties of the transcendental functions; orthogonal expansions; integral equations; Fourier transformations.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 515

  
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    PHYS 517 - Computational Physics

    Credits: 3

    Application of numerical methods to a wide variety of problems in modern physics including classical mechanics and chaos theory, Monte Carlo simulation of random processes, quantum mechanics and electrodynamics

    Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in PHYS 207 and MATH 142

  
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    PHYS 521 - Biophysics

    Credits: 4

    Principles of physics applied to living systems: diffusion, friction, low Reynolds-number world, entropy, free energy, entropic/chemical forces, self-assembly, molecular machines, membranes.

    Prerequisites: MATH 142, PHYS 212, CHEM 112, BIOL 102

  
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    PHYS 522 - Biophysics Laboratory

    Credits: 3

    Laboratory experiments based on topics covered in PHYS 521.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 521

  
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    PHYS 531 - Advanced Physics Laboratory I

    Credits: 1-3

    A laboratory program designed to develop a combination of experimental technique and application of the principles acquired in formal course work. A maximum of eight hours per week of laboratory and consultation.

  
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    PHYS 532 - Advanced Physics Laboratory II

    Credits: 1-3

    A continuation of Physics 531. Up to eight hours per week of laboratory and consultation

  
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    PHYS 599 - Topics in Physics

    Credits: 1-3

    Readings and research on selected topics in physics. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title.

    Prerequisites: consent of instructor

  
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    PHYS 701 - Classical Mechanics

    Credits: 3

    Generalized coordinates, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations, variational principles, transformation theory, and Hamilton-Jacobi equation.

  
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    PHYS 703 - Classical Field Theory I

    Credits: 3

    Development of classical fields; Maxwell’s equations; boundary value problems; radiation theory.

  
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    PHYS 704 - Classical Field Theory II

    Credits: 3

    A continuation of PHYS 703

  
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    PHYS 706 - Statistical Thermodynamics

    Credits: 3

    Statistics of Boltzmann, of Fermi and Dirac, and of Bose and Einstein, with applications.

  
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    PHYS 708 - General Relativity and Cosmology

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the basic concepts of general relativity and a discussion of problems of current interest.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 701, PHYS 704

  
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    PHYS 711 - Quantum Mechanics I

    Credits: 3

    A development of non-relativistic quantum mechanics.

  
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    PHYS 712 - Quantum Mechanics II

    Credits: 3

    A continuation of PHYS 711.

  
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    PHYS 713 - Advanced Quantum Theory

    Credits: 3

    Second Quantization. Relativistic formulations of quantum mechanics.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 712

  
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    PHYS 714 - Quantum Field Theory

    Credits: 3

    Theory of quantized fields. Introduction to renormalization. A continuation of PHYS 713.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 713

  
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    PHYS 715 - Many-Body Quantum Theory

    Credits: 3

    Effective field theory, particle-hole, quasiparticles.

    Corequisite: PHYS 713

    Prerequisites: PHYS 713

  
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    PHYS 721 - Subatomic Physics

    Credits: 3

    Baryons and mesons, quarks and leptons; symmetries; electromagnetic and weak interactions, QCD, and the standard model; experimental tools in subatomic physics.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 511 or equivalent

  
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    PHYS 722 - Advanced Nuclear Particles

    Credits: 3

    Nuclear and hadronic structures and reactions.

    Corequisite: PHYS 721

    Prerequisites: PHYS 721

  
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    PHYS 723 - Advanced Particle Physics

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to gauge theories; particle physics and experiments.

    Prerequisites: Prerequisite: PHYS 721

  
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    PHYS 725 - Condensed Matter Physics

    Credits: 3

    The crystalline state of matter and its main characteristics. Electromagnetic and thermal properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 512 or equivalent

  
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    PHYS 726 - Advanced Condensed Matter Physics

    Credits: 3

    Advanced topics in Solid State Physics, superconductivity, Quantum Hall Effect, and Anderson Localization

    Prerequisites: PHYS 725

  
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    PHYS 727 - Magnetic Resonance

    Credits: 3

    Basic theory. Electron spin resonance. High resolution and wideline nuclear magnetic resonance. Mössbauer effect. Magnetic resonance and dielectric relaxation.

  
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    PHYS 728 - Quantum Optics - Understanding Light-Matter Interactions

    Credits: 3

    Semi-classical and fully quantum-mechanical treatments of interactions between matter and electromagnetic fields on the microscopic level.

 

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