• PHYS 2400: Introductory Topics in Physics (Topic)

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Explores issues in contemporary physics at an introductory level. Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for credit.
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• PHYS 2500: Introduction to Computer Methods in Physics

  2.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Topics include: (1) use of numerical, graphical, and symbolic manipulation software to solve physics problems; and (2) interfacing computers to instrumentation for control and data acquisition. Prerequisite: PHYS 1800 or PHYS 2110 or PHYS 2210 or PHYS 2310
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• PHYS 2710: Introductory Modern Physics

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Overview of the origins, principles, and practical applications of quantum mechanics. Atomic structure and periodic table, molecular bonding, solids, electronic properties of metals and semiconductors, and superconductivity. Prerequisites: MATH 1220, PHYS 2220 or 2320.
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• PHYS 2977: Cooperative Education

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Provides supervised on-the-job training in physics. Students meet with the instructor/coordinator periodically during the course to determine and evaluate learning objectives, hours to be worked, and credit agreements. Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of instructor. Repeatable for credit.
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• PHYS 2988: Special Problems

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Individual work approved by the instructor. Time and credit to be arranged. Repeatable for credit.
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• PHYS 3010: Space Exploration from Earth to the Solar System

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Comparative introduction to the Earth and other planets in our solar system, including geological structure and atmosphere. Emphasis on space exploration methods, including spacecraft and detection instrumentation. Examines latest results of Mars missions, Jupiter and Saturn exploration, etc. Prerequisites: Completion of University Studies Quantitative Literacy (QL) and Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirements.
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• PHYS 3020: Great Scientists

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Lives and work of men and women responsible for scientific revolution: Maxwell (loved children), Einstein (despised authority), Curie (suffered discrimination against women), Schrodinger (fled from Hitler), Watson and Crick (the DNA story), Feynman (lock picker), Rubin (as a young girl built her own telescope), and others. Prerequisite: Fulfillment of University Studies Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) or Breadth Life Sciences (BLS) requirement.
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• PHYS 3030: The Universe

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Students explore properties and origins of the universe, based on Einstein's theory of gravity. Topics include curved space-time; black holes, white holes, and worm holes; the big bang; multiple universes; and the births of stars, galaxies, heavy atoms, and planets. Prerequisite/Restriction: Completion of University Studies Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement
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• PHYS 3040: Space Weather--Dangers to the High-Tech World

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  Space weather can be as destructive to high technology as ordinary weather is to property and crops. Examines increasing vulnerability of society to events in space resulting from changes on the Sun and from human activity. Explores how we learn about space weather with satellites, radars, lidars, and numerical models. Prerequisites: Completion of University Studies Quantitative Literacy (QL) and Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) requirements.
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• PHYS 3150: Energy in the Twenty-first Century

  3.00 Credits

  Utah State University

  
  This course provides a science-based overview of energy resources. Students analyze energy budgets and energy resources, including solar energy, fossil fuels, nuclear energy, and renewable sources. They contrast carbon emissions and potential impacts on climate change for different energy sources. Prerequisites: Breadth Physical Science (BPS) course Quantitative Literacy (QL) course or equivalent
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