• PHYS 3670: Sci Comm for Next G

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  The ability to communicate effectively to peers, professionals and the public is critical to being successful in any scientific field. Science addresses questions that are integral to some of today's most pressing political and social issues including health care, environmental quality, technology and education. Therefore, scientists must be able to place their work in a context that is relevant and accessible to a broad audience. This course is designed to teach students how to communicate complex interdisciplinary scientific concepts through written and oral mediums and to prepare them to communicate successfully with peers, researchers, faculty, students, and future employers. The course consists of a 2-hour class session and a 3-hour weekly communication and teaching lab in a K-12 school.
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• PHYS 3719: Undergraduate Lab

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Two-component course which includes: i) a lecture component covering data and error analysis and topics related to experimental procedures and scientific communication (papers and presentations) ii) a laboratory component in which these techniques are applied to actual experiments and provide deeper understanding of theoretical material covered in lecture courses. Students will be introduced to the craft of experimental design with a focus on optimizing data-taking and analysis to understand the sources and significance of errors. Emphasis is on developing independent research skills and understanding the interplay between experimental data and the mathematical models which the experiments are performed to test. Students will conduct experiments which have been crucial in the development of the modern era in physics, such as the photoelectric effect and measurements of some fundamental constants of the universe. Critical thinking and scientific communication skills will be honed through qualitative and quantitative justification of results via in-class presentations and the writing of scientific papers. The learning experience will be enhanced by having small groups of 2-3 students per experiment. Prerequisites: MATH 2250, PHYS 3740, and PHYS 2235. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (PHYS 2710 AND PHYS 2235) AND (MATH 2250 OR (MATH 2270 AND MATH 2280))
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• PHYS 3729: Undergraduate Lab

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Individual experiments in classical and modern physics. This is the honors version of PHYS 3719. Completion of additional material and/or assignments will be required for credit. Transformative experiments in the development of the modern era in physics, including measurement of some fundamental constants of the universe, will be used as vehicles to test models of physical behavior. Students will be introduced to the craft of experimental design with a focus on optimizing data-taking and analysis to understand the sources and significance of errors. Critical thinking skills will be honed through qualitative and quantitative justification of results. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (PHYS 2710 AND PHYS 2235) AND (MATH 2250 OR (MATH 2270 AND MATH 2280)) AND Member of the Honors College
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• PHYS 3735: IP Law for Scientists

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  introduction to the US law of intellectual property (IP), with focus on main instruments of IP protection: patents, trademarks, and copyright. After completion of this course, students will be able to understandthe objectives of the system of IP protection and how this system emerges from the tension between providing sufficient incentives to creative thinkers/artists/inventors and limiting the freedom of expression too much. The course explains what can and cannot be protected, how protections can be obtained and asserted, how one can practice one's creative endeavors while maximizing benefits provided by the system of IP law and being cognizant of the rights of other marketplace participants. The course also touches on modern emerging issues related to information technology and biotechnology.
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• PHYS 3740: Intro To Quantum & Rel

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  Recommended Prerequisites: PHYS 2220 and MATH 2250. Introduction to Special Relativity: time dilation, length contraction, Lorentz transforms. The quantization of light: Planck black body radiation, the photoelectric effect and x-rays, Bragg diffraction. Basic quantum ideas: wave-particle duality, uncertainty relations, and wave packets. Introduction to quantum mechanics: Schrodinger equation in one, tow, and three dimensions. Square well barriers, harmonic oscillator, and hydrogen atom. Spin and angular momentum: Zeeman effect, Stern-Gerlach experiment. Atomic and molecular structure, and covalent bonding. Multi-electron atoms and the Periodic Table. Introduction to classical and quantum statistics. Maxwell-Beltzman, Fermi-Dirac, Bose-Einstein distributions, Pauli principle with emphasis on relativistic energy and momentum. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in PHYS 2220 OR PHYS 3220 OR AP Physics C E&M score of 4+. Corequisites: PHYS 2235 AND (MATH 2250 OR MATH 2280).
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• PHYS 3949: Special Lab Topics

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course is for undergraduate physics majors who are doing faculty-directed research. Since variable credit is assigned to the course, students must meet with the faculty research supervisor of the project to establish credit hours before registering for the class.
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• PHYS 3970: Special Reading Topics

  1.00 - 4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course is for undergraduate physics majors who are doing faculty-directed independent study. Since variable credit is assigned to the course, students must meet with the faculty research supervisor of the project to establish credit hours before registering for the class.
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• PHYS 3980: Undergrad Seminar II

  1.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  A seminar that prepares Physics & Astronomy students for success after graduation, highlighting careers in industry and graduate school opportunities. The seminar features presentations from campus partners, departmental and college faculty, and industry partners. The seminar will also discuss research and internship opportunities.
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• PHYS 4010: Phys V- EM & QM

  4.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This class is a mixture of electromagnetism and quantum mechanics. It will be taught at an intermediate level. For electromagnetism, topics include electrostatics, magnetostatics and electrodynamics. For quantum mechanics, topics include Schrodinger equation, wave function, the uncertainty principle. We will focus on solving the time-independent Schrodinger equation in several simple systems. Prerequisites: 'C-' or better in (PHYS 3010 AND MATH 2250) Corequisites: MATH 3150
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• PHYS 4060: Observational Astronomy

  3.00 Credits

  University of Utah

  
  This course will serve as an introduction to the tools and techniques used in optical and radio astronomy. Using the facilities at the University of Utah Observatory, we will explore the cosmos and study the Sun, planets, asteroids, stars and galaxies. Measurements of basic properties of astronomical objects will be performed. Quantitative analysis of these measurements will enable us to determine such things as the mass of Jupiter as well as the ages of stars. Recommended Prerequisites: Familiarity with computers. Prerequisites: "C-" or better in (MATH 1210 OR MATH 1250 OR MATH 1311 OR MATH 1310 OR AP Calculus AB score of 4+ OR AP Calculus BC score of 3+) AND (PHYS 2010/2210/3210) AND (ASTR/PHYS 1060 OR PHYS 2020/2220/3220) OR instructor consent.
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