38 courses with the subject PHYS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
* Satisfies ½ of CORE D requirement. First Year, Spring Semester [17 credits] *PHYS 130, 130L University Physics I/Experiments I [4 credits] **MATH 120 Calculus I [4 credits]
credits] A calculus –based introduction to the general physical principles in mechanics, vibration, thermodynamics and fluids, and their application to living systems. Three lectures weekly. departmental permission; students should enroll concurrently in PHYS 117L laboratory. 216
Physics for the Life Sciences I [1 credit] Laboratory and biologically relevant problem-solving techniques are coordinated with PHYS 117, Physics for the Life Sciences I. Accompanies PHYS 117, in which students must be concurrently enrolled in or must have passed.
credits] A calculus –based introduction to the general physical principles in waves and optics, electricity and magnetism, modern and nuclear physics, and their application to living systems. Three lectures weekly. permission; students should enroll concurrently in PHYS 118L laboratory.
Physics for the Life Sciences II [1 credit] Laboratory and biologically relevant problem-solving techniques are coordinated with PHYS 118, Physics for the Life Sciences II. Accompanies PHYS 118, in which students must be concurrently enrolled in or must have passed.
MUS Principal Applied Instrument [1 credit] MUS Ensemble select from MUS 225, 227, 228, or 229 [1 credit]
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credits] General Elective [4 credits] Fourth Year, Fall Semester [13 credits]
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credits] Three lectures weekly. Development of theories leading to a knowledge of the electron, the atom, the wave nature of matter, x-rays, radioactivity, the nuclear structure and the application of this knowledge in present day technology. Prerequisite: PHYS 140 or equivalent. 217
PHYSICS [1 credit] One laboratory weekly. This course is designed to accompany PHYS 232, in which students should be concurrently enrolled. Experiments in atomic structure, electron properties, black body radiation, spectroscopy, x-rays, and radioactivity.
credits] Two lectures and one laboratory session per week. A survey of electronic principles and their practical application in scientific instruments. Designed for physics, chemistry, and biology majors who require a working knowledge of electronic circuits and devices. and MATH 120.
THERMODYNAMICS [3 credits] This course explores temperature, gas laws, specific heats, heat transfer, first an second laws and their consequences, thermodynamic relations, phase transitions, and low temperature phenomena. Prerequisites: PHYS 130, 130L, 140, 140L; and MATH 120.
ASTROPHYSICS [3 credits] This course is an introductory calculus- based astrophysics course suitable for Physics and other science or engineering majors, which will provide students – physics majors, other science/engineering majors – with an overview of modern astrophysics, structured around Origins- related themes. The objective will be to introduce the tools of astronomy, and to trace the modern search for astronomical FISK UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN origins through the physical processes that govern the chemical evolution of the Universe on all scales. This will naturally lead to a survey of the formation and evolution of galaxies, stars, and planets, while taking full advantage of the physics precepts and math abilities with which these students are already facile.
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credits] This course is an introduction to the classical mechanics of particles and rigid bodies, d covering topics such as kinematics and dynamics of systems of particles, rotation properties of rigid bodies, and motion under a central force. Prerequisites: PHYS 130, 130L, 140, 140L; and MATH 120.
Magnetism [3 credits] CORE C: Arts, select one from CORE 220; MUS 207, 208, 205; ART 207, 208 [2-4 credits] MFL Foreign Language 101 [4 credits] Third year, Spring Semester [15-16 credits] PHYS Elective(s) [4 credits] General Electives [4 credits] FISK UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN CORE E: Social Science, select one from ECON 230, 240; HIS 160; PSCI 122; PSY 180; SOC 100 [3- 4 credits] ics MFL Foreign Language 102 [4 credits] Fourth Year, Fall Semester [14-18 credits] nd Physics Elective [3 credits] General Elective(s) [3-7 credits]
SCIENCE, 3 credits. 218
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS [2 to 4 credits] In this course, provision is made for students to practice individually with advanced laboratory techniques and to solve special experimental problems. 140L; and MATH 210.
THEORETICAL PHYSICS [2-4 credits] In this course, provision is made for students to practice individually with advanced theoretical techniques and to solve special theoretical problems. and MATH 210.
ASTROPHYSICS [3 credits] A topical course in high-energy astrophysics, suitable for physics and other science or engineering majors. This course will provide students who have taken PHYS 330 with a more in-depth exposure to topics in high -energy astrophysics, structured around SEU- related themes. The objective will be to give students an introduction to advanced topics such as X-ray and gamma-ray astronomy, including relativistic processes in the universe.
credits] FISK UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE BULLETIN This course is an introduction to the modern theory and experimental methods used in understanding the properties of solids. MATH 210.
credits] This course explores the development of the Schrodinger theory to include operator formalism and perturbation theory.
OPTICS [3 credits] N This course is an introduction, at an intermediate level, to recent developments in optics interference; diffraction; polarization; coherence; emission of light by atoms, molecules and solids; theory of lasers and elementary holographic techniques. MATH 210. PHYS 490, SENIOR SEMINAR [1 credit] Capstone course in physics required of all senior physics majors. Students will undertake an in-depth exploration of a topic in physics. The course comprises lectures, discussion, readings and other activities aimed at the integration of physics knowledge and development of competencies in scientific writing, critical thinking, quantitative literacy and ethics and civic responsibility.
And additional coursework in physics, as approved by the department, such that the student achieves the required total of 32 semester hours of study in the discipline. These additional courses must be at the 200 level or above. Required cognates--16 credits:
Mathematical methods of theoretical physics, including topics from intermediate and partial differential equations: Green's function, tensor analysis.
Variational methods, LaGrange's equations, Hamilton's equation, canonical transformation; Hamilton-Jacobi theory; classical perturbation theory.
Postulates of quantum mechanics and mathematical formalism; one-dimensional problems; the quantum mechanical harmonic oscillator; Heisenberg uncertainty relations; many-particle systems of bosons and fermions; symmetries in quantum mechanics; angular momentum and the hydrogen atom. Please note: This is a one semester course taught at the graduate level; however, the material covered does not correspond entirely with the material taught in the first semester of the one-year Quantum Mechanics course offered at Vanderbilt University or other institutions.
Classical electromagnetic field theory; interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter; conformal mapping. Please note: This is a one semester course taught at the graduate level; however, the material covered does not correspond entirely with the material taught in the first 42
Theory and experimental techniques concerning the growth of single crystals. Will involve both lecture topics and laboratory work.
This course is designed to acquaint the student with concepts and experimental techniques necessary to understand the mechanical, optical, electrical and thermal properties of materials as well as surface characterization techniques.
Review of the technology involved in current advances in experimental physics. Students perform an experiment using low temperatures, high vacuum, advanced digital electronics and/or lasers.
Theoretical treatment of selected topics from molecular, solid state, nuclear and/or elementary particle physics. Includes a survey of current state-of-the-art research in each area. PHYS 583 or 584, GRADUATE PHYSICS SEMINAR, 1 credit. Survey of the current literature and developments in physics, special readings and papers. PHYS 591 or 592, RESEARCH IN PHYSICS, 3 credits. Individual research work of an experimental or theoretical in nature on problems approved by the department. This research may be submitted for thesis requirements. Students must take at least three credits in RESEARCH IN PHYSICS and no more than 6 credits in Thesis Research
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(Journal Club) Total Credits Earned in semester Cumulative Credits Earned that can count toward graduation
toward 30 hours required for graduation] Total Credits Earned in semester 9 Cumulative Credits Earned that can 33 count toward graduation Have Fall meeting of Advisory Committee Date: SECOND YEAR, SPRING SEMESTER Fisk PHYS Electives (Fisk 400 and 500 3 series) as recommended by advisor, OR Fisk PHYS 581, Special Topics
For students who have completed all regular course requirements but have not submitted an approved thesis.
Physics Program Research Mentor Faculty NAME & TITLE PH. EXTENS1ON** E-MAIL Dr. Arnold Burger, Professor 8516 aburger@fisk.edu Dr. W. Eugene Collins, Professor 8664 ecollins@fisk.edu (Dr. Collins is mentor for the terminal Master’s degree) **From off-campus dial: (615)-329- (+ four-digit extension) 43
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