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GRADUATE
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
PHY 5002.
Applied Physics Literature/(1).F. An introduction
to technical and research journals in the areas of physics, electronics
and astronomy. Methods and references for use in literature
searches, including computer methods, and the preparation of technical
papers will be examined. To be taken fall term of first year.
PHY 5010.
Applied Physics Colloquium/(1).F;S. Presentation of one research topic is required of
all graduate students. Credit is earned during the semester in which the presentation is made. All
graduate students are expected to attend all departmental and other designated colloquia.
PHY 5430.
Digital Systems/(4).F. A study of digital electronics theory, circuits
and devices of importance to understanding digital systems. Included are algorithmic state machines,
MSI & LSI circuits, machine cycles & signals, asynchronous logic,
peripheral smart support IC's, PLA, PAL, microcontrollers and elements of CAD.
Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
PHY 5435.
Laboratory Automation/(4).S. A rigorous applications-oriented course designed
to foster an in-depth understanding of both the hardware and software aspects of laboratory
automation. The IBM-PC is used to control laboratory instruments, collect
and analyze data, and plot results. Topics covered include the use of data acquisition and control cards, RS232-C and
IEEE-488 interfacing, coordinated data collection and control and the use of assembly language to
increase speed. State-of-the-art data acquisition languages are used extensively in the laboratory.
Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: PHY 5430 or equivalent.
PHY 5440.
Modern Instrumentation Design/(4).F. A study of the role of microprocessors and micro-controllers in modern instrumentation.
Students will utilize a hardware/software real time
development system in the design and construction of basic instrument systems.
Lecture three hours,
laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: PHY 5430.
PHY 5500.
Independent Study/(1-4).F;S.
PHY 5510.
Physics of Transducers/(4).On Demand. A study of various transducers commonly employed
in instrumentation. Topics include piezo-electronic, photoelectric,
thermoelectric and
electro-optical transducers. Use of transducers for the measurement of pressure, temperature,
light intensity, electrical conductivity, radiation level, and acceleration are discussed.
Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisites: PHY 4640, 5430 or equivalent.
PHY 5520.
Data Transmission and Signal Processing/ (3).F. A study of local area networks, broad band and
base band transmission, optical fiber transmission, analog signal analysis and
filtering, and discrete signal processing. Lecture two hours, laboratory
three hours. Prerequisites: PHY 4620, 5440 or equivalent.
PHY 5530-5549.
Selected Topics/(1-4).On Demand. An intensive study of a single topic in physics.
PHY 5550.
Directed Research in Applied Physics/(1-3). F;S.
An original research project will be chosen,
formulated and executed by the student under the guidance of a faculty member.
Upon completion of
the project, a final report will be written in the style and format of a research article.
PHY 5620.
Optics/(4).S. A study of classical and modern optical phenomena
including geometrical, Fresnel and Fourier optics, lasers, fiber optics and optoelectronic devices.
Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: MAT 3130; Corequisite: PHY 3020.
PHY 5635.
Advanced Microprocessor Interfacing and Robotics/(4).S.
A study of digital and analog circuits necessary to interface transducers and robotic manipulative
devices to microprocessors. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours.
Co-requisite: PHY 4735.
PHY 5640.
Quantum Mechanics/(3).S. A study of the Schroedinger equation and its
solutions for various common potentials. Prerequisites: PHY 3010, 3210, and MAT 3130.
PHY 5735.
Microprocessors/(3).S. A study of the architecture and instruction sets
of common microprocessors. Interfacing microprocessors to memory, input/output and
support integrated circuits will be covered with an emphasis on techniques
used in common microcomputers. The laboratory consists of interfacing and programming microcomputers using
assembly and high level languages. Lecture: two hours, laboratory three hours.
Prerequisite: PHY
3630.
PHY 5820.
Medical Physics/(3).F. A study of the application of the basic principles
of physics to a selection of medical topics involving human body characteristics and functions
and to instrumentation used to diagnose and treat illness and injury.
Lecture three
hours. Prerequisite: PHY 1104 or 1151.
PHY 5989.
Graduate Research/(1-9).F;S. This course is designed to provide access to
University facilities for continuing graduate research at the master's and specialist's levels.
It is graded on a S/U basis and does not count toward a degree.
PHY 5900.
Internship/(3-12).F;S. Supervised work in applied physics in an
industrial or other laboratory setting. Students must obtain approval of the departmental
internship coordinator prior to enrolling. Graded on S/U basis only.
PHY 5999.
Thesis/(4-6).F;S. Graded on S/U basis.
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