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Transfer Student Courses in PhysicsThis page was created at 12:44 PM on Thu, Oct 4, 2001. Fall Academic Term, 2001 (September 5 - December 21)Open courses in Physics Wolverine Access Subject listing for PHYSICS Fall Term '01Time Schedule for Physics. PHYSICS 125. General Physics: Mechanics and Sound.
<001, 002Instructor(s): August Evrard (evrard@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Two and one-half years of high school mathematics, including trigonometry. Phys. 125 and 127 are normally elected concurrently. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Phys. 140, 145, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/1).
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://instructor.physics.lsa.umich.edu/fall2001/125/index.html Physics 125 and 126 constitute a two-term sequence offered primarily for students concentrating in the natural sciences, architecture, pharmacy, or natural resources; and for preprofessional students preparing for medicine, dentistry, or related health sciences. Physics 125 and 126 are an appropriate sequence for any student wanting a quantitative introduction to the basic principles of physics but without the mathematical sophistication of Physics 140 and 240. Strong emphasis is placed on problem solving, and skills in elementary algebra and trigonometry are assumed. While a high school level background in physics is not assumed, it is helpful. Physics 125 and 126 are not available by the Keller plan. Physics 125 covers classical mechanics (laws of motion, force, energy, and power) and mechanical wave motion (including sound waves). The final course grade is based on three one-hour evening examinations, class performance, and a final examination. Physics 127 should be taken concurrently. It Is Strongly Recommended That Students Elect One Section of Physics 127 Lab Concurrently With Physics 125.
PHYSICS 126. General Physics: Electricity and Light.
<001Instructor(s): Meigan Aronson (maronson@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Phys. 125. Phys. 126 and 128 are normally elected concurrently. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Phys. 240 or 260. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/1).
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://instructor.physics.lsa.umich.edu/fall2001/126/ See Physics 125 for a general description of this introductory sequence of courses. Physics 126 is a continuation of Physics 125; it covers electricity and magnetism, the nature of light, and briefly introduces atomic and nuclear phenomena. The final course grade is based on three one-hour evening examinations, class performance, and a final examination. Texts: Physics with MCAT – 5th edition; Cutnell – Johnson; Wiley (Required). Physics Student Study Guide; Cutnell – Johnson; Wiley (Recommended). It Is Strongly Recommended That Students Elect One Section of Physics 128 Lab Concurrently With Physics 126.
PHYSICS 140. General Physics I.
<001, 002, 003Instructor(s): Myron Campbell (myron@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Math. 115. Phys. 140 and 141 are normally elected concurrently. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Phys. 125, 145, or 160. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/1).
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://instructor.physics.lsa.umich.edu/fall2001/140 Physics 140, 240, and 340 constitute a three-term sequence which examines concepts in physics fundamental to the physical sciences and engineering. This introductory sequence uses calculus, and, while it is possible to elect Physics 140 and Mathematics 115 concurrently, some students will find it more helpful to have started one of the regular mathematics sequences before electing Physics 140. The introductory sequence is primarily designed to develop a skill: the skill to solve simple problems by means of mathematics. Developing this skill requires daily practice and a sense for the meaning of statements and formulas, as well as awareness of when one understands a statement, proof, or problem solution and when one does not. Thus one learns to know what one knows in a disciplined way. Covers topics from classical mechanics including vectors, motion in one dimension, circular motion, projectile motion, relative velocity and acceleration, Newton’s laws, particle dynamics, work and energy, linear momentum, torque, angular momentum of a particle, simple harmonic motion, gravitation, planetary motion, pressure and density of fluids, and Archimedes’ principle. Evaluation is based on performance on three evening examinations (see Time Schedule for dates and times) and a final examination. It Is Strongly Recommended That Students Elect One Section of Physics 141 Lab Concurrently With Physics 140.
PHYSICS 240. General Physics II.
Instructor(s): Timothy Chupp (chupp@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Phys. 140, 145 or 160; and Math. 116. Phys. 240 and 241 are normally elected concurrently. No credit granted to those who have completed or are enrolled in Phys. 126 or 260. (4). (NS). (BS). (QR/1).
Credits: (4). Course Homepage: http://instructor.physics.lsa.umich.edu/fall2001/240/ See Physics 140 for a general description of the introductory physics sequence. The topics covered in Physics 240 include classical electromagnetism: charge, Coulomb’s Law, electric fields, Gauss’ Law, electric potential, capacitors and dielectrics, current and resistance, electromotive force and circuits, magnetic fields, Biot-Savart Law, Ampere’s Law, Faraday’s Law of induction, and simple AC circuits. There will be three evening examinations (see Time Schedule for dates and times) and a final examination.
PHYSICS 340. Waves, Heat, and Light.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Georg Raithel (graithel@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Phys. 240 or 260, and Math. 215. Concurrent election of Phys. 341 is strongly recommended. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://www-personal.umich.edu/~graithel/P340_01/home.html This course is the third in a three-term introductory physics sequence, and is required of all physics concentrators. The topics covered in this course include thermodynamics, light and optics, and special relativity. The Wave equation is treated in detail. The class meets in lecture, with applications and demonstrations of the topics covered. Goals: This course provides an introduction to Thermodynamics, Waves, Optics, and the Theory of Relativity. These topics, on the borderline between classical and modern physics, are essential for understanding a large fraction of physical phenomena. In addition to filling out your knowledge of classical physics topics that were not covered in earlier courses, you will be prepared for further study of more modern topics, both for Physics 390 (Modern Physics) and for 400 level courses. The class will meet as a lecture group. Homework: Homework problems will be assigned once per week, and will be due one week from when they are assigned. The homework will be collected, and it will be graded. The homework will contribute 25 percent towards the final course grade. Reading assignments complementing the material covered in class will be part of the homework. Examinations: There will be three exams. Grading: Your course grade is based on the total number of points earned in the midterm exams, the final exam, and the homeworks. The relative weighting is determined as follows: Midterm Exams weight 20% each Final Exam weight 35% Homework weight 25% Textbook: Young & Freedman, University Physics, 10th edition (Addison-Wesley, 2000). ISBN 0-201-60336-5
PHYSICS 390. Introduction to Modern Physics.
Section 001.Instructor(s): David Gerdes (gerdes@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Phys. 340 and Math. 216. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://instructor.physics.lsa.umich.edu/fall2001/390 This course is a quantitative introduction to modern physics and includes a review of special relativity, the relationship of particles and waves, the Schrödinger equation applied to barrier problems, atomic structure and the interpretation of quantum numbers, the exclusion principle and its applications, structure of solids. This course includes a survey of the topics and techniques in several subfields of physics, including Solid State, Atomic, Nuclear, Particle Physics, Astrophysics and Cosmology. The class will meet as a lecture group. Applications of the principles will be considered in the lecture section on a regular basis.
PHYSICS 401. Intermediate Mechanics.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Rudolf Thun (rthun@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Phys. 126/128 or 240 (or 260)/241, and Math. 216. (3). (Excl). (BS). (QR/1).
Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course is required for physics concentrators. It presents a systematic development of Newtonian mechanics beginning with single particle motion in one dimension and extending through multiparticle systems moving in three dimensions. The conservation laws of energy and linear and angular momentum are emphasized. Lagrangian mechanics is introduced, and Hamiltonian mechanics may be introduced as well. Physical systems treated in detail include the forced damped-oscillator, inverse square forced orbits, harmonic motion in two dimensions, coupled oscillations and rigid body motion in two and three dimensions. Mathematical topics given extensive treatment include vector algebra, elements of vector calculus, ordinary differential equations, plane and spherical polar coordinates and phasors and/or complex numbers. Grades are based on one or two exams and a two-hour final.
PHYSICS 402. Light.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Fred Becchetti Jr (fdb@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Phys. 126/128 or 240 (or 260)/241, and Math. 216. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Topics studied cover the phenomena of physical optics, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, and polarization interpreted in terms of the wave theory of light. Selected topics in contemporary optics, such as adaptive optics, fiber optics, human vision, etc. will also be covered.
PHYSICS 405. Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Paul Berman (pberman@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Phys. 126/128 or 240 (or 260)/241, and Math. 216. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://ww-personal.umich.edu/~pberman/em01.html This is a second course on the classical theory of electromagnetism. Familiarity with Maxwell’s equations at the level of 240 is assumed. Physics 340 is strongly recommended. The course elaborates on the theoretical content of the Maxwell theory as well as practical application. Topics: review of vector analysis; electrostatic boundary value problems; magnetostatics; dielectric and magnetic materials; Maxwell’s equations and electrodynamics; the wave equation, electromagnetic waves in free space, waves in conducting and dielectric media; guided waves; electromagnetic radiation; sources of EM radiation. This course provides a rigorous introduction to electricity and magnetism, suitable for junior-year physics majors or engineering students. The subjects covered during the first part of the course will be, in the listed order, static electric fields in the vacuum, static electric fields in matter, and static magnetic fields in vacuum and matter. We will continue with a discussion of time-dependent phenomena, including electromagnetic induction, that will lead us to the complete set of Maxwell's equations and some of their solutions. The prerequisites are Physics 126/128 or Physics 240/241, and Math 216. Physics 340 is recommended. Textbook: D. J. Griffiths, Introduction to Electrodynamics, 3rd Ed., (Prentice Hall, 1999). ISBN 0-13-805326-X.. Supplementary: R. H. Hood, Classical Electromagnetism, HBC Publishers. The level of this book is a little below Griffiths, but it is sufficient for the course. The book uses SI units and contains a floppy disc. Supplementary: J. D. Jackson, Classical Electrodynamics, John Wiley & Sons. This book is on the level of a graduate course and uses Gaussian units. Reading assignments, which are part of the homework, may complement the material covered in class. Homework: Homework problems will be assigned once per week, and will be due one week from when they are assigned. The homework will be collected, and all or a part of it will be graded. The homework will contribute 30 percent towards the final course grade. Examinations: There will be two "midterm" examinations and a comprehensive final exam at the end of the course. Course Grading: Your course grade will be based on the total number of points earned on the midterm examination, the final examination, and on the graded homework problems. The relative weighting is determined as follows:
PHYSICS 435. Gravitational Physics.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Michael Duff (mduff@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Phys. 390 and 401. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The Einstein theory of general relativity provides the foundation of gravitational physics, astrophysics, and cosmology. After an introduction to the theory, experimental tests of general relativity which were performed in the past, the implications of pulsars, black holes, supernovae, and cosmic background radiation as well as the ongoing experimental detection of gravitational waves are discussed. This is an elective course for concentrators in physical sciences. Regular exams as for any elective course in physics are given.
PHYSICS 441. Advanced Laboratory I.
<001, 002Instructor(s): Roy Clarke (royc@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Phys. 390 and any 400-level Physics course. (2). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (2). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This is an advanced laboratory course. A wide selection of individual experiments is offered, each covering a fundamental physics concept. Students are required to select five experiments in consultation with the lab instructor. Experiments are to be selected from several different areas of physics. Examples of experiments include the photo-electric effect, electron charge/mass ratio, X-ray diffraction, muon lifetime, nuclear magnetic resonance, high Tc superconductors, chaos, and electron microscope imaging. Physics 441 is offered Fall Term and Physics 442 is offered Winter Term. Physics concentrators are required to take both terms and perform different experiments in the two courses.
PHYSICS 451. Methods of Theoretical Physics I.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Ratindranath Akhoury (akhoury@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Math. 215 and 216. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This is a course in the mathematical methods used in physics and is considered necessary preparation for graduate school. Among the topics treated are orthogonal functions and vector spaces, complex variables, differential equations and their special functions, Fourier series, and aspects of group theory.
PHYSICS 453. Quantum Mechanics.
Section 001.Instructor(s): Jens Zorn (jenszorn@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Phys. 390. (3). (Excl). (BS). Credits: (3). Course Homepage: http://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/physics/453/001.nsf This course begins with an overview of the experimental and theoretical foundations for quantum mechanics. The theory is developed and applied to simple physical systems, with examples taken from atomic, molecular, condensed matter, nuclear, and particle physics. Topics include: basics of the Schrödinger equations and its solutions in rectangular and spherical coordinates; properties, uses, and interpretations of state functions; expectation values and physical observables; coherence, correlation, and interference. Other topics include spin, the exclusion principle, and some quantum statistical mechanics. Text: "Introduction to Quantum Mechanics" David Griffiths (Prentice Hall Publisher) ALSO: On-line course notes: "Atomic Physics and Quantum Mechanics", by Jens Zorn available at https://coursetools.ummu.umich.edu/2001/fall/physics/453/001.nsf
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