Timeroom: Spring 2021

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 440A (H01) - Hon/Searching for Our Place in the Universe: Foundation and Limits of Certainty in Physical Science

Hon/Our Place in the Universe

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Rotational Attendance, Online with some campus visits, EUNH

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 54966

We explore models of the universe and our place in it. We discuss the foundation of ideas about motion on Earth and in space, as well as the history of modern physics and astronomy, which have changed how we understand space and time. We consider the sources and limitations of human knowledge concerning the origin of the universe, the mystery of the origin of life and evidence that our description of reality is incomplete.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only the following students: Honors Program

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course, Physical Science(Discovery), Honors course

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MW	10:10am - 11:00am	DEM 253
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	F	10:10am - 11:00am	ONLINE

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 602 (1SY) - Computational Physics Recitation II

Computational Physics Recit II

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 1.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 54121

This course bridges students' computer science class and their physics classes by applying computational tools to basic physics problems. Students will write, check, and document two physics codes. This course focuses on data processing. The course will support students as they work on computational assignments from their core physics courses. Prereq: CS 410 or IAM 550; PHYS 601. Coreq: PHYS 605 or PHYS 615.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Only listed majors in section: ENGR PHYSICS, PHYS:ASTRO, PHYS:MATSCI, PHYSICS (BA), PHYSICS (BS)

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	M	2:10pm - 3:00pm	ONLINE

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 605 (1SY) - Experimental Physics I

Experimental Physics I

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 5.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 52247

Circuit design with passive and active elements including transistors and operational amplifiers; electrical measurements for experimental physics; digital electronics, microprocessors, and interfacing techniques. Prereq: PHYS 408. MATH 525 or 527. Lab. Special fee.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	TR	2:10pm - 3:00pm	ONLINE
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	TR	3:10pm - 5:00pm	ONLINE

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 615 (01R) - Classical Mechanics and Mathematical Physics I

Mechanics/Mathematical Phys I

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Remote Section, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 8
CRN: 57146

Analytical treatment of classical mechanics covering the dynamics of particles and rigid bodies at an intermediate level. Advanced mathematical analysis (complex numbers, differential equations, Fourier series, multiple integrals) are reviewed or introduced as needed to analyze physical situations. Prereq: PHYS 407, MATH 527 and MATH 528, or MATH 525 and MATH 526, and IAM 550 or CS 410P. Pre- or Coreq: MATH 527 and MATH 528 or MATH 525 and MATH 526.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	ONLINE
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	T	11:10am - 12:30pm	ONLINE

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 702 (01R) - Quantum Mechanics II

Quantum Mechanics II

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Remote Section, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 8
CRN: 57147

Non-relativistic Schroedinger equation, the hydrogen atom, applications to atomic and nuclear structure. Prereq: PHYS 701.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MWF	10:10am - 11:00am	ONLINE
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	T	9:40am - 11:00am	ONLINE

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 703 (01R) - Electricity and Magnetism I

Electricity and Magnetism I

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Remote Section, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 8
CRN: 57148

Foundation of electromagnetic theory; electrostatics, dielectric theory, electromagnetism, magnetic properties of matter, alternating currents, Maxwell's field theory. Prereq: PHYS 408, PHYS 615, MATH 527 and MATH 528 or MATH 525 and MATH 526.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MWF	9:10am - 10:00am	ONLINE
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	T	8:10am - 9:30am	ONLINE

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 718 (01R) - Condensed Matter Physics

Condensed Matter Physics

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Remote Section, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 57149

Theory and experiment underlying the behavior of solids. Transport theory, surface studies, and the interaction of radiation and matter. Operation of semiconducting and superconducting devices and lasers. Prereq: PHYS 508. Pre- or Co-req: PHYS 701.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MWF	11:10am - 12:00pm	ONLINE

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 720 (1SY) - Nuclear Physics

Nuclear Physics

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Can be taken by students who are remote.

Credits: 4.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 55991

Nuclear phenomenology, reactions, models, radiation, interaction of radiation with matter; accelerators; properties and interactions of elementary particles; symmetries and symmetry breaking; standard model. Pre- or Co-req: PHYS 702, PHYS 703.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	MWF	12:10pm - 1:00pm	ONLINE
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	R	9:40am - 11:00am	ONLINE

Additional Course Details:

This one-semester course will provide a foundation in nuclear physics. I plan to cover chapters 1-7, 17, and parts of 16 and 18 in Povh, as well as an overview on nuclear processes in reactors, medicine, weapons, and solar physics. If time allows, we will also touch upon current frontiers of nuclear physics research.

Topics Covered

Properties of Nuclei
Nuclear Stability and Decay
The Strong Nuclear Force
Nuclear Reactors, Weapons, and Solar Fusion
Scattering Processes
Magnetic Moments, and Spin Structure
Nuclear Physics in Medicine

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 795 (03) - Independent Study

Independent Study

Online Course Delivery Method: Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 1.0 to 8.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 52721

Individual project under direction of a faculty adviser. Prereq: department permission.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021		Hours Arranged	ONLINE

Durham Engineering&Physical Sciences :: Physics

PHYS 795 (04) - Independent Study

Independent Study

Online Course Delivery Method: Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 1.0
Term: Spring 2021 - Full Term (02/01/2021 - 05/11/2021)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 1
CRN: 53361

Individual project under direction of a faculty adviser. Prereq: department permission.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed campus in section: Durham, Manchester

Instructors: STAFF

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
2/1/2021	5/11/2021	W	12:10pm - 2:00pm	DEM 253