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Available METEOROLOGY ST PHAG 40040
Courses for Academic Year 2004
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PHYSICS, ATMOSPHERIC & GENERAL SCIENCE ST
01117 |
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INTRO TO METEOROLOGY Non-mathematical treatment of the fundamentals of
meteorology, effects of weather and climate on man and his activities. |
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METEOROLOGICAL MEASUREMENTS Prerequisite: MET 20. Theory, technique
and use of
conventional meteorological instruments. |
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INTRO TO PROFSNL METRLGY Pre- or Co-requisite: MET 200. A seminar
course in
which a variety of professional specialties within the area of the
atmospheric
sciences will be explored by the students. Wherever possible, visiting
professionals will be invited to present materials about their
specialty in
the meteorology curriculum. |
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PHYSICS & METEOROLOGY ST 01117 |
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1.00 |
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WEATHER OBSERVATIONS Prerequisite: MET 200. Practical experiences in
weather
observing, gathering and coding meteorological data. |
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GENERAL METEOROLOGY Pre- or Co-requisite: MATH 231. Terrestrial energy
budget; general circulation; atmospheric motion, fronts and cyclones,
mesoscale dynamics, application to weather forecasting modifications. |
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ATMOSPHERIC THERMODYNAMICS Prerequisite: MET 311. Thermodynamic
properties of
the atmosphere, hydrostatic equilibrium and stability. |
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DYNAMIC METEOROLOGY Prerequisites: MET 311, MET 321, MATH 232.
Physical and
Mathematical models of atmospheric motion are developed from the basic
equations of motion. |
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PHYSICAL METEOROLOGY Prerequisite: MET 311, MET 321 Transmission of
electromagnetic and sound waves in the atmosphere; the physics of
clouds and
precipitation; electrical properties of the atmosphere. |
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INTRO TO SYN METEOROLOGY Prerequisites: MET 311, MET 341. Composition
of and
physical processes in the atmosphere; weather elements and their
spatial
distribution; air masses, fronts, and weather forecasting. |
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SYNOPTIC METEOROLOGY Prerequisite: MET 422. Techniques of analyzing
typical
weather situations; practice weather forecasting. (F,S) |
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RES METHD IN METEOROLOGY Prerequisite: Consent of department. Special
problems in meteorology based on research or literature survey
terminating
with a comprehensive written report. (D) |
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PHYL & DYNMC CLIMATOLOGY Prerequisites: MET 341, MET 411. Physical
principles
underlying the variations and changes in climate; climate controls:
elements
of microclimatology; interpretation of selected regional climates. (D) |
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SEMINAR IN METEOROLOGY Prerequisite: Consent of department. Meetings
for
presentation and discussion of topics in meteorology by staff members
and
students of recent contributions published in current periodicals and
of
original research. (D) |
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ENVIRONMENTAL METEOROLOGY (3 hours): Three lectures. General
principles of
Meteorology. Impact of air pollution on weather and climate. |
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Available PHYSICS ST PHAG 40080 Courses
for Academic Year 2004
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INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS An introduction to some of the basic concepts
of
physics, intended both for nonscience majors seeking scientific
literacy and
also for students who desire some experience in physics before taking
Physics
201 or 211. This course satisfies the Core II physical science
requirement. |
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PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR Presentation and discussion of current physics
topics
and research by students, faculty and visiting speakers. All physics
majors
are expected to participate. |
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BASIC PHYSICS I Prerequisites: Math 111 and 115, or Math 118.
Introduction to
mechanics, wave motion, sound, and heat for science jamors whose
curricula may
not include calculus. |
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BASIC PHYSICS II Prerequisite: PHY 201. A continuation of Physics 201.
Introduction to electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. |
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GENERAL PHYSICS I Prerequisite: MATH 231. Introduction to mechanics,
wave
motion, sound and heat Calculus-based and more intensive than Physics
201. |
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MODERN PHYSICS Prerequisite: PHY 212. An introduction to relativity
and
quantum effects including atomic structure and spectra, nuclear
structure and
reactions, and high-energy physics. |
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INTRODUCTN TO ASTRONOMY An introductory survey of the solar system,
stars,
nebulae, and galaxies, with discussion of socmology, life in the
universe, and
the space program. Includes weekly observatory sessions. This course
satisfies the Core II physical science requirement. |
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LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE An examination of the conditions necessary for
the
existence of life in the universe and of the possibilities for the
detection
of such life and for communication with intelligent life. Relevant
basic
astronomy is included. |
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COSMOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENTISTS A study of the structure, origin, and
evolution of
the universe. Includes relevant basic astronomy and discussion of
fundamental
observations. |
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ASTROPHOTOGRAPHY An introduction to photographic principles and basic
observational techniques in astronomy. Emphasis is on information for
the
amateur, but professional observations are also discussed. |
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THEORETICAL MECHANICS I Prerequisites: PHY 211, MATH 232. A modem
treatment
of classical mechanics including single-particle dynamics,
oscillations,
gravitation, the calculus of variations, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian
dynamics,
and central-force motion. |
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MECHANICS Prerequisite: PHY 311. A continuation of Physics 311
including
study of systems of particles, noninertial reference frames,
rigid-body
dynamics, coupled oscillations, continuous systems, the wave equation,
and the
special theory of relativity. |
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ELECTRONICS FOR SCIENTISTS I Prerequisite: PHY 212. An introduction to
digital electronics and microcomputers including digital logic,
programming
and interfacing microcomputers, and applications of microcomputers to
projects
of interest to the physical scientist. |
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ELECTRONICS FOR SCIENTIST II Prerquisite: PHY 212. An introduction to
analog
electronics including DC and AC circuit analysis, source
transformations,
semiconductor devices, mathematical models of semiconductor devices,
and a
survey of the use of modern linear integrated circuits in applications
of
interest to the advanced physical science student. |
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METHODS OF EXPERIMENTAL PHYICS I Prerequisite or Corequisite: PHY 216.
Primarily a laboratory course, comprised of lectures and advanced
experiments
in electronics, optics, modern physics, and astronomy. |
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OPTICS SPECTRA & LASERS Prerequisite: PHY 216. A lecture course in
modern
optics covering geometrical, wave and quantum optics, and modern
optical
technology, with applications to atomic spectroscopy and lasers. |
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THERMAL PHYSICS Prerequisite: PHY 212. A study of equations of state,
the
laws of thermodynamics, thermodynamic potential, statistical
thermodynamics,
kinetic theory, and elementary statistical mechanics. |
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MATH MET OF PHYSICS &CHEMISTRY I Prerequisite: PHY 212. An
introduction to
advanced techniques of applied mathematics used in physics and
chemistry,
including applied linear algebra, ordinary differential equations, and
Laplace's equation. |
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MATH MET OF PHYSICS&CHEMISTRY II Prerequisite: PHY 361. A
continuation of
Physics 361, including vector calculus, Fourier series and orthogonal
expansions, Fourier integrals, complex variables and conformal
mappings,
comples integration, and the heat and wave equations. |
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INDEPENDENT STUDY Prerequisite: approval of instructor. Investigation
of a
topic selected by the student in consultation with the faculty. This
course
may be repeated for credit. |
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PHYSICS FOR SECONDARY TEACHERS Prerequisite: PHY 212. Examination of
various
text and laboratory materials which are available for high school
physics
courses. Discussion of the goals of the high school physics course and
consideration of some of the difficulties which are likely to be
encountered. |
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HISTORY OF PHYSICS Prerequisite: PHY 216. Survey of the historical
development of physics based on the study of classic papers and
scholarly
works. |
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ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY I Prerequisite: PHY 362. A study of static
electric
and magnetic fields including Gauss"Law, Ampere's Law, and the
solution of
Laplace's equation. |
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ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY II Prerequisite: PHY 411. A continuation of
Physics
411 including study of time-dependent fields, Maxwell's equations,
electromagnetic waves and radiation. |
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QUANTUM MECHANICS Prerequisites: phy 216 and 362. An introduction to
quantum
mechanics, wave functions, and the Schrodinger equation, including
solution
of the Schrodinger equation for a box, barrier, square well, harmonic
oscillator, and the hydrogen atom. |
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METHODS OF EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS II Prerequisite: PHY 330. A
continuation of
Physics 330. Selected advanced experiments in electronics, optics,
modern
physics, and astronomy. |
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ATOMIC & NUCLEAR PHYSICS Prerequisite: PHY 422. A lecture course
comprising a
study of the properties of atoms and nuclei, a review of classic
experiments,
and an investigation of related applications of quantum mechanics. |
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SOLID STATE PHYSICS Prerequisite: PHY 216. An introduction to solid
state
physics including crystal structures, electron and mechanical waves in
crystals, semiconductors, electric and magnetic properties of solids,
and
point defects in crystals. |
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SOLAR SYSTEM ASTRONOMY Prerequisite: PHY 212. An introduction to the
solar
system intended for mathematics and science majors and including the
physics
and chemistry of the sun, planets, moons, comets, and the
interplanetary
medium, life on other planets, and artificial satellites. |
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STELLAR & GALACTIC ASTRO Prerequisite: PHY 212. An introduction to
stellar
and galactic astronomy intended for mathematics and science majors and
including the physics and chemistry of the stars and the interstellar
medium,
star and galaxy formation, and basic cosmology. |
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SPECIL TOPICS IN PHYSICS Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
Advanced
specialized topic courses selected on the basis of faculty and student
interest. This course may be repeated for credit. |
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COMPUTATIONAL PHYSICS Prerequisite: PHY 362. A study of numerical and
computational techniques for solving physical problems including using
analytical and physical theory to simplify and approximate, writing
algorithms
and programs, and using commercial and other available software. |
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RESEARCH PROJECT Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. Supervised
original
research by the individual student on a problem selected in
consultation with
the faculty. This course may be repeated for credit. |
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AVAILABLE COURSES 2004