PHYSICS (PHY)




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 5640, 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 5620, 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.
(Dual-listed with PHY 4620.)




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.  Prerequisite:
PHY 3730; Corequisite: PHY 5735. (Dual-listed with
PHY 4635.)




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.
(Dual-listed with PHY 4640.)




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. (Dual-listed with PHY 4735.)




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. (Dual-listed with PHY 4820.)




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 an S/U basis only. (Dual-listed with PHY 4900.)




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 an S/U basis and does not count
toward a degree.




PHY 5999. Thesis/(4-6).F;S.
Graded on an S/U basis.