approaches to nuclear disarmament and the responsibility of scientists with respect to disarmament. May not count for the major. Offered annually. 270 Intermediate Special Topics in Physical Design (1.25) (PSL) x-70 courses are a general rubric, allowing for curricular innovation. Topics vary, depending of the interest and demand. To include such areas as: How Things Work: Introduction to Design II, or Materials Science for Design II, or Sustainable Design II, or Engineering Design. This course is offered primarily, but not exclusively, for non-science majors. May not count for the major. Prerequisite: The corresponding PHYS 175, if applicable, or consent of instructor. Offered occasionally. 277 Special Topics in Physics x-77 courses are a general rubric, allowing for curricular innovation. Topics vary, depending on interest and demand. This course is offered primarily , but not exclusively, for science majors, and may count toward the major. Prerequisite: PHYS 102, 106, or consent of instructor. Offered occasionally. 301 Intermediate Experimental Methods Intermediate Experimental Methods is a methods course intended to prepare students for the many other experimental opportunities offered at IWU. Experience has shown that such methods courses greatly ease subsequent efforts. This course offers a broad survey of experimental methods in physics built around several labs. Prerequisite: PHYS 207 or CHEM 332, or consent of instructor. Offered in alternate years. 304 Mathematical Methods of Physical Science This course covers mathematical techniques needed in the physical sciences. Topics include: infinite series, complex variable, linear algebra, vector spaces and analysis, partial differentiation, multiple integrals, Fourier series and transforms, differential equations, and variational calculus. Prerequisite: MATH 176. Offered annually. 305 Electronics (1.25) Elementary circuit theory; fundamentals of diodes and transistors; amplifiers. Integrated circuitry; operational amplifiers and their versatility; introduction to digital logic and electronics. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisites: PHYS 102, 106, or 131. Offered in alternate years. 306 Materials Physics (1.25) Microscopic principles behind macroscopic collections of atoms in gases, liquids, and solids. For each “state of matter” we will consider: mechanical properties, thermal properties, sound propagation, electrical transport, optical properties, and magnetic properties. Prerequisite: PHYS 207 or CHEM 332. Offered in alternate years. 307 Optical Physics (1.25) Geometrical theory of optical systems; interference, diffraction, Fourier theory, spatial filtering; coherent light, holography; electromagnetic theory of light, polarization, crystal optics; spectroscopy. Lectures and laboratory. Prerequisites: PHYS 106, 304. Offered in alternate years. 308 Scientific Imaging (1.25) Scientific imaging is an interdisciplinary course that teaches concepts from physics and computer science, and applies them to problems in biology, astronomy, physics, and engineering. Topics include the format, characterization, and manipulation of digital images, geometric optics, and biomedical imaging. 2.5 hours lecture, and 2.5 hours lab per week. Prerequisite: One year of physics or chemistry or consent of instructor. Offered occasionally. 310 Introduction to Astronomy and Astrophysics Quantum theory of light, radiation and spectra, astronomical instruments and coordinate systems, the Milky Way and other galaxies, properties of gases and stellar evolution, gravitation, relativity, cosmology. Prerequisite: MATH 176. Offered in alternate years. 317 The Momentum of the Photon This course introduces Quantum Optics alongside parallel discussion of Classical Electrodynamics, here presented as a story of energy and momentum. The aim is to leverage the physical understanding provided by analysis of laser beams, to provide context for discussions of quantum physics. Prerequisite: PHYS 304. Offered in as needed.
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