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PCB 3063 |
Principles
of Genetics |
3
credits |
| An
introduction to molecular genetics, the mechanisms of chromosomal
and cytoplasmic inheritance, cytogenetics, and population genetics,
which include mechanisms of variation, recombination, mutagenesis,
and cancerogenesis. Prerequisites: BSC 2010, BSC 2010L, CHM 1045,
CHM 1045L (3 hr. lecture)
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PCB X043 |
Fundamentals
of Ecology |
3
credits |
| This
course presents the basic principles of ecology at organismic,
population, community, and ecosystem levels, including consideration
of Florida’s ecosystems and human impact on those systems.
This is a combined lecture and lab course. (3 hr. lecture)
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PHT 4420 |
Classical
Mechanics |
3 credits |
This
one-semester course will provide students with a deep understanding
some fundamental topics of classical mechanics, reinforcing the
concepts learnt in PHY2048, and providing a sound foundation for
their comprehension. Most of the topics of elementary mechanics
will be studied in a rigorous manner, requiring a higher level
of math. Content includes Newtonian particle mechanics, oscillations,
noninertial reference frames, central forces, dynamics of systems,
mechanics of rigid bodies, the Lagrangian formulation of dynamics,
and an overview of the Hamiltonian formulation. The course will
emphasize problem-solving techniques and computer simulations.
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PHY 3042 C |
Physics
III with Calculus |
3
credits |
| PHY
3042 C is a one semester undergraduate course that provides students
with a deep understanding of fundamental topics of classical thermodynamics
and mechanical waves. It also includes an introduction to statistical
mechanics and Fourier analysis, providing a sound foundation for
their comprehension. Content includes heat engines, oscillations,
transverse waves on a string, and sound waves in cylindrical pipes.
This course has a lab component that focuses on concepts in thermodynamics
and waves. (3 hr. lecture)
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PHY 3105 |
Modern
Physics |
3
credits |
This
course will provide students with a deep understanding of areas
of physics that lie beyond the scope of classical mechanics, thermo-dynamics
and electromagnetism. Its content includes: the theory of relativity;
wave properties of matter; an introduction to the quantum theory
of atoms; the properties of molecules and solids; nuclear properties,
interactions and applications; a brief description of elementary
particles; and an overview of modern cosmology. The course will
emphasize descriptive models and problem solving techniques. Co-requisites:
PHY 3105L (3 hr. lecture)
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PHY 3105 L |
Modern
Physics Lab |
1
credit |
This
course is a laboratory course designed to enhance the student’s
practice and understanding of areas of physics that lie beyond
the scope of classical mechanics, thermo-dynamics and electromagnetism.
These areas are studied in PHY 3105. While the main purpose of
the course is to promote scientific understanding, the student
will also acquire and demonstrate skills in the observation, measurement,
recording, analysis, and reporting of experimental data. Co-requisites:
PHY 3105
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PHY 3152 |
Technology
in Physics Teaching |
4
credits |
This
course will expose the prospective teacher to a broad collection
of technologies currently used in the physics classroom environment
and beyond. The student will produce specific applications for varied
educational settings, demonstrate a command of the most popular
tools, and design original projects using the available technology.
(3 hr. lecture)
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PHY 4320 |
Intermediate
Electricity and Magnetism |
3
credits |
This
course will cover electricity and magnetism at an intermediate
level. It will reinforce the concepts learnt in PHY2049, providing
a better understanding of the fundamental electromagnetic phenomena.
It will also complement the topics offered in PHY4224 (optics).
Content includes: vector calculus, electrostatics, dielectrics,
electric currents, magnetostatics, electromagnetic induction,
Maxwell’s equations, wave optics, and electromagnetic radiation.
The course will emphasize classical models and problem-solving
techniques. (3 hr. lecture
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PHY 4424 |
Classical
Mechanics |
3
credits |
The
study of vectors, force systems, equilibrium, friction, centroids,
Lagrangian, and Hamiltonian formalisms. (3 hr. lecture)
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PHY 4221 |
Geometric
and Physical Optics |
3
credits |
This
course will cover optics with an emphasis on the classical models
of the propagation of light waves, optical instruments, and a
review of the electromagnetic theory of light. It will also include
modern topics, such as holography, the laser and nonlinear optics.
About two thirds of the class time will be devoted to basic theory,
descriptive models and problem-solving. The other third will be
dedicated to experiments and computer simulations. (3 hr. lecture)
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PHZ 3113 |
Mathematical
Physics |
3
credits |
This
course will reinforce the background gained in the previous math
courses. It will also supplement those topics with new theory
and applications, while providing some powerful math tools to
be used in the 3000-4000 level physics courses. Emphasis will
be placed on applications, problem-solving and computer simulations.
(3 hr. lecture)
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