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Physics
Professor Eggleston,
Chair
Professors
Schmiedeshoff, Schramm,
Snowden-Ifft; Assistant
Professors Hightower,
Scheel
On Special
Appointment: Adjunct
Assistant Professor
Gauvreau
The
Physics department
provides an education in
the fundamental
processes of the
physical world with
thorough study in both
the classroom and
laboratory. After
completion of the
program, a physics
student will have
excellent analytical and
problem-solving skills
in addition to ample
hands-on laboratory
experience. The Physics
major is excellent
preparation for
professional or graduate
work in physics,
engineering, and related
fields. In addition, a
physics major finds that
he or she is an
attractive applicant for
medical, business, or
law school, as well as
having an excellent
foundation for science
teaching.
In
addition to the full
spectrum of
undergraduate
coursework, the
department offers many
opportunities to
participate in research
projects both on and off
campus. Qualified
students may begin
research projects as
early as their first
year. Current research
activities in the
department include
experimental
investigations in
Astrophysics, Condensed
Matter Physics, Plasma
Physics, and Materials
Science, and theoretical
investigations in
Cosmology, Particle
Physics, and Condensed
Matter Physics.
Departmental resources
include well-equipped
research and
instructional
laboratories, as well as
laboratory space for
qualified students to
carry out independent
investigations of their
own. Many students have
also participated in
projects at nearby
institutions such as the
California Institute of
Technology and the Jet
Propulsion Laboratory.
Students
who wish to do advanced
work in physics or
engineering should
complete the
introductory physics
sequence (Physics
106,
110,
120) as early as
possible. These courses
provide a foundation in
both classical and
modern physics.
Fundamental
understanding and
procedures in analytical
physics are stressed
throughout. This
sequence is recommended
to all students who have
an aptitude for
scientific work and who
are acquiring a strong
background in
mathematics, including
an introduction to
differential and
integral calculus.
Students with a strong
high school physics
background or a high
score on the Physics AP
examination may wish to
consider
Course Exemption by
Examination, whereby
the student can be
exempted from some or
all of the courses in
the introductory
sequence.
Physics
majors typically begin
taking courses at the
intermediate level by
the end of Sophomore
year, and are encouraged
to complete required
300-level courses by the
end of Junior year. This
schedule prepares a
student for the widest
array of 260- and
360-series courses.
Of
special interest are the
three series of physics
courses numbered
160-169, 260-269, and
360-369. These courses
cover special topics as
well as subjects of
active research interest
within the Physics
department. The 160
series is designed for
non-science students
interested in varying
aspects of physical
science. These courses
have few prerequisites
beyond algebra and
trigonometry and are
open only to students
who have not taken
Physics
106,
110/115,
120/125,
or their equivalent. The
260 series of courses is
open to anyone who has
completed Physics
120 or
125. The
prerequisites for
360-series courses vary,
but generally require
physics beyond Physics
120 or
125.
MAJOR:
The major is designed to
appeal to students who
wish to prepare for
professional or graduate
work in physics as well
as those who wish to
study physics but have
other career goals. The
program for physics
majors is composed of
the Physics Foundation
and one of the four
Options listed below.
Students can also
supplement their
programs by taking
courses at the
California Institute of
Technology under the
Exchange Program.
Physics Foundation:
All physics majors must
complete a core of five
physics courses called
the Foundation. In
addition to the
three-term introductory
sequence (Physics
106,
110 or
115,
120), the Foundation
includes a course in
Modern Physics with
laboratory (Physics
240) and a course in
Thermal and Statistical
Physics (Physics
250). Accompanying
these physics courses
must be work in
mathematics including
Calculus 1 (Math
109,
110, or
114), Calculus 2
(Math
120 or
124), Multivariable
Calculus (Math
212) and Linear
Systems (Math
214).
Options: In addition
to the Foundation, all
physics majors must
complete one of the
following Physics
Options. Upon
graduation, the
student’s transcript
will list both the major
(Physics) and the chosen
Option.
Some of
the four Options require
Physics Selectives,
which are courses from
the 260 or 360 series,
or 300-level courses
below 390 not otherwise
required for the Option.
Physics Option
(24 units): Physics
310,
315,
316,
320,
330,
340 and four
units of Physics
Selectives. This
option is
recommended for
students who wish a
thorough background
in physics and for
those who wish to
pursue professional
or graduate work in
physics or
engineering.
Mathematics Option
(28 units): Physics
310,
320, four units
of Physics
Selectives and eight
additional units
from any other
300-level Physics
courses below 390.
Also required are at
least eight units in
Math or Computer
Science numbered
above
300 and below
397 (these
courses must be in
addition to those
required math
courses listed in
the Foundation).
This option is
recommended for
students who wish a
broader mathematics
or computer science
background.
Chemistry Option
(32 units):
Chemistry
120 or
130,
220,
221, and
240. Also
required are Physics
310,
320,
330 and either
Physics
340 or Chemistry
305. This option
is recommended for
students who wish a
broader physical
science background.
Education Option
(24 units): Physics
320 and eight
units of Physics
Selectives. Also
required are
Education
201,
205, and
340. Education
314 is highly
recommended. This
option is
recommended for
students who wish to
pursue careers in
secondary science
education.
Physics “Capstone”:
All physics majors must
complete the Junior
Seminar, Physics
390 and
391.
COMPREHENSIVE
REQUIREMENT: The
comprehensive
requirement for majors
is met by completion of
the year-long Junior
Seminar (Physics
390/391)
with a grade of C or
better and by passing a
comprehensive
examination on the
material covered in the
Physics Foundation.
WRITING REQUIREMENT:
Students majoring in
Physics will satisfy the
writing requirement with
a passing evaluation of
a student portfolio. The
portfolio will consist
of two laboratory
reports from Modern
Physics Laboratory
(Physics
240), and two
research reports from
Junior Seminar (Physics
390/391).
Students may revise
these reports before
submitting the
portfolio. Typical
formats for the required
writings will be
presented in the related
courses. The writing is
expected to be clear,
precise, and
intelligible to someone
who has completed
introductory physics.
The portfolio will be
graded on a pass/fail
basis by departmental
committee. Students
whose portfolios are not
satisfactory will be
required to take English
Writing
401. See the
Writing Program and
consult the department
chair for additional
information.
MINOR:
The Physics Foundation
and four units of
Physics Selectives.
COMBINED PLAN IN LIBERAL
ARTS AND ENGINEERING:
The program for majors
provides for entrance
into the Combined Plan
Programs (3-2 and 4-2)
at Columbia University
and the California
Institute of Technology.
Students interested in
engineering should
consult the
Combined Plan for
details.
HONORS: Senior
physics majors with an
overall grade point
average of 3.25 are
permitted to present an
oral and written thesis
on their research for
College Honors
consideration at
graduation. See the
Honors Program and
consult the department
chair for details.
GRADUATE STUDY: The
department of Physics,
together with the
departments of
Chemistry, Education,
and Geology,
participates in offering
a Master of Arts in
Teaching (M.A.T.) in
Physical Science. This
program is available to
students in the teaching
credential program who
have a significant
background in the
physical sciences and
who wish to deepen their
scientific level beyond
the level required for a
single-subject
credential in one of the
physical sciences.
General M.A.T. degree
requirements are listed
in the Graduate Study
section of this catalog.
Students seeking the
Physical Sciences degree
are required to complete
three five-unit graduate
level courses, each of
which is an enhancement
of a four-unit
upper-division course
with the addition of a
related
teaching-oriented
project. For additional
information, please
refer to the
Graduate Study
section or the Chair of
one of the offering
departments.
106. WAVES.
An
introduction to the
physics of waves with
examples from optics,
acoustics, and modern
physics. Open to
frosh and sophomores
only. Includes one
three-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite: concurrent
enrollment in a
Calculus 1 course or
permission of
instructor.
Schmiedeshoff
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
LAB-SCI
110. INTRODUCTORY
MECHANICS.
Covers
classical mechanics,
including kinematics and
dynamics of particles
and rigid bodies,
conservation laws, and
examination of specific
force laws. Includes
one three-hour
laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: A
Calculus 2 course
(may be taken
concurrently); or
permission of
instructor. Some prior
physics experience is
recommended.
Hightower
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
LAB-SCI
115. GENERAL PHYSICS
I.
The
first of a two-course
introduction to physics
designed for life
science and premedical
students. Topics include
Newton’s laws of motion,
gravitation, work and
energy, conservation
laws. Includes one
three-hour laboratory
per week. Courses with
multiple lecture
sections may require
evening examinations.
Prerequisites: A
Calculus 2 course
(may be taken
concurrently); or
permission of
instructor.
Staff
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
LAB-SCI
120. INTRODUCTORY
ELECTRICITY AND
MAGNETISM.
Introduction to
electricity and
magnetism, electronic
circuits,
electromagnetic
induction, and Maxwell’s
Equations. Includes
one three-hour
laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Physics
110 or
115 and a
Calculus 2 course;
or permission of
instructor.
Eggleston
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
LAB-SCI
125. GENERAL PHYSICS
II.
The
second of a two-course
introduction to physics
designed for life
science and premedical
students. Topics include
electrostatics and
electromagnetism,
electric circuits,
geometrical and physical
optics. Includes one
three-hour laboratory
per week. Courses with
multiple lecture
sections may require
evening examinations.
Prerequisites: Physics
110 or
115, and a
Calculus 2 course;
or permission of
instructor.
Scheel
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
LAB-SCI
THE
160 SERIES
Designed
for non-science students
interested in different
aspects of physical
science, the courses
numbered 160-169 rarely
have prerequisites
beyond algebra and
trigonometry and are
open only to students
who have not taken
Physics
106,
110/115,
120/125,
or their equivalents.
Typically only two
courses are offered from
this series each year.
The Department reserves
the right to cancel
classes with extremely
small enrollments.
161. GEEK TOYS.
Exploration of physical
laws and processes
through simple and
geeky-cool devices and
demonstrations, many of
which students will
build themselves and
keep. The toys will
illuminate topics from
across physics,
including classical
mechanics,
thermodynamics,
electricity, and
magnetism.
Prerequisites: algebra
and trigonometry, or
permission of
instructor. Not open to
students who have
completed Physics
110,
115,
120, or
125; or
equivalent.
Not
given in 2008-2009
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
MATH/SCI
162. ASTRONOMY.
A survey
of the solar system,
stars and stellar
evolution, galaxies and
cosmology.
Prerequisite: algebra
and permission of
instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
MATH/SCI
163. PHYSICS AS A
LIBERAL ART.
A survey
of classical and modern
physics with an emphasis
on basic principles and
their applications.
Prerequisites:
proficiency in high
school algebra and
trigonometry.
Eggleston
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
MATH/SCI
164. LIGHT.
Identical in all
respects to Physics
165 except that
there is no lab
component. Students
attend regularly
scheduled lectures for
Physics
165, do the homework
and take the
165 exams.
Prerequisites: algebra
and trigonometry, or
permission of
instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
MATH/SCI
165. LIGHT.
An
introduction to optics
and modern physics for
both science and
non-science majors.
Topics include
geometrical optics,
physical optics, waves,
special relativity,
wave-particle duality,
atomic and nuclear
physics. Includes one
three-hour laboratory
per week. Prerequisites:
algebra and
trigonometry, or
permission of
instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
LAB-SCI
166. SPACETIME
PHYSICS.
An
introduction to the
theory of special
relativity for both
science and non-science
majors. Topics include
Einstein’s postulates,
the geometry of
relativity, the Lorentz
transformations, and the
structure of spacetime.
Prerequisites: algebra
and trigonometry, or
permission of
instructor.
Schramm
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
MATH/SCI
168. ENERGY
CONVERSIONS AND
RESOURCES.
This
course introduces the
physics of energy and
energy conversions. The
goal of this course is
to provide students with
the tools to recognize
and quantify the various
energy conversion
processes important to
society. Fundamental
concepts of conservation
of energy, efficiency,
work and heat will be
introduced during the
first half of the
course. These concepts
will provide a framework
for topical information
on global energy
resources (renewable and
nonrenewable), energy
generation systems, and
societal energy demands.
Prerequisites: algebra
or trigonometry, or
permission of
instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
MATH/SCI
197. INDEPENDENT
STUDY.
Supervised investigation
by students who have not
yet completed Physics
320.
Prerequisite: permission
of supervising
instructor and approval
of department.
1
or 2 units
Staff
240. MODERN PHYSICS.
Introduction to the
physics of the twentieth
century, emphasizing
special relativity and
elementary quantum
mechanics. Includes the
breakdown of classical
concepts; light quanta
and matter waves;
Schrödinger equation and
solutions in 1 and 3
dimensions; hydrogen
atom, exclusion
principle, and the
periodic table. Other
topics include a
selection from atomic,
nuclear, particle, and
condensed-matter
physics. Includes one
three-hour laboratory
per week. Prerequisites:
Physics
106, Physics
110 or
115, and Physics
120; or permission
of instructor.
Schmiedeshoff
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
LAB-SCI
250. THERMAL AND
STATISTICAL PHYSICS.
Connects
the microscopic
properties of the
physical world with its
macroscopic properties
using classical and
quantum statistics.
Topics include classical
and quantum ideal
gasses, classical
thermodynamics, phase
transitions, and kinetic
theory.
Prerequisites: Physics
106, Physics
110 or
115, and Physics
120; or permission
of the instructor.
Schmiedeshoff
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
MATH/SCI
THE
260 SERIES
Designed
for students interested
in different aspects of
physical science at a
deeper level than those
in the 160 series, the
courses numbered 260-269
are generally open to
anyone who has completed
Physics
120 or
125 or their
equivalents. Typically
only one or two courses
are offered from this
series each year. The
Department reserves the
right to cancel classes
with extremely small
enrollments.
261. SIMULATIONS IN
PHYSICS.
An
introduction to the
numerical solutions of
problems in physics.
Applications are drawn
from classical dynamics,
electrostatics,
magnetostatics,
relativistic dynamics,
and chaotic systems.
Includes one three-hour
laboratory per week.
Prerequisites: Physics
110 or
115; and, Physics
120 or
125 (may be taken
concurrently); or
permission of
instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
LAB-SCI
262. ELECTRONICS.
Theoretical and
experimental electronics
fundamental to modern
research. Includes
one three-hour
laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Physics
120 or
125; or permission
of instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
LAB-SCI
263. MEASUREMENT AND
CONTROL OF
INSTRUMENTATION BY
COMPUTER.
A
laboratory based course
covering the C
programming language,
the LabWindows CVI
programming environment,
and the use of D/A and
A/D converters.
Prerequisite: Physics
120 or
125; or permission
of instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
LAB-SCI
264. HISTORY OF
PHYSICS.
This
course will explore the
interactions of physics
and society through
selected studies in the
history of classical and
modern physics. Course
work will include
reading and discussion
of original and
interpretive works,
research papers, and
oral presentations to
the class.
Prerequisites: Physics
110 or
115; and, Physics
120 or
125; or permission
of instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
EUROPE
265. THE SUBSTANCE
OF SUBSTANCE.
An
introduction to the
fundamental constituents
of matter and their
interactions. Topics
include quarks and
leptons; symmetries and
conservations laws;
special relativity; the
fundamental forces and
their relationship; and
the early universe.
Prerequisites: Physics
110 or
115; and, Physics
120 or
125 (may be taken
concurrently); or
permission of
instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
267. ENGINEERING
PHYSICS.
An
introduction to the
field of engineering.
Students who have
completed either of the
introductory sequences
in physics are well
prepared to apply that
knowledge to a wide
variety of subjects.
Applications covered
include static
equilibrium, elastic
properties of materials,
vibrations,
thermodynamics, thermal
properties of matter,
fluids, waves and sound,
DC circuits, and AC
circuits.
Prerequisites: Physics
110 or
115; and, Physics
120 or
125 (may be taken
concurrently); or
permission of
instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
268. STATES OF
MATTER.
An
introduction to the
physics of solids,
liquids, gases, and
other states of matter
incorporating
contemporary topics such
as superconductivity,
superfluidity, liquid
crystals, and
Bose-Einstein
condensation.
Prerequisite: Physics
120 or
125 or permission of
instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
269. SPECIAL TOPICS
IN PHYSICS I.
Special
topics in physics,
selected largely by
student interest and
requiring no more than
introductory physics
courses. Possible topics
include: variational
methods, celestial
mechanics, chaos,
nonlinear systems.
Satisfies a Physics
Selective requirement.
Not
given in 2008-2009
310. MATHEMATICAL
METHODS IN PHYSICS.
Survey
of the elements of
advanced mathematical
ideas and techniques
typically used in
physics. Physical
examples and intuition
will be emphasized
throughout. Topics
covered will include
Div, Grad, and Curl;
matrices, tensors, and
groups; complex
analysis, Fourier series
and integrals; boundary
and initial value
problems; and special
topics as time permits.
Includes one
ninety-minute laboratory
per week. Prerequisites:
Physics
106 and
120; and Math
214 (may be taken
concurrently with
permission of
instructor); or
permission of
instructor.
Schramm
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET: MATH/SCI
315. ADVANCED
LABORATORY I.
Selected
experiments in modern
physics. Special
emphasis on research
techniques, including
literature search,
analysis of data, and
preparation of written
reports.
Prerequisites: Physics
240 or permission of
instructor.
2
units
Eggleston
316. ADVANCED
LABORATORY II.
Selected
experiments in modern
physics. Special
emphasis on research
techniques, including
literature search,
analysis of data, and
preparation of written
reports.
Prerequisites: Physics
240 or permission of
instructor.
2
units
Hightower
320. ANALYTICAL
DYNAMICS.
Motion
of particles, systems of
particles, and rigid
bodies. conservation
laws; coordinate
transformations, both
stationary and moving;
Hamilton’s and
Lagrange’s equations.
Includes one
ninety-minute laboratory
per week. Prerequisites:
Physics
106, Physics
120, and Math
214; or permission
of instructor.
Scheel
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET: MATH/SCI
330. ADVANCED
ELECTROMAGNETISM.
Electro-
and magneto-statics,
Maxwell’s equations,
electrodynamics,
boundary value problems,
radiation. Includes
one ninety-minute
laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Physics
310 or permission of
instructor.
Schramm
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
MATH/SCI
340. QUANTUM
MECHANICS.
The
foundations of the
theory of quantum
mechanics with
applications to physical
systems. Formal
development of the
postulates of quantum
mechanics,
representation of
states, angular
momentum, spin, and
perturbation theory.
Applications include the
harmonic oscillator,
hydrogen atom, and
Zeeman effect.
Includes one
ninety-minute laboratory
per week. Prerequisites:
Physics
240 or Chemistry
305, and Physics
310, or permission
of instructor.
Hightower
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
MATH/SCI
THE
360 SERIES
Designed
for students interested
in advanced topics in
physics, the courses
numbered 360-369 have
varying prerequisites
but generally require
physics beyond Physics
120/125. Typically only
one or two courses are
offered from this series
each year. The
Department reserves the
right to cancel classes
with extremely small
enrollments.
361. COMPUTATIONAL
PHYSICS.
Many
problems in physics can
be formulated (i.e.,
written as equations)
but not solved
analytically. In such
cases computational
techniques are often
employed to solve the
equations and advance
our understanding of the
physics. This course
provides an introduction
to these techniques and
their use.
Prerequisite: Physics
240.
Not
given in 2008-2009
362. COSMOLOGY AND
PARTICLE PHYSICS.
Particle
physics and cosmology
began to become
intertwined around the
turn of the century with
the discovery of cosmic
rays. This course will
explore the fusion of
these smallest and
largest length scales. A
brief introduction to
particle physics and
cosmology will be given
followed by a discussion
of current topics in
this new field of
astroparticle physics.
Topics will include
cosmic rays, big bang
nucleosynthesis,
structure formation,
dark matter, and the
cosmological constant.
Prerequisite: Physics
240 or permission of
instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
363. SOLID STATE
PHYSICS.
An
introduction to the
physics of solids.
Topics include free
electrons, crystal
structure, lattice
vibrations, energy
bands, and the
electrical, magnetic,
and optical properties
of solids.
Prerequisites: Physics
240 and
250 or permission of
instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
364. PLASMA PHYSICS.
An
introduction to the
physics of plasma,
including charged
particle motion in
electromagnetic fields,
plasma waves, plasma
confinement, and
non-linear effects.
These ideas will be used
to understand space and
ionospheric phenomena,
laser-plasma
interactions,
containment of matter
and anti-matter, and
energy generation by
controlled nuclear
fusion.
Prerequisites: Physics
120,
310, and Math
212.
Not
given in 2008-2009
365. SUBATOMIC
PHYSICS.
Survey
of the contemporary
status of the quantum
physics of subatomic
particles and atomic
nuclei. Emphasis is
given to discussing and
examining the
fundamental constituents
of matter (quarks and
leptons) and the
fundamental forces of
nature
(electromagnetism, the
strong nuclear force,
and the weak nuclear
force). Topics include
the classification and
relationships among
particles, properties of
nuclei and nuclear
interactions (such as
fission and fusion),
electroweak and quantum
chromodynamic
interactions, and the
unification of the
fundamental forces of
nature. Applications to
and insights derived
from astrophysics and
cosmology will also be
included. Specific
topics covered will be
selected by the
instructor.
Prerequisites: Physics
310 and
320 (may be taken
concurrently); or
permission of
instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
366. RELATIVITY.
Review
of special relativity.
Introduction to the
fundamentals of general
relativity and
gravitation, with
applications to
cosmology. Topics
include the big bang
theory, primordial
nucleo-synthesis, the
dark matter problem,
gravitational red shift
and the expansion of the
universe, stellar
evolution, and black
holes. Prerequisite:
Physics
310 or permission of
instructor.
Schramm
CORE REQUIREMENT
MET:
MATH/SCI
368. NANOSCIENCE AND
NANOTECHNOLOGY.
A
critical analysis of the
literature of
nanoscience and
nanotechnology. This
course will examine the
chemical and physical
properties of quantum
dots, carbon nanotubes,
metal and semiconductor
nanowires, and
biomolecules and other
nanometer scale
structures useful in
molecular electronics,
chemical biology, and in
building macroscopic
structures with tailored
properties from
nanoscale components.
Includes introductory
instruction to scanning
tunneling microscopy.
Prerequisite: Physics
240 or Chemistry
220; or permission
of instructor.
Not
given in 2008-2009
369. SPECIAL TOPICS
IN PHYSICS II.
Special
topics in physics,
selected largely by
student interest.
Prerequisites vary with
subject area. Possible
topics include: group
theory in physics,
applications of quantum
mechanics in atomic,
nuclear, and particle
physics, introduction to
relativistic quantum
mechanics, nonlinear
pattern forming systems,
hydrodynamic
instabilities,
superfluidity and
superconductivity,
methods of material
science. Satisfies a
Physics Selective
requirement.
Staff
390. JUNIOR PHYSICS
SEMINAR I.
Students
will participate in
weekly seminars and
conduct library-based
research on topics in
physics. Students will
present one seminar and
one written report on
their work.
Completion of this
course with a grade of C
or better partially
fulfills the
comprehensive
requirement for
graduation with a degree
in physics.
Prerequisite: Physics
240 and
250 or permission of
instructor.
2
units
Schmiedeshoff
391. JUNIOR PHYSICS
SEMINAR II.
Students
will participate in
weekly seminars and
conduct library-based
research on topics in
physics. Students will
present one seminar and
one written report on
their work.
Completion of this
course with a grade of C
or better partially
fulfills the
comprehensive
requirement for
graduation with a degree
in physics.
Prerequisites: Physics
390; or permission
of instructor.
2
units
Schmiedeshoff
395. RESEARCH.
Research
supervised by a member
of the faculty. May
be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: approval
of department.
1
to 4 units
Staff
396. PROFESSIONAL
INTERNSHIP.
Off-campus participation
(up to full time) in the
work of a major
laboratory engaged in
research and development
that involves pure or
applied physics. The
student will take part
in the ongoing technical
work of the laboratory
under joint supervision
by a member of the
laboratory’s
professional technical
staff and Occidental
physics faculty.
Normally, formal
application to the
laboratory is required,
and admission may be
competitive.
Prerequisites: approval
of department,
supervising instructor,
and the laboratory.
2
to 12 units
Staff
397. INDEPENDENT
STUDY.
Supervised investigation
by properly qualified
students.
Prerequisites:
permission of
supervising instructor
and approval of
department.
1
to 4 units
Staff
400. PHYSICS
RESEARCH SEMINAR.
A
seminar course in which
students and faculty
will make weekly oral
reports describing their
ongoing research
projects.
Prerequisite: a
specific, ongoing
research project.
2
units
Staff
499. HONORS.
Prerequisite: permission
of department.
Staff
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