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PHY 4930 |
A. Demonstrate good understanding and retention of basic principles of physics in the core areas of physics: classical mechanics, special relativity, electricity and magnetism, optics and waves, thermodynamics and statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics and atomic physics.
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Apply a single principle of physics to solve simple quantitative problems. |
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C. Perform laboratory experiments based on fundamental principles of physics that employ instrumentation commonly used by physicists and adhere to departmental standards of laboratory safety. |
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Critical Thinking Skills |
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D. Combine principles of physics with appropriate mathematics to solve complex quantitative problems. |
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| E. Demonstrate the capability to infer correct conclusions and consequences from experimental data. |
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With guidance from a principle investigator, generate physically valid results that are consequences of research methods appropriate to a physics research project.
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Communication Skills |
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G. Write in a clear, well-organized, and mechanically correct style appropriate to physics |
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| H. Give an oral report to an audience of peers of work in physics that is organized well and presented clearly |
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I.Demonstrate the ability to conduct a literature search and organize bibliographic sources to support conclusions from their research in a style appropriate to physics. |
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Note: Calculus Physics I & II with Laboratories are pre-requisites for the physics major.