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MUS 317 Music in Performance II Credits: (3-0) 3
This course builds on concepts introduced in MUS 217 to develop advanced understandings of cultural, historical, and aesthetic perceptions through in-depth study and performance of ensemble music of both western and non-western cultures.
Prerequisites: Three previous semesters of any combination of MUEN 101 /MUEN 122 or MUS 217 and/or permission of instructor.
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NANO 401 Introduction to Nanoscience Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduction to the concepts, motivations, and challenges of nanoscience. Topics include the emergence and background of nanoscience. Properties, applications, and characterization of nanoscale materials and systems will be examined. The course will particularly benefit students considering graduate studies that may involve nanotechnology research. Principles of basic physics, chemistry, and mathematics will be involved.
Prerequisites: PHYS 213 , PHYS 213L , CHEM 114 , MATH 321 or permission of instructor.
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NANO 445/545 Introduction to Nanomaterials Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will introduce the theoretical basis and synthetic processes on nanomaterials. Specifically, this course will focus on the synthesis and fabrication of nanostructures and nanomaterials, and also include content on the nanoscale property measurements. Finally, the course will cover applications of nanomaterials, particularly focusing upon inorganic nanomaterials.
Prerequisites: MET 232 , EM 321
Notes: Students enrolled in NANO 545 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in NANO 445.
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NANO 475/575 Advances in Processing and Nanoengineering of Polymers Credits: (2-0) 2
The course will begin with an overview of the basic principles of polymer rheology and structure formation. It will then review recent examples from the scientific literature in which concepts and theories of rheological behavior and structure formation at multiple length scales have been further developed and/or applied to the processing of polymers and composites with advanced functional and multifunctional properties. Special attention will be paid to research related to processing challenges in the formation of polymer nanocomposites, nanofibers and hierarchical composite structures. As part of this course, students will be expected to develop skills in reviewing and critically assessing the scientific literature, and in developing research strategies based on current state of knowledge.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114 /CHEM 114L or MES 604 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in NANO 575 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in NANO 475. This course is cross listed with CBE 475/575 and MES 475/575 .
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NANO 504 Nanophotonics Credits: (3-0) 3
The course deals with optical phenomena in materials and structures with subwave-length dimensions. Topics will include the quantum theory of light, laser theory, beam propagation, and the unique properties of nanophotonic structures.
Prerequisites: Introductory quantum mechanics and electricity and magnetism; ability to solve ordinary differential equations and linear systems.
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NANO 521 Electromagnetism Credits: (4-0) 4
This is a course in the principles of electricity and magnetism, with applications to dielectric and magnetic materials. Topics include the development of Maxwell’s equations, and applications.
Prerequisites: PHYS 213 and MATH 321
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 421/521 .
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NANO 551 Classical Mechanics Credits: (4-0) 4
This is a systematic introduction to classical mechanics emphasizing motion in three dimensions. Topics include central forces, harmonic oscillations, non-inertial reference frames, rigid body motion, and Langrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 113 or PHYS 213
Pre or Corequisites: MATH 321
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 451/551 .
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NANO 571 Quantum Mechanics Credits: (4-0) 4
This is a systematic introduction to quantum mechanics, emphasizing the Schrödinger equation. Topics include simple soluble problems, the hydrogen atom, approximation methods and other aspects of quantum theory.
Prerequisites: MATH 321 or permission of instructor.
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 471/571 .
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NANO 604 Nanophotonic Materials Credits: (3-0) 3
This graduate course will study the analysis and properties of nanostructured photonic materials such as photonic crystals and plasmonic materials.
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NANO 636 Photovoltaics Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will cover modern silicon photovoltaic (PV) devices, including the basic physics, ideal and nonideal models, device parameters and design, and device fabrication. The emphasis will be placed on crystalline and multicrystalline devices, but thin films will also be introduced. PV applications and economics will also be discussed.
Notes: This course is cross listed with MES 636 .
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NANO 701 Nano Materials Credits: (3-0) 3
This course will focus on the formation of nanomaterials via gas and liquid phase routes. Theory of homogeneous and heterogeneous nucleation, growth mechanisms and kinetics as well as population balances will be discussed. The second part of the course will cover particle surface functionalization, colloidal properties and stability, processing of nonparticle suspensions, and chemical and physical fabrication techniques. Application of nanostructures and nanomaterials will be discussed as well.
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NANO 702 Theory and Application of Nanoscale Materials Credits: (3-0) 3
The course will survey current research in nanoscience and nanotechnology, providing the essential background and theory at a level accessible to students from varied scientific and engineering backgrounds. Special emphasis will be placed on nano-scaled materials and their practical applications.
Prerequisites: Introductory quantum mechanics, ability to solve ordinary differential equations and linear systems.
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NANO 703/703L Instrumentation and Characterization of Nano-Materials/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
This is an introductory course on instrumentations used in characterization of nano-scaled materials. The course is aimed at entry level graduate students who want to learn characterization of nano-scale materials using state-of-the-art instruments.
Corequisites: NANO 703L
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NANO 704 Crystallography and Structure of Nanomaterials Credits: (3-0) 3
This graduate course covers crystallographic characteristics and structural properties of nanomaterials. Emphasis is placed on electron and x-ray diffraction signatures of nanoparticle size, shape, and configuration.
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NANO 705 Nanoelectronics Credits: (3-0) 3
This graduate course covers the electronic properties and applications of nanomaterials and particular emphasis on quantum semiconductor structures.
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NANO 706 Diffraction Methods for Nanomaterials Research Credits: (3-0) 3
This graduate course covers structural, optical, and electronic defects in nano-scaled materials.
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NANO 707 Defects in Nanomaterials Credits: (3-0) 3
This graduate course covers the characterization and identification of structural and electronic defects in nano-scaled materials systems.
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NANO 708 Nanomaterials for Photovoltaics Credits: (3-0) 3
This graduate course covers the engineering of materials and structures on the nanometer length scale for the photovoltaic power generation from radiant sources, especially the sun.
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NANO 712/712L Electromagnetic Properties of Heterogeneous Materials/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
Focuses on the macroscopic electromagnetic properties of heterogeneous materials and their applications. With nanotechnology, it is possible to manufacture materials with totally new properties that cannot be attained by conventional methods. Through the combined use of analysis (such as mixing theory) and numerical methods, the macroscopic material properties will be computed directly from the microscopic composition of the material.
Corequisites: NANO 712L
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NANO 715 Polymeric Nanomaterials Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is an introduction of fundamental concepts, synthesis, characterizations, structural and physical properties of polymeric nanomaterials. The contents include, but are not limited to, nanofibers, carbon nanotubes, nanocomposites, polymer self-assembly, biopolymers in nanosciences, and nanoparticle coatings.
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NANO 716 Printed Electronics: Materials and Processes Credits: (3-0) 3
The principles of interfacial phenomenon, solution thermodynamics, and colloid chemistry will be used to illuminate the process by which metallic nanoparticulates can be formed and incorporated into inks for use in manufacturing printed electronics by various direct write technologies. Students will learn 1) the methods and science behind the manufacture of a variety of nanoparticles, including gold, silver, and copper conducting particles, 2) the methods of incorporating these particles into inks and the printing of these inks for printed electronic applications, and 3) the interfacial processes involved in line spreading and curing of the printed traces.
Notes: This course is cross listed with MES 716 .
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NANO 717 Nanochemistry Credits: (3-0) 3
The course introduces both the fundamentals and frontiers of the rapidly developing interdisciplinary field of nanomaterials from a chemist’s point of view. The course covers synthesis and fabrication methods of nanomaterials including “top-down” nanofabrication, “bottom-up” chemical synthesis, and self-assembly. The course discusses the unique properties and the structure-property relationship of nanomaterials.
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NANO 721 Electrodynamics I Credits: (3-0) 3
A continuation of PHYS 421. This course treats advanced problems with special emphasis on solutions of the wave equation, Laplace’s equation, and Poisson’s equation. Through introduction of the methods of special relativity, the unity of electrical and magnetic phenomena and the covariance of Maxwell’s equations are demonstrated. If time permits, topics such as MHD and plasma physics are also introduced.
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 721 .
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NANO 736 Advanced Photovoltaics Credits: (3-0) 3
This course builds on the foundations established in MES 736 /NANO 636 . It will cover advanced photovoltaic concepts, including thin films, compound semiconductors, spectral conversion devices, and organic and polymeric devices. Advanced device designs will be emphasized. Evaluation will include a research paper addressing a current PV topic.
Notes: This course is cross listed with MES 736 .
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NANO 743 Statistical Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
Review fundamentals of thermodynamics, introduce Legendre transforms and develop the concepts of phase equilibria and stability, ensembles, partition functions, and the role of fluctuations. Statistical mechanics of non-interacting ideal systems and phase transformations, mean field theory, renormalization group theory and Monte Carlo calculations applied to the Ising Model.
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 743 .
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NANO 751 Theoretical Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
Advanced treatment of classical mechanics, including Lagrange’s and Hamilton’s equations, rigid-body motion, canonical transformations, calculus of variations, and relativity using vectors, matrices, and tensors.
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 751 .
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NANO 771 Quantum Mechanics I Credits: (3-0) 3
Physical basis of quantum mechanics, Schroedinger’s equation and its solution, matrix mechanics, operator methods, approximate methods with an introduction of the relativistic wave equation.
Prerequisites: PHYS 471
Notes: This course is cross listed with PHYS 771 .
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NANO 791 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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NANO 792 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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NANO 890 Seminar Credits: (1-0) 1
A highly focused, and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division of graduate levels.
Notes: May not be repeated for degree credit.
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NANO 898D Dissertation Credits: Credit to be arranged.
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 30 credits toward fulfillment of Ph.D degree requirements. Open only to doctoral candidates.
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PALE 672/672L Micropaleontology/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
A study of the morphology, ecology, and stratigraphic significance of selected groups of protozoans and invertebrate and plant mcrofossils with special emphasis on Formaninifera and conodonts.
Corequisites: PALE 672L
Notes: This course is cross listed with GEOL 672/672L .
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PALE 673/673L Comparative Osteology/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
A comparison of recent and fossil vertebrate skeletons and dentitions with emphasis on the skeletons and teeth of sharks, bony fish, salamanders, frogs, turtles, alligators, lizards, birds, and mammals to establish a thorough understanding of the diversity of the form and function of the vertebrate skeleton. A major objective is the identification of vertebrates based upon osteology and odontology.
Corequisites: PALE 673L
Notes: This course is cros -listed with GEOL 673/673L .
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PALE 676/676L Vertebrate Paleontology/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
An in-depth assessment of the fossil record of vertebrates with special emphasis on current problems in the evolution of vertebrates and the tangible record preserved in the collections of the Museum of Geology.
Corequisites: PALE 676L
Notes: This course is cross listed with GEOL 676/676L .
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PALE 678/678L Vertebrate Biostratigraphy/Lab Credits: (3-1) 4
The principles and practices for establishing the distribution of vertebrate fossils in the rock record. This course will include a brief history of biostratigraphy, methodology, and the content and assessment of vertebrate ages, particularly of Mesozoic and Cenozoic mammals.
Prerequisites: GEOL 676/676L
Corequisites: PALE 678L
Notes: This course is cros -listed with GEOL 678/678L .
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PALE 691 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: A description of the work to be performed must be filed in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering.
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PALE 692 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
Notes: A description of the work to be performed must be filed in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering Department. This course is cross listed with GEOL 692 .
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PALE 790 Seminar Credits: (1-0) 1
A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels. This presentation normally will directly precede the final oral defense of the thesis.
Notes: May be repeated once for degree credit. This course is cross listed with GEOL 790 .
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PALE 798 Thesis Credits: Credit to be arranged.
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
Notes: Credit to be arranged; not to exceed 6 credits toward fulfillment of M.S. degree requirements. Open only to students pursing the M.S. thesis option.
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PE 100 Activity Courses Credits: (1-0) 1
Activities stressing individual physical fitness and lifetime activities according to student needs and interest.
Notes: The same activity course cannot be counted toward graduation credit.
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PE 103 Nutrition for Everyday Living Credits: (1-0) 1
This course will teach nutritional components of healthy diet, impact on both composition, and overall health. Course includes lecture and activity.
Notes: This course can only be taken one time for credit.
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PE 105 Wellness & Physical Fitness Credits: (1-0) 1
For men and women. An activity course with lecture instructing students in many different aspects of personal wellness and physical fitness with practical application.
Notes: This course can only be taken one time for credit.
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PE 113 Varsity Sports I Credits: (1-0) 1
This course is an introduction/conditioning course offered fall semester. A student must be a member of a varsity sport team that is sponsored by SDSM&T to be enrolled in this course.
Notes: This course can only be taken four times for credit, however it may only be used two times to fulfill physical education graduation requirements.
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PE 118 Beginning and Intermediate Swimming (Men and Women) Credits: (1-0) 1
This course will provide instruction in basic skills and fundamental strokes of swimming. After developing basic skills, the fundamental strokes are perfected along with elementary forms of rescue.
Notes: This course can only be taken one time for credit.
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PE 160 Modified Physical Education Activity Credits: (1-0) 1
This course is designed to adapt a variety of activities to the special needs and interests of students who qualify under the Americans with Disabilities Act. The course will seek to adapt physical fitness and sports activities for the special needs students within the limitations of current staffing and facilities.
Notes: Course can be repeated once for additional credit.
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PE 191 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduces competing philosophical views of reality, perception, learning, and values, emphasizing their relevance to the contemporary world.
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PHIL 200 Introduction to Logic Credits: (3-0) 3
Introduces the formal study of argumentation, including forms of logic, inductive and deductive reasoning, proofs, refutations, and fallacies.
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PHIL 220 Introduction to Ethics Credits: (3-0) 3
Examines the major currents and components of ethical theory from classical times to the present, investigating problems arising from specific theories, as well as critically analyzing the validity of these theories for current ethical concerns.
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PHIL 233 Philosophy and Literature Credits: (3-0) 3
Examination of selected topics from the Western World’s literary tradition and analysis of their contributions in the areas of philosophy of life, philosophy of religion, and the concepts of duty and human nature. Study and discussion of topics in relation to their significance for the individual.
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PHYS 111 Introduction to Physics I Credits: (3-0) 3
This is the first course in a two semester algebra-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. The sequence is appropriate for pre-professional majors requiring two semesters of physics. Topics include classical mechanics, thermodynamics, and waves.
Prerequisites: MATH 102 or MATH 123 or permission of instructor.
Notes: The School of Mines course covers classical mechanics only. May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except Interdisciplinary Sciences and and Associate of Arts).
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PHYS 111L Introduction to Physics I Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 111 .
Pre or Corequisites: PHYS 111
Notes: May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except Interdisciplinary Sciences and Associate of Arts).
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PHYS 113 Introduction to Physics II Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is the second course in a two semester algebra-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. Topics include electricity and magnetism, sound, light, optics, and some modern physics concepts.
Prerequisites: PHYS 111
Notes: The School of Mines course covers electricity and magnetism only. May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except Interdisciplinary Sciences and Associate of Arts).
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PHYS 113L Introduction to Physics II Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 113 .
Pre or Corequisites: PHYS 113
Notes: May not be used for credit toward an engineering or science degree (except Interdisciplinary Sciences and Associate of Arts).
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PHYS 183 Elements of Modern Astronomy Credits: (3-0) 3
This course presents a broad view of astronomy in a straightforward and descriptive manner without complex mathematics. It introduces students to basic concepts and the historic and modern foundations of the science of astronomy. Students will gain some insight into the basic physics underlying conclusions drawn from observational and theoretical astronomy, astrophysics, and cosmology. The course provides descriptions of a wide variety of objects found in the universe, from gas and dust particles to stars, planets, and galactic clusters.
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PHYS 211 University Physics I Credits: (3-0) 3
This is the first course in a two semester calculus-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This is the preferred sequence for students majoring in physical science or engineering. Topics include classical mechanics and thermodynamics.
Prerequisites: MATH 123
Notes: The School of Mines course covers classical mechanics only.
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PHYS 213 University Physics II Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is the second course in a two semester calculus-level sequence, covering fundamental concepts of physics. This is the preferred sequence for students majoring in physical science or engineering. Topics include electricity and magnetism, sound, light, and optics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 211
Notes: The School of Mines course covers electricity and magnetism only.
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PHYS 213L University Physics II Laboratory Credits: (0-1) 1
This laboratory accompanies PHYS 213 . Introduction to physical phenomena and measurements. Recording and processing data, determining uncertainties, reporting results. The experiments supplement the work PHYS 211 and PHYS 213.
Pre or Corequisites: PHYS 213
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PHYS 275 Relativity Credits: (3-0) 3
Michelson-Morley experiment, inertial reference frames, the principle of relativity, space-time coordinates of an event, Lorentz Transformations, clock paradox, momentum-energy 4-vector, equivalence of energy and rest mass, the principle of equivalence, curved space-time and qualitative features of general relativity and cosmology, relevance of relativity to space travel.
Prerequisites: PHYS 111 or PHYS 211 and a working knowledge of elementary algebra and trigonometry.
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PHYS 291 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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PHYS 292 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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PHYS 312 Experimental Physics Design I Credits: (0-2) 2
This course is structured to acquaint the student with the experimental design methods. The experiments are chosen to cover as many areas as possible in keeping with the backgrounds of faculty and abilities of the students.
Prerequisites: CENG 244/244L or permission of instructor.
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PHYS 314 Experimental Physics Design II Credits: (0-2) 2
This course is structured to acquaint the student with the experimental design methods. The experiments are chosen to cover as many areas as possible in keeping with the backgrounds of faculty and abilities of the students.
Prerequisites: CENG 244/244L or permission of instructor.
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PHYS 341 Thermodynamics Credits: (2-0) 2
This course is an intermediate level thermodynamics course dealing with systems from a macroscopic perspective. Topics include the first and second laws of thermodynamics, phase diagrams, and equilibria.
Prerequisites: PHYS 213 , and MATH 225 or permission of instructor.
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PHYS 343 Statistical Physics Credits: (2-0) 2
This course provides a systematic introduction to the use of statistical principles applied to the study of thermodynamic systems.
Prerequisites: PHYS 213 , and MATH 225 or permission of instructor.
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PHYS 361 Optics Credits: (3-0) 3
This is an intermediate level study of geometrical and physical optics. Topics include analysis of refraction phenomena, thick lenses, wave nature of light, interference, diffraction, and polarization.
Prerequisites: PHYS 113 or PHYS 213 and MATH 225 or permission of instructor.
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PHYS 386/386L Observational Astronomy/Lab Credits: (2-1) 3
This course is designed to help students expand their knowledge of astronomy through interactive seminars and observing sessions. The focus of this course will be on developing observational and data collection skills using state of the art telescopes. Background knowledge will be fostered through instructor-supervised seminars led by students. Students will use current web-based and advanced amateur/professional publications to lead the seminar sessions. Advanced observing sessions will be held off-campus at the Badlands Observatory in Quinn, SD. Observing sessions will incorporate advanced 18 and 26 inch telescopes provided by the instructors; also with CCD cameras and software for data collection and image manipulation. Observing sessions will also involve student in ongoing searches for near-earth asteroids.
Prerequisites: PHYS 183
Corequisites: PHYS 386L
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PHYS 391 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 4
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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PHYS 392 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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PHYS 412 Advanced Design Projects I Credits: (0-2) 2
The student designs and carries out original projects. The aim is to involve the student in project design and the application of knowledge to a realistic problem. Students will be significantly engaged in the research efforts of the department.
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PHYS 414 Advanced Design Projects II Credits: (0-2) 2
The student designs and carries out original projects. The aim is to involve the student in project design and the application of knowledge to a realistic problem. Students will be significantly engaged in the research efforts of the department.
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PHYS 421/521 Electromagnetism Credits: (4-0) 4
This is a course in the principles of electricity and magnetism, with applications to dielectric and magnetic materials. Topics include the development of Maxwell’s equations, and applications.
Prerequisites: PHYS 213 and MATH 321
Notes: Students enrolled in PHYS 521 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in PHYS 421. This couse is cross-listed with NANO 521 .
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PHYS 433/533 Nuclear and Elementary Particle Physics Credits: (3-0) 3
This course covers fundamental topics in nuclear physics and elementary particles. Topics include radioactivity, nuclear spectra and structure, nuclear models, elementary particle theories and high energy physics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 471 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Student enrolled in PHYS 533 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in PHYS 433.
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PHYS 439/539 Solid State Physics Credits: (4-0) 4
This course looks at solid materials from a microscopic level. Topics include basic crystal structure; mechanical and thermal properties; and electronic processes with reference to electrical properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators.
Prerequisites: MATH 321 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in PHYS 539 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in PHYS 439.
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PHYS 445/545 Statistical Mechanics Credits: (4-0) 4
This course provides a systematic introduction to the use of statistical principles applied to the study of thermodynamic systems.
Prerequisites: PHYS 451/551 and MATH 321 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in PHYS 545 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in PHYS 445.
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PHYS 451/551 Classical Mechanics Credits: (4-0) 4
This is a systematic introduction to classical mechanics emphasizing motion in three dimensions. Topics include central forces, harmonic oscillations, non-inertial reference frames, rigid body motion, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Mechanics.
Prerequisites: MATH 321
Notes: Students enrolled in PHYS 551 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in PHYS 451. This course is cross listed with NANO 551 .
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PHYS 471/571 Quantum Mechanics Credits: (4-0) 4
This is a systematic introduction to quantum mechanics, emphasizing the Schrödinger equation. Topics include simple soluble problems, the hydrogen atom, approximation methods and other aspects of quantum theory.
Prerequisites: MATH 321 or permission of instructor.
Notes: Students enrolled in PHYS 571 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in PHYS 471. This course is cross listed with NANO 571 .
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PHYS 481/581 Mathematical Physics Credits: 4
This course looks at mathematical methods used to formulate and solve problems in various fields of physics. Topics are chosen from: series solutions, special functions, computational methods, complex variables, multi-variate methods, transform methods, and other areas of mathematical applications to physics.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Notes: PHYS 481 is 4 credits and PHYS 581 is 3 credits. Students enrolled in PHYS 581 will be held to a higher standard than those enrolled in PHYS 481.
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PHYS 491 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 4
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meeting frequency depends on the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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PHYS 492 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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PHYS 683 Mathematical Physics II Credits: (3-0) 3
A continuation of PHYS 581. The topics of emphasis are partial differential equations, boundary value problems, special functions, Green’s Functions, and linear algebra. Additional topics of interest will be chosen; possible topics include differential forms and geometry, tensors in physics, group theory, distributions, statistical methods, integral equations, difference equations, numerical methods, variation techniques, etc.
Prerequisites: PHYS 581
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PHYS 691 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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PHYS 692 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Includes current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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PHYS 721 Electrodynamics I Credits: (3-0) 3
This is the first course of a two-semester sequence in electrodynamics. Topics in the sequence include boundary value problems, Maxwell’s equations, multi-pole expansions and gauge transformations. Additional topics will be chosen from such areas as the relativistic formulation of electro-magnetic theory, Lagrangian formulations of classical fields, plane and spherical waves, wave guides, multipole radiation, radiation from moving charges, plasma physics, magneto-hydrodynamics, relativistic (synchrotron) radiation, and radiation in collisions and other applications of interest.
Prerequisites: PHYS 421 or equivalent.
Notes: This course is cross listed with NANO 721 .
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PHYS 723 Electrodynamics II Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is the second course in a two-semester sequence and covers advanced topics in electrodynamics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 721
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PHYS 739 Condensed Matter Physics I Credits: (3-0) 3
Topics include crystal structure and the reciprocal lattice, quantum theory of electrons and phonons, x-ray diffraction, crystal binding energies, and energy band theory. Additional topics may be chosen from the properties of metals, semiconductors, and insulators.
Prerequisites: PHYS 439 or equivalent.
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PHYS 743 Statistical Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
This is a one-semester course in classical and quantum statistical mechanics. Topics include ensembles, partition functions, identical particles, Fermi-Dirac and Bose-Einstein statistics. Other topics will be chosen from mean field theory, phase transformations, renormalization group theory, Monte Carlo techniques, and other topics of interest.
Prerequisites: PHYS 443 (USD course) or equivalent.
Notes: This course is cross listed with NANO 743 .
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PHYS 749 Condensed Matter Physics II Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is the second course in a two-semester sequence and covers advanced topics in condensed matter physics.
Prerequisites: PHYS 739
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PHYS 751 Theoretical Mechanics Credits: (3-0) 3
This is a one semester course in classical mechanics. Topics include Newtonian Mechanics, Hamilton’s Principle, Non-Inertial Frames of Reference, Lagrangian Mechanics. Other topics will be chosen from such areas of study as Rigid Body Motion, Chaos theory, Hamilton-Jacobi theory, Perturbation theory, Quaternion applications to rotations, Lagrangian/Hamiltonian formulations for Continuous systems and fields, and other topics of interest.
Prerequisites: PHYS 451 or equivalent.
Notes: This course is cross listed with NANO 751 .
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PHYS 771 Quantum Mechanics I Credits: (3-0) 3
This is the first course of a two semester sequence in quantum physics. Topics include the Schrödinger equation and its solutions, matrix mechanics, operator methods, the harmonic oscillator, the hydrogen atom, spin and angular momentum.
Prerequisites: PHYS 471 or equivalent.
Notes: This course is cross listed with NANO 771 .
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PHYS 773 Quantum Mechanics II Credits: (3-0) 3
This is the second course in a two semester sequence. Additional topics include perturbation methods. Applications will be chosen from such topics as scattering theory, second quantization, theory of identical particles, relativistic quantum mechanics, creation and annihilation operators and other topics of interest.
Prerequisites: PHYS 771
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PHYS 775 General Relativity Credits: (3-0) 3
This course includes study of Minkowski Space, tensor algebra and calculus, non-Euclidean Geometry, and the Einstein Field Equations. Applications will be chosen from such topics as the Schwarzchild, Kerr, and Reisner-Nordstrom solutions, gravitational waves, Post-Newtonian Formulisms, 3 + 1 formulism, and other topics of interest.
Prerequisites: PHYS 421/521 , PHYS 451/551 or equivalent.
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PHYS 779 Group Theory Credits: (3-0) 3
Topics may include symmetry transformations, continuous groups, finite groups, applications to valence theory, Lorentz group, and fundamental particles.
Prerequisites: PHYS 471 or equivalent.
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PHYS 781 Nuclear and Particle Physics Credits: (3-0) 3
This is a one semester course in nuclear and elementary particle physics. Nuclear physics topics may include nuclear structure (nuclear form factors, multipole moments, liquid and shell models); nuclear decay; nuclear reactions; and other topics of interest. Elementary particle physics topics may include the role of symmetry in particle physics, Quantum Electrodynamics and Quantum Chromodynamics; the Standard Model of Particle Physics; Strong and Weak interactions; Accelerator and Experimental Particle Physics; and other selected topics beyond the Standard Model.
Prerequisites: PHYS 771 or equivalent.
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PHYS 783 Quantum Field Theory Credits: (3-0) 3
This course is the study of relativistic quantum field theory and its application to the standard model. The course covers quantization of relavistic fields; perturbation theory and Feynman diagram; S-matrix; introduction to gauge theories and the standard model; and other topics of interest.
Prerequisites: PHYS 771 or equivalent.
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PHYS 785 Astrophysics and Cosmology Credits: (3-0) 3
This course introduces the broad base of fundamental topics in astrophysics and cosmology. Topics include observational properties of stars; stellar physics; stellar atmospheres; distance scales; galactic structures; interstellar medium, normal and peculiar galaxies and high energy astrophysics, cosmological observations and Friedmann models; the early universe at different epochs; the origin of dark matter and formation of galaxies and large scale structure.
Prerequisites: PHYS 771 or equivalent.
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PHYS 790 Seminar Credits: 1 to 3
A highly focused and topical course. The format includes student presentations and discussions of reports based on literature, practices, problems, and research. Seminars may be conducted over electronic media such as internet and are at the upper division graduate levels.
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PHYS 791 Independent Study Credits: 1 to 3
Includes directed study, problems, readings, directed readings, special problems and special projects. Students complete individualized plans of study which include significant one-on-one student-teacher involvement. The faculty member and students negotiate the details of the study plans. Meetings depending upon the requirements of the topic.
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
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PHYS 792 Topics Credits: 1 to 3
Include current topics, advanced topics, and special topics. A course devoted to a particular issue in a specified field. Course content is not wholly included in the regular curriculum. Guest artists or experts may serve as instructors.
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PHYS 798 Thesis Credits: 1 to 9
A formal treatise presenting the results of study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the applicable degree. The process requires extensive and intensive one-on-one interaction between the candidate and professor with more limited interaction between and among the candidate and other members of the committee.
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