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  • PHYS 3400: Classical Mechanics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2220 and University Advanced Standing. Pre- or Corequisite(s): PHYS 3300 recommended. Treats classical mechanics of particles and systems using advanced mathematical techniques. Covers conservation principles, Lagrangian dynamics, harmonic oscillators, motion of rigid bodies and non-inertial reference frames.
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  • PHYS 3500: Thermodynamics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2220, MATH 2210, and University Advanced Standing. Addresses topics of heat, temperature, ideal gases, laws of thermodynamics, entropy, reversibility, thermal properties of solids, phase transitions, thermodynamics of magnetism, and negative temperature.
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  • PHYS 3600: Optics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3300, PHYS 3110, and University Advanced Standing. Covers the phenomena of reflection, refraction, diffraction, interference, optical behavior in materials and lasers. Presents a mathematically rigorous description of optical phenomena. May Include equipment-based class projects.
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  • PHYS 3700: Particle Physics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3110 and University Advanced Standing. Introduces the Standard Model of particle physics, which enumerates the elementary particles that make up the universe and describes their interactions. Addresses particle accelerators and detectors. Examines unresolved questions in particle physics and possible extensions to the Standard Model.
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  • PHYS 3800: Energy Use on Earth

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (PHYS 1010 or PHSC 1000 or GEO 1010 or GEO 2040 or METO 1010) and (MATH 1050 or MATH 1055) and CHEM 1010 and University Advanced Standing. Covers the science of energy production and consumption. Quantitatively analyzes various methods of energy production, distribution, and end use in all sectors of our society, including transportation, residential living, and industry. Examines the impacts of our energy consumption on the environment and prospects for alternative energy sources. Is intended for science majors interested in energy use in society or in an energy related career, and for students in other majors who feel that a technical understanding of energy use will help them to understand and mitigate its impact in our society.
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  • PHYS 3830: Biophysics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 2220, PHYS 2225, and BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1610; University Advanced Standing. Covers the thermodynamics and statistical mechanics of biological systems, the mechanics of biologically important molecules, and the laws of fluid mechanics as applied in biological systems. Uses calculus-based mathematical models to treat specific reactions, particularly those treating biological systems as molecular machines.
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  • PHYS 4150: Medical Physics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3110, PHYS 3115 and University Advanced Standing. Explores the theory and applications of physics to medicine. Covers signal analysis, ultrasound, X-rays, optical, nuclear, and X-ray imaging techniques, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging, and nanomedicine.
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  • PHYS 4210: Advanced Experimental Techniques

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): (PHYS 3125, PHYS 3230, or instructor approval) and University Advanced Standing. Introduces students to the process of developing, designing, proposing, building, executing, analyzing, revising, and presenting a scientific experiment. Teaches a variety of advanced experimental technical skills and helps students learn to embark independently on scientific research.
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  • PHYS 4250: Nuclear Physics

    3.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): PHYS 3110. Covers radiation, radioactive decay, nuclear structure, interactions of radiation with matter, radiation detection, nuclear reactions, fission, fusion, and applications of nuclear physics.
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  • PHYS 4250R: Physics for Teachers

    1.00 - 5.00 Credits
    Utah Valley University

    Prerequisite(s): Department Approval and University Advanced Standing. For licensed teachers or teachers seeking to recertify, an update course in physics and/or basic physics core courses for teachers needing physics or physical science endorsements from the Utah State Office of Education. Teaches principles of physics and pedagogy of teaching physics for teachers in public or private schools. Emphasis will be placed on correlation with the Utah Core Curriculum, the National Science Education Standards, and the Benchmarks of Project 2061. Topics will vary.
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