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Mapping: Curriculum and Program Learning Objectives
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Learning
Objective
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Relevant
Courses
(PHYS) |
Understanding
the overall aims and scope of physics as a scientific discipline.
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1000,
1020, 1030, 1040, 1100, 1200, 1800, 2110, 2120, 2210, 2220
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Understanding
the methodology and organization of physical law as a means to
understand the world around us.
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1200,
1800, 2110, 2120, 2210, 2220 |
Development
of analytical and problem solving skills needed for applications in
physics and other scientific disciplines.
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2110,
2120, 2210, 2220
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Understanding
and application of the fundamental notions of force and energy.
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1020,
1200, 1800, 2110, 2210
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Understanding
of the use of energy considerations to study complex systems from a
thermodynamic viewpoint.
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2110,
2210, 3700
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Understanding
the fundamental interactions of nature, principally electromagnetism.
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1200,
1800, 2120, 2220, 3600, 3710, 4600
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Understanding
of the conceptual basis and elementary applications of relativity
theory.
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2220,
3030, 3710, 4550
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Analytical
proficiency in the foundations and applications of Newtonian mechanics
for understanding macroscopic dynamics.
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1200,
1800, 2110, 2210, 3550, 4550
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Formulation
and analysis of dynamical systems using Lagrangian and Hamiltonian
methods.
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4550
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Understanding
the conceptual basis, formalism and applications of quantum theory for
understanding microscopic phenomena.
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2120,
2220, 2710, 4700, 4710
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Gain
experience with the experimental method of physics investigation,
including apparatus and data analysis.
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3870,
3880, 4900
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Understanding
elementary mathematical/computer methods of physics.
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2500,
3750
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Understanding
of the myriad phenomena of light, its propagation, and its interaction
with various physical media.
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1200,
2120, 2220, 4600, 4650, 4680
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Experience
with research methodology in physics and acquisition of skills needed
to formulate and solve research problems.
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3870,
3880, 4900
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