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114 Pasteur Hall, 457-5260
Chairperson: Fred Otto
Graduate Faculty: Bolon, Bloom, Ferstl, Hamerski, Otto, Shields

George Bolon, Professor, Physics; B.S., M.S., Oregon State University; Ph.D., University of Utah; 1968-
Andrew Ferstl, Associate Professor, Physics; B.S., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; 2000-
David E. Hamerski, Professor, Physics; B.S., St. Mary’s College of Minnesota; M.S., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; Ph.D., Washington
 University (Missouri); 1961-
Frederick Otto, Professor, Physics; B.A., B.S., Humboldt State University; Ph.D., University of California-Berkeley; 1990-
Richard H. Shields, Professor, Physics; B.S., M.S., Eastern Illinois University; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Rolla; 1973-

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
 500/400 Seminars - 14 S.H.
This course consists of one or more seminars offered from time to time on a variety of topics of physics. Students may repeat the course under a different topic. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. Offered on demand.
 504/404 Nuclear Radiation Physics - 4 S.H.
A first course in health physics, includes atomic and nuclear structure, radioactivity, interaction of radiation with matter, radiation dosimetry, health physics instrumentation, external and internal radiation protection. Lecture-laboratory course. Prerequisite: 202, 222 or consent of instructor. Offered every two years.
 520/420 Control Theory - 3 S.H.
An introduction to the design, analysis and behavior of mechanical and electronic systems including study of the input and output characteristics and interactions of the functional blocks which comprise the system. Prerequisites: P202 or 22, Math 330. Offered yearly.
 525/425 The Physics of Semiconductors - 3 S.H.
A study of the physics of semiconductors, pn junctions and transistors, fabrication of semiconductor devices including integrated circuits; and the electrical characteristics and behavior of these devices. Prerequisite: 551. Offered every two years.
 530/430 Electromagnetic Theory I - 3 S.H.
Electrostatics including Gauss’s Law and Laplace’s Equation, Magnetostatics. Introduction to Maxwell’s Equations. Prerequisites: 202 or 222 and Math 330. Offered every two years.
 531/431 Electromagnetic Theory II - 3 S.H.
A continuation of 530/430 with applications of Maxwell’s equations to waveguides, optics, and special relativity. Prerequisite: Physics 530/430. Offered every two years.
 540/440 Mathematical Methods in Physics I - 3 S.H.
Partial differential equations of mathematical physics. Orthogonal functions. Fourier series. Prerequisites: Physics 202 or 222 and Math 330. Offered on demand.
 541/441 Mathematical Methods in Physics II - 3 S.H.
Eigenvalue problems. Sturm-Liouville theory. Matrix theory. Calculus of residues. Special functions. Laplace and Fourier transforms. Prerequisite: Physics 540/440. Offered on demand.
 551/451 Quantum Mechanics - 3 S.H.
A continuation of 223. Interpretation of wave functions. Systems in one dimension. Hermitian operators and angular momentum. Electron spin. Systems in two or three dimensions. Prerequisite: 223. Offered every two years.
 560/460 Undergraduate/Graduate Research - 14 S.H.
An opportunity for advanced physics students to work with a faculty member on an independent research project. A written report and oral presentation are required on the results of the research. Offered every semester
 590/490 Individual Problems in Physics - 14 S.H.
An opportunity for the qualified advanced undergraduate or graduate to work independently. Topics may include research, development of special skills, selected readings, etc. Time arranged. Prerequisite: Consent of the physics advisor. May be repeated to a total of four credits. Offered on demand as an arranged class.

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