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PHYSICS 104 is a general physics course covering electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics as a continuation of PHYSICS 103.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Exams are high-stakes with no notes and minimal partial credit, while labs and homeworks involve significant busy work.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHYSICS 298 is a directed study offering an intermediate-level mentored research project in physics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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PHYSICS 299 is a directed study offering an intermediate-level mentored research project in physics.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePHYSICS 406 covers special topics in physics at the advanced undergraduate level.
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026 · limited sampleATOMIC AND QUANTUM PHYSICS covers advanced atomic physics, quantum mechanics, and applications to molecular, solid state, nuclear, and particle physics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Jeffrey Schmidt: Reviewers describe the course as difficult, noting that quantum problems are bearable only with support and that exams are anxiety-inducing.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025PHYSICS 499 is an advanced-level mentored research project in physics.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleIntroduction to quantum mechanics covering historical background, experimental basis, and key principles like the Schrödinger equation and Pauli principle.
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Historical reviews of Thad Walker: Workload clarity depends on proficiency with Mathematica, which is required to understand the homework and exam expectations.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026APPLIED OPTICS covers optical methods, imaging, spectroscopy, Fourier optics, and laser technology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The homework is described as really helpful and reasonable, with a low difficulty rating of 1.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025 · limited samplePHYSICS 681 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing Physics Honors in the Major.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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PHYSICS 682 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing Physics Honors in the Major.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePHYSICS 691 is a mentored individual research and study course for students completing a senior thesis.
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PHYSICS 692 is a senior thesis course involving mentored individual research and study.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleIntroduction to quantum computation, information processing, and algorithms.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025A graduate course covering advanced electrodynamics, including Maxwell's equations, wave propagation, and relativistic electrodynamics.
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Historical reviews of Jeffrey Schmidt: Reviewers note that Jackson E&M is tough and assigns a lot of problems per week.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026PHYSICS 799 is a graduate-level independent study course focused on conducting mentored research projects in physics.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026 · limited samplePHYSICS 801 covers selected topics in theoretical physics for graduate students.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2024 · limited samplePHYSICS 805 covers special topics in physics at the graduate level.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Spring 2023–Spring 2026PHYSICS 990 is a research course where students conduct supervised research projects with individual faculty members.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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