Demonstration, and Recitation course in support of PHYS 101.

Laboratory, Demonstraton, and Recitation course in support of Physics 152. One two hour session per week.

Introduction to the advanced mathematics required for University Physics I (Phys 251), emphasizing the geometrical, analytical, and computational understandinf of differential and integral calculus, vectors, algebraic and computational software. The advanced mathematics is taught from the perspective of physics, emphasizing an intuitive understanding of the integration of physics and mathematics. Three hours of lecture and demonstration.

Overview of physics principles impacting the acoustics of musical instruments and the human voice. For non-science majors. Three hours of lecture and one hour demonstration, per week.

Experiments in classical mechanics, vibratory motion, and heat to accompany both Physics 235 and Physics 1301. Listed as PHYS 1101 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

Experiments in waves, electricity, magnetism, and optics to accompany both Physics 236 and Physics 238. Listed as PHYS 1102 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

First part of trigonometry-based introduction to physics for technology students, including classical mechanics, vibratory motion, and heat. Listed as PHYS 1301 in the Texas Common Course Numbering System.

Calculus based introductory course from an engineer’s perspective: Newton’s laws of mechanics, fluids, waves, and thermodynamics.

Calculus based introductory course from an engineer’s perspective: the laws of electricity and magnetism, electrical circuits, optics, and modern physics.

Introduction to scientific programming languages such as Fortran 90, C. C++, Mathematica, etc.

Non-calculus based overview of modern physics with particular emphasis on nuclear and high energy dynamical processes.

Topics in modern physics, including special theory of relativity, introduction to quantum physics, and applications to atomic and nuclear structure.

Electric fields, potential, conductors, dielectrics, capacitors, and DC circuits.

Magnetic fields, inductance, AC circuits, and electromagnetic theory.

Dynamics, kinematics, oscillations, deformable bodies and wave motion.

Mechanics of a rigid body, Lagrange's equations, and Hamilton's equations.

Applications to physics of the following: series, complex numbers, linear equations, partial differentiation, vector analysis, Fourier series, and ordinary differential equations.

Basic methods in partial differential questions, complex analysis, variational calculus, numerical analysis, etc.

Introduction to basic computational methods in physics, including algebraic software.

Intermediate mechanics: forces oscillators, Greens functions, nonlinear systems, rigid body dynamics, fluid dynamics, stress-strain relations.

Continuation of PHYS 341.

Theory and practical operation of modern electronics for students completing Physics 252.

Exposure to the fundamental experiments that shaped modern physics.

Introduction to atomic and nuclear structure, radiation, radioactive decay, chemical and biological effects of radiation, dosimetry, radiation protection.

Focus on natural and manmade environmental radionuclide sources, radiation biology, protection, and pathways for environmental contamination. Ninety minute lecture and demonstration per week.

Basic nuclear physics experiments indispensable to radiation detection and measurement.

Comprehensive study of varying types of nuclear detection and measurement equipment, counting statistics and error prediction, etc.

Introduction to the basic physics principles and techniques governing nanostructures and their applications.

Student led, faculty supervised, seminars developed in a workshop format reviewing recent research developments.

Continuation of student led seminars developed in a workshop format reviewing recent research developments.

STEM majors with senior standing work on a research topic with a TSU or adjunct faculty. One two hour meeting per week.

Continuation of PHYS 415.STEM majors with senior standing work on a research topic with a TSU or adjunct faculty.

Introduction to basic experiments in nuclear detection and radiation monitoring for Life Science students.

Nuclear magnetic resonance based experiments for life sciences students.

Comprehensive experiments in nuclear magnetic resonance. Three hour laboratory per week.

Experiments (for non-physics majors) measuring the effect of radiation on living cells. Three hour laboratory per week. Co-requisite: PHYS 452.

Experiments measuring the effect of radiation on living cells. Three hour laboratory per week. Corequisite: PHYS 454.

Lagrangian -Hamiltonian formulations of classical mechanics. Three lecture hours. Prerequisites: PHYS 338, PHYS 341, and MATH 242.

The foundations of quantum mechanics via the Schrodinger representation: bound and scattering states, quantum tunneling, spin, perturbation theory, spin orbit interactions, angular momentum coupling, etc.

Basic postulates, Schrodinger's equation, barrier transmission, energy levels in square well, harmonic oscillator and hydrogen atom, angular momentum, perturbation theory.

Study of radioactivity decay law, radioactive dating, nuclear radiation detection, alpha-beta-damma decay, etc.

Introduction to advanced (parallel) computer methods for many body physics, quantum chemistry, nanophysics, and materials science problems. Three lecture hours per week.

Study of the different types of electromagnetic radiation and the impact on organisms, including beneficial diagnostics and treatment properties. Three lecture hours per week.Prerequisites: PHYS 361 and 365. Co-requisite: PHYS 424.

Study of the different types of electromagnetic radiation and the impact on organisms, including beneficial diagnostics and treatment properties. Three lecture hours per week.Prerequisites: PHYS 361 and 365. Corequisite: PHYS 426.

The physics of x-ray computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), nuclear medicine, ultrasound, etc., and their application. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 334 and PHYS 432.

Nuclear Physics II (2) Continuation of PHYS 437, with emphasis on the nuclear reactions, neutron physics, and applications of nuclear physics. Two lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 432 and PHYS 437.

Health physics applications and spectroscopy. Three hour session per week.Co-requisite: PHYS 475

Study of pulse processing and shaping, linear and logic pulse functions, multichannel pulse analysis and the NIM and CAMAC Instrumentation Standards. Three hour session per week alternating between lecture and lab format. Prerequisites: PHYS 471 and PHYS 475.

Instrumentation for gamma-radiation, charged particle, and slow/fast neutron detection; background and detector shielding; etc.. Four hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 437, and 374. Corequisite: PHYS 471.

Radiation biology, dosimetry, radiation sources of exposure, health physics instrumentation, standards and regulations. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 361.

Continuation of PHYS 477 focusing on radiation protection, practice, environmental monitoring and specialty health physics areas. Four lecture hours per week. Prerequisite: PHYS 477.

Study of the theoretical and computational formulations for studying quantum materials. Three lecture hours per week. Corequisite: PHYS 451.

A first principle’s, physics based approach for understanding the dynamics between based nanostructures and bio-chemical molecular structures. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: PHYS 433 and PHYS 451.

Detailed study of an advanced topic in physics under the guidance of an instructor. Departmental permission required. May be enrolled for up to 4 semester credit hours. Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the chair

Different advanced topics offered, depending on faculty/student interests in all branches of physics: particle physics, astrophysics, space physics, quantum computing, etc. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Three hours per week.Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the chair.

Introduction to atomic and nuclear structure, radiation, radiation detection, dosimetry, protection, etc. For professionals with advanced math competency. Two week sessions, two hour classes each day.

Introduction to atomic and nuclear structure, radiation, radiation detection, dosimetry, protection. etc. For professionals with advanced math competency. Two week sessions, two hour classes each day.

Introduction to atomic and nuclear structure, radiation, radiation detection, dosimetry, protection. etc. For professionals with advanced math competency. Two week sessions, two hour classes each day.

Radiation biology, dosimetry, radiation sources of exposure, standards and regulations, radiation protection practices. For professionals with advanced math competency. Five weeks, two hours per day. Combination of lectures (online) and labs/demonstrations.

Radiation biology, dosimetry, radiation sources of exposure, standards and regulations, radiation protection practices. For professionals with advanced math competency. Five weeks, two hours per day. Combination of lectures (online) and labs/demonstrations.

Training in nuclear detection and measurement instrumentation. Five weeks, two hours per day. For professionals with advanced math competency. Lectures and Lab/Demonstrations.

Basic experiments exploiting Geiger Muller counters. Two weeks, three hours per day. For professionals with advanced math competency. Lectures and Lab/Demonstrations.

Basic experiments in radiation protection and radiation biology. Two weeks, three hours per day. For professionals with advanced math competency. Lectures and Lab/Demonstrations.

Experiments emphasizing Nuclear Instrument Module (NIM) equipment, including basic nuclear electronics experiments. Two weeks, three hours per day. For professionals with advanced math competency. Lectures and Lab/Demonstrations.

Basic nuclear structure. Two weeks, two hours per day. For professionals with advanced math competency.

Independent Study (2) Detailed study of an advanced topic in physics under the guidance of an instructor. Consent of the Department required. May be enrolled for up to 4 semester credit hours.

Basic nuclear structure. Two weeks, two hours per day. For professionals with advanced math competency.

Topics in Physics (3) Current topics in the various branches of physics such as quantum mechanics, space physics, solid state physics, atomic and nuclear physics, and biophysics. May be repeated for credit as topics vary. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of the department chair.

Laboratory, Demonstration, and Recitation course in support of PHYS 1301.

Laboratory, Demonstration, and Recitation course in support of PHYS 1302.

Non-calculus based introductory physics course designed for pharmacy students (lab suggested, although not necessarily concurrently), life sciences and chemistry students, and (non-calculus oriented) engineering students: Newton's laws of mechanics, fluids, waves and thermodynamics.

Second part of trigonometry-based introduction to physics for life science students, including waves, electricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. 4.

Survey of the physical sciences for non-science majors, including introductory physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, atmospheric and environmental sciences. Three hours of lectures and demonstrations per week.

Laboratory, Demonstration, and Recitation course in support of PHYS 2325.

Laboratory, Demonstration, and Recitation course in support of PHYS 2326.

Calculus based, introduction to Newtonian physics impacting mechanics, fluids, waves and thermodynamics. Strong competency in calculus required as measured by department's online guide.

This is a Calculus base introductory Physics course covering concepts like: charge, electricity, electric & magnetic fields, simple circuits, Maxwell's equations and Radiation among other topics.