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DEPARTMENT OF COLLEGE OF ARTS AND PHYSICS

Faculty I. Major in Physics—38 hours William Nettles (2006). Professor of Physics, Department A. Physics 231-232, 311, 313, 314, 420, 424(1-3 Chair, and Associate Dean of the College of Arts and hours), 430, 498—28–30 hours Sciences. B.S., Mississippi College; M.S., and Ph.D., B. Select three or more courses: PHY 262, 325, 350, Vanderbilt University. 360, 395-6-7*, 400, 410, 417, 425 (1-2 hours**), 495* Ildefonso Guilaran (2008). Associate Professor of Physics. C. Prerequisites: MAT 211, 212, 213, 314 B.S., Western Kentucky University; M.S. and Ph.D., *Must be approved Special/Independent Studies . **Maximum 3 hours from 424 and 425 apply to major. Geoffrey Poore (2010). Assistant Professor of Physics. B.A., II. Major in Physical —44 hours Wheaton College; M.S. and Ph.D., University of Illinois. A. CHE 111, 112, 113, 211, 221—15 hours David A. Ward (1992, 1999). Professor of Physics, B.S. B. PHY 112, 231-32, 311, 310 or 301—22 hours and M.A., University of South Florida; Ph.D., North C. Upper Level Electives from CHE and PHY—7 Carolina State University. hours; maximum 1 hour from 424 and 1 from 498 III. Minor in Physics—24 semester hours Staff Physics 231-232, 311, + 10 hours of Physics electives Christine Rowland (2006). Academic Secretary— except PHY 111, 112, 301, 310 , Physics, Math, and Science. IV. Teacher Licensure in Physics (Grades 6–12) A. Complete the requirements shown above for the Physics or Physical Science major. Curriculum 1. Physics majors must select PHY 262 and 325 from the elective list and must also take CHE The programs offered by the Department of Physics are 105 or 111; CSC 105 or 115; MAT 114 or 208; designed to help students understand the physical and PHY 112 and 310. by examining the laws which describe the 106 2. Physical Science majors must select PHY 325, 430, throughout the , the methods by which the and 424 from the elective list and must also take can be studied, and the relationship of physics CSC 105 or 115; MAT 212; MAT 114 or 208. to other aspects of experience. The department B. Physics teacher candidates must hold membership offers courses that effectively serve all students within in the Society of Physics Students. the institution, recognizing that each student’s needs C. Professional Education: and career goals may be different. The curriculum is 1. Prior to Internship – EDU 150, EDU 305, PSY designed to provide content of the appropriate level and 213, PSY 318, PSY/SE 230. diversity for students classified as physics majors/minors, 2. Fall of Internship Year – EDU 306, 340, 418, 440 non-science majors, , pre-professionals, and 3. Spring of Internship Year – EDU 441 and 451 those preparing for a teaching career in secondary school. D. Complete the applicable portions of the Praxis II. The faculty endeavor to create an atmosphere in which E. For additional , see the Assistant Dean students are challenged to acquire problem-solving skills for Teacher Education and Accreditation. using advanced and modern methods in science. Students are encouraged to develop in-depth analytical skills and an attitude of scientific curiosity Assessment of Major while maintaining a Christian . In summary, All Physics majors are required to take a research the physics curriculum provides liberal arts students with a class, PHY 424, and a seminar class, PHY 498, in which working knowledge of science and meets the career needs presentations are made and students are questioned orally. of students who wish to: Seniors must also take the Major Examination in • pursue a teaching career in elementary or physics and if seeking teacher licensure, complete the secondary school; required education tests such as PRAXIS. • enter engineering, one of the health professions, or an allied health field; • become a professional/industrial ; or Student Organizations • continue study of physics or a related field at the The Society of Physics Students (SPS) stimulates an awareness of physics and the related sciences, and graduate level. 2014-2015 acquaints students with professional opportunities within the discipline. The organization promotes professionalism and pride in the physical sciences and assists students in studying, preparing, and presenting technical material. Membership is open to any student interested in physics. Student Awards The Kyle L. Hathcox Memorial Physics Award is given The Physics Research Award is given by the faculty annually to the junior or senior student majoring or minoring in Physics. In addition to meeting specific academic criteria, of the Department of Physics to the student who presents PHYSICS the best research paper of the year. The research must the student demonstrate excellence and decorum have been an original and must be presented at a consistent with the faith heritage of Union University and state, regional, or national professional meeting prior to consistent with the legacy of Dr. Hathcox, whose priorities the graduation. have been aptly described as “faith, family, and physics.” The Freshman Physics Award is given to the freshman student completing PHY 231-232 who has shown outstanding scholastic achievement, Christian service, and school spirit.

Course Offerings in Physics (PHY) 301. Perspectives in Science (4) ( ) Hours Credit; F-Fall; W-Winter; S-Spring; Su-Summer Prerequisite: PHY 111-2. Reciprocal credit: CHE 301. The study of science from a historical and philosophical 111. Principles of the Physical Sciences (4) F, W, S perspective in an interdisciplinary manner, exploring the Introduction to physics and for non-science complementarity of physical and biological sciences, while majors including their historical, philosophical, and social addressing relationships to other disciplines such as art, significance. Exercises are indicative of various scientific , and politics. Examines the role of science in global methods. Knowledge of basic algebra is assumed. Science issues and issues. Three lecture, 2 lab hours/week. credit will not be given after completion of a course in CHE or a PHY course numbered 200 or higher. Three lectures, 310. , , and Society (4) one 2-hour /week. Prerequisite: PHY 111. A non-technical course for the general student presenting 112. and Science (4) F, W, Su–As Needed a broad view of energy and its relationship to man and Reciprocal credit: GEO 112. the environment. Topics: past and future demands, energy and : their , history, sources, storage and transportation of energy, environmental divisions, and relation to other sciences. The physical considerations, conservation, politics, economics, and 107 laws of nature will be examined as they apply to physical national policy. Three lectures, 3 lab hours/week. geography, meteorology, and astronomy. Three lectures, one 2-hour laboratory/week. 311. : (4) Prerequisite: MAT 212 and PHY 232. 213-4. Introduction to Physics (4) 213—F, Su; 214—S, Su An introduction to , , Prerequisite: MAT 111 and 112, or 116. atomic, and . The laboratory involves The first semester involves the study of classical investigations in radioactivity, as well as performing mechanics, , flow, , , some of the classic of modern physics. Three and . The second involves the study of , lectures, one 3-hour lab/week. , , , and modern physics. Cannot be used as a PHY Elective toward majors/minors. Three 312. of Water (4) S lectures, one 3-hour laboratory/week. Prerequisites: PHY 111 or CHE 105 This course is a survey of water, its nature and properties, its 231-2. University Physics I, II with (5) role in the physical world, and its role in human society. The 231—F, S; 232—F, S uses of water by individuals and societies will be addressed. Prerequisite to 231: MAT 211. Pre- or Corequisite to 232: Ramifications and applications range from international MAT 212. geopolitics to designing a water pump for a well. The first semester involves the study of , Cannot be used as an elective toward PHY major/minor. , fluid flow and sound. The second involves the study of temperature and heat, electricity, magnetism, 313. Intermediate Mechanics (3) light and optics. Four lectures, one laboratory/week. Prerequisite: PHY 232 and MAT 212. Introduction to rectilinear and curvilinear dynamics 262. Electrical and Electronic Circuits (4) of and rigid bodies; both Lagrangian and Prerequisite: PHY 232 and MAT 212. Reciprocal credit: Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics will be developed EGR 262. See EGR 262 for description. and applied. 314. Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism (3) 417. Introduction to Condensed Physics (3) Prerequisites: MAT 212 and PHY 232. Pre-requisite: PHY 311 Electric and magnetic fields both in media and a An introduction to properties of various phases of matter PHYSICS vacuum. Maxwell’s are used to determine from the macroscopic scale down to the atomic. The electromagnetic fields produced by a variety of topics covered in this course will include structure, and current distributions. the reciprocal , structural analysis techniques (wave ), the historical progression and of 325. and (3) various models of electrical conduction, energy bands, Prerequisites: MAT 212 and PHY 232. , metals, and Fermi . An intermediate survey of heat and thermodynamics including the concepts of temperature and heat, the laws 420. (3) of thermodynamics, thermodynamics potentials, the Prerequisites: PHY 311 and MAT 314. Maxwell relations and statistical methods applied to the Fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, methods thermodynamics of various states of matter, including of calculation, and solutions to Schrodinger’s . , , and quantum . Applications to atomic, molecular, and nuclear physics with an introduction to operator . Three lecture 350. Introduction to (3) hours/week. Pre-requisite: PHY 232 An introduction to the behaviors of solar , , 424-425. Physics Research (1-3) F, S and . Newtonian , gravitation, Prerequisite: PHY 311. simple nuclear physics, and introductory will Application of a simple piece of original work to include a be included. literature search and summary paper on a topic of current interest in physics. Under faculty supervision, this work 360. Mathematical Methods in Physics (3) may be done off site at a national laboratory or comparable Prerequisites: MAT 213, PHY 232. research facility. Special differential equations, complex number analysis, linear algebra, and applied 430. Laboratory (3) to advanced topics in physics. Prerequisites: PHY 311 and MAT 213. Modern experimentation, research, data acquisition and 400. Optics and (3) analysis. The theory, practice and reporting of research in a Prerequisites: MAT 213, PHY 232. scientific format are demonstrated through experiments in 108 Analyzes the behavior of electromagnetic , atomic, nuclear, state, thermodynamics, and optics. emphasizing and instrumentation. One lecture, 4 lab hours/week. The role of optics in spectroscopic measurements will be highlighted by discussing and diffraction. 498. Seminar (1-3) S Includes an introduction to physics and operations using Prerequisite: 20 hours of physics and junior/senior standing. systems, including excimer and neodymium-YAG lasers. Skills in scientific and technical presentations, written and oral, will be polished. To be used at the discretion of 410. Nuclear Physics (3) the department for majors/minors only. Prerequisites: MAT 213 and PHY 311. A study of the , including its constituents, interactions and . Radiative processes, , and practical applications such as astrophysics, , energy production, and environmental physics.

179-279-379-479. External Domestic Study Programs 395-6-7. Special Studies (1-4) On Demand (1-3) As Needed Upper-level group studies which do not appear in the All courses and their applications must be defined and regular departmental offerings. approved prior to registering. 495-6-7. Independent Study (1-4) On Demand 180-280-380-480. Study Abroad Programs (1-4) As Individual study under the guidance of a faculty Needed member(s). All courses and their application must be defined and 498-9. Seminar (1-3) As Needed approved prior to travel. To be used at the discretion of the department. 195-6-7. Special Studies (1-4) On Demand 295-6-7. Special Studies (1-4) On Demand Lower-level group studies which do not appear in the regular departmental offerings.