Graduate student identity and professionalization through the lens of developing critical skills needed to function as a TA.

Second half of a full year course in Quantum Field Theory. The focus will be on symmetries in quantum field theory, with a particular emphasis on the Poincare group and its representations. Quantization of spin-1/2 fields will be subsequently covered, followed by an in-depth treatment of Quantum Electrodynamics and its renormalization. An introduction to path integral quantization and non-Abelian gauge theories will also be included.

This course addresses advanced topics in Classical Mechanics. The colloquium is based on the topics covered in PHYS 421, but with an emphasis on establishing interdisciplinary connections between Classical Mechanics, E&M, relativistic motion, and Hamiltonian & Lagrangian formulations.

Talks and discussions of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education issues featuring lectures by on-campus and off-campus presenters.

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, covering the major concepts and puzzles in both historical and logical contexts. Designed for the non-scientist, although proficiency in high school algebra and geometry is assumed. This class satisfies the physical science (PS) General Education requirement.

Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, covering the major concepts and puzzles in both historical and logical contexts. Designed for the non-scientist, although proficiency in high school algebra and geometry is assumed. This class satisfies the physical science (PS) General Education requirement.

Soft matter physics is the study of materials that are literally soft and squishy: polymers, colloids, foam, membranes, droplets and soap bubbles are a few examples. The goal of this course is to explore topics in soft matter that play an important role in many areas of physics, engineering and biology. We will study and review concepts in thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, interfacial mechanics, fluid dynamics, and transport phenomena as they apply to soft matter. In addition to exploring the fundamentals, the effort will also be to develop a research perspective on the subject.

Introduction to statistical data analysis methods. Typical topics covered include: central limit theorem, statistics (Bayesian and frequentist), confidence-level intervals, techniques for fitting data, best practices for presentation of measurements.

Fundamentals of wave motion, vibration of strings, sound waves, resonance, harmonic analysis, sound intensity and the decibel, physics of the ear and theories of hearing, physics of speech, elementary properties of microphones and speakers. Prerequisite to COMM-DIS 311, 312. For communication disorders majors; open to others. Algebra skills needed. (Gen.Ed. PS)

Fundamentals of wave motion, vibration of strings, sound waves, resonance, harmonic analysis, sound intensity and the decibel, physics of the ear and theories of hearing, physics of speech, elementary properties of microphones and speakers. Prerequisite to COMM-DIS 311, 312. For communication disorders majors; open to others. Algebra skills needed. (Gen.Ed. PS)