For this course we will read articles and attend talks on diverse topics in physics. The emphasis will be put on oral presentation and discussion of the new phenomena using knowledge from other physics courses. Prerequisite: PHY 315, or permission of the instructor. Restricted to juniors and seniors.

Selected special topics which will vary from year to year; typically some subset of the following: climate physics, cosmology, general relativity, nuclear and particle physics, optics, solid state physics. Prerequisites will vary with the topics of the course. A detailed investigation of climate models and the physical mechanisms controlling climate change. Topics include the climate system; solar radiation, radiative transfer, and the Earth's energy budget; and climate models and predictions.

A course in which students make use of advanced signal recovery methods to design and perform laboratory experiments covering a wide range of topics in modern physics. Available experimental modules include pulsed and CW NMR, optical pumping of atoms, single photon quantum interference, magneto-optical polarization, the Franck-Hertz experiment and the Hall effect. Experimental methods include signal averaging, filtering, modulation techniques and phase-sensitive detection.

A course in which students make use of advanced signal recovery methods to design and perform laboratory experiments covering a wide range of topics in modern physics. Available experimental modules include pulsed and CW NMR, optical pumping of atoms, single photon quantum interference, magneto-optical polarization, the Franck-Hertz experiment and the Hall effect. Experimental methods include signal averaging, filtering, modulation techniques and phase-sensitive detection.

The formal structure of nonrelativistic quantum mechanics, including operator methods. Solutions for a number of potentials in one dimension, and for central potentials in three dimensions, including spin. Prerequisites: 315 and 317 or permission of the instructor.

Newtonian dynamics of particles and rigid bodies, oscillations. Prerequisites: 118 and 210, or permission of the instructor. Co-requisite: 215 or permission of the instructor.

The special theory of relativity, particle and wave models of matter and radiation, atomic structure, and an introduction to quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: 118 or permission of the instructor.

Choosing and using mathematical tools to solve problems in physical sciences. Topics include: complex numbers, multiple integrals, vector analysis, Fourier series, ordinary differential equations, integral transforms. Prerequisites: MTH 112 or 114 or the equivalent, and PHY 115 or PHY 117, or permission of the instructor.

Simple harmonic motion, fluids, , electricity and magnetism.s. Lab experiments are integrated into the in-class lectures, discussions, and problem solving activities. Three extended-length classes/week plus a discussion section. Satisfies medical school and engineering requirements for an introductory physics II course with labs. Prerequisite: 115/117 or permission of the instructor.

Simple harmonic motion, fluids, , electricity and magnetism.s. Lab experiments are integrated into the in-class lectures, discussions, and problem solving activities. Three extended-length classes/week plus a discussion section. Satisfies medical school and engineering requirements for an introductory physics II course with labs. Prerequisite: 115/117 or permission of the instructor.