Solid State Physics. Lattice dynamics, electrons in metals, semi-conductors, and dielectric and magnetic properties of solids. First and second laws of thermodynamics, power and refrigeration cycles, statistical thermodynamics, relations among properties, and equations of state. Light and Physical Optics. Participation in supervised work experience in a professional environment.
Departmental approval is required.
Consent of instructor. Topic to be approved prior to registration. Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists. Fourier series, ordinary and partial differential equations, special functions, and integral transforms.