Quantum Field Theory

Last Updated: Tue, 04/14/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PHYS
Course number:
7147
Section:
A
CRN
94350
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Carlos
Instructor last name:
Sa de Melo
Catalog Description

Introduction to quantum field theory, with an emphasis in quantum electrodynamics. Second quantization, Dirac equation, Feynman diagrams, quantum electrodynamics, electro-weak interactions.

Vibrations and Waves

Last Updated: Sat, 07/18/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PHYS
Course number:
2303
Section:
A
CRN
94114
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Michael
Instructor last name:
Schatz
Catalog Description

An introduction to oscillating and wave systems in physics, illustrated with examples drawn from different physical settings (e.g., mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum mechanics).

Electronics I

Last Updated: Tue, 07/28/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PHYS
Course number:
3209
Section:
A01
CRN
90819
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Michael
Instructor last name:
Chapman
Catalog Description
A first course in both theoretical and applied electronics that is based on a thorough grounding in circuit as well as device physics.

Classical Mechanics I

Last Updated: Tue, 04/14/2026
Syllabus
General Class Information
Academic year:
2026
Semester:
Fall
Course prefix:
PHYS
Course number:
3201
Section:
B
CRN
92529
Department (you may add up to three):
Instructor first name:
Edwin
Instructor last name:
Greco
Catalog Description

Fundamental topics in classical mechanics including oscillations, planetary motion, and Lagrangian and Hamiltonian techniques.