Handbook For Students - Department Of Physics And Astronomy
Handbook for StudentsEdited by Michael L. LarsenOriginal author Jeff WraggFebruary 17, 2021Contents1 Introduction22 Our Department – The Big Picture2.1 Location and Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.2 Philosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2223 Our Programs3.1 Majors . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.2 Concentrations . . . . . . . .3.3 Minors . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.4 Anticipated Course Offerings3.5 Sample Programs of Study . .3.6 Graduation Checklists . . . .3. 3. 7. 8. 10. 14. 194 Courses taught by the Department4.1 Astronomy . . . . . . . . . . . .4.2 Engineering . . . . . . . . . . .4.3 Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.4 Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30303134355 Our Department – Additional Information415.1 Department Faculty and Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 415.2 Computing Facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435.3 Faculty Research Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 436 Additional Information for Students6.1 Advising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.2 Departmental Awards, Honors, and Scholarships6.3 Doing research in the department . . . . . . . . .6.4 Information about Internships . . . . . . . . . . .6.5 Studying Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.6 PHYS 419/420/499 Protocols and Expectations .1.44444748495051
a few. Our goal, within the liberal arts culture, is to offerthe highest quality undergraduate physics/astronomyaffiliated education to our students. We offer a vigorousundergraduate curriculum across many disciplinary andinterdisciplinary areas. Students acquire excellent mathematical, computational, and analytical skills during thecoursework so that they become professionally competent to solve complex problems in virtually any field. Weare strongly driven by the core values of excellence, academic freedom, integrity, collaboration, diversity, mutualrespect, fairness, justice, and service.Our award winning department has been growingsteadily in the number of its students and faculty withteaching and research interests spanning a broad rangeof topics from nanostructures to the intricacies of the universe. Students have opportunities to undertake cuttingedge research (paid and unpaid, spanning experimental,theoretical, and computational work) with our committed and diverse internationally-recognized faculty members. In addition, internship opportunities are also available in industrial settings. We are happy to speak withprospective students; look over our programs and contact any faculty members that work in areas aligned withyour interests.This handbook is a line of communication intendedto guide, advise, and inform you about things here. Itis NOT a substitute for the official College of CharlestonCatalog or the advising you receive from your official departmental advisor assigned to you after you declare amajor in our department.Department ofPhysics and Astronomy306 Rita Liddy Hollings Science Center58 Coming St.Charleston, SC 29424Phone: 843.953.5593Fax: 843.953.4824http://physics.cofc.edu/2 Our Department – The Big PictureDepartment Chair: Dr. “NK" KuthirummalOffice Administration: Ms. Alfair D. MeredithPhysics Lab Manager: Mr. Philip LaddAstronomy Lab Manager: Mr. Chris True2.1 Location and AccessThe Department is located on the third floor of the RitaHollings Science Center (RITA), at the corner of Georgeand Coming Streets. The Department office, room 306, isopen for business from 8:30–5:00 M-F.1 IntroductionGreetings and Welcome to the Department of Physicsand Astronomy at the College of Charleston, one of themost vigorous undergraduate programs in the nation. Weoffer degrees in physics, astronomy, astrophysics, meteorology, systems engineering, and electrical engineering,as well as concentrations and minors in energy production, biomedical physics, computational neuroscience,operational meteorology, and atmospheric physics.A degree from the programs in our department opensup a world of career options in areas such as engineering,space exploration, computers, energy, medicine, designand development, military, communications, economics,law, teaching, management and administration, to name2.2 PhilosophyPhysics is the present day equivalent of what used to becalled natural philosophy, from which most of modernscience arose. It investigates the properties, changes, andinteractions of matter and energy. Physics is the most fundamental and all-inclusive of the sciences, both life andphysical, because its subject matter is at the root of everyfield of science and underlies all human experience.The study of physics does not involve following a specific recipe or set of rules, rather it entails developing anattitude or way of looking at phenomena and asking questions. Physicists seek to understand how the physical2
universe works, no matter what the scale of observation–from quarks to quasars, from the time it takes a protonto spin around to the age of the cosmos. The answers tothese questions are summarized into statements calledlaws. We live in the age of physical law. Awareness ofthe beauty, harmony, and interplay of the laws of physicsgreatly enhances our understanding and appreciation ofour environment.A bachelor-level physicist should be able to understand physical laws and principles apply physical knowledge to understand howthings work conduct laboratory research (design and executeexperiments) solve problems (theoretical and practical) conduct data analysis write comprehensive reports and make oral presentations address important scientific issues that we encounter as individuals and a society conduct literature research use a computer as a tool for all of the aboveCourses available from the Department of Physicsand Astronomy offer a student the opportunity to examine the physical universe from electricity and magnetismto subatomic particles, from stars to dust grains; fromsound and music to laser spectroscopy. Laboratory andresearch experiences enable the student to develop abilities in experimental techniques, data gathering and analysis, and presentation. While class work is concernedmainly with learning basic facts, laws and problem solving methods, there is ample material for discussion ofreal-world problems and the role of physics in society.The major programs achieve educational goals throughcourse sequencing. Depth is provided through a spiraling visitation to a broad subject core. Study begins withthe two-semester introductory sequence. This gatewaycourse surveys the entire discipline and provides directexperience with physical phenomenon through the laboratory. Fluency in mathematics, the language of physics,We expect you to mature as you continue through is necessary to continue and to complete the major. Thethe program. Students entering upper level courses are degree of mathematical proficiency needed depends onexpected to be more independent, self-motivated and the exact course sequence followed. Course selectionresponsible than in previous courses. By the time you are in turn depends on whether a student seeks a bachelora junior you should be thinking of yourself more as a pro- of arts or a bachelor of science degree. Many advancedfessional. Your attitudes and actions in classes, research, courses require mastery of at least calculus through muland as you represent the College and Department should tivariate calculus, vector analysis, and differential equareflect this advancement.tions. Writing assignments are integral to all labs and tomany courses.The Department has assembled a list of educationalobjectives for its majors. These objectives are gatheredunder the following categories: communication, experimental physics, theoretical physics and history and biography. Graduates should be able to communicate effectively through written and oral presentation. All graduates should be able to assemble appropriate equipmentand to perform measurements that enable them to analyze physical phenomena. Students should possess theskills and techniques (mathematical, statistical, graphical, computer, and writing) necessary to successfullyinterpret and analyze their experimental data. Criticalexamination of experimental results should lead to improved experimental design. Theoretical course workshould enable majors to solve problems in diverse fieldssuch as astrophysics, mechanics, electrodynamics, optics, quantum mechanics, thermodynamics, and statistical mechanics depending on the specific course workcompleted. This analytical ability is grounded on an extensive set of mathematical tools acquired in appropriatemathematics courses (specified by course prerequisites).Graduates should be aware of the ideas and linkages implicit in the history and biography of physics.3 Our Programs3.1 MajorsWe offer the following degrees: B.S. PhysicsB.A. PhysicsB.S. AstrophysicsB.A. AstronomyB.A. MeteorologyB.S. Systems Engineering122 Credit Hours are required to graduate from anyof our programs. Please refer to the college catalog forthe official requirements for each program; all programsgradually change over time and this handbook is onlyaccurate up to the date on the cover and focused onlyon the degree program itself – not the additional generaleducation requirements for all degrees granted by CofC.Many of the programs that follow include taking acertain number of disciplinary electives off of a list ofapproved courses.3
We have also removed the full list of electives allowedto complete each major/concentration/minor below topresent a briefer, more holistic perspective of each of ourprograms. A complete list of courses that will fulfill theelective requirements of each program can be found inthe official undergraduate catalog.Also be aware that not every course listed in the catalog is offered every year, or even regularly. Scheduledclasses may be cancelled due to under-enrollment, or forother reasons.For all of our degree programs, under special circumstances, with department approval, PHYS101 and 102(with associated labs) together with MATH120 and 220may replace PHYS111 and 112 for our majors. In addition to requiring a grade of at least B in the PHYS101/102courses other restrictions may apply.Additionally, for all of our degree programs, HONS157 and 158 (with associated labs) together withMATH120 and 220 may replace PHYS111 and PHYS112.and from other departments:MATH323 Partial Differential Eqns (3)CHEM111/112 Princ. of Chem (4 4)CSCI220 Computer ProgrammingNote that many of these courses have significantmathematical prerequisites and not all courses are offered every year; it is important to talk to your departmental advisor to ensure you are on track to progressthrough the program.3.1.2 B.A. in PhysicsThe B.A. in Physics is designed for students who may wishto double major in a field outside of the quantitative sciences, or pursue a career that does not require a graduatedegree in a physical science. Some students opt for theB.A. degree if their ultimate plans are to go into teaching,medicine, or law.3.1.1 B.S. in PhysicsThe B.A. in Physics requires 30 hours in physics, 19required 11 electives, plus math prerequisites. The deWe offer a solid, well-established B.S. degree programpartment expects the program to be cohesive in design,in Physics for the most technical preparation, for examrather than a haphazard collection of courses.ple to enter graduate study in Physics or a related field.Historically, the majority of our students who major inPhysics Core (19 credits)Physics opt for the B.S. degree.The B.S. in Physics consists of 43 hours of coursework PHYS111/112 General Physics I, II (4 4)in physics (28 required 15 elective hours) plus math PHYS230 Modern Physics I (3)prerequisites. The elective hours may be chosen with PHYS370 Experimental Physics (4)department approval from any 300- or 400-level physics PHYS419 Research Seminar (1)or astronomy course with a maximum of six credits total PHYS420 Senior Research (3) (or PHYS499 Bachelor’sEssay (6))from PHYS381, PHYS390 and PHYS399.Plus 11 elective hours from a list of approved PHYSand ASTR courses.The elective courses allowable to complete the B.A.PHYS degree are more expansive than for the B.S. PHYSdegree. (For example, there are some 100- and 200-levelPHYS and ASTR courses that count towards the B.A. electives). A full list can be found in the CofC undergraduatecatalog.Physics Core (28 credits)PHYS111/112 General Physics I, II (4 4)PHYS230 Modern Physics I (3)PHYS301 Classical Mechanics I (3)PHYS370 Experimental Physics (4)PHYS403 Quantum Mechanics I (3)PHYS409 Electromagnetism I(3)PHYS419 Research Seminar (1)PHYS420 Senior Research (3) (or PHYS499 Bachelor’sEssay (6))Plus 15 additional elective credits from 300- or 400-levelclasses with ASTR or PHYS prefix.Additional courses Strongly recommended to prepare you for advanced study:PHYS404 Quantum Mechanics II (3)PHYS405 Thermal Physics (3)PHYS410 Electromagnetism II (3)4
3.1.3 B.S. in Astrophysics3.1.4 B.A. in AstronomyThe B.A. in Astronomy is designed for students who maywish to double major in a field outside of the quantitative sciences, or pursue a career that does not require agraduate degree in a physical science.The B.A. in Astronomy consists of 30 hours of coursework in physics and astronomy, plus math prerequisites.Astronomy Core (19 credits)PHYS111/112 General Physics I, II (4 4)ASTR231 Intro to Astrophysics (3)ASTR377 Experimental Astronomy (4)The B.S. in Astrophysics consists of 43 hours ofPHYS419 Research Seminar (1)coursework in physics and astronomy, plus math prereqPHYS420 Senior Research (3) (or PHYS499 Bachelor’suisites.Essay (6))We offer a comprehensive B.S. degree program in Astrophysics. Like in Physics, many students in this programare preparing for graduate study in Astrophysics or a related field. Historically, the majority of our students whoare majoring in an Astronomy-relevant major opt for thisdegree program. It is also popular for students to doublemajor in B.S. Physics and B.S. Astronomy; the program isdesigned to allow you to do this with only one additionalcourse if you are strategic in your elective selection.Astrophysics Core (34 credits)PHYS111/112 General Physics I, II (4 4)PHYS230 Modern Physics I (3)PHYS301 Classical Mechanics I (3)PHYS403 Quantum Mechanics I (3)PHYS405 Thermal Physics (3)PHYS409 Electromagnetism I(3)PHYS419 Research Seminar (1)PHYS420 Senior Research (3) (or PHYS499 Bachelor’sEssay (6))ASTR231 Intro to Astrophysics(3)ASTR377 Experimental Astronomy (4)Plus 11 elective credits from a list of approved PHYSand ASTR courses.The elective courses allowable to complete the B.A.Astronomy degree are more expansive than for the B.S.Astrophysics degree. (For example, there are some 100and 200-level ASTR and PHYS courses that count towardsthe B.A. electives). A full list can be found in the CofCundergraduate catalog.All Astronomy students are expected to completetheir Senior Research project in an area relevant to Astronomy.Plus 9 elective credits from the following, with at least 6from those in bold.3.1.5 B.A. in MeteorologyASTR306 Planetary Astronomy (3)ASTR311 Stellar Astronomy and Astrophysics (3)ASTR312 Galactic/Extragalactic Astronomy (3)ASTR413 Astrophysics (3)PHYS412 Special Topics (in an astronomy-relatedtopic) (3)ASTR410, Black Holes (1)ASTR/GEOL/PHYS460L, NASA Mission Design Leadership Lab (1)PHYS390 Research (in astronomy) (3)PHYS394 Digital Signal and Image Processing. (3 1)PHYS404 Quantum Mechanics II (3)PHYS407 Nuclear Physics (3)PHYS410 Electromagnetism II (3)PHYS415 Fluid Mechanics (3)Our only Meteorology degree program is the B.A. in Meteorology. However, there are still two different routesthrough the program depending on a student’s ultimatepost-graduation goals.If a student plans to pursue a career as a forecaster,broadcast meteorologist, working for the weather service, or in some other area where graduate study is generally expected, then the student should opt to completethe B.A. in Meteorology with the Operational Meteorology Concentration (described in more detail later in thishandbook). Alternatively, if a student seeks a career thatdoes not require graduate study and also does not requirea program that meets the minimum federal civil servicerequirements, then the B.A. in Meteorology without theconcentration may be suitable.The B.A. in Meteorology consists of minimum of 38Note that except for the substitution of ASTR377 for hours of coursework in meteorology, physics and math.PHYS370, this qualifies for the B.S. in Physics. If the stu- Minimums from each category follow.dent adds PHYS370 to the required courses in the B.S.Astrophysics program, then they have completed the 17 hours of core meteorologyrequirements for a double major in Physics and Astrophysics. All Astrophysics students are expected to com- Base Experience: (if the second option is taken, twoplete their Senior Research project in an area relevant to will also count as electives)Astrophysics.PHYS105 Introduction to Meteorology (3)5
Or three of the following four classesGEOL438 Hydrogeology (4)PHYS405 Thermal Physics (3)PHYS415 Fluid Mechanics (3)PHYS459 Cloud and Precipitation Physics (3)You can learn more about these programs by searchingon the American Meteorological Society web page or bytalking to a faculty member involved in the AtmosphericPhysics/Meteorology programs.Emphasis Experience (if both courses below are taken, 3.1.6 B.S. in Systems Engineeringone will count as an elective)The B.S. in Systems Engineering is a multidisciplinaryPHYS210 Introduction to Air Pollution (3)major housed within the Physics and Astronomy departOrment, but including courses not just from our departPHYS215 Synoptic Meteorology (3)ment and math but also from Computer Science andBusiness.andThe B.S. in Systems Engineering consists of 92 hoursof coursework, plus math prerequisites.Additional Required Meteorology Courses (11 credits)Required courses for the B.S. in Systems engineeringPHYS225 Climate (3)are:PHYS370 Experimental Physics (4)PHYS419 Research Seminar (1)Engineering Core (27 credits)PHYS420 Senior Research (3) (or PHYS499 Bachelor’sENGR103 Fund. of Elec. and Systems Engineering(3)Essay (6))ENGR110 Engineering Graphics(3)ENGR200 Introduction to Elec. and Mech. Systems(3)Introductory Physics (8 credits)ENGR321 Human Factors Engineering(3)PHYS111/112 General Physics I,II (4 4)ENGR386 Systems Eng. Design and Development(3)orENGR455 Discrete Modelling and Simulation(3)PHYS101/102 Introductory Physics (4 4) [a minimumENGR470 Capstone Design Project I(3)grade of C- in each lecture and lab course is required]ENGR471 Capstone Design Project II(3)ENGR486 Appl. Systems Design and Ind. Automation(3)Mathematics (8 credits)MATH120 Introductory Calculus (4)Physics (11 credits)MATH220 Calculus II(4) or MATH229 Vector CalculusPHYS111/112 General Physics I, II (4 4)with Chemical Applications(5)PHYS272 Methods of Applied Physics (3) 5 elective hours from a list of approved ASTR, BIOL,Computer Science (11 credits)CHEM, COMM, CSCI, ENGL, ENVT, GEOL, MATH, andCSC
Physics opt for the B.S. degree. The B.S. in Physics consists of 43 hours of coursework in physics (28 required 15 elective hours) plus math prerequisites. The elective hours may be chosen with department approval from any 300- or 400-level physics or astronomy course with a maximum of six credits total from PHYS381, PHYS390 and PHYS399.
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