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Physics
Chair: Vali Raicu PHY 450 229-4969
vraicu@uwm.edu

Please note: The College of Letters & Science charges an additional special course fee for Distance Education (online) sections. These sections can be distinguished by a section number beginning with 2-- (e.g., 201, 202). If the special course fee is not listed in the Schedule of Classes, please contact Andy Cuneo, L&S Student Academic Services, via e-mail, acuneo@uwm.edu, or phone (414) 229-2787.
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PHYSICS-110: Physics for the Health Professions (4 units; U ; NS)

An introductory course without laboratory for students in health-related pre-professional programs. Topics include mechanics, fluids, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, electrical devices, optics, and radioactivity. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.

Notes:
May not be taken conc with or after having taken Physics 120(ER) or 209(ER). Prereq: H.S. general science; math placement level C.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS   4 LEC 451 22340 5:30 PM-6:45 PM MTWR 06/24-08/17 Steiner, Daniel PHY 127  
NS     DIS 651 22341 7:00 PM-7:50 PM MW 06/24-08/17   PHY 127  

PHYSICS-120: General Physics I (Non-Calculus Treatment) (4 units; U ; NS)

Mechanics, wave motion, heat, and sound. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs dis.

Notes:
Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries max 5 cr toward graduation. Prereq: math placement level B or grade of C or better in Physics 100(P); HS trig or Physics 100 strongly recom.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS   4 LEC 451 20011 9:00 AM-10:15 AM MTWR 06/24-08/17 Wood, Robert PHY 133  
NS     DIS 651 20012 10:30 AM-11:20 AM MTWR 06/24-08/17 Manandhar, Binod PHY 144  
NS     DIS 652 23035 10:30 AM-11:20 AM MTWR 06/24-08/17 Wibowo, Sandi PHY 151  
NS     DIS 653 25180 10:30 AM-11:20 AM MTWR 06/24-08/17 Giese, Daniel EMS E208  
NS     DIS 654 25181 10:30 AM-11:20 AM MTWR 06/24-08/17 Steiner, Daniel EMS E206  

PHYSICS-121: General Physics Laboratory I (Non-Calculus Treatment) (1 units; U ; NS+)

Experiments correlated with lecture material of Physics 120.

Notes:
Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries 5 cr max toward graduation. Prereq: Physics 120(C).

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS+   1 LAB 851 20016 2:30 PM-5:20 PM MW 06/24-08/17 Mukherjee, Debnandini PHY 233  
NS+   1 LAB 852 21896 2:30 PM-5:20 PM TR 06/24-08/17 Giese, Daniel PHY 233  

PHYSICS-122: General Physics II (Non-Calculus Treatment) (4 units; U ; NS)

Electricity, optics, modern physics. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs dis.

Notes:
Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries 5 cr max toward graduation. Prereq: Physics 120(NP).

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS   4 LEC 451 20017 9:00 AM-10:15 AM MTWR 06/24-08/17 Dasgupta, Debashis PHY 137  
NS     DIS 651 20018 10:30 AM-11:20 AM MTWR 06/24-08/17 Kim, Sung Soon PHY 146  
NS     DIS 652 22852 10:30 AM-11:20 AM MTWR 06/24-08/17   PHY 142  

PHYSICS-123: General Physics Laboratory II (Non-Calculus Treatment) (1 units; U ; NS+)

Experiments on topics related to the lecture material of Physics 122.

Notes:
Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries 5 cr max toward graduation. Prereq: Physics 122(C).

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS+   1 LAB 851 20019 2:30 PM-5:20 PM MW 06/24-08/17 Han, Wei PHY 227  
Consent required to audit.
NS+   1 LAB 852 22662 2:30 PM-5:20 PM TR 06/24-08/17 Dasgupta, Debashis PHY 227  
Consent required to audit.

PHYSICS-199: Independent Study (1 - 3 units; U )

For further information, consult dept chair.

Notes:
Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: 2.5 gpa; writ cons instr, dept chair & asst dean for SAS.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 3 IND 051 21783 -   TBA  

PHYSICS-209: Physics I (Calculus Treatment) (4 units; U ; NS)

Selected topics in mechanics, wave motion, sound, and heat. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs dis.

Notes:
Counts as repeat of 4 cr Physics 219. Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries max 5 cr toward graduation. Prereq: Math 227(C), 228(C), or 232(C).

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS   4 LEC 451 20020 5:30 PM-6:45 PM MTWR 06/24-08/17 Wood, Robert PHY 144  
NS     DIS 651 20021 7:00 PM-7:50 PM MTWR 06/24-08/17 Islo, Kristina PHY 144  

PHYSICS-210: Physics II (Calculus Treatment) (4 units; U ; NS)

Continuation of Physics 209. Electromagnetic field theory and optics. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs dis.

Notes:
Counts as repeat of 4 cr Physics 220. Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries max 5 cr toward graduation. Prereq: grade of C- or better in Physics 209(NP) or 219(NP); Math 229(C) or 233(C).

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS   4 LEC 451 20022 5:30 PM-6:45 PM MTWR 06/24-08/17 Giese, Daniel PHY 146  
NS     DIS 651 20023 7:00 PM-7:50 PM MTWR 06/24-08/17   PHY 146  

PHYSICS-214: Lab Physics I (Calculus Treatment) (1 units; U ; NS+)

Experiments in mechanics, wave motion, heat, and thermodynamics. 3 hrs lab.

Notes:
Counts as repeat of 1 cr Physics 219. Any combination of Physics 120, 121, 209, 214, 219 carries 5 cr max toward graduation. Prereq: Physics 209(C).

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS+   1 LAB 851 20024 2:30 PM-5:30 PM MW 06/24-08/17 Giese, Daniel PHY 237  
Consent required to audit.

PHYSICS-215: Lab Physics II (Calculus Treatment) (1 units; U ; NS+)

Experiments in electricity, magnetism, and optics. 3 hrs lec.

Notes:
Counts as repeat of 1 cr Physics 220. Any combination of Physics 122, 123, 210, 215, 220 carries 5 cr max toward graduation. Prereq: Physics 210(C).

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
NS+   1 LAB 851 20025 2:30 PM-5:30 PM MW 06/24-08/17 Dasgupta, Debashis PHY 241  
Consent required to audit.
NS+   1 LAB 852 23034 2:30 PM-5:20 PM TR 06/24-08/17 Smith, Nathaniel PHY 241  
Consent required to audit.

PHYSICS-289: Internship in Physics, Lower Division (1 - 6 units; U )

Application of basic principles of physics in a research, business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.

Notes:
One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: intro course in physics; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 6 FLD 051 21782 -   TBA  

PHYSICS-296: UROP Apprenticeship (1 - 3 units; U )

Undergraduate research participation in a project developed with a supervising member of the faculty or staff.

Notes:
One cr for 45 hrs research. Retakable to 9 cr max in any combination of UROP apprenticeship courses. Prereq: acceptance into UROP; prior or conc reg in UROP seminar.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 3 LEC 001 22671 - 06/24-08/03 Hirschmugl, Carol TBA  

PHYSICS-297: Study Abroad: (1 - 12 units; U )

Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.

Notes:
Retakable w/change in topic. Prereq: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 12 LEC 151 20026 - 06/24-08/17   OFF CAMPUS  
For registration & fee purposes, this section meets during the 8-week session. Contact CIE Overseas Programs, PER 166, 229-5182.

PHYSICS-391: Undergraduate Research Participation (1 - 6 units; U )

Independent research for undergraduates on faculty-supervised research projects.

Notes:
Prereq: Physics 309(P); cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 6 IND 001 20593 - 06/24-08/17 Agterberg, Daniel TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 002 20594 - 06/24-08/17 Anchordoqui, Luis TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 003 20595 - 06/24-08/17 Brady, Patrick TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 004 20596 - 06/24-08/17 Creighton, Jolien TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 005 20597 - 06/24-08/17 Friedman, John TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 006 20598 - 06/24-08/17 Gajdardziska, Marija TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 007 20599 - 06/24-08/17 Guptasarma, Prasenjit TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 008 20600 - 06/24-08/17 Hirschmugl, Carol TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 009 20601 - 06/24-08/17 Li, Lian TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 010 20602 - 06/24-08/17 Lyman, Paul TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 011 20603 - 06/24-08/17 Raicu, Valerica TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 012 20604 - 06/24-08/17 Saldin, Dilano TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 013 20605 - 06/24-08/17 Sarma, Bimal TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 014 20606 - 06/24-08/17 Sorbello, Richard TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 015 20607 - 06/24-08/17 Weinert, Michael TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 016 20608 - 06/24-08/17 Wiseman, Alan TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 017 22353 - 06/24-08/17 Yakovlev, Vladislav TBA  
    1 - 6 IND 018 22354 - 06/24-08/17 Creighton, Jean TBA  

PHYSICS-489: Internship in Physics, Upper Division (1 - 6 units; U )

Application of advanced principles of physics in a research, business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.

Notes:
One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. Retakable to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; 300-level or above course in Physics; 2.25 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 6 FLD 051 21781 -   TBA  

PHYSICS-497: Study Abroad: (1 - 12 units; U/G )

Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.

Notes:
Retakable w/chg in topic. Prereq: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 12 LEC 151 20027 - 06/24-08/17   OFF CAMPUS  
For registration & fee purposes, this section meets during the 8-week session. Contact CIE Overseas Programs, PER 166, 229-5182.

PHYSICS-698: Research Experience for Teachers (1 - 6 units; U/G )

Enrichment of students' physics background. Work with faculty mentor to develop an innovative teaching program for use in students' own classroom.

Notes:
Open only to practicing science teachers with demonstrable expertise in physics. May be retaken to 9 cr max. Prereq: sr st; current teaching contract.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 6 IND 001 22368 - 06/24-08/03 Hirschmugl, Carol TBA  
Consent required to audit.
    1 - 6 IND 142 22665 - 06/17-06/22 Creighton, Jean TBA  
              Hamlin, Maria    
Consent required to audit.

PHYSICS-699: Advanced Independent Reading (1 - 3 units; U )

Independent reading or research under supervision of faculty member. Study proposal required. For further information, consult dept chair or undergrad advising coord.

Notes:
Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max. Prereq: jr st; 2.5 gpa; writ cons instr, dept chair, & assoc dean for SAS.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 3 IND 001 20609 - 06/24-08/17 Agterberg, Daniel TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 002 20610 - 06/24-08/17 Anchordoqui, Luis TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 003 20611 - 06/24-08/17 Brady, Patrick TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 004 20612 - 06/24-08/17 Creighton, Jolien TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 005 20616 - 06/24-08/17 Friedman, John TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 006 20618 - 06/24-08/17 Gajdardziska, Marija TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 007 20619 - 06/24-08/17 Guptasarma, Prasenjit TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 008 20620 - 06/24-08/17 Hirschmugl, Carol TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 009 20621 - 06/24-08/17 Li, Lian TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 010 20622 - 06/24-08/17 Lyman, Paul TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 011 20623 - 06/24-08/17 Raicu, Valerica TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 012 20624 - 06/24-08/17 Saldin, Dilano TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 013 20625 - 06/24-08/17 Sarma, Bimal TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 014 20626 - 06/24-08/17 Sorbello, Richard TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 015 20651 - 06/24-08/17 Weinert, Michael TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 016 22351 - 06/24-08/17 Wiseman, Alan TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 017 22352 - 06/24-08/17 Yakovlev, Vladislav TBA  

PHYSICS-990: Research (1 - 9 units; G )

Notes:
Prereq: grad st & cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 9 IND 001 20662 - 06/24-08/17 Agterberg, Daniel TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 002 20664 - 06/24-08/17 Anchordoqui, Luis TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 003 20666 - 06/24-08/17 Brady, Patrick TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 004 20703 - 06/24-08/17 Creighton, Jolien TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 005 20704 - 06/24-08/17 Friedman, John TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 006 20775 - 06/24-08/17 Gajdardziska, Marija TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 007 20776 - 06/24-08/17 Guptasarma, Prasenjit TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 008 20777 - 06/24-08/17 Hirschmugl, Carol TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 009 20778 - 06/24-08/17 Li, Lian TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 010 20779 - 06/24-08/17 Lyman, Paul TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 011 20780 - 06/24-08/17 Raicu, Valerica TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 012 20781 - 06/24-08/17 Saldin, Dilano TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 013 20782 - 06/24-08/17 Sarma, Bimal TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 014 20783 - 06/24-08/17 Sorbello, Richard TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 015 20784 - 06/24-08/17 Weinert, Michael TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 016 20785 - 06/24-08/17 Wiseman, Alan TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 017 20786 - 06/24-08/17 Yakovlev, Vladislav TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 018 22381 - 06/24-08/17 Schmidt, Marius TBA  
    1 - 9 IND 019 22383 - 06/24-08/17 Patch, Sarah TBA  

PHYSICS-999: Independent Reading (1 - 3 units; G )

For the benefit of graduate students unable to secure needed content in regular courses.

Notes:
Prereq: grad st, cons instr.

GER   Units Section Class# Hours Days Dates Instructor Room Syllabus
    1 - 3 IND 001 20758 - 06/24-08/17 Agterberg, Daniel TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 002 20759 - 06/24-08/17 Anchordoqui, Luis TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 003 20760 - 06/24-08/17 Brady, Patrick TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 004 20761 - 06/24-08/17 Creighton, Jolien TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 005 20762 - 06/24-08/17 Friedman, John TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 006 20763 - 06/24-08/17 Gajdardziska, Marija TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 007 20764 - 06/24-08/17 Guptasarma, Prasenjit TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 008 20765 - 06/24-08/17 Hirschmugl, Carol TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 009 20766 - 06/24-08/17 Li, Lian TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 010 20767 - 06/24-08/17 Lyman, Paul TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 011 20768 - 06/24-08/17 Raicu, Valerica TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 012 20769 - 06/24-08/17 Saldin, Dilano TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 013 20770 - 06/24-08/17 Sarma, Bimal TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 014 20771 - 06/24-08/17 Sorbello, Richard TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 015 20772 - 06/24-08/17 Weinert, Michael TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 016 20773 - 06/24-08/17 Wiseman, Alan TBA  
    1 - 3 IND 017 20774 - 06/24-08/17 Yakovlev, Vladislav TBA