Academic Advising
Courses
Studying physics develops analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills. Our students complete advanced-level courses in physics, mathematics, and other sciences, and complete work based on original research. Graduate and undergraduate students work closely together, under faculty supervision, to achieve their research goals.
The Physics Department offers many other 400/500-level courses by demand. If there is interest, contact the department as soon as possible. Scheduling of the course must take place prior to the opening of student registration.
NOTE: Some upper-level courses may be offered in the alternate semester of the academic year. Check with your advisor to plan your schedule.
Schedule of Courses
For all official information, course descriptions, and pre- and co-requisites, please consult the Miami General Bulletin. The Physics Department offers many other 400/500-level courses by demand. If there is interest, contact the department as soon as possible. Scheduling of the course must take place prior to the opening of student registration. Also, course numbers for research and independent study are not listed here. Consult the bulletin or your advisor for information. NOTE: Some upper-level courses may be offered in the alternate semester of the academic year. Check with your advisor to plan your schedule.
PHY 192 - General Physics II - Fall, Spring, Summer
PHY 281 - Contemporary Physics I: Foundations - Fall
PHY 282 - Contemporary Physics II: Frontiers - Spring
PHY 286 - Computational Physics - Spring
PHY 292 & 294 - Electronic Instrumentation & Lab - Fall
PHY 293 - Contemporary Physics Lab II - Spring
PHY 421 - Molecular and Cellular Biophysics - Spring, even years
PHY 427 - Nano-Scale Science & Technology - Fall, irregular
PHY 430 - Topics in Physics - Irregular
PHY 437 - Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics - Fall
PHY 441 - Optics and Laser Physics - Spring
PHY 451 - Classical Mechanics - Fall
PHY 461 - Electromagnetic Theory - Spring
PHY 467 - Seismology - Irregular
PHY 471 - Advanced Electronics - Irregular
PHY 481 - Gravitation and Space Time - Spring, odd years
PHY 483 - Mathematical Methods in Physics - Fall
PHY 486 - Advanced Computational Physics - Fall
PHY 491 - Intro to Quantum Mechanics - Spring
PHY 103 - Concepts in Physics Laboratory - Fall, Spring, Summer
PHY 111 - Astronomy and Space Physics - Fall, Spring, Summer
PHY 121 - Energy & Environment - Fall, Spring
PHY 131 - Physics for Music - Fall, Spring
PHY 141 - Physics in Sports - Irregular, only offer if we have the personnel
PHY 161 - Physics for Life Science & Lab I - Fall, Spring, Summer
PHY 162 - Physics for Life Science & Lab II - Fall, Spring, Summer
PHY 185 - Experiencing the Physical World - Fall
PHY 215 - Physics by Inquiry - Spring, odd years
PHY 401 - Physics Assessment Examination - Fall, Spring
Graduate credit is given for courses offered at the 500- and 600-level. Courses at the 500-level are designed for students requiring advanced undergraduate material that they have not covered, prior to entering 600-level course work. For all official information and course descriptions, please consult the Miami General Bulletin.
NOTE: Occasionally, some courses may be offered in the alternate semester of the academic year. Check with your advisor to plan your schedule.
PHY 521 - Molecular and Cellular Biophysics - Spring, even years
PHY 527 - Nano-Scale Science & Technology - Fall, irregular
PHY 530 - Topics in Physics - Irregular, only offer if we have the personnel
PHY 537 - Thermodynamics & Statistical Physics - Fall
PHY 541 - Optics and Laser Physics - Spring
PHY 551 - Classical Mechanics - Fall
PHY 561 - Electromagnetic Theory - Spring
PHY 567 - Seismology, Irregular
PHY 571 - Advanced Electronics - Irregular
PHY 581 - Gravitation and Space Time - Spring, odd years
PHY 583 - Mathematical Methods in Physics - Fall
PHY 586 - Advanced Computational Physics - Fall
PHY 591 - Intro to Quantum Mechanics - Spring
PHY 610 - Research - Fall, Spring, & Summer
PHY 620 - Special Topics - Fall
PHY 623 - Solid State Physics - Spring, irregular
PHY 642 - Adv. Kinetic Theory & Statistical Mechanics - Spring, odd years
PHY 651 - Quantum and Nonlinear Optics - Spring, irregular, even years
PHY 671 - Electromagnetism - Fall, odd years
PHY 691 - Modern Quantum Physics - Fall, even years
PHY 692 - Modern Quantum Physics II - Spring, irregular, even years
PHY 700 - Research for the Master's Thesis - Fall, Spring, Summer
For additional information about courses and advising, please contact:
Lead Department Advisor
Stephen Alexander
204 Kreger | 513-529-5653
Department Graduate Director
Mahmud Khan
104 Kreger | 513-529-2557
