Physics and Astronomy

Subject abbreviation: PHYS College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences

Kenneth N. Barish, Ph.D., Chair Department Office, 3047 Physics

• (951) 827-5331; physics.ucr.edu

Professors Kenneth N. Barish, Ph.D. E. Gabriela Canalizo, Ph.D. Robert B. Clare, Ph.D. John A. Ellison, Ph.D. J. William Gary, Ph.D. Frederick Hamann, Ph.D. Gail G. Hanson, Ph.D. Owen Long, Ph.D. Allen P. Mills, Ph.D. Bahram Mobasher, Ph.D. Umar Mohideen, Ph.D. Leonid P. Pryadko, Ph.D. Richard K. Seto, Ph.D. Jing Shi, Ph.D. Kirill Shtengel, Ph.D. Harry W.K. Tom, Ph.D. Chandra M. Varma, Ph.D. PHIL 275A Proseminar for First-Year Graduate Students: Metaphysics and Epistemology (4) Seminar, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): first-year stand- ing in the graduate program in Philosophy. One course in a three-term sequence designed to introduce new graduate students to current issues and methods of research in metaphysics and epistemology.

PHIL 275B Proseminar for First-Year Graduate Students: Metaphysics and Epistemology (4) Seminar, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): PHIL 275A; first-year standing in the graduate program in Philoso- phy. One course in a three-term sequence designed to introduce new graduate students to current issues and methods of research in additional areas of metaphys- ics and epistemology.

PHIL 275C Proseminar for First-Year Graduate Students: Moral Philosophy (4) Seminar, 3 hours; extra reading, 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): first- year standing in the graduate program in Philosophy. One course in a three-term sequence designed to introduce new graduate students to current issues and methods of research.

PHIL 280 Seminar in Philosophical Problems (4) Seminar, 3 hours; outside research, 3 hours. Prereq- uisite(s): graduate standing or consent of instructor. Considers an important philosophical problem. Stu- dents who submit a term paper receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Course is repeatable.

PHIL 281 Philosophical Texts (1-4) Seminar, 1-3 hours; consultation, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing. Involves focused reading and discussion of common text on research topics in philosophy. Stu- dents who submit a term paper receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Course is repeatable.

PHIL 282 Seminar in Individual Philosophers (4) Seminar, 3 hours; outside research, 3 hours. Prereq- uisite(s): graduate standing or consent of instructor. Considers a major figure in the history of philosophy. Students who submit a term paper receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Course is repeatable.

PHIL 283 Seminar in Contemporary Philosophy (4) Seminar, 3 hours; outside research, 3 hours. Prerequi- site(s): graduate standing or consent of instructor. Cov- ers an aspect of contemporary philosophy. Students who submit a term paper receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Course is repeatable.

PHIL 290 Directed Studies (1-6) Term paper, 3-18 hours. Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor and grad- uate advisor. Directed study to meet special curricular needs. Course is repeatable.

PHIL 291 Individual Studies in Coordinated Areas (2-4) Prerequisite(s): graduate standing. A program of stud- ies designed to advise and assist candidates who are preparing for the Comprehensive Examinations. Open to M.A. students only; does not count toward the unit requirement for the M.A. Graded Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC). Course is repeatable.

PHIL 292 Concurrent Analytical Studies in Philosophy (1-4) Prerequisite(s): consent of instructor. Each 292 course will be taken concurrently with some 100-se- ries course, approved by the Graduate Advisor, but on an individual basis. It will be devoted to completion of a graduate paper based on research or criticism PHIL 264 Justice (4) Lecture, 3 hours; seminar, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing. A philosoph- ical analysis of the concept of justice. Students who complete all writing assignments, including a term paper, receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Credit is awarded for only one of PHIL 164 or PHIL 264.

PHIL 265 Philosophy of Law (4) Lecture, 3 hours; seminar, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing. An inquiry into the nature of criminal law, the relation between law and morality, the nature of legal responsi- bility, and the obligation to obey the law. Students who complete all writing assignments, including a term paper, receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Credit is awarded for only one of PHIL 165 or PHIL 265.

PHIL 266 Philosophy of Feminism (4) Lecture, 3 hours; seminar, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing. An analysis of current concepts and debates in feminist philosophy including gender equality, gender difference, and the relation of sex and gender. Situates various approaches to these topics in the history of philosophy. Students who complete all writing assign- ments, including a term paper, receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Credit is awarded for only one of PHIL 166 or PHIL 266.

PHIL 270 Philosophy Colloquia (1) Colloquium, 1 hour. Prerequisite(s): graduate standing. Visiting scholars give oral reports on current research in philosophy and discuss them with students and faculty. Graded Satis- factory (S) or No Credit (NC). Course is repeatable.

PHIL 272A Workshop in Philosophy (2-4) Workshop, 2-3 hours; outside research, 1-3 hours. Prerequi- site(s): graduate standing; consent of instructor. Close reading of a philosophical text or texts on a single topic. May be undertaken as a one-, two-, or three-quarter course (PHIL 272A, PHIL 272B, PHIL 272C). Students who submit a term paper receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Graded In Progress (IP) until the last quarter is completed, at which time a final grade is assigned. PHIL 272A, PHIL 272B, and PHIL 272C are repeatable as their contents change to a maximum of 12 units on one topic and to a maximum of 36 units for the three courses.

PHIL 272B Workshop in Philosophy (2-4) Workshop, 2-3 hours; outside research, 1-3 hours. Prerequi- site(s): PHIL 272A; consent of instructor. Close read- ing of a philosophical text or texts on a single topic. May be undertaken as a one-, two-, or three-quarter course (PHIL 272A, PHIL 272B, PHIL 272C). Students who submit a term paper receive a letter grade; other students receive a Satisfactory (S) or No Credit (NC) grade. Graded In Progress (IP) until the last quarter is completed, at which time a final grade is assigned. PHIL 272A, PHIL 272B, and PHIL 272C are repeatable as their contents change to a maximum of 12 units on one topic and to a maximum of 36 units for the three courses.

PHIL 272C Workshop in Philosophy (2-4) Workshop, 2-3 hours; outside research, 1-3 hours. Prerequi- site(s): PHIL 272B; consent of instructor. Close read- ing of a philosophical text or texts on a single topic. May be undertaken as a one-, two-, or three-quarter course (PHIL 272A, PHIL 272B, PHIL 272C). Students who submit a term paper receive a letter 395 / Programs and Courses Some of the following requirements for the ma- jor may also fulfill some of the college’s breadth requirements. Consult with a department advi- sor for course planning.

The major requirements consist of a core curriculum and additional requirements for various B.S. degrees. The core requirements for the B.A. and B.S. degrees in Physics are as follows:

• 1. Lower-division requirements (70 units)

• a) one of the following sequences: PHYS 041A, PHYS 041B, PHYS 041C, or PHYS 040A, PHYS 040B, PHYS 040C, PHYS 040D, PHYS 040E. The first sequence is

preferred for the B.S. in Physics.

• b) PHYS 39

• c) MATH 007A or MATH 009A, MATH 007B

or MATH 009B, MATH 009C, MATH 010A, MATH 010B, MATH 046

• d) CHEM 001A, CHEM 001B, CHEM 001C,

CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC

• e) CS 010 or CS 010V. A higher-level CS

course may satisfy the CS 010 requirement with approval.

• 2. Upper-division requirements (41 to 42 units)

• a) PHYS 130A, PHYS 130B, PHYS 132,

PHYS 135A, PHYS 135B, PHYS 156A, PHYS 156B

• b) PHYS 139L (5 units), PHYS 142L (4

units) or PHYS 142W (5 units). Note that PHYS 142W satisfies the ENGL 1C requirement.

• c) 4 units of upper division Physics

electives. Upper division math, science of engineering may be substituted with approval.

Physics : Standard Track (B.S. degree)

• 1. Additional upper-division requirements (16 to

17 units)

• a) PHYS 136

• b) One additional quarter of either PHYS 142L (4 units) or PHYS 142W (5 units).

Approved undergraduate research (PHYS 195A, PHYS 195B, PHYS 195C, PHYS 195D) in physics or an internship (PHYS 198-I) in physics at a government or industrial laboratory can be used in place of up to 4 units of PHYS 142L.

• c) 8 additional units of upper division

Physics electives. PHYS 156C is highly recommended for those planning to go to graduate school in physics.

Physics: Biophysics Track (B.S. degree)

• 1. Additional lower-division requirements (25

units)

• a) BIOL 005A, BIOL 005B, BIOL 005C, BIOL 05LA or BIOL 020.

• b) CHEM 008A, or 08HA, CHEM 008B or

08HB, CHEM 008C or 08HC CHEM 08LA or 08HLA, CHEM 08LB or 08HLB, CHEM 08LC or 08HLC The federal government and national laborato- ries employ many physicists as do industries in medical and scientific instruments, computers, audio and telecommunications equipment, financial analysis and investments, material science, and engineering.

The bachelor’s degree programs in the UCR Department of Physics and Astronomy are well suited for continued education in graduate school and for preparation in technical and professional careers. Colleges or universities, national laboratories, industry, and governmental agencies employ students with graduate training.

Students transferring to the Physics major must complete courses comparable to the following one-year sequences before they transfer:

• 1. General physics (calculus-based) equivalent

to PHYS 040A, PHYS 040B, PHYS 040C, each course completed with a grade of “B-” or better

• 2. First-year calculus, equivalent to MATH 009A, MATH 009B, MATH 009C, each

course completed with a grade of “B-” or better

At least one of the following one-year sequences:

• 1. General chemistry, equivalent to CHEM 001A, CHEM 001B, CHEM 001C, CHEM 01LA, CHEM 01LB, CHEM 01LC, each

course completed with a grade of “C” or better

• 2. Second-year calculus, equivalent to MATH 010A, MATH 010B, MATH 046, each course

completed with a grade of “C” or better

• 3. Organic chemistry (one-year lower-division),

each course completed with a grade of “B” or better

Students must have a minimum grade point average of 2.70 in transferable college courses. UCR has articulation agreements with most of the California community colleges. These agreements list specific community college courses that have been designated as comparable to UCR courses (see the statewide articulation Web site at www. assist.org). Transfer students will usually find it advantageous to complete most or all sequences before starting at UCR. All prospective transfers should try to complete the sequences they begin rather than divide a sequence between two campuses.

See Undergraduate Studies section.

See College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, Colleges and Programs section. **

Research Physicists Mark Bockrath, Ph.D. Roland Kawakami, Ph.D Chun Ning “Jeanie” Lau, Ph.D.

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers two degrees: the B.A. and B.S. in Physics.

The B.S. program is designed for students with a strong interest in the sciences or engineering who wish to emphasize this aspect of their education and training. The B.S. degree provides a strong background for students who wish to continue on to graduate school.

The B.A. program follows the liberal arts tradi- tion with a broader coverage of the humanities and social sciences. It is selected often by students who intend to obtain a teaching cre- dential with a specialty in science or to pursue a career combining business management opportunities with a knowledge in science and technology.

The extensive course offerings and modern facilities within the Department of Physics and Astronomy, coupled with close, personal counseling by faculty advisors, provide students with a physics program that is characterized by its breadth and flexibility.

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Physics generally begin their careers in government or industry. Professions include research Physics and Astronomy / 396

Plan II (Comprehensive Examination) Satisfactory performance on the comprehensive examination.

Under either plan all requirements for the master’s degree must be completed not later than the end of the sixth quarter.

Normative Time to Degree Six quarters

The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers the Ph.D. degree in Physics.

It is recommended that students in the Ph.D. program become associated with a research advisor by the end of Spring Quarter of their first year.

A student is recommended for advancement to candidacy for the Ph.D. degree in Physics upon completion of requirements (1), (2), and

• (3) below. The student is recommended for the

Ph.D. degree upon completion of requirements

• (4) and (5) below.

1. Course Work Each course must be passed with a grade of “B-” or better. Each student must maintain an average of “B” or better for all courses.

1A. Core courses for students pursuing a program in Physics (other than Astronomy):

PHYS 205 (Classical Mechanics)

PHYS 210A, PHYS 210B, PHYS 210C (Electromagnetic Theory)

PHYS 212A, PHYS 212B (Thermo dynamics and Statistical Mechanics)

PHYS 221A, PHYS 221B, PHYS 221C (Quantum Mechanics)

PHYS 296 (Summer Research in Physics and Astronomy)

1B. Core courses for students pursuing a specialization in Astronomy:

PHYS 205 (Classical Mechanics)

PHYS 210A, PHYS 210B, PHYS 210C (Electromagnetic Theory)

PHYS 212A (Thermo dynamics and Statistical Mechanics, Part A)

PHYS 214 (Techniques of Observational Astrophysics)

PHYS 215 (Dynamics and Evolution of Galaxies)

PHYS 218 (Fundamentals of Astrophysics)

PHYS 219 (Cosmology and Galaxy Formation)

PHYS 296 (Summer Research in Physics and Astronomy)

In addition, students in both programs must complete at least three additional graduate lecture courses in the area of their specialization. Students pursuing program 1A should choose courses from section “a-f” below. Students pursuing program 1B should choose courses from section “g” below. The program for each student must be approved by the graduate committee and the student’s

• b) PHYS 132

• c) PHYS 135A

• d) One Upper Division Physics elective from

PHYS 111, PHYS 150A, PHYS 151, PHYS 164, PHYS 165, PHYS 166, PHYS 177

• 2. Second Tier: at least 10 units from any

upper-division Physics courses not chosen in the First Tier. The combined units from the First and Second Tiers should add to at least 26.

• 3. No more than 4 units of 190-199 courses

may be used to fulfill the upper-division units for the minor.

See Minors under the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences in the Colleges and Programs section of this catalog for additional information on minors.

The department provides special advisory services to aid community college transfer students in formulating their program and in remedying any deficiencies in required course work. Transfer students who have followed the prescribed program at the community college should be able to continue with the sample program at the junior level.