Discipline ID
97ac1514-598d-4ae9-af20-fdf75b940953
COURSE DETAIL
NUCLEAR PHYSICS
Country
Japan
Host Institution
Tohoku University
Program(s)
Engineering and Science
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
112
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
NUCLEAR PHYSICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
NUCLEAR PHYSICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
Nuclear physics is a field in physics which describes and understands quark many-body systems governed by strong interaction including hadrons and atomic nuclei. The mission of nuclear physics is to answer the basic questions on how the hadrons (nucleons) are created from quarks and how atomic nuclei are formed from hadrons in the history of the universe. The course introduceS an overview of nuclear physics nowadays together with recent topics in cutting-edge researches.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHY815E
Host Institution Course Title
NUCLEAR PHYSICS
Host Institution Campus
Tohoku University
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
JYPE
COURSE DETAIL
NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
Country
United Kingdom - Scotland
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
116
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
NUCLR&PARTICLE PHYS
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.70
Course Description
This course focuses on the consequences of quantum physics at high energies and short distances. The course also explores topics such as relativistic and quantum physics, the symmetries of fermions and bosons, and forces within the nuclear and particle physics domain. Fundamental particles and composite states are introduced, along with investigating the quantum numbers and symmetries associated with the interactions of these particles. Models used to describe the phenomena observed on the subatomic scale are discussed, along with explaining their successes and shortcomings. Experimental methods associated with the subatomic world are also introduced. This course covers the same nuclear and particle physics concepts as the 20-credit course, "Relativity, Nuclear and Particle Physics", however relativity is not covered.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHYS10106
Host Institution Course Title
NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
Host Institution Campus
Edinburgh
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Physics and Astronomy
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INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
Exeter College, University of Oxford
Program(s)
Summer in Oxford
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
139
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTRO QUANTUM MECH
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
Quantum mechanics is fundamental to many areas of chemistry, in particular our understanding of bonding and spectroscopy. This course provides an introduction to quantum theory from a chemist's perspective, focusing on the basics and spectroscopy of atoms; bonding is not discussed. An emphasis is placed on developing a clear understanding of quantum mechanical concepts such as the wave function and its connection to classical mechanics, as well as providing students with an understanding of essential concepts such as uncertainty and the Hamiltonian. Students enrolling in this course should be confident in algebra, trigonometry, and calculus involving basic differentiation. A general physical chemistry background is desirable, ideally in the form of an introductory physical chemistry course or thermodynamics.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS
Host Institution Campus
Exeter College
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
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PHYSICS GROUP PROJECT
Country
United Kingdom - Scotland
Host Institution
University of Glasgow
Program(s)
University of Glasgow
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
102
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
PHYSICS GROUP PROJECT
UCEAP Transcript Title
PHYS GROUP PROJECT
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
Students develop knowledge and understanding of the key principles of experimental physics, and their importance for the planning and execution of experimental investigations of physical processes using both standard and more advanced laboratory equipment, working within the context of a group project.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHYS4021P
Host Institution Course Title
PHYSICS GROUP PROJECT
Host Institution Campus
University of Glasgow
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Physics
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STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS
Country
Netherlands
Host Institution
Utrecht University – University College Utrecht
Program(s)
University College Utrecht
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
135
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
QUANTUM MECHANICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
In this course students learn how to formulate the statistical description of a gas in thermodynamic equilibrium as a system of many weakly interacting particles. From this formalism, when applied to simple systems, students derive some well-known empirical thermodynamic laws relating quantities such as temperature and pressure, known as equation of states and Maxwell relations. The course introduces the concept of entropy and its relation to the famous second principle of thermodynamics. Entropy is discussed from its original introduction in the study of the Carnot cycle to its probabilistic definition introduced half a century later by Boltzmann. The last part of the course introduces quantum mechanics starting from its postulates and shown how to arrive at the well-known Heisenberg uncertainty relations. This approach is used to study simple systems. The course also discusses why the quantum mechanical description of the physical world provides a more well defined way of applying the formalism of statistical mechanics to nature. Prerequisites for this course are calculus, linear algebra, and relativistic and classical physics.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
UCSCIPHY25
Host Institution Course Title
STATISTICAL MECHANICS AND FOUNDATIONS OF QUANTUM MECHANICS
Host Institution Campus
Sciences
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Physics
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FOUNDATIONS OF LASER AND SPECTROSCOPY
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
137
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
FOUNDATIONS OF LASER AND SPECTROSCOPY
UCEAP Transcript Title
LASER& SPECTROSCOPY
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines lasers and laser spectroscopy techniques. It covers fundamentals of optical processes and spectroscopic techniques; lasers as spectroscopic light sources; components of spectroscopic instruments; raman spectroscopy; nonlinear spectroscopy; nonlinear optics; time-resolved spectroscopy; photoelectron spectroscopy; and new developments in laser spectroscopy.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHYS3750
Host Institution Course Title
FOUNDATIONS OF LASER AND SPECTROSCOPY
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Physics
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DISCOVERING ASTRONOMY
Country
United Kingdom - Scotland
Host Institution
University of Edinburgh
Program(s)
Intern: Scotland,University of Edinburgh
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
41
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
DISCOVERING ASTRONOMY
UCEAP Transcript Title
DISCOVER ASTRONOMY
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
This is an introductory astronomy course that should be accessible to any student. We assume a basic level of numeracy, but no mathematics more complicated than simple algebra and simple trigonometry is used. The course covers a wide range of topics, from understanding our sun and solar system through to cosmology and the Big Bang.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHYS08039
Host Institution Course Title
DISCOVERING ASTRONOMY
Host Institution Campus
University of Edinburgh
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
School of Physics and Astronomy
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UNDERGRADUATE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
Research in Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Statistics
Sociology
Psychology
Political Science
Physics
Mathematics
Linguistics
Legal Studies
International Studies
History
Health Sciences
Geography
Environmental Studies
English
Engineering
Education
Economics
Earth & Space Sciences
Computer Science
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
186
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
UNDERGRADUATE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
UCEAP Transcript Title
RESEARCH
UCEAP Quarter Units
9.00
UCEAP Semester Units
6.00
Course Description
The undergraduate research program places students in research opportunites to conduct indpendent research under the supervision of a Chinese University of Hong Kong faculty. Students are expected to spend approximately 15 to 20 hours per week in independent research as well as attend lectures and labs.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
IASP4091
Host Institution Course Title
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
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HOW THE OCEAN WORKS
Country
Singapore
Host Institution
National University of Singapore
Program(s)
National University of Singapore
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
33
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
HOW THE OCEAN WORKS
UCEAP Transcript Title
HOW THE OCEAN WORKS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
About three-quarters of the surface of our home, the Earth, is covered by an ocean of water. The ocean is inseparably intertwined with human settlements. Day in, day out, directly, indirectly - from the air that we breathe to climate change, trade, politics or social holidays - the presence and the influence of the ocean is undeniable on the human society. The course discusses how the ocean is connected to our lives, how the various ocean phenomena affect our lives and our attempts at controlling and exploiting the ocean. The course provides an appreciation of the scientific principles involved.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEH1033
Host Institution Course Title
HOW THE OCEAN WORKS
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Physics
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THERMAL, STATISTICAL AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
Country
New Zealand
Host Institution
University of Canterbury
Program(s)
University of Canterbury
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
110
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THERMAL, STATISTICAL AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
THRM STAT& PAR PHYS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course examines the study of the physical properties of matter. It integrates the study of thermal properties of matter in bulk (thermodynamics) with the molecular/atomic approach (statistical physics). The particle physics is further extended to subatomic scales with an introduction to the phenomenology of nuclear structure, radiation processes and the standard model of particle interactions.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHYS310
Host Institution Course Title
THERMAL, STATISTICAL AND PARTICLE PHYSICS
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department