Discipline ID
97ac1514-598d-4ae9-af20-fdf75b940953
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HIGH ENERGY ASTROPHYSICS
Country
Canada
Host Institution
McGill University
Program(s)
McGill University
UCEAP Course Level
Graduate
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
210
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
HIGH ENERGY ASTROPHYSICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
ASTROPHYSICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course is a graduate level course on high-energy astrophysics; undergraduates who wish to enroll in this course require the approval of McGill University and the UCEAP Systemwide Office. The course discusses topics including gas and radiation processes, shocks, supernovae, supernova remnants, neutron stars, compact objects in binaries, accretion disks, active galactic nuclei, X-rays, gamma ray bursts, high-energy telescopes, strong gravity, and magnetic fields.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHYS 645
Host Institution Course Title
HIGH ENERGY ASTROPHYSICS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Science
Host Institution Faculty
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Host Institution Department
Physics
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PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES I
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Madrid Summer Physics
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
16
UCEAP Course Suffix
A
UCEAP Official Title
PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES I
UCEAP Transcript Title
PHYSICS I
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course introduces general topics in physics employing a calculus-based approach. Key course topics include: vectors; 1D and 2D kinematics; forces and motion; Newton's Law; reference systems; forces in accelerated systems; work; energy; conservation of energy; momentum; collisions; rotation; toques; angular momentum; rigid body; static; gravity; fluids; oscillations; thermodynamics; temperature; heat; ideal gasses; entropy. Text: Paul A. Tipler & Gene Mosca, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6th Edition Assessment: lab 30%, attendance/homework 20%, exams 50%
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES I
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Carlos III University
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Host Institution Department
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PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES II
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Madrid Summer Physics
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
16
UCEAP Course Suffix
B
UCEAP Official Title
PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES II
UCEAP Transcript Title
PHYSICS II
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course introduces general topics in physics employing a calculus-based approach. Key course topics include: electric charge; force and fields; Gauss' Law; potential; capacitance; current and resistance; circuits; magnetic forces and fields; induction; Farady's Law; EM oscillations; waves; reflection and refraction; optics; interference; diffraction; particles and waves; relativity; nuclear physics. Text: Paul A. Tipler & Gene Mosca, Physics for Scientists and Engineers, 6th Edition Assessment: lab 30%, attendance/homework 20%, exams 50%
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
Host Institution Course Title
PHYSICS FOR LIFE SCIENCES II
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Carlos III University
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Host Institution Department
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MAJORS RESEARCH PROJECT
Country
Canada
Host Institution
McGill University
Program(s)
McGill University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
UCEAP Course Number
186
UCEAP Course Suffix
B
UCEAP Official Title
MAJORS RESEARCH PROJECT
UCEAP Transcript Title
MAJORS RSEARCH PROJ
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
Students enrolled in this physics course complete a scientific research project supervised by a faculty member from the physics or other similar department. Students are responsible for finding a supervisor and a project before applying to register for the course. All projects must be approved as suitable by the course instructor and respective supervisor. Students establish a base research schedule with their supervisor, consisting of the equivalent of nine hours of work per week and weekly meetings between the student and supervisor. Students explore or build something new for their research projects, present the results to class, and write a concise report.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHYS 449
Host Institution Course Title
MAJORS RESEARCH PROJECT
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Science
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Physics
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THEORETICAL ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY
Country
United Kingdom - England
Host Institution
University College London
Program(s)
Summer at University College London
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
103
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
THEORETICAL ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
ASTROPHYS&COSMOLOGY
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course provides introduces the main concepts and body of evidence that underlie our current understanding of the origin, structure, and evolution of the Universe. It offers exposure to the fundamental principles of special and general relativity and their significance to the evolution of the Cosmos. Topics such as stellar interiors, classification, and evolution along with galaxy dynamics are discussed in some detail. The course culminates with descriptions of current cosmological models and recent developments of the much discussed dark matter and dark energy mysteries, and what they entail to the evolution of the Universe.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ISSU0066
Host Institution Course Title
THEORETICAL ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Center for Languages and International Education
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Course Last Reviewed
2025-2026
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NANOMATERIALS: THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS
Country
Sweden
Host Institution
Lund University
Program(s)
Lund University
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
UCEAP Course Number
175
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
NANOMATERIALS: THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
NANOMAT:THERMODYNMC
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course offers an overview of thermodynamic phenomena and kinetic processes from a materials science perspective, with application towards nanomaterials. Topics covered: review of basic thermodynamics; thermodynamic equilibrium; phase equilibria and phase diagrams; reactions and reaction kinetics; heat transport; mass transport in solids and fluids; size effects.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
FFFN05/FYST40
Host Institution Course Title
NANOMATERIALS - THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Engineering/Science
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Engineering- Physics
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OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY
Country
Norway
Host Institution
University of Oslo
Program(s)
University of Oslo
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
Earth & Space Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
122
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY
UCEAP Transcript Title
OBSERVATN ASTRONOMY
UCEAP Quarter Units
8.00
UCEAP Semester Units
5.30
Course Description
This is an introductory course to modern observational methods used in astronomy. Students become familiar with ground and space based telescopes and detectors, imaging techniques and image processing, and spectroscopy. Through practical exercises, students gain insight into how astronomical observations are carried out and the errors caused by the different techniques. They understand the limitations inherent in measurements and the capability of performing observational theses in astronomy as well as the techniques used in spectroscopy, interferometry, photometry, and polarimetry.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
AST2210
Host Institution Course Title
OBSERVATIONAL ASTRONOMY
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Theoretical Astrophysics
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EINSTEIN'S UNIVERSE AND QUANTUM WEIRDNESS
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
27
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
EINSTEIN'S UNIVERSE AND QUANTUM WEIRDNESS
UCEAP Transcript Title
EINSTEIN UNIVERSE
UCEAP Quarter Units
6.00
UCEAP Semester Units
4.00
Course Description
This course introduces (with history & philosophy of science) two of the most important developments in modern physics: relativity and quantum theory. Topics: the concept of absolute and relative space and time, the twin paradox, black holes and wormholes, wave-particle duality of matter, Heisenberg's uncertainty principle, Schrodinger's cat, the ultimate constituents of matter, grand unification and superstrings, and how these theories can contribute to the technology of tomorrow. Concepts are emphasized, while omitting the technical details.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
GEH1027/GEK1508
Host Institution Course Title
EINSTEIN'S UNIVERSE AND QUANTUM WEIRDNESS
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Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Physics
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THE CENTURY OF PHYSICS
Country
Spain
Host Institution
Carlos III University of Madrid
Program(s)
Carlos III University of Madrid
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Physics
History
UCEAP Course Number
113
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
THE CENTURY OF PHYSICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
CENTURY OF PHYSICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
2.50
UCEAP Semester Units
1.70
Course Description
This course offers a study of the genesis and development of the ideas that revolutionized Physics within the historical context of the 20th century. Topics include: Einstein's special theory of relativity; general relativity; quantum revolution physics of the universe; elementary particles; quantum physics and technology.
Language(s) of Instruction
Spanish
Host Institution Course Number
11073
Host Institution Course Title
EL SIGLO DE LA FÍSICA
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Leganés
Host Institution Faculty
Escuela Politécnica Superior
Host Institution Degree
Grado en Ingeniería Informática
Host Institution Department
Departamento de Física
Course Last Reviewed
2021-2022
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QUANTUM MECHANICS
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
108
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
QUANTUM MECHANICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
QUANTUM MECHANICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course builds on the foundation modern physics course. The course discusses quantum mechanics in the advanced undergraduate level with vigorous mathematical treatment. It serves as a core course for physics major students as well as an elective core for those who are interested to gain a deep understanding of quantum mechanics and to apply related techniques in their own majors. Topics include: particle properties of wave, wave properties of particle, Schrodinger Equation, some solutions to Time Independent Schrodinger Equation, hydrogen atom, spin and many particles system. Text: D.J. Griffiths, INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS. Assessment: assignments, lab reports, final exam. Prerequisite: modern physics.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PHYS3351
Host Institution Course Title
QUANTUM MECHANICS
Host Institution Course Details
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Physics
Course Last Reviewed
2022-2023