Physics (PHYS)Arts and Sciences

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Course descriptions provided by the Courses of Study 2023-2024. Courses of Study 2023-2024 is scheduled to publish mid-June.

PHYS 1012

Provides auxiliary instruction and practice for PHYS 1112 and promotes a deep understanding of basic concepts in mechanics. Recommended for students who seek additional opportunities to engage with course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  5914 PHYS 1012   SEM 101

    • M Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Baker, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 1013

Provides auxiliary instruction and practice for PHYS 2213 and promotes a deep understanding of basic concepts in electromagnetism. Recommended for students who seek additional opportunities to engage with ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3782 PHYS 1013   SEM 101

    • W Clark Hall 294D
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Baker, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    A&S students receive transcript credit only; cannot be used toward graduation

PHYS 1101

PHYS 1101 and PHYS 1102 emphasize both quantitative and conceptual understanding of the topics and tools of introductory physics developed without the use of calculus. The courses offer individualized ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3596 PHYS 1101   LEC 001

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Kim, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrolled students will receive an email with instructions for joining a course orientation (via Zoom) on the first day of class at 7:30 pm. The orientation session will be recorded for those not able to join live. PHYS 1101 allows considerable flexibility, but students must plan to come to the Learning and Testing Centers (RCK 280 and 250) regularly. The Centers are open most afternoons and evenings, beginning at 11:15 am on the first day of class. Time-management skills and self-motivation are crucial to success. First-year students are not allowed to enroll due to difficulty level and enrollment capacity.

PHYS 1110

This laboratory course is an introduction to the nature and skills of experimentation in physics. Students will engage in multi-week investigations, creatively design their own experiments, and explore ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory.

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  6269 PHYS 1110   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment for PHYS 1112 or PHYS 1116. Students who enroll in PHYS 1112 or PHYS 1116, but not PHYS 1110, may be removed from PHYS 1112 or PHYS 1116. If you are unable to enroll in an open section of PHYS 1110, contact physicsenrollment@cornell.edu.

  •  6270 PHYS 1110   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment for PHYS 1112 or PHYS 1116. Students who enroll in PHYS 1112 or PHYS 1116, but not PHYS 1110, may be removed from PHYS 1112 or PHYS 1116. If you are unable to enroll in an open section of PHYS 1110, contact physicsenrollment@cornell.edu.

  •  6271 PHYS 1110   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6272 PHYS 1110   LAB 402

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  •  6273 PHYS 1110   LAB 403

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  •  6274 PHYS 1110   LAB 404

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  •  6275 PHYS 1110   LAB 405

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  •  6276 PHYS 1110   LAB 406

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  •  6277 PHYS 1110   LAB 407

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  •  6278 PHYS 1110   LAB 408

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  •  6279 PHYS 1110   LAB 409

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  •  6280 PHYS 1110   LAB 410

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  •  6281 PHYS 1110   LAB 411

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  •  6282 PHYS 1110   LAB 412

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  •  6283 PHYS 1110   LAB 413

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  •  6284 PHYS 1110   LAB 414

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  •  6285 PHYS 1110   LAB 415

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  •  6286 PHYS 1110   LAB 416

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  •  6287 PHYS 1110   LAB 417

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  •  6395 PHYS 1110   LAB 418

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  • 19900 PHYS 1110   LAB 419

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 1112

First course in a three-semester introductory physics sequence. This course is taught in a largely "flipped', highly interactive manner, with reading preparation and online reading quizzes required for ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3597 PHYS 1112   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment in PHYS 1110. The waitlist for this class can be found at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. The Physics Department will assist you if you are unable to resolve a conflict between your Physics course and another required course for your degree; however, if changing your first-year writing seminar, PE class, or another elective is possible and will resolve the conflict, then you should resolve the conflict on your own rather than seeking an accommodation from Physics. Engineering students should refer to pre-enrollment directions at https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/students/undergraduate-students/advising/course-enrollment.

  •  3598 PHYS 1112   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment in PHYS 1110. The waitlist for this class can be found at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. The Physics Department will assist you if you are unable to resolve a conflict between your Physics course and another required course for your degree; however, if changing your first-year writing seminar, PE class, or another elective is possible and will resolve the conflict, then you should resolve the conflict on your own rather than seeking an accommodation from Physics. Engineering students should refer to pre-enrollment directions at https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/students/undergraduate-students/advising/course-enrollment.

  •  3599 PHYS 1112   DIS 201

    • TR Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3600 PHYS 1112   DIS 202

    • TR Clark Hall 294F
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3601 PHYS 1112   DIS 203

    • TR Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3602 PHYS 1112   DIS 204

    • TR Clark Hall 294F
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3603 PHYS 1112   DIS 205

    • WF Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3604 PHYS 1112   DIS 208

    • TR Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3605 PHYS 1112   DIS 209

    • TR Clark Hall 294F
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3606 PHYS 1112   DIS 210

    • TR Clark Hall 294H
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4793 PHYS 1112   DIS 211

    • TR Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4893 PHYS 1112   DIS 212

    • TR Clark Hall 294F
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4894 PHYS 1112   DIS 213

    • TR Clark Hall 294H
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5428 PHYS 1112   DIS 214

    • WF Clark Hall 294F
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10790 PHYS 1112   DIS 215

    • WF Clark Hall 294H
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Krasicky, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 1116

First in a three-semester introductory physics sequence. Explores quantitative modeling of the physical world through a study of mechanics. More mathematical than a typical mechanics course - for example, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3607 PHYS 1116   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment in PHYS 1110. The waitlist for this class can be found at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. The Physics Department will assist you if you are unable to resolve a conflict between your Physics course and another required course for your degree; however, if changing your first-year writing seminar, PE class, or another elective is possible and will resolve the conflict, then you should resolve the conflict on your own rather than seeking an accommodation from Physics. Engineering students should refer to pre-enrollment directions at https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/students/undergraduate-students/advising/course-enrollment.

  •  3608 PHYS 1116   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3609 PHYS 1116   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  4890 PHYS 1116   DIS 203

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  •  5806 PHYS 1116   DIS 204

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PHYS 1190

Students perform the laboratory component of one of the introductory courses ( PHYS 1101 , PHYS 1102 , PHYS 2207, PHYS 2208,  PHYS 2214) to complement the lecture-related course credit acquired elsewhere. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  3610 PHYS 1190   LAB 401

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    For students who have approved transfer credit for PHYS 1101, 2207, 2213, or 2214. Use the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu to be placed in the appropriate lab prior to the start of classes. Students needing credit for the lab component of PHYS 1112 must enroll in PHYS 1110.

PHYS 1201

One of the existential problems of our time is telling the difference between something that is fake and something that is real. Physics can be a powerful tool for making such distinctions because it provides ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3611 PHYS 1201   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This class is full. The waitlist is full. If spots become available during the add period, you can self-enroll via Student Center. Please do not email the instructor or department about enrolling.

  •  3612 PHYS 1201   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This class is full. The waitlist is full. If spots become available during the add period, you can self-enroll via Student Center. Please do not email the instructor or department about enrolling.

  •  3613 PHYS 1201   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This class is full. The waitlist is full. If spots become available during the add period, you can self-enroll via Student Center. Please do not email the instructor or department about enrolling.

  •  3614 PHYS 1201   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This class is full. The waitlist is full. If spots become available during the add period, you can self-enroll via Student Center. Please do not email the instructor or department about enrolling.

  •  4882 PHYS 1201   DIS 204

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This class is full. The waitlist is full. If spots become available during the add period, you can self-enroll via Student Center. Please do not email the instructor or department about enrolling.

  • 21194 PHYS 1201   DIS 205

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 2207

Physics 2207-PHYS 2208 is a two-semester introductory physics sequence with lab. The first course, Physics 2207, builds the foundations for quantitatively modeling the world around us and reasoning about ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3615 PHYS 2207   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Both 2207 lectures are full to room capacity. You may not attend any lecture, discussion, or lab session unless you are enrolled in that class. The waitlist is closed. Watch for openings during the add period. You are not enrolled in the class unless you enroll in a lecture, discussion, and lab that do not conflict with each other or with your other classes. Chem, AS, EAS students must have their department contact physicsenrollment@cornell.edu to be considered for placement.

  •  3616 PHYS 2207   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Both 2207 lectures are full to room capacity. You may not attend any lecture, discussion, or lab session unless you are enrolled in that class. The waitlist is closed. Watch for openings during the add period. You are not enrolled in the class unless you enroll in a lecture, discussion, and lab that do not conflict with each other or with your other classes. Chem, AS, EAS students must have their department contact physicsenrollment@cornell.edu to be considered for placement.

  •  3625 PHYS 2207   DIS 201

    • WF Clark Hall 294A
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10799 PHYS 2207   DIS 202

    • WF Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10800 PHYS 2207   DIS 203

    • TR Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  3626 PHYS 2207   DIS 204

    • TR Clark Hall 294C
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  3627 PHYS 2207   DIS 205

    • TR Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  3628 PHYS 2207   DIS 206

    • TR Clark Hall 294C
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  3629 PHYS 2207   DIS 207

    • WF Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  3630 PHYS 2207   DIS 208

    • WF Clark Hall 294C
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  3631 PHYS 2207   DIS 209

    • WF Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  3632 PHYS 2207   DIS 210

    • TR Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  3633 PHYS 2207   DIS 211

    • TR Clark Hall 294C
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  3634 PHYS 2207   DIS 212

    • MW Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3635 PHYS 2207   DIS 213

    • MW Clark Hall 294C
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  3636 PHYS 2207   DIS 214

    • TR Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  4874 PHYS 2207   DIS 215

    • TR Clark Hall 294C
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  4891 PHYS 2207   DIS 216

    • TR Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  • 10801 PHYS 2207   DIS 217

    • WF Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  5858 PHYS 2207   DIS 218

    • WF Clark Hall 294C
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

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  •  3617 PHYS 2207   LAB 401

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  • 10802 PHYS 2207   LAB 402

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  • 10803 PHYS 2207   LAB 403

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  • 10796 PHYS 2207   LAB 404

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  •  3618 PHYS 2207   LAB 405

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  • 10797 PHYS 2207   LAB 406

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  •  3619 PHYS 2207   LAB 407

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  •  3620 PHYS 2207   LAB 409

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  •  3621 PHYS 2207   LAB 410

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  •  3622 PHYS 2207   LAB 411

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  •  3623 PHYS 2207   LAB 412

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  •  3624 PHYS 2207   LAB 413

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  • 11621 PHYS 2207   LAB 414

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  •  4875 PHYS 2207   LAB 415

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  •  4892 PHYS 2207   LAB 416

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  •  5857 PHYS 2207   LAB 417

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  •  5885 PHYS 2207   LAB 418

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PHYS 2210

In this laboratory course, students will build on the knowledge and skills developed in Physics 1110 (Introduction to Experimental Physics) to conduct semester-long experimental physics projects. Students ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  6243 PHYS 2210   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment for PHYS 2218. Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible. Watch for openings on Student Center. If you are enrolled in PHYS 2210 and a preferable section opens, you can safely swap to the new section following the directions at www.physics.cornell.edu/swap without risk of dropping the class. You cannot be added to a class that is closed.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  6244 PHYS 2210   LAB 402

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment for PHYS 2218. Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible. Watch for openings on Student Center. If you are enrolled in PHYS 2210 and a preferable section opens, you can safely swap to the new section following the directions at www.physics.cornell.edu/swap without risk of dropping the class. You cannot be added to a class that is closed.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Graded

  •  6245 PHYS 2210   LAB 403

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment for PHYS 2218. Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible. Watch for openings on Student Center. If you are enrolled in PHYS 2210 and a preferable section opens, you can safely swap to the new section following the directions at www.physics.cornell.edu/swap without risk of dropping the class. You cannot be added to a class that is closed.

PHYS 2213

Second course in a three semester introductory physics sequence. The course emphasizes active learning during class. Video lectures are viewed before class; most class time is devoted to problem-solving.  ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3640 PHYS 2213   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment and waitlist instructions for all students can be found at https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/students/undergraduate-students/advising/course-enrollment

  •  3641 PHYS 2213   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment and waitlist instructions for all students can be found at https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/students/undergraduate-students/advising/course-enrollment

  •  3643 PHYS 2213   DIS 202

    • WF Clark Hall 294H
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3644 PHYS 2213   DIS 203

    • WF Clark Hall 294A
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3645 PHYS 2213   DIS 204

    • WF Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  3646 PHYS 2213   DIS 205

    • WF Clark Hall 294C
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  3647 PHYS 2213   DIS 206

    • WF Clark Hall 294A
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  3648 PHYS 2213   DIS 207

    • WF Clark Hall 294F
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  3649 PHYS 2213   DIS 208

    • WF Clark Hall 294H
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  3650 PHYS 2213   DIS 209

    • WF Clark Hall 294A
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  3651 PHYS 2213   DIS 210

    • WF Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  3652 PHYS 2213   DIS 211

    • TR Clark Hall 294A
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  3653 PHYS 2213   DIS 212

    • TR Clark Hall 294F
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3654 PHYS 2213   DIS 213

    • WF Clark Hall 294A
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3655 PHYS 2213   DIS 214

    • TR Clark Hall 294G
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  3656 PHYS 2213   DIS 215

    • TR Clark Hall 294H
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  3658 PHYS 2213   DIS 217

    • WF Clark Hall 294F
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  3659 PHYS 2213   DIS 218

    • TR Clark Hall 294A
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3660 PHYS 2213   DIS 219

    • TR Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  4876 PHYS 2213   DIS 221

    • WF Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  4877 PHYS 2213   DIS 222

    • TR Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  5417 PHYS 2213   DIS 223

    • TR Clark Hall 294A
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  •  5859 PHYS 2213   DIS 224

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  •  5896 PHYS 2213   DIS 225

    • WF Clark Hall 294E
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

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  • 10804 PHYS 2213   DIS 226

    • WF Clark Hall 294H
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Tapping, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 10805 PHYS 2213   DIS 227

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  • 10806 PHYS 2213   DIS 228

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PHYS 2214

For majors in engineering (including bio-, civil, and environmental engineering), computer and information science, physics, earth and atmospheric science, and other physical and biological sciences who ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture, one discussion, and one laboratory.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3661 PHYS 2214   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment in the course during the pre-enroll period is highly recommended to secure a seat; waiting until the Add period may result in students not getting into the course. Enrollment and waitlist instructions for all students can be found at https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/students/undergraduate-students/advising/course-enrollment

  •  3662 PHYS 2214   LEC 002

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Enrollment in the course during the pre-enroll period is highly recommended to secure a seat; waiting until the Add period may result in students not getting into the course. Enrollment and waitlist instructions for all students can be found at https://www.engineering.cornell.edu/students/undergraduate-students/advising/course-enrollment

  •  3668 PHYS 2214   DIS 201

    • WF Clark Hall 294G
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3669 PHYS 2214   DIS 202

    • WF Clark Hall 294G
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Case, G

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  •  3670 PHYS 2214   DIS 203

    • TR Clark Hall 294G
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Case, G

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  •  3671 PHYS 2214   DIS 204

    • TR Clark Hall 294G
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Case, G

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  • 10812 PHYS 2214   DIS 205

    • WF Clark Hall 294G
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Case, G

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  •  3672 PHYS 2214   DIS 206

    • WF Clark Hall 294H
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Case, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3663 PHYS 2214   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3664 PHYS 2214   LAB 402

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  • 10813 PHYS 2214   LAB 403

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  •  3665 PHYS 2214   LAB 404

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  •  3666 PHYS 2214   LAB 405

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  •  3667 PHYS 2214   LAB 406

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PHYS 2216

Introduction to Einstein's Theory of Special Relativity, including Galilean and Lorentz transformations, the concept of simultaneity, time dilation and Lorentz contraction, the relativistic transformations ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Seven Week - First. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 12178 PHYS 2216   LEC 001

    • TR Clark Hall 294D
    • Aug 21 - Oct 6, 2023
    • Umrigar, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

PHYS 2217

Second in a three semester introductory physics sequence. Explores quantitative modeling of the physical world through a study of electricity and magnetism. More mathematical and abstract than a typical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 2170

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3710 PHYS 2217   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

  •  3711 PHYS 2217   DIS 201

    • T Clark Hall 294D
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Pollack, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3712 PHYS 2217   DIS 202

    • T Clark Hall 294A
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Pollack, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 2218

This course is divided into two parts. The larger segment of the course typically focuses on wave phenomena. Topics include: coupled harmonic oscillators, strings, sound and light waves, superposition ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3673 PHYS 2218   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Required co-enrollment in PHYS 2210. Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

  •  3674 PHYS 2218   DIS 201

    • T Clark Hall 294D
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Wittich, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3675 PHYS 2218   DIS 202

    • W Clark Hall 294A
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Wittich, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 3316

Topics include breakdown of classical concepts in microphysics; light quanta and matter waves; Schrödinger equation and solutions for square well, harmonic oscillator, and the hydrogen atom; wave packets, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3676 PHYS 3316   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

  •  3677 PHYS 3316   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 20972 PHYS 3316   DIS 202

    • R Clark Hall 294D
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Arias, T

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 3317

Covers a number of applications of quantum mechanics to topics in modern physics. Uses the tools developed in PHYS 3316 , and does not introduce new formalism. Topics include the physics of single and ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3678 PHYS 3317   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

  •  3679 PHYS 3317   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3680 PHYS 3317   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 3327

Focuses on advanced electro/magnetostatics, such as vector and scalar potentials and multipole expansion of the potential solutions to Laplace's Equation and boundary value problems, as well as  time-dependent ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3681 PHYS 3327   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

  •  3682 PHYS 3327   DIS 201

    • R Clark Hall 294A
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Chowdhury, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6396 PHYS 3327   DIS 202

    • F Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Chowdhury, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6397 PHYS 3327   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 3360

Practical electronics as encountered in a scientific or engineering research/development environment. Analyze, design, build, and test circuits using discrete components and integrated circuits. Analog ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: AEP 3630

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5602 PHYS 3360   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

  •  5603 PHYS 3360   LAB 401

    • TR Clark Hall 409
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Franck, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5604 PHYS 3360   LAB 402

    • WF Clark Hall 409
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Franck, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4230

Quantum statistical basis for equilibrium thermodynamics, microcanonical, canonical and grand canonical ensembles, and partition functions. Classical and quantum ideal gases, paramagnetic and multiple-state ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 4230AEP 5230

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  5606 PHYS 4230   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5607 PHYS 4230   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4400

Experiments of widely varying difficulty in one or more areas, as listed under PHYS 4410, may be done to fill the student's special requirements. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 4410PHYS 6510PHYS 6500

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6037 PHYS 4400   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class is limited to PHYS and AEP Seniors who have already reserved their spot. These students will receive a permission number prior to their pre-enrollment window.

  •  3683 PHYS 4400   LAB 401

    • TW Clark Hall 308B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Nowack, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4410

Over 30 available experiments on various topics including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, optics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, electrical and microwave circuits, x-rays, and magnetic resonance. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 4400PHYS 6510PHYS 6500

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3684 PHYS 4410   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class is limited to PHYS and AEP Seniors who have already reserved their spot. These students will receive a permission number prior to their pre-enrollment window.

  •  3685 PHYS 4410   LAB 401

    • TW Clark Hall 308B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Nowack, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4433

An introduction to theoretical and observational cosmology aimed at interested science and engineering majors. Topics include an introduction to general relativity as applied to the cosmos; the cosmic ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ASTRO 4433

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 17609 PHYS 4433   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4445

One-semester introduction to general relativity that develops the essential structure and phenomenology of the theory without requiring prior exposure to tensor analysis. General relativity is a fundamental ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: ASTRO 4445

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3686 PHYS 4445   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

  •  4982 PHYS 4445   DIS 201

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4454

Introduction to the physics of crystalline solids. Covers crystal structures; diffraction; electronic states and density functional theory; lattice vibrations; and metals, insulators, and semiconductors. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: AEP 4500AEP 5502

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3687 PHYS 4454   LEC 001

    • TR Clark Hall 294D
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Muller, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

  •  3688 PHYS 4454   LAB 401

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 4481

Hardware that exploits quantum phenomena can dramatically alter the nature of computation. Though constructing a general purpose quantum computer remains a formidable technological challenge, there has ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  6523 PHYS 4481   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Due to the recent introduction of two new courses: AEP 3100 (Introductory Quantum Computing) and ECE 4950 (Quantum Information Science), the existing Physics 4481-7681 / AEP 4812-7681 / CS 4812 will transition back in Fall 2022 more towards upper-level undergraduates and graduate students. That means it will assume more in the way of prior familiarity with quantum mechanics and associated mathematics than it has in recent years, in order to be able to cover more advanced material towards the end of the semester. Depending on interests of students, that could include topics such as measures of entanglement (Von Neumann and Renyi entropy, purity, mutual information), evolution/manipulation of quantum states (weak measurements, quantum channels, Clifford group simulations), behavior of many-body systems (Area-law and volume-law entropy scaling, eigenstate thermalization hypothesis), and related. Go to https://pgcourse.infosci.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/waitlist.py for permission to enroll.

PHYS 4484

This 1.5-hour weekly seminar provides undergraduate and graduate students with an introduction to core concepts in teaching and learning physics. Participants read and discuss articles and videos, reflect ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 7684

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  5878 PHYS 4484   LEC 001

    • M Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 7684

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  5879 PHYS 4484   LEC 002

    • T Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 7684

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  6041 PHYS 4484   LEC 003

    • W Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

PHYS 4485

Designed to provide qualified undergraduate students who possess an interest in teaching with a structured experience teaching physics.  Participants collaborate with instructors and graduate teaching ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  4870 PHYS 4485   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Baker, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PHYS 4486

Teaching experience for qualified undergraduate students in PHYS 1101/PHYS 1102. Contact time will be in the course's Learning Center, in a team environment with graduate student TAs and faculty. Activities ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4871 PHYS 4486   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Kim, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PHYS 4487

Continuation of PHYS 4486. Teaching experience for qualified undergraduate students to help with PHYS 1101/PHYS 1102. Contact time will be in the course's Learning Center, in a team environment with graduate ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5595 PHYS 4487   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Kim, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PHYS 4490

Individual project work (reading or laboratory) in any branch of physics.  Products vary, but may include a thesis. Evaluation criteria are decided between student and faculty member. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3689 PHYS 4490   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Alexander, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Independent Study proposals are submitted online at http://physics.cornell.edu/physics-majors#courses

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4606 PHYS 4490   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Arias, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4607 PHYS 4490   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Bazarov, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4608 PHYS 4490   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4609 PHYS 4490   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Csaki, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4610 PHYS 4490   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Elser, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4611 PHYS 4490   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4612 PHYS 4490   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Franck, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4613 PHYS 4490   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Gibbons, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4614 PHYS 4490   IND 610

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ginsparg, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4615 PHYS 4490   IND 611

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Grossman, Y

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4616 PHYS 4490   IND 612

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Gruner, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4662 PHYS 4490   IND 613

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Hartman, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4663 PHYS 4490   IND 614

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Hoffstaetter de Torquat, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4664 PHYS 4490   IND 615

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Holmes, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  4665 PHYS 4490   IND 616

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Kim, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5268 PHYS 4490   IND 617

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Leclair, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5269 PHYS 4490   IND 618

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Lepage, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5270 PHYS 4490   IND 619

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Liepe, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5445 PHYS 4490   IND 620

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Mak, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5446 PHYS 4490   IND 621

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Maxson, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5457 PHYS 4490   IND 622

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • McAllister, L

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5818 PHYS 4490   IND 623

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • McEuen, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5819 PHYS 4490   IND 624

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Mueller, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5820 PHYS 4490   IND 625

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Niemack, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5828 PHYS 4490   IND 626

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Nowack, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5897 PHYS 4490   IND 627

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Parpia, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5969 PHYS 4490   IND 628

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Patterson, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5972 PHYS 4490   IND 629

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Perelstein, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5977 PHYS 4490   IND 630

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5978 PHYS 4490   IND 631

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ramshaw, B

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5982 PHYS 4490   IND 632

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Rubin, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5983 PHYS 4490   IND 633

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ryd, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5987 PHYS 4490   IND 634

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Sethna, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6038 PHYS 4490   IND 635

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Shen, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6039 PHYS 4490   IND 636

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Taylor, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6040 PHYS 4490   IND 637

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Teukolsky, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12074 PHYS 4490   IND 638

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Thom-Levy, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6046 PHYS 4490   IND 639

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Thorne, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6047 PHYS 4490   IND 640

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Wang, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6048 PHYS 4490   IND 641

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Wittich, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6124 PHYS 4490   IND 642

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • McMahon, P

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6128 PHYS 4490   IND 643

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Chernoff, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6129 PHYS 4490   IND 644

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Singer, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6137 PHYS 4490   IND 645

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Shvets, G

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6459 PHYS 4490   IND 646

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Herman, E

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  6543 PHYS 4490   IND 647

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Crites, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12015 PHYS 4490   IND 648

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ho, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12035 PHYS 4490   IND 649

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Lawler, M

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12157 PHYS 4490   IND 650

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Lovelace, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 21376 PHYS 4490   IND 651

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Fatemi, V

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 21380 PHYS 4490   IND 652

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Meisburger, S

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PHYS 4498

The first half of a two-semester thesis course involving physics-related research under the direct supervision of a faculty member. The thesis research may take many forms including but not restricted ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6045 PHYS 4498   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Arias, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6107 PHYS 4498   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Battaglia, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6108 PHYS 4498   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Cordes, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6109 PHYS 4498   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Deppe, N

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6110 PHYS 4498   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ho, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6111 PHYS 4498   IND 606

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Jayawardhana, R

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6112 PHYS 4498   IND 607

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Mak, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6113 PHYS 4498   IND 608

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Musser, A

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  6458 PHYS 4498   IND 609

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Cohen, I

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

PHYS 4997

This independent study course offers physics majors (i.e., undergraduates whose applications to affiliate with the physics major have been approved) an opportunity to reflect on concepts from physics as ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • 19595 PHYS 4997   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Arias, T

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    This course is only open to Physics majors who will be working in the summer in a country other than that of their citizenship. International students may use this course as part of Curricular Practical Training (CPT). Enrollment occurs in the fall semester following summer employment, with a grade posted in the fall after the requirements are satisfied. Prior to registering for the course, students must obtain a summer internship offer and international Students MUST submit the completed CPT application to the International Students and Scholars Office (ISSO). Once the application is approved the updated I-20 work authorization will be available at the ISSO.

PHYS 6500

Experiments of widely varying difficulty in one or more areas, as listed under PHYS 6510, may be done to fill special requirements. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4400PHYS 4410PHYS 6510

  • 1-2 Credits Graded

  •  3690 PHYS 6500   LAB 401

    • TW Clark Hall 308B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Nowack, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class is limited to PHYS and AEP graduate students who have already reserved their spot. These students will receive a permission number prior to their pre-enrollment window.

PHYS 6510

Over 30 available experiments on various topics including atomic and molecular spectroscopy, optics, condensed matter physics, nuclear physics, electrical and microwave circuits, x-rays, and magnetic resonance. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 4400PHYS 4410PHYS 6500

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3928 PHYS 6510   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Class is limited to PHYS and AEP graduate students who have already reserved their spot. These students will receive a permission number prior to their pre-enrollment window.

  •  3691 PHYS 6510   LAB 401

    • TW Clark Hall 308B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Nowack, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 6520

Projects of modern topical interest that involve some independent development work by student. Opportunity for more initiative in experimental work than is possible in PHYS 6510. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-3 Credits Graded

  •  3692 PHYS 6520   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Nowack, K

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies
    Limited to Physics and A&EP students concurrently enrolled in PHYS 6510.

PHYS 6561

Covers special relativity, Maxwell's equations, electromagnetic potentials, conservation laws, Green's functions, electromagnetic waves, dispersion, radiation theory, and scattering. The practical application ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3693 PHYS 6561   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

PHYS 6572

First part of the two-semester graduate quantum mechanics sequence. Covers non-relativistic quantum physics, focusing on fundamental conceptual issues and methods. Topics include: fundamental concepts ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3694 PHYS 6572   LEC 001

    • MW Clark Hall 294D
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Mak, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

PHYS 7601

Foundations of fluid mechanics from an advanced viewpoint, including formulation of continuum fluid dynamics; kinematic descriptions of fluid flow, derivation of the Navier-Stokes equations and energy ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: MAE 6010

  • 4 Credits Graded

  •  4797 PHYS 7601   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Prerequisite: One semester of fluid mechanics equivalent to MAE 3230 or higher is required.

  •  5192 PHYS 7601   DIS 201

    • F Statler Hall 291
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Desjardins, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

PHYS 7635

Survey of the physics of solids starting with crystal structures and the band theory of electrons and phonons. Selected topics from semiconductors, magnetism, superconductivity, spin liquids, disordered ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3695 PHYS 7635   LEC 001

    • MWF Clark Hall 294D
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Kim, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

PHYS 7651

Introduction to relativistic quantum field theory for applications in particle physics. Topics include quantization of Klein-Gordon, Dirac and gauge fields, Lorentz invariance in quantum theory, perturbation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3696 PHYS 7651   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Contact Professor Csaki for a permission number; undergrads must take class for letter grade.

PHYS 7653

An advanced, graduate-level exploration of selected topics in statistical mechanics – topics such as mean-field theory, scaling analysis, theories of quantum and classical phase transitions, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Sat/Unsat

  •  3697 PHYS 7653   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible. Undergraduate students must receive permission from the instructor prior to enrolling.Undergrads who fail to receive permission from the instructor will be removed from the class.

PHYS 7681

Hardware that exploits quantum phenomena can dramatically alter the nature of computation. Though constructing a general purpose quantum computer remains a formidable technological challenge, there has ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •  6524 PHYS 7681   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This course is intended for physicists, unfamiliar with computational complexity theory or cryptography, and for computer scientists and mathematicians less familiar with quantum mechanics. Prerequisites: A prior course in linear algebra conveying familiarity (and comfort) with finite dimensional vector spaces over the complex numbers, python programming, and some standard group theory is required. A prior course in quantum mechanics (such as PHYS 3316 or AEP 3610 ) is useful (though not required for the fall '21 version of the course). Go to https://pgcourse.infosci.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/waitlist.py for permission to enroll.

PHYS 7684

This 1.5-hour weekly seminar provides undergraduate and graduate students with an introduction to core concepts in physics education. Participants discuss articles and videos drawn from physics and science ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  5880 PHYS 7684   LEC 001

    • M Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  5881 PHYS 7684   LEC 002

    • T Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: PHYS 4484

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  •  6044 PHYS 7684   LEC 003

    • W Clark Hall 294B
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Fulbright, R

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Students unable to enroll in open class components during their pre-enroll window can join the waitlist at www.physics.cornell.edu/waitlist. Students will be placed in available spots prior to the start of classes when possible.

PHYS 7685

Offerings are announced each semester. Typical topics are group theory, analyticity in particle physics, weak interactions, superfluids, stellar evolution, surface physics, Monte Carlo methods, low-temperature ... view course details

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  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit Sat/Unsat

  • Topic: Guide to Graduate Research in Physics

  •  6025 PHYS 7685   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    This one-credit course provides some of the foundations and tools for graduate research in the field of physics, and surveys some of the available research opportunities and groups. For Physics graduate students only.

PHYS 7687

This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the statistical mechanical properties of DNA and how these properties impact processes on DNA. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit S/U NoAud

  • Topic: Statistical Mechanics of DNA

  • 20568 PHYS 7687   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person
    Roster is being updated. Correct description: This course will provide students with a basic understanding of the statistical mechanical properties of DNA and how these properties impact processes on DNA. The lectures are exercise-based, with students reading 1-2 papers before each lecture. The course is 1 credit, with grades being S/U.

PHYS 7690

Special graduate study in some branch of physics, either theoretical or experimental, under the direction of any professorial member of the staff. view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3917 PHYS 7690   IND 601

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Umrigar, C

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5194 PHYS 7690   IND 602

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Ralph, D

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5195 PHYS 7690   IND 603

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5196 PHYS 7690   IND 604

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5197 PHYS 7690   IND 605

    • TBA
    • Aug 21 - Dec 4, 2023
    • Staff

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies