Radiations

Department of Physics and Astronomy

Carleton College

May 16-22, 2004

May 21 (Friday), Physics Table

12:00-1:00 p.m., LDC 113

Join the Department staff and students for lunch. We can meet on 3rd Olin at 11:55 for the short walk to the dinning hall or you can join us there. All are welcome.

FYI:

Seniors: Check your P.O. box for the Senior Questionnaire. Now that you have almost completed your adventure at Carleton, we are interested in your future plans. This will also give you an opportunity to let us know how we have done, and your suggestions for change.

Sophomores & Juniors: Please return the 2004 Summer Plans Survey by Friday, May 21. Paper version or email will work: apasse@carleton.edu. Lost your survey, no problem, more forms are available from Ann in Olin 331.

Physics Department Picnic Date: Friday, May 28 at the Hill of 3 Oaks. Please make your menu choice on the sign-up sheet that is circulating in physics classes. If we miss you, there is a sign-up sheet on Ann’s door. Deadline for sign-up is May 20.

Fall Term Registration May 24-28. Please consider the following course that will be offered 2004 Fall Term:

PHYS 223. Presentation Skills in Physics Designed to help students improve their skills in oral and visual presentation of scientific topics. The course will begin with readings and discussion of effective oral presentation skills. Students will report on physics-related topics of their choice (e.g., their previous summer's research, or a topic studied in another course). Prerequisite: Physics 115. 2, S/CR/NC, ND, Fall—M. Mewes.

PHYS 261. Medical Physics The course covers the basic concepts of medical physics. Particular attention is paid to electromagnetism, mechanics and nuclear physics when applied to medical and biological phenomena. Topics include medical imaging techniques, nuclear medicine radiation protection, dosimetry, and physics in biology. Students will visit medical imaging facilities. Prerequisite: Physics 115 or 126. 6 credits, Fall—K. Wedding.

PHYS 341. Waves The analysis of wave phenomena, including normal mode expansions, the wave equation and boundary value problems, and interference, diffraction, and polarization. Applications are made to mechanical, sound, water and electromagnetic waves with particular emphasis on electromagnetism and optics. Prerequisites: Physics 229 and 235, and Mathematics 232. 6 credits, Fall—M. Mewes.

PHYS 343. Electronics A study of the electrical circuits and electronics underlying modern physics instrumentation. Includes an introduction to microprocessor and microcomputer design. Approximately equal emphasis on analog and digital electronics. One laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Physics 235. 6 credits, MS, Fall—B. Thomas.

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