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The primary concern of philosophy is to explore ideas that arecentral to the ways we live and that we commonly use withoutmuch reflection, ideas such as truth and justice, the notion ofconsciousness, and good and evil. In the course of our daily liveswe take the ideas of time, language, knowledge, and our ownidentity for granted. Philosophy seeks to push our understandingof these ideas deeper. It is the systematic study of ideas that isfundamental to all the other disciplines taught at theUniversity—the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and thearts.

The skills philosophy helps to develop—critical thinking, soundreasoning, enlightened use of one’s imagination, and the capacity toanalyze complex issues—are invaluable in the study of any subject orthe pursuit of any vocation. Philosophy is unavoidable: everythoughtful individual is gripped by philosophical questions and isguided by assumptions that the study of philosophy brings explicitlyto light and puts into larger perspective.

How to Become a MajorHow to Become a MajorHow to Become a MajorHow to Become a MajorHow to Become a Major

To become a major in philosophy, students must take PHIL 1a(Introduction to Philosophy), a logic course, a course in the history ofphilosophy, and five additional courses. Four of the courses requiredfor the degree in philosophy must be advanced and must also meet adistribution requirement. To be a candidate in honors, seniors mustcomplete an Honors Thesis. For further information contact theundergraduate advising head.

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Jerry Samet, ChairJerry Samet, ChairJerry Samet, ChairJerry Samet, ChairJerry Samet, ChairPhilosophy of mind. Philosophy ofpsychology. Cognitive science. History ofphilosophy. Philosophy of science.

Alan BergerAlan BergerAlan BergerAlan BergerAlan BergerLogic. Philosophy of science. Philosophy oflanguage.

Robert GreenbergRobert GreenbergRobert GreenbergRobert GreenbergRobert GreenbergMetaphysics. History of philosophy. Kant.

Eli Hirsch, Undergraduate Advising HeadEli Hirsch, Undergraduate Advising HeadEli Hirsch, Undergraduate Advising HeadEli Hirsch, Undergraduate Advising HeadEli Hirsch, Undergraduate Advising HeadMetaphysics. Epistemology. Medical ethics.

Marion SmileyMarion SmileyMarion SmileyMarion SmileyMarion SmileyMoral, social, and political philosophy.

Andreas Teuber, Advisor to MinorsAndreas Teuber, Advisor to MinorsAndreas Teuber, Advisor to MinorsAndreas Teuber, Advisor to MinorsAndreas Teuber, Advisor to MinorsPolitical philosophy. Moral philosophy.Aesthetics. Modern social theory. Historyof political thought.

Palle YourgrauPalle YourgrauPalle YourgrauPalle YourgrauPalle YourgrauPhilosophy of language. Philosophy ofmathematics. Philosophy of time. Greekphilosophy.

Requirements for the MajorRequirements for the MajorRequirements for the MajorRequirements for the MajorRequirements for the Major

Philosophy courses consist of the following categories:

PHIL 1a (Introduction to Philosophy); ethics/political and socialphilosophy (courses numbered 10-34 and 110-134); language/knowledge/metaphysics (PHIL courses numbered 35-59, 135-146,191a and LING 130a); history (PHIL courses numbered 60-84,160-184 and AMST 186b); logic (PHIL 6a, 7a, and 106b); PHIL191a (Senior Seminar); PHIL 98a,b (Readings in Philosophy); andPHIL 99d (Senior Research).

Advanced courses are those numbered 99d and above. PHIL 98a,bis advanced only if specified by the instructor.

Courses counted toward the major cannot be taken pass/fail.

Required of all candidates: Eight semester courses in philosophy(including PHIL and cross-listed courses), conforming to thefollowing provisions:

A.A.A.A.A. At least four must be advanced courses. (Those numbered 99and above.)

B.B.B.B.B. PHIL 1a (Introduction to Philosophy) must be completed withinone year of declaring a philosophy major. (At the time of declaring amajor, students who have taken a USEM course focused primarily onphilosophical texts, as well as others who already have a backgroundin philosophy prior to coming to Brandeis, may petition theundergraduate advising head to have the PHIL 1a requirementwaived.) Please note that PHIL 28a also fulfills this requirement.

C. C. C. C. C. At least one must be a course in history.

D.D.D.D.D. At least one must be a course in logic.

E.E.E.E.E. At least one must be an advanced course in ethics/political andsocial philosophy.

F.F.F.F.F. At least one must be an advanced course in language/knowledge/metaphysics.

G. G. G. G. G. No more than one semester course in PHIL 98 and one semester in99 will count toward fulfilling the major requirements.

This department participates in the European cultural studies major.

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The minor has four “tracks”; each track consists of five courses.Students are required to declare a minor by the beginning of theirsenior year. Prospective minors are encouraged to begin theircourse of study with PHIL 1a. Students who have taken a USEMcourse focused primarily on philosophical texts, as well as otherswho already have a background in philosophy, may petition theminor advisor to have the PHIL 1a requirement of tracks 2, 3, and4 waived.

Courses counted toward the minor cannot be taken pass/fail.

Track 1Track 1Track 1Track 1Track 1: Language, Logic, and the Philosophy of ScienceLanguage, Logic, and the Philosophy of ScienceLanguage, Logic, and the Philosophy of ScienceLanguage, Logic, and the Philosophy of ScienceLanguage, Logic, and the Philosophy of ScienceA.A.A.A.A. One logic course: 6a, 106b.

B.B.B.B.B. Three of the following: Contemporary Analytic Philosophy,Philosophy of Mathematics, Philosophy of Science, Philosophy ofSocial Science, Philosophical Problems of Space and Time,Philosophy of Psychology, Topics in Logic, Philosophy ofLanguage, Topics in the Philosophy of Language, MathematicalLogic, a PHIL 98a or b, or a PHIL 191a in this area.

C. C. C. C. C. One free elective in philosophy (from among the PHIL andcross-listed offerings).

D.D.D.D.D. Two of the above must be advanced courses.

Track 2Track 2Track 2Track 2Track 2: Value Theory: Ethics, Politics, Society, Religion,Value Theory: Ethics, Politics, Society, Religion,Value Theory: Ethics, Politics, Society, Religion,Value Theory: Ethics, Politics, Society, Religion,Value Theory: Ethics, Politics, Society, Religion,and Artand Artand Artand Artand ArtA. A. A. A. A. Introduction to Philosophy.

B.B.B.B.B. Three courses selected in ethics/political and socialphilosophy (a PHIL 98a,b or a PHIL 191a in this area may alsocount).

C. C. C. C. C. One free elective in philosophy (from among the PHIL and cross-listed offerings).


Track 3Track 3Track 3Track 3Track 3: Metaphysics and the Philosophy of MindMetaphysics and the Philosophy of MindMetaphysics and the Philosophy of MindMetaphysics and the Philosophy of MindMetaphysics and the Philosophy of MindA. A. A. A. A. Introduction to Philosophy.

B.B.B.B.B. Three of the following: Metaphysics, Philosophy of Mind, InnateKnowledge, Philosophy of Psychology, Personal Identity, Topics inthe Philosophy of Language, Contemporary Analytic Philosophy,Philosophy of Language, Theory of Knowledge, a PHIL 98a or b, or aPHIL 191a in this area.

C. C. C. C. C. One free elective in philosophy (from among the PHIL and cross-listed offerings).


Track 4Track 4Track 4Track 4Track 4: General MinorGeneral MinorGeneral MinorGeneral MinorGeneral MinorA.A.A.A.A. Introduction to Philosophy

B. B. B. B. B. Four electives in philosophy, three of which originate in thephilosophy department. (Approval of the student’s program by theminor advisor is required.)

C.C.C.C.C. Two of the above must be advanced courses.

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PHIL 1a Introduction to PhilosophyPHIL 1a Introduction to PhilosophyPHIL 1a Introduction to PhilosophyPHIL 1a Introduction to PhilosophyPHIL 1a Introduction to Philosophy[ hum ]Enrollment varies according to instructor.Refer to the University Writing section ofthis Bulletin for information regardingapplicability to the writing intensiverequirement.A general course presenting the problems ofphilosophy, especially in the areas ofmetaphysics, epistemology, ethics, andsocial and political philosophy. Texts willinclude works of selected philosophers ofvarious historical periods from antiquity tothe present. Usually offered every semester.Will be offered in the fall of 2003.Messrs. Berger, Greenberg, Hirsch, Samet,Smiley, Teuber, and Yourgrau

PHIL 6a Introduction to Symbolic LogicPHIL 6a Introduction to Symbolic LogicPHIL 6a Introduction to Symbolic LogicPHIL 6a Introduction to Symbolic LogicPHIL 6a Introduction to Symbolic Logic[ hum ]Symbolic logic provides concepts andformal techniques that elucidate deductivereasoning. Topics include truth functionsand quantifiers, validity, and formalsystems. Usually offered every year. Will beoffered in the fall of 2003.Messrs. Berger and Samet

PHIL 12b Philosophy and LiteraturePHIL 12b Philosophy and LiteraturePHIL 12b Philosophy and LiteraturePHIL 12b Philosophy and LiteraturePHIL 12b Philosophy and Literature[ hum ]Enrollment limited to 20.A philosophical exploration of majorliterary texts by Shakespeare, Milton, Swift,Austein, Brontë, Eliot, Hardy, amongothers. Usually offered every second year.Last offered in the fall of 2001.Staff

PHIL 17a Introduction to EthicsPHIL 17a Introduction to EthicsPHIL 17a Introduction to EthicsPHIL 17a Introduction to EthicsPHIL 17a Introduction to Ethics[ hum ]Explores the basic concepts and theories ofethical philosophy. What makes a life good?What are our moral obligations to otherpeople? Applications of ethical philosophyto various concrete questions will beconsidered. Usually offered every year. Lastoffered in the fall of 2002.Ms. Smiley

PHIL 19a Human RightsPHIL 19a Human RightsPHIL 19a Human RightsPHIL 19a Human RightsPHIL 19a Human Rights[ hum ]Enrollment limited to 100.Examines international human rightspolicies and the moral and political issuesto which they give rise. Includes civilians’wartime rights, the role of human rights inforeign policy, and the responsibility ofindividuals and states to alleviate worldhunger and famine. Usually offered everysecond year. Last offered in the fall of 2002.Mr. Teuber

PHIL 20a Social and Political Philosophy:PHIL 20a Social and Political Philosophy:PHIL 20a Social and Political Philosophy:PHIL 20a Social and Political Philosophy:PHIL 20a Social and Political Philosophy:Democracy and DisobedienceDemocracy and DisobedienceDemocracy and DisobedienceDemocracy and DisobedienceDemocracy and Disobedience[ hum ]Enrollment limited to 100.Focuses on the relation of the individual tothe state and, in particular, on the theoryand practice of non-violent resistance, itsaims, methods, achievements, andlegitimacy. Examines the nature ofobligation and the role of civil disobediencein a democratic society. Explores theconflict between authority and autonomyand the grounds for giving one’s allegianceto any state at all. Examples includeopposition to the nuclear arms race,disobedience in China and Northern Irelandand at abortion clinics. Usually offeredevery second year. Last offered in the fall of2002.Mr. Teuber

PHIL 22b Philosophy of LawPHIL 22b Philosophy of LawPHIL 22b Philosophy of LawPHIL 22b Philosophy of LawPHIL 22b Philosophy of Law[ hum ]Examines the nature of criminalresponsibility, causation in the law,negligence and liability, omission and theduty to rescue, and the nature and limits oflaw. Also, is the law more or less like chessor poker, cooking recipes, or the TenCommandments? Usually offered everysecond year. Last offered in the spring of2002.Mr. Teuber

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PHIL 23b Biomedical EthicsPHIL 23b Biomedical EthicsPHIL 23b Biomedical EthicsPHIL 23b Biomedical EthicsPHIL 23b Biomedical Ethics[ hum ]Enrollment limited to 50.An examination of ethical issues that arisein a biomedical context, such as the issuesof abortion, euthanasia, eugenics, lying topatients, and the right to health care. Therelevance of ethical theory to such issueswill be considered. Usually offered everysecond year. Last offered in the summer of2001.Mr. Hirsch

PHIL 24a Philosophy of ReligionPHIL 24a Philosophy of ReligionPHIL 24a Philosophy of ReligionPHIL 24a Philosophy of ReligionPHIL 24a Philosophy of Religion[ hum ]An introduction to the major philosophicalproblems of religion. The existence of God,“God-talk,” evil and suffering, mysticalexperiences, life after death, free will anddeterminism, the relation of religion tomorality. Usually offered every year. Lastoffered in the spring of 2002.Mr. Hirsch

PHIL 28a Western Philosophical Tradition:PHIL 28a Western Philosophical Tradition:PHIL 28a Western Philosophical Tradition:PHIL 28a Western Philosophical Tradition:PHIL 28a Western Philosophical Tradition:Feminist PerspectivesFeminist PerspectivesFeminist PerspectivesFeminist PerspectivesFeminist Perspectives[ hum ]Fulfills the PHIL 1a requirement for themajor. Enrollment limited to 35.Examines the place of gender in the historyof western philosophy and goes on to ask aseries of philosophical questions that areinformed by contemporary feminism,including “Is there a woman’s voice?” and“What is gender equality and is itvaluable?”Ms. Smiley

PHIL 35a Philosophy of SciencePHIL 35a Philosophy of SciencePHIL 35a Philosophy of SciencePHIL 35a Philosophy of SciencePHIL 35a Philosophy of Science[ hum ]Philosophers in the 20th century have oftentaken scientific activity to be the idealsource of our knowledge about the world.Discusses the problems involved in theanalysis of the principles and methods ofscientific activity, with an eye to assessingthis claim. Usually offered every secondyear. Will be offered in the fall of 2003.Messrs. Berger and Hirsch

PHIL 37a Philosophy of LanguagePHIL 37a Philosophy of LanguagePHIL 37a Philosophy of LanguagePHIL 37a Philosophy of LanguagePHIL 37a Philosophy of Language[ hum ]Theories of meaning, reference, andmethodological issues in account oflanguage and translation. Readings fromcontemporary sources. Usually offeredevery year. Last offered in the fall of 2002.Messrs. Berger, Hirsch, and Yourgrau

PHIL 38b Philosophy of MathematicsPHIL 38b Philosophy of MathematicsPHIL 38b Philosophy of MathematicsPHIL 38b Philosophy of MathematicsPHIL 38b Philosophy of Mathematics[ hum ]Prerequisite: A course in logic orpermission of the instructor.Basic issues in the foundations ofmathematics will be explored through closestudy of selections from Frege, Russell,Carnap, and others, as well as fromcontemporary philosophers. Questionsaddressed include: What are the naturalnumbers? Do they exist in the same senseas tables and chairs? How can “finitebeings” grasp infinity? What is therelationship between arithmetic andgeometry? The classic foundational“programs”: logicism, formalism, andintuitionism are explored. Usually offeredevery third year. Will be offered in the fallof 2003.Messrs. Berger and Yourgrau

PHIL 39b Philosophy of MindPHIL 39b Philosophy of MindPHIL 39b Philosophy of MindPHIL 39b Philosophy of MindPHIL 39b Philosophy of Mind[ hum ]Enrollment limited to 30.Topics include the mind-body relation andconsciousness, reductionism, and thephilosophical implications of recent workin neuroscience, cognitive science, andartificial intelligence. Usually offered everysecond year. Last offered in the spring of2001.Mr. Samet

PHIL 66b Contemporary AnalyticPHIL 66b Contemporary AnalyticPHIL 66b Contemporary AnalyticPHIL 66b Contemporary AnalyticPHIL 66b Contemporary AnalyticPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophyPhilosophy[ hum ]Covers major figures and schools ofphilosophy in the 20th century. A basichistorical treatment of this period, stressingits continuity with the modern period.Emphasis on the role of logic and languagein solving philosophical problems, such asthe possibility of doing metaphysics, andwhether there are a priori, necessary, oranalytic truths. Usually offered every year.Last offered in the fall of 2001.Messrs. Berger or Greenberg

PHIL 71a Medieval PhilosophyPHIL 71a Medieval PhilosophyPHIL 71a Medieval PhilosophyPHIL 71a Medieval PhilosophyPHIL 71a Medieval Philosophy[ hum ]Examines the period from Augustine toWilliam of Occam and considers the natureof humans in the philosophies of Averooes,Maimonides, and Aquinas. Brief preparatorystudy of relevant background in Plato andAristotle. Usually offered every fourth year.Last offered in the spring of 1998.Staff

PHIL 74b Foundations of AmericanPHIL 74b Foundations of AmericanPHIL 74b Foundations of AmericanPHIL 74b Foundations of AmericanPHIL 74b Foundations of AmericanPragmatismPragmatismPragmatismPragmatismPragmatism[ hum ]Enrollment limited to 25.Introduction to American instrumentalismas a philosophical movement and culturalforce. Special attention to pragmaticimprints on law and science across the 20thcentury. Recurring critical debates overethical relativism, religious skepticism,legal activism, and the cult of scientific andprofessional expertise. Usually offered everyfourth year. Will be offered in the fall of2003.Mr. Gaskins

PHIL 98a Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98a Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98a Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98a Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98a Readings in PhilosophySignature of the instructor required.Readings, reports, and discussions onassigned topics. Usually offered everysemester.Staff

PHIL 98b Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98b Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98b Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98b Readings in PhilosophyPHIL 98b Readings in PhilosophySignature of the instructor required.Readings, reports, and discussions onassigned topics. Usually offered everysemester.Staff

PHIL 99d Senior ResearchPHIL 99d Senior ResearchPHIL 99d Senior ResearchPHIL 99d Senior ResearchPHIL 99d Senior ResearchSignature of the instructor required.The course is normally a two-semestersequence. It is open to seniors who arecandidates for degrees with honors inphilosophy and involves the preparationand writing of a thesis, under the directionof a member of the faculty. Usually offeredevery year.Staff

(100-199) For Both Undergraduate(100-199) For Both Undergraduate(100-199) For Both Undergraduate(100-199) For Both Undergraduate(100-199) For Both Undergraduateand Graduate Studentsand Graduate Studentsand Graduate Studentsand Graduate Studentsand Graduate Students

PHIL 106b Mathematical LogicPHIL 106b Mathematical LogicPHIL 106b Mathematical LogicPHIL 106b Mathematical LogicPHIL 106b Mathematical Logic[ sn hum ]Prerequisite: One course in logic orpermission of the instructor. Enrollmentlimited to 20.Covers in detail several of the followingproofs: the Gödel Incompleteness Results,Tarski’s Undefinability of Truth Theorem,Church’s Theorem on the Undecidability ofPredicate Logic and Elementary RecursiveFunction Theory. Usually offered everyyear. Last offered in the spring of 2002.Mr. Berger

PHIL 110a The Good Life or “How Should IPHIL 110a The Good Life or “How Should IPHIL 110a The Good Life or “How Should IPHIL 110a The Good Life or “How Should IPHIL 110a The Good Life or “How Should ILive?”Live?”Live?”Live?”Live?”[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy.Enrollment limited to 30.Much recent philosophy in the English-speaking world has focused on the nature ofthings and our knowledge and reasoningabout such things. But most human mentalactivity is not theoretical, but practical,less concerned with how the world is thanwith what is to be done. In the earliestmoments of Western philosophy Socratesdistinguished himself by asking “HowShould One Live?” Increasingly, however,that question and its variants have takenback seat in philosophy, abandoned to thebest-seller lists and to publicationsproduced by recent graduates ofassertiveness training workshops. Wereclaim these questions and take them upagain from within the discipline ofphilosophy itself. Questions asked include;“How Should I Live?” “What Are the GoodThings in Life?” “Does Life HaveMeaning?” Readings include Darwin,Nietzsche, Freud, Murdoch, Dennett,Dawkins, Hacking, Nozick and Nagel.Usually offered every third year. Will beoffered in the fall of 2003.Mr. Teuber

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PHIL 111a “What is Justice?”PHIL 111a “What is Justice?”PHIL 111a “What is Justice?”PHIL 111a “What is Justice?”PHIL 111a “What is Justice?”[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpermission of the instructor. Enrollmentlimited to 50.What is justice and what does justicerequire? The course examines theories ofjustice, both classical and contemporary.Topics include liberty and equality, “whogets what and how much,” welfare- andresource-based principles of justice, justiceas a virtue, liberalism, multiculturalism,and globalization. Usually offered everysecond year. Last offered in the spring of2003.Ms. Smiley

PHIL 112b Philosophy and Public PolicyPHIL 112b Philosophy and Public PolicyPHIL 112b Philosophy and Public PolicyPHIL 112b Philosophy and Public PolicyPHIL 112b Philosophy and Public Policy[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpermission of the instructor.The course examines the case that can bemade for and against distributing certaingoods and services on an open market as theresult of free exchange, or through publicmechanisms of planning and control. Forexamples, the arguments for and againstpublic funding of the arts, fire departments,patents, zoning laws, and national healthcare. Usually offered every third year. Lastoffered in the fall of 2000.Mr. Teuber

PHIL 113b Aesthetics: Painting,PHIL 113b Aesthetics: Painting,PHIL 113b Aesthetics: Painting,PHIL 113b Aesthetics: Painting,PHIL 113b Aesthetics: Painting,Photography, and FilmPhotography, and FilmPhotography, and FilmPhotography, and FilmPhotography, and Film[ hum ]Enrollment limited to 20.Explores representation in painting,photography, and film by studying paintersRembrandt, Velasquez, and Vermeer, aswell as later works by Manet, Degas,Cézanne, and Picasso; photographers AnselAdams, Dorothea Lange, Edward Weston,Walker Evans, Alfred Stieglitz, and DianeArbus; and filmmakers Renoir andHitchcock. Usually offered every secondyear. Last offered in the spring of 2001.Mr. Teuber

PHIL 114b Topics in Ethical TheoryPHIL 114b Topics in Ethical TheoryPHIL 114b Topics in Ethical TheoryPHIL 114b Topics in Ethical TheoryPHIL 114b Topics in Ethical Theory[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpermission of the instructor. Enrollmentlimited to 35.Is morality something we have reasons toobey regardless of our interests and desires,or do the reasons grow out of our interestsand desires? Is the moral life always apersonally satisfying life? Is morality asocial invention or is it more deeply rootedin the nature of things? The course willaddress such questions. Usually offeredevery second year. Last offered in the springof 2001.Ms. Smiley

PHIL 116a Topics in Political PhilosophyPHIL 116a Topics in Political PhilosophyPHIL 116a Topics in Political PhilosophyPHIL 116a Topics in Political PhilosophyPHIL 116a Topics in Political Philosophy[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in ethics/socialand political philosophy or signature of theinstructor.Normative justifications of the state.Examines how western philosophers haveused constructs such as the state of nature,the social contract, and the general will tojustify state powers. Usually offered everysecond year. Last offered in the fall of 2001.Ms. Smiley

PHIL 119b Chinese PhilosophyPHIL 119b Chinese PhilosophyPHIL 119b Chinese PhilosophyPHIL 119b Chinese PhilosophyPHIL 119b Chinese Philosophy[ nw hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy.Enrollment limited to 35.Focuses on the ancient philosophies ofConfucianism, Taoism, and Ch’an (Zen)Buddhism. The aim will be to identify theconcerns and ways of thinking that aredistinctive of each philosophy. Usuallyoffered every third year. Last offered in thefall of 2000.Staff

PHIL 121a Politics, Philosophy, and thePHIL 121a Politics, Philosophy, and thePHIL 121a Politics, Philosophy, and thePHIL 121a Politics, Philosophy, and thePHIL 121a Politics, Philosophy, and theLegal Regulation of SexualityLegal Regulation of SexualityLegal Regulation of SexualityLegal Regulation of SexualityLegal Regulation of Sexuality[ hum ]Prerequisite: Introductory philosophy orpolitical theory. Enrollment limited to 20.Treating the sexual exchange as a propersubject for politics, students readtraditional philosophers like Tocquevilleand Mill, as well as laws and court opinionsin an effort to understand how sex isregulated in America as a political matter.Usually offered every fourth year. Lastoffered in the fall of 1999.Staff

PHIL 135a Theory of KnowledgePHIL 135a Theory of KnowledgePHIL 135a Theory of KnowledgePHIL 135a Theory of KnowledgePHIL 135a Theory of Knowledge[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy.An investigation into the nature, sources,and extent of human knowledge, withemphasis on the problem of justifying ourbeliefs about the existence and character ofthe external world. Usually offered secondyear. Last offered in the fall of 2001.Mr. Hirsch

PHIL 136a Personal IdentityPHIL 136a Personal IdentityPHIL 136a Personal IdentityPHIL 136a Personal IdentityPHIL 136a Personal Identity[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy.An examination of some major issuesinvolved in the question of personalidentity. What am I? What are theconditions of self-identity? How does theidentity of the self relate to the identity of aphysical object? Is identity an illusion?Usually offered every second year. Will beoffered in the fall of 2003.Messrs. Hirsch and Greenberg

PHIL 137a InnatenessPHIL 137a InnatenessPHIL 137a InnatenessPHIL 137a InnatenessPHIL 137a Innateness[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy.Enrollment limited to 15.How much of what we are—what webelieve and know, what we think and feel,how we act, is due to our environment andtraining and how much is a function of ourinherent nature? Analyzes thecontemporary debate as well as the mainpositions in the history of philosophy onthis question. Also considers recentresearch in linguistics and the cognitivesciences. Usually offered every third year.Last offered in the spring of 2000.Mr. Samet

PHIL 138a MetaphysicsPHIL 138a MetaphysicsPHIL 138a MetaphysicsPHIL 138a MetaphysicsPHIL 138a Metaphysics[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy.Metaphysics is an attempt to describe in ageneral way the nature of reality and howpeople fit into the scheme of things. Topicsvary from year to year but may includetruth, ontology, necessity, free will,causality, temporal passage, and identity.Usually offered every year. Will be offeredin the fall of 2003.Messrs. Berger, Hirsch, and Yourgrau

PHIL 139b Topics in LogicPHIL 139b Topics in LogicPHIL 139b Topics in LogicPHIL 139b Topics in LogicPHIL 139b Topics in Logic[ hum ]Previous course in introductory logicadvised.Topics may vary from year to year and thecourse may be repeated for credit. Topics inthe past included: Is logic an a priori orempirical science? Does it make sense tosay that we can revise or adopt our logic? Islogic true by conventional rules oflanguage? Set theory and the paradoxes.Usually offered every year. Last offered inthe fall of 2002.Messrs. Berger and Yourgrau

PHIL 140a Logic and LanguagePHIL 140a Logic and LanguagePHIL 140a Logic and LanguagePHIL 140a Logic and LanguagePHIL 140a Logic and Language[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in logic or thepermission of the instructor. Enrollmentlimited to 20.Covers basic problems and puzzlesregarding reference and identity—topicsthat dominate issues in philosophy oflanguage today. Topics include puzzlesabout belief, necessity, substitutivity ofidentity statements, and formal semanticsfor parts of language and modal notions.Usually offered every second year. Will beoffered in the fall of 2003.Messrs. Berger or Yourgrau

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PHIL 141b Topics in Philosophy andPHIL 141b Topics in Philosophy andPHIL 141b Topics in Philosophy andPHIL 141b Topics in Philosophy andPHIL 141b Topics in Philosophy andCognitive ScienceCognitive ScienceCognitive ScienceCognitive ScienceCognitive Science[ hum ss ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpermission of the instructor.Explores the various ways in whichphilosophical ideas are reflected in andilluminate scientific theorizing about themind and also examines the implications ofrecent work in the cognitive sciences fortraditional philosophical concerns. Topicsdiffer from year to year. Usually offeredevery second year. Last offered in the springof 2001.Mr. Samet

PHIL 142b The Subjective Point of ViewPHIL 142b The Subjective Point of ViewPHIL 142b The Subjective Point of ViewPHIL 142b The Subjective Point of ViewPHIL 142b The Subjective Point of View[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpermission of the instructor.Explores the relation between the variableand the constant in experience—a relationembraced by what we as subjects bring toour experience—our subjective point ofview of the world. Addresses the questionof how our experience, with its inherentsubjectivity, variable and constant, canprovide us with knowledge of reality.Usually offered every second year. Will beoffered in the fall of 2003.Mr. Greenberg

PHIL 143a Consciousness and SelfPHIL 143a Consciousness and SelfPHIL 143a Consciousness and SelfPHIL 143a Consciousness and SelfPHIL 143a Consciousness and Self[ hum ]The origins of our concept of consciousnesscan be found among the fundamental ideasof modern philosophy, tied to the conceptof self. This connection will be the subjectmatter of this course. Usually offered everyfourth year. Last offered in the spring of1999.Mr. Greenberg

PHIL 144a Philosophical Problems of SpacePHIL 144a Philosophical Problems of SpacePHIL 144a Philosophical Problems of SpacePHIL 144a Philosophical Problems of SpacePHIL 144a Philosophical Problems of Spaceand Timeand Timeand Timeand Timeand Time[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpermission of the instructor.An examination of philosophical problemsconcerning the concepts of space and timeas these arise in contemporary physics,modern logic and metaphysics, as well as ineveryday life. Specific topics usuallyinclude philosophical aspects of Einstein’stheory of relativity, the possibility of “timetravel,” the distinction between space andtime, and McTaggart’s famous distinctionbetween the “A-series” and the “B-series”of time. Usually offered every second year.Last offered in the spring of 2002.Messrs. Berger, Hirsch, and Yourgrau

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PHIL 145b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 145b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 145b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 145b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 145b Topics in the Philosophy ofLanguageLanguageLanguageLanguageLanguage[ hum ]Previous course in introductory logicadvised.Topics may vary from year to year andcourse may be repeated for credit. Topicsinclude the relationship between thelanguage we speak and our view of reality,reference, the sense in which language maystructure reality, and formal semantics.Usually offered every second year. Lastoffered in the spring of 2002.Messrs. Berger and Hirsch

PHIL 146a Idea of GodPHIL 146a Idea of GodPHIL 146a Idea of GodPHIL 146a Idea of GodPHIL 146a Idea of God[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpermission of the instructor. Enrollmentlimited to 20.Engages in a philosophical investigation,not of religion as an institution, but of thevery idea of God. Studies the distinctionbetween human being and divine being andaddresses the issue of the relation of God’sessence to His existence. Usually offeredevery second year. Last offered in the fall of2001.Mr. Yourgrau

PHIL 147b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 147b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 147b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 147b Topics in the Philosophy ofPHIL 147b Topics in the Philosophy ofSpace and TimeSpace and TimeSpace and TimeSpace and TimeSpace and Time[ hum ]Prerequisite: A course in logic. Enrollmentlimited to 25.Examines the notions of space and time inthe theories of Aristotle, Gallileo, andEinstein. Examines which concepts nolonger make sense when we go from onespace time to the other. Students will learnhow to read Gallilean and Minkowski spacetime diagrams. Usually offered every thirdyear. Last offered in the spring of 2003.Mr. Berger

PHIL 161a PlatoPHIL 161a PlatoPHIL 161a PlatoPHIL 161a PlatoPHIL 161a Plato[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpermission of the instructor.An introduction to Plato’s thought throughan intensive reading of several majordialogues. Usually offered every year. Willbe offered in the fall of 2003.Mr. Yourgrau

PHIL 162b AristotlePHIL 162b AristotlePHIL 162b AristotlePHIL 162b AristotlePHIL 162b Aristotle[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpermission of the instructor. Enrollmentlimited to 25.An introduction to Aristotle’s philosophythrough an intensive reading of selectedtexts. Usually offered every second year.Last offered in the spring of 2001.Mr. Yourgrau

PHIL 168a KantPHIL 168a KantPHIL 168a KantPHIL 168a KantPHIL 168a Kant[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpermission of the instructor.An attempt to understand and evaluate themain ideas of the Critique of Pure Reason,the subjectivity of space and time, thenature of consciousness, and the objectivityof the concepts of substance and causality.Usually offered every year. Will be offeredin the fall of 2003.Mr. Greenberg

PHIL 170aPHIL 170aPHIL 170aPHIL 170aPHIL 170a Special Topics in History ofSpecial Topics in History ofSpecial Topics in History ofSpecial Topics in History ofSpecial Topics in History ofPhilosophy: Descartes’s Philosophy: Descartes’s Philosophy: Descartes’s Philosophy: Descartes’s Philosophy: Descartes’s MeditationsMeditationsMeditationsMeditationsMeditations[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpermission of the instructor. Enrollmentlimited to 20.A close reading of Descartes’s Meditations,one of the cornerstones of modernphilosophy. Considers responses ofDescartes’s contemporaries to this workand Descartes’s replies, and contemporarydiscussions and interpretations. Topicsinclude knowledge and skepticism, themind-body problem, the relation ofperception and knowledge, the existence ofGod, the nature of the self, and thedistinction between our ideas of primaryand secondary qualities. Usually offeredevery fourth year. Last offered in the fall of2000.Mr. Samet

PHIL 171b Problems of PHIL 171b Problems of PHIL 171b Problems of PHIL 171b Problems of PHIL 171b Problems of A PrioriA PrioriA PrioriA PrioriA Priori Knowledge Knowledge Knowledge Knowledge Knowledge[ hum ]Familiarity with the Critique of PureReason strongly recommended. Enrollmentlimited to 25.Examines some of the main problems of apriori knowledge as seen from a Kantianpoint of view. Usually offered every secondyear. Last offered in the spring of 2001.Mr. Greenberg

PHIL 174a Special Topics in the History ofPHIL 174a Special Topics in the History ofPHIL 174a Special Topics in the History ofPHIL 174a Special Topics in the History ofPHIL 174a Special Topics in the History ofPhilosophy: Hume’s First InquiryPhilosophy: Hume’s First InquiryPhilosophy: Hume’s First InquiryPhilosophy: Hume’s First InquiryPhilosophy: Hume’s First Inquiry[ hum ]Prerequisite: One course in philosophy orpermission of the instructor. Enrollmentlimited to 20.A close reading of Hume’s short classicEnquiry Concerning Human Understanding,which attempts to distill the key elementsof Hume’s Empiricism and make hisphilosophy accessible to a general audience.Topics include the nature of thought,skepticism and the possibility ofknowledge, free will, the credibility ofmiracles, and the prospects for a lifehereafter. Usually offered every fourth year.Last offered in the fall of 1999.Mr. Samet

PHIL 178b Major Figures in the ChristianPHIL 178b Major Figures in the ChristianPHIL 178b Major Figures in the ChristianPHIL 178b Major Figures in the ChristianPHIL 178b Major Figures in the ChristianFaith: Simone WeilFaith: Simone WeilFaith: Simone WeilFaith: Simone WeilFaith: Simone Weil[ hum ]Prerequisite: PHIL 1a.Presents the important theologicalcontributions of the major thinkers of theWestern Church covering the modernperiod. Usually offered every fourth year.Last offered in the fall of 1998.Mr. Yourgrau

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PHIL 179b NietzschePHIL 179b NietzschePHIL 179b NietzschePHIL 179b NietzschePHIL 179b Nietzsche[ hum ]Enrollment limited to 25.Charts Nietzsche’s fateful place in thehistory of Western philosophy. Examineshis revolutionary questioning of traditionalontology and epistemology, and scrutinizesthe interaction between his psychologicaldeconstruction and his political philosophyof aristocratic radicalism. Also cultivatessensitivity to the dangers of distortion andmisappropriation, which Nietzsche’swritings so readily invite. Usually offeredevery fourth year. Last offered in the springof 2001.Staff

PHIL 180b British EmpiricismPHIL 180b British EmpiricismPHIL 180b British EmpiricismPHIL 180b British EmpiricismPHIL 180b British Empiricism[ hum ]Examines the metaphysical andepistemological doctrines of John Locke,Bishop Berkeley, and David Hume, thecentral figures of 17th- and 18th-centuryBritish Empiricism. Also explores theinfluence of Empiricism on contemporaryphilosophy. Usually offered every thirdyear. Last offered in the fall of 2002.Mr. Samet

Philosophy

PHIL 191a Senior SeminarPHIL 191a Senior SeminarPHIL 191a Senior SeminarPHIL 191a Senior SeminarPHIL 191a Senior Seminar[ hum ]May be repeated for credit.This seminar is given on a rotating basis bymembers of the department. Its purpose isto allow students to work at an advancedlevel. Special topics in philosophy varyfrom year to year. Usually offered uponrequest.Staff

Cross-Listed CoursesCross-Listed CoursesCross-Listed CoursesCross-Listed CoursesCross-Listed Courses

ED 159bED 159bED 159bED 159bED 159bIntroduction to Philosophy of Education

ENG 171aENG 171aENG 171aENG 171aENG 171aHistory of Literary Criticism

HOID 101aHOID 101aHOID 101aHOID 101aHOID 101aThinking About Ethics with Socrates

HOID 108bHOID 108bHOID 108bHOID 108bHOID 108bGreek and Roman Ethics: From Plato to theStoics

HOID 120aHOID 120aHOID 120aHOID 120aHOID 120aImmorality: Its Sources, Varieties, andCharms

HOID 124aHOID 124aHOID 124aHOID 124aHOID 124aStoicism Now and Then

HOID 127aHOID 127aHOID 127aHOID 127aHOID 127aSeminar in the History of Ideas: CaseStudies

HOID 130bHOID 130bHOID 130bHOID 130bHOID 130bVarieties of Liberty, Freedom, and Choice

HOID 140aHOID 140aHOID 140aHOID 140aHOID 140aWhat is Philosophy: Politics? Science?Poetry? Religion?

HOID 169aHOID 169aHOID 169aHOID 169aHOID 169aReconciling Justice and Ethics

LING 130aLING 130aLING 130aLING 130aLING 130aSemantics: The Structure of Concepts

NEJS 157bNEJS 157bNEJS 157bNEJS 157bNEJS 157b(formerly NEJS 123a)Medieval Jewish Philosophy

NEJS 159aNEJS 159aNEJS 159aNEJS 159aNEJS 159aMajor Trends in Modern Jewish Philosophy

POL 186bPOL 186bPOL 186bPOL 186bPOL 186bClassical Political Philosophy

Physical Education


Movement and activity are basic functions necessary for the humanbody to grow, develop, and maintain health. Realizing that goodhealth is largely self-controlled, the physical educationdepartment’s curriculum focuses on fitness, dance, and lifetimesports to encourage lifestyle changes in its students.

Brandeis prides itself on education of the body as well as educationof the intellect. The physical education department curriculumfocuses on cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, body composition(percent of body fat), the maintenance of muscular strength, andendurance.

Students should complete the physical education requirement by theend of their sophomore year. Transfer students may offer toward therequirement physical education courses that appear on the transcript oftheir previous institutions. Most physical education courses meet fortwo hours per week and are limited in size; preference is given to first-year students.

Any student who has served in the military, foreign or domestic, isexempt from the entire physical education requirement. Properdocumentation must be provided to the physical education department.


Denise Dallamora, ChairDenise Dallamora, ChairDenise Dallamora, ChairDenise Dallamora, ChairDenise Dallamora, ChairDance. Fitness. Individual sports.

Carol Ann BaerCarol Ann BaerCarol Ann BaerCarol Ann BaerCarol Ann BaerDance.

Richard BurrRichard BurrRichard BurrRichard BurrRichard BurrAthletic training. Fitness.

Jean CannJean CannJean CannJean CannJean CannRacquet sports. Fitness.

Vincent ChristianoVincent ChristianoVincent ChristianoVincent ChristianoVincent ChristianoKarate.

Michael CovenMichael CovenMichael CovenMichael CovenMichael CovenTeam sports. Weight training.

Lisa DeNicolaLisa DeNicolaLisa DeNicolaLisa DeNicolaLisa DeNicolaAthletic training. Fitness.

Susan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleSusan DibbleDance.

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Chris FordChris FordChris FordChris FordChris FordBasketball.

Judith HoudeJudith HoudeJudith HoudeJudith HoudeJudith HoudeRacquet sports.

Zabelle MargosianZabelle MargosianZabelle MargosianZabelle MargosianZabelle MargosianDance.

Mark ReytblatMark ReytblatMark ReytblatMark ReytblatMark ReytblatFitness. Team sports.

William ShipmanWilliam ShipmanWilliam ShipmanWilliam ShipmanWilliam ShipmanFencing. Racquet sports. Golf.

Carol SimonCarol SimonCarol SimonCarol SimonCarol SimonFitness. Team sports. Racquet sports.

Mary SullivanMary SullivanMary SullivanMary SullivanMary SullivanAquatics. First aid. CPR.

Jean-Robert TheodatJean-Robert TheodatJean-Robert TheodatJean-Robert TheodatJean-Robert TheodatFitness

James TrueJames TrueJames TrueJames TrueJames TruePersonal safety.

Richard VarneyRichard VarneyRichard VarneyRichard VarneyRichard VarneyTeam sports. Racquet sports.

James ZotzJames ZotzJames ZotzJames ZotzJames ZotzAquatics. Fitness.

Undergraduate Degree RequirementsUndergraduate Degree RequirementsUndergraduate Degree RequirementsUndergraduate Degree RequirementsUndergraduate Degree Requirements

Physical education is an undergraduate degree requirement atBrandeis. This requirement is satisfied by successful completionof two, semester-long, noncredit courses, or by passing a fitnesstest taken the first year.

All students have two opportunities during their first year atBrandeis to exempt themselves from all or part of the physicaleducation requirement by taking a battery of tests that measuremuscular strength and endurance, flexibility, cardiovascularendurance, and body composition. A student unable to pass thefitness test should enroll in a course in the Personal Fitness Group.

A grade of 70-79 percent will exempt you from one physical educationclass or half of your requirement. A grade of 80 percent or better willexempt you from two physical education classes or all of yourrequirement. Physical education classes meet the first day of regularclasses and attendance is mandatory. A maximum of two absencestwo absencestwo absencestwo absencestwo absences isallowed in a class that meets once per week and a maximum of fourfourfourfourfourabsences absences absences absences absences for a class that meets twice per week.


Aquatics CertificationAquatics CertificationAquatics CertificationAquatics CertificationAquatics Certification

PE 1a Beginner’s SwimmingPE 1a Beginner’s SwimmingPE 1a Beginner’s SwimmingPE 1a Beginner’s SwimmingPE 1a Beginner’s SwimmingEnrollment limited to 16.Designed to teach the non-swimmer thebasic skills of floating, treading water, andthe crawl stroke. Usually offered in the fallsemester.Ms. Sullivan

DanceDanceDanceDanceDance

PE 26a Ballroom DancePE 26a Ballroom DancePE 26a Ballroom DancePE 26a Ballroom DancePE 26a Ballroom DanceEnrollment limited to 40.Latin dances are covered: introduction tocha-cha, rumba, tango, and mambo. Also,swing, waltz, and fox-trot. Usually offeredevery semester.Ms. Evans-Baer

PE 26b Intermediate Ballroom DancePE 26b Intermediate Ballroom DancePE 26b Intermediate Ballroom DancePE 26b Intermediate Ballroom DancePE 26b Intermediate Ballroom DancePrerequisite: PE 26a or comparable danceexperience. Enrollment limited to 40.A follow-up to PE 26a. Learn new steps incha-cha, rumba, tango, and waltz. Usuallyoffered every spring semester.Ms. Evans-Baer

PE 31a BalletPE 31a BalletPE 31a BalletPE 31a BalletPE 31a BalletEnrollment limited to 15.Students begin with warm-up exercises(barre work); balance, control, stretch, andarm movements will be incorporated. Whendancers become strong enough, class willproceed to center work, including balancingexercises, turns, and jumps. Dancers willlearn stretching and cool-down exercises.Usually offered every semester.Ms. Margosian

PE 31b Intermediate BalletPE 31b Intermediate BalletPE 31b Intermediate BalletPE 31b Intermediate BalletPE 31b Intermediate BalletEnrollment limited to 15.Students need to have two to three years ofrecent ballet training to participate. Samematerial as beginning ballet is covered at anaccelerated pace. Russian style ballet, theLegat Technique, will be taught. Usuallyoffered every semester.Ms. Margosian

PE 32a Modern DancePE 32a Modern DancePE 32a Modern DancePE 32a Modern DancePE 32a Modern DanceEnrollment limited to 20.A beginning course in modern dancetechnique, based on Martha Graham andJose Lemon style. The course will offerstretching and alignment to dancesequences. Usually offered every semester.Ms. Dibble

Health and SafetyHealth and SafetyHealth and SafetyHealth and SafetyHealth and SafetyNote: Students with approved medicalexcuses should take courses from this area.

PE 5a First Aid and Community CPRPE 5a First Aid and Community CPRPE 5a First Aid and Community CPRPE 5a First Aid and Community CPRPE 5a First Aid and Community CPREnrollment limited to 12.An instruction in the American Red Crossstandard First Aid and CardiopulmonaryResuscitation. Upon course completion,certificates will be given to students whosuccessfully complete the skills test andpass the written test with scores of 80percent or better. Usually offered everysemester.Mr. Burr and Ms. Sullivan

PE 6a Sports MedicinePE 6a Sports MedicinePE 6a Sports MedicinePE 6a Sports MedicinePE 6a Sports MedicineEnrollment limited to 20.Introduction to sports medicine and a basicunderstanding of human anatomy andsports is required. The course will look atmany facets of sports medicine includingweight training, nutrition, drug education,flexibility, and rehabilitation. Each of themajor joints of the body will be examinedanatomically, based on injuries sustained.Class will also look briefly at surgical repairof certain joints. Usually offered everyspring semester.Mr. Burr

PE 40a Personal Safety/Self DefensePE 40a Personal Safety/Self DefensePE 40a Personal Safety/Self DefensePE 40a Personal Safety/Self DefensePE 40a Personal Safety/Self DefenseEnrollment limited to 25.Learn how to assert yourself and deal withthe natural excitement and fear that cancause you to “freeze-up” when faced withan aggressor. Students are led throughsimple but effective drills and scenariosdesigned to help overcome theuncomfortable feelings and fear that canmark an individual as an easy target forattack. Since fear and anger are tremendoussources of power when used in defense,understand how to use your emotions tohelp you become stronger and safe. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. True

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PE 2a Swim FitnessPE 2a Swim FitnessPE 2a Swim FitnessPE 2a Swim FitnessPE 2a Swim FitnessEnrollment limited to 20.Designed to improve overall fitness levelsthrough lap swimming. Emphasis is onusing the heart rate to improvecardiovascular endurance level. Theinstruction is geared more to understandingand implementing swimming as a vehicle tofitness and less toward teaching individualswimming stroke mechanics. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Zotz

PE 2b Water AerobicsPE 2b Water AerobicsPE 2b Water AerobicsPE 2b Water AerobicsPE 2b Water AerobicsEnrollment limited to 20.Designed to improve overall fitness levelsthrough water exercise. Emphasis is onimproving cardiovascular endurancethrough a cross-section of exercises done inthe water. Usually offered every semester.Mr. Zotz

PE 11a Nautilus/Free WeightsPE 11a Nautilus/Free WeightsPE 11a Nautilus/Free WeightsPE 11a Nautilus/Free WeightsPE 11a Nautilus/Free WeightsEnrollment limited to 25.Instruction of proper use of Nautilus, BodyMaster, and free-weight training. Classesalso include aerobic activity such as use ofLifecycles and Tru-Climb 450. Usuallyoffered every semester.Staff

PE 12a Step AerobicsPE 12a Step AerobicsPE 12a Step AerobicsPE 12a Step AerobicsPE 12a Step AerobicsEnrollment limited to 30.Step aerobics is a program that includesstepping up and down on an adjustableplatform while performing upper-bodymovements to music. Unlike aerobics, it islow impact and can be moderated to anyfitness level. Usually offered everysemester.Ms. DeNicola

PE 14a YogaPE 14a YogaPE 14a YogaPE 14a YogaPE 14a YogaEnrollment limited to 15.Hatha yoga is physical in nature and isbased on proper body alignment and isdistinctive in its use of props such as belts,walls, and blankets. Classes start withgentle stretches and work toward morechallenging poses. Usually offered everysemester.Ms. Dallamora

PE 27a Keeping Stress in CheckPE 27a Keeping Stress in CheckPE 27a Keeping Stress in CheckPE 27a Keeping Stress in CheckPE 27a Keeping Stress in CheckEnrollment limited to 25.Designed to help students achieve wellnessthrough exercise, nutrition, and healtheducation. Students are taught to recognizecomponents of their lifestyles that aredetrimental to their health whiledeveloping a personal fitness program.Usually offered every semester.Mr. Zotz

PE 33a Walking for FitnessPE 33a Walking for FitnessPE 33a Walking for FitnessPE 33a Walking for FitnessPE 33a Walking for FitnessEnrollment unlimited.Designed to improve your overall fitnesslevel through walking. Emphasis is onimproving cardiovascular endurance level.Instruction is given on how to develop apersonal fitness program. Usually offeredevery semester.Staff

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PE 35a Power WalkingPE 35a Power WalkingPE 35a Power WalkingPE 35a Power WalkingPE 35a Power WalkingEnrollment limited to 25.Designed to help increase the fitness levelof the students through a high-intensity,low-impact workout. The workout consistsof walking with hand-held weights. Usuallyoffered every semester.Staff

PE 41a PilatesPE 41a PilatesPE 41a PilatesPE 41a PilatesPE 41a PilatesEnrollment limited to 25.A series of exercises designed to strengthenthe abdominals and back muscles. Thesecore exercises are combined with some yogastretches to enhance flexibility and well-being. Usually offered every semester.Ms. Cann

PE 42a Tae Kwon DoPE 42a Tae Kwon DoPE 42a Tae Kwon DoPE 42a Tae Kwon DoPE 42a Tae Kwon DoEnrollment limited to 25.A series of physical exercises designed tobuild strength, flexibility, and endurance.Through physical training, students build astrong mind and spirit. Usually offeredevery semesterMr. Theodat

Sport AppreciationSport AppreciationSport AppreciationSport AppreciationSport Appreciation

PE 9a VolleyballPE 9a VolleyballPE 9a VolleyballPE 9a VolleyballPE 9a VolleyballEnrollment limited to 40.An introduction to the fundamentals ofvolleyball—scoring, rotation, rules, and thebasic skills of passing, serving, hitting, andsetting. Methodology includes lectures,demonstrations, drills, but mostly play.Course is intended to be fun through activeparticipation. Usually offered every fall.Staff

PE 10a BasketballPE 10a BasketballPE 10a BasketballPE 10a BasketballPE 10a BasketballEnrollment limited to 30.Structured to meet needs of students withan overview of offensive and defensiveskills. Methods used are lecture,demonstrations, drills, and play. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Ford

PE 16a GolfPE 16a GolfPE 16a GolfPE 16a GolfPE 16a GolfEnrollment limited to 12.A beginning golf group instructional course.Techniques such as grip, set-up, swing,chipping, pitching, and putting are covered.Some discussion on golf rules and etiquetteis introduced. Usually offered everysemester.Staff

PE 17a Beginner’s FencingPE 17a Beginner’s FencingPE 17a Beginner’s FencingPE 17a Beginner’s FencingPE 17a Beginner’s FencingEnrollment limited to 20.Covers basic mobility, offensive anddefensive strategy, and tactics. Competitivebouting is done, with a class tournamentscheduled for the end of the semester.Usually offered every semester.Mr. Shipman

PE 21a TennisPE 21a TennisPE 21a TennisPE 21a TennisPE 21a TennisStudents must provide their own racquet.Enrollment limited to 16.An overview of grips, groundstrokes, serve,return of serve, and net play. Basic singlesand doubles strategy, rules, and scoring ofthe game are introduced. Usually offeredevery semester.Staff

PE 22a SquashPE 22a SquashPE 22a SquashPE 22a SquashPE 22a SquashStudents must provide their own racquetand protective eye wear. For sections thatare one-hour in length, enrollment islimited to 16; for sections that are one-and-a-half hours in length, enrollment is limitedto 25.Covers rules for squash. The serve, returnof serve, grip, forehand, backhand, andother basic strokes are introduced. Strategyand play will be emphasized. Usuallyoffered every semester.Staff

PE 24a Beginner’s KaratePE 24a Beginner’s KaratePE 24a Beginner’s KaratePE 24a Beginner’s KaratePE 24a Beginner’s KarateEnrollment limited to 25.The first three Kata of Uechi-Ryu is taught.Application to kanshiwa and kanshu isexplored. Students begin slow speed,focused free-fighting, with emphasis ontechnique from Uechi-Ryu Kata. Usuallyoffered every semester.Mr. Christiano

PE 25a Intermediate KaratePE 25a Intermediate KaratePE 25a Intermediate KaratePE 25a Intermediate KaratePE 25a Intermediate KaratePrerequisite: PE 24a. Enrollment limitedto 25.Advanced Kotekitae and body conditioning,especially shin and toe development, ispracticed. Study of self-defense focuses onmultiple, unarmed attackers. Usuallyoffered every spring semester.Mr. Christiano

PE 38a Indoor SoccerPE 38a Indoor SoccerPE 38a Indoor SoccerPE 38a Indoor SoccerPE 38a Indoor SoccerEnrollment limited to 18.An introduction to the fundamentals ofsoccer—skill development, dribbling,passing, shooting, offense, and defense.Intended to be fun through participation inelementary games and exercises.Section 1: Mr. ReytblatSection 2: Mr. Coven

PE 40a Personal Safety and Self-defensePE 40a Personal Safety and Self-defensePE 40a Personal Safety and Self-defensePE 40a Personal Safety and Self-defensePE 40a Personal Safety and Self-defenseEnrollment limited to 25.Teaches students to assert themselves anddeal with the natural excitement and fearthat can cause a person to freeze-up whenfaced with an aggressor. Students are ledthrough simple but effective drills andscenarios designed to help them overcomethe uncomfortable feelings and fear that canmark a person as an easy target for anattack.Staff

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Courses of Related InterestCourses of Related InterestCourses of Related InterestCourses of Related InterestCourses of Related Interest

These courses count as activity coursestowards the physical educationrequirement.

Physical Education

THA 9aTHA 9aTHA 9aTHA 9aTHA 9aMovement for the Stage I

THA 9bTHA 9bTHA 9bTHA 9bTHA 9bMovement for the Stage II

THA 10bTHA 10bTHA 10bTHA 10bTHA 10bStage Combat

THA 110bTHA 110bTHA 110bTHA 110bTHA 110bModern Dance and Movement

THA 120bTHA 120bTHA 120bTHA 120bTHA 120bMovement and Dance Theater Composition

Department of

PhysicsCourses of Study:Major (B.A./B.S.)Combined B.A./M.A.Master of ArtsDoctor of Philosophy


Undergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorUndergraduate MajorA typical scenario for a physical explanation of a given situationis this: a small collection of basic physical principles relevant tothe situation is used to create a mathematical model of it;computations are carried out using the model, leading topredictions that are checked experimentally; if there isagreement, the physical situation is deemed to have beenexplained. The objective of the program in physics is to make itpossible for students to execute such a scenario for a wide rangeof physical situations. To that end, students are required toattain a firm grasp of the basic principles of classical physics andfamiliarity with those of quantum physics, to learn how todecide which principles are relevant to a given situation and howto construct the appropriate mathematical model, to develop themathematical skills necessary to carry out the computations thatgenerate predictions, and to strengthen the experimental skillsused in exploring new phenomena and in carrying out theverification step of the typical scenario.

The ability to execute the typical scenario of physicalexplanation is useful not only to research physicists, but also toscientists in many other fields, especially interdisciplinary ones,such as biophysics and environmental science; it is also useful toengineers, to members of the medical profession, and toarchitects. For that reason, the physics program has made specialarrangements to integrate a physics major with study preparingfor a career in any of the areas mentioned above.

Graduate Program in PhysicsGraduate Program in PhysicsGraduate Program in PhysicsGraduate Program in PhysicsGraduate Program in PhysicsThe Graduate Program in Physics is designed to equip studentswith a broad understanding of major fields of physics and to trainthem to carry out independent, original research. This objectiveis to be attained by formal course work and supervised researchprojects. As the number of students who are accepted is limited,a close contact between students and faculty is maintained,permitting close supervision and guidance of each student.

Advanced degrees will be granted upon evidence of the student’sknowledge, understanding, and proficiency in classical andmodern physics. The satisfactory completion of advanced courseswill constitute partial fulfillment of these requirements.Research upon which theses may be based, with residence atBrandeis, may be carried out in the following areas:

1. Theoretical PhysicsQuantum theory of fields; elementary particle physics; relativity;supergravity; string theory; condensed matter physics; statisticalmechanics; quantum theory of the solid state; criticalphenomena and phase transitions; computational neuroscience.

2. Experimental PhysicsHigh-energy experimental physics; condensed matter physics; radioastronomy; and biophysics.

Every graduate teaching fellow (TF) is supervised by a member of thefaculty who serves as a mentor to improve the quality of the TF’steaching. In recognition of this objective each year the physicsdepartment awards the David Falkoff Prize to an outstanding teachingfellow. An additional goal of the department is to enable graduatestudents to be able to present their research findings in a clear andeffective manner. Each spring the department organizes the StephanBerko Symposium, where students give short presentations of theirresearch. These talks are prepared with the assistance of their facultyresearch advisors. The best graduate student research project and thebest undergraduate research project are recognized with StephanBerko Prizes.

How to Become an Undergraduate MajorHow to Become an Undergraduate MajorHow to Become an Undergraduate MajorHow to Become an Undergraduate MajorHow to Become an Undergraduate Major

Since the sequence in which physics courses should be taken istightly structured, and in most cases requires at least three years tocomplete, students contemplating a major in physics should consultthe physics advising coordinator at the first opportunity. For moststudents either such consultation should take place before enrollingin courses at the beginning of the first year, or PHYS 11a and 19ashould be part of the first semester program.

How to Be Admitted to the Graduate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Graduate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Graduate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Graduate ProgramHow to Be Admitted to the Graduate Program

The general requirements for admission to the Graduate School, givenin an earlier section of the Bulletin, apply to candidates for admissionto the graduate area in physics. Admission to advanced courses inphysics will be granted following a conference with the student atentrance.

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Robert Meyer, ChairRobert Meyer, ChairRobert Meyer, ChairRobert Meyer, ChairRobert Meyer, ChairPhysics of liquid crystals, colloids, andpolymer gels.

James BensingerJames BensingerJames BensingerJames BensingerJames BensingerExperimental high-energy physics.

Craig BlockerCraig BlockerCraig BlockerCraig BlockerCraig BlockerExperimental high-energy physics.

Karl CanterKarl CanterKarl CanterKarl CanterKarl CanterExperimental biophysics.

Bulbul ChakrabortyBulbul ChakrabortyBulbul ChakrabortyBulbul ChakrabortyBulbul ChakrabortyTheoretical condensed matter physics.

Physics

Stanley DeserStanley DeserStanley DeserStanley DeserStanley DeserQuantum theory of fields. Elementaryparticles. Gravitation. Supergravity. Strings.

Richard FellRichard FellRichard FellRichard FellRichard FellTheoretical quantum electrodynamics.

Seth FradenSeth FradenSeth FradenSeth FradenSeth FradenPhysics of liquid crystals, colloids, andmacromolecules.

Lawrence KirschLawrence KirschLawrence KirschLawrence KirschLawrence KirschExperimental high-energy physics.

Jané KondevJané KondevJané KondevJané KondevJané KondevTheoretical condensed matter physics.

Robert LangeRobert LangeRobert LangeRobert LangeRobert LangeK-12 science and environmental education,teacher training, and curriculum research.

Albion LawrenceAlbion LawrenceAlbion LawrenceAlbion LawrenceAlbion LawrenceString theory and its applications to particlephysics and cosmology.

David RobertsDavid RobertsDavid RobertsDavid RobertsDavid RobertsTheoretical astrophysics. Radio astronomy.

Howard SchnitzerHoward SchnitzerHoward SchnitzerHoward SchnitzerHoward SchnitzerElementary particle theory. Quantumtheory of fields. String theory.

Xiao-Jing Wang (Volen National Center forXiao-Jing Wang (Volen National Center forXiao-Jing Wang (Volen National Center forXiao-Jing Wang (Volen National Center forXiao-Jing Wang (Volen National Center forComplex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Complex Systems)Computational neuroscience.

John WardleJohn WardleJohn WardleJohn WardleJohn WardleRadio astronomy. Cosmology.

Hermann WellensteinHermann WellensteinHermann WellensteinHermann WellensteinHermann WellensteinExperimental high-energy physics.

Requirements for the Undergraduate MajorsRequirements for the Undergraduate MajorsRequirements for the Undergraduate MajorsRequirements for the Undergraduate MajorsRequirements for the Undergraduate Majors

Degree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsDegree of Bachelor of ArtsThe requirement for the major in physics leading to the degree ofBachelor of Arts is the equivalent of 11 semester courses inphysics and two semester courses in mathematics. There must bethe equivalent of at least three semesters in laboratory courses(PHYS 19a and 19b together count as one semester, as do PHYS18a and 18b). One must also take PHYS 30b. Mathematics andphysics courses numbered under 10 may not be used to fulfill therequirement for the major in physics. A student not intending topursue graduate study in physics may be permitted to substitutetwo advanced courses in other fields to meet the requirementsfor the major in physics, subject to the approval of the advisingcoordinator. A student with a major in physics and an interest inbiophysics may want to take courses in biophysics, biology,biochemistry, chemistry, or neuroscience. With departmentalapproval, a student may use such courses to satisfy part of therequirements for the major in physics.

Degree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceDegree of Bachelor of ScienceTo satisfy the requirements for the major in physics leading tothe degree of Bachelor of Science, students must successfullycomplete the 11 physics courses required for the B.A. in physicsand six additional courses. Two of the additional six coursesshould be chosen from the following: PHYS 25b, 32b, 39a, 40a,100a, 104a, 110a. Another two courses must be selected from thefollowing: NPHY 115a, NBIO 136b, CHEM 41a, 41b, any MATHcourse numbered 27 or higher (excluding courses used to fulfillthe math requirement below), any COSI course numbered 21 orhigher, or any other course approved by the physics departmentthat is either listed or cross-listed in other departments withinthe School of Science. The final two courses must be chosenfrom one of the following pairs of courses: MATH 15a andMATH 20a, or MATH 21a and MATH 21b, or any two MATHcourses numbered higher than 21.

Combined B.A./M.A. ProgramCombined B.A./M.A. ProgramCombined B.A./M.A. ProgramCombined B.A./M.A. ProgramCombined B.A./M.A. Program

A student may be admitted to a special four-year B.A./M.A. programupon recommendation of the department and the Graduate School byMay 1 preceding the senior year. The student must successfullycomplete at leastat leastat leastat leastat least 38 courses. All the regular requirements for theM.A. degree in physics must be met: successful completion of sixgraduate courses in physics numbered 160 or above, and satisfactoryperformance on the qualifying examination. No more than two of thegraduate-level courses may be counted towards major requirements.Grades of B- or better are required in the six courses numbered 160 orabove. The qualifying examination includes the final examinations inPHYS 161a, 161b, 162a, and 162b, and two oral examinations on all ofphysics through the first-year graduate level. The department willrecommend admission to this program only if the student’s recordindicates that the student can successfully complete therequirements. Consultation with the physics advising coordinatorbefore March 1 of the sophomore year is highly recommended for astudent contemplating this program.

Requirements for the Undergraduate MinorRequirements for the Undergraduate MinorRequirements for the Undergraduate MinorRequirements for the Undergraduate MinorRequirements for the Undergraduate Minor

Six semester courses in physics at the level of PHYS 10 or above, notincluding PHYS 18a,b or PHYS 19a,b.

Special Notes Relating to UndergraduatesSpecial Notes Relating to UndergraduatesSpecial Notes Relating to UndergraduatesSpecial Notes Relating to UndergraduatesSpecial Notes Relating to Undergraduates

There are several natural tracks through the undergraduate physicscourses. The first is: Year 1—PHYS 11a,b, 19a,b, MATH 10a,b;Year 2—PHYS 20a,b, 29a,b, MATH 21a,b or PHYS 110a;Year 3—PHYS 30a,b; Year 4—PHYS 40a, 100a.

The second, a premedical track, is: Year 1—PHYS 11a,b, 19a,b,MATH 10a,b; Year 2—PHYS 20a,b, 29a,b, CHEM 11a,b, 18a,b;Year 3—BIOL 22a (Formerly BIBC 22a), BIOL 22b, 18a,b, CHEM 25a,b,29a,b; Year 4—PHYS 30a,b.

Students are encouraged to construct other tracks that might bettersuit their needs in consultation with their advisors.

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Students considering a career in engineering should consult thedescription of the Columbia University School of EngineeringCombined Degree Program in the Special AcademicOpportunities section of this Bulletin.

A student intending to pursue graduate work in physics willnormally add to the tracks above PHYS 25b, 39a, 100a, and 104aor graduate courses dealing with previously treated subjects at amore advanced level, such as PHYS 161a,b (formerly 101a,b), and162a,b (formerly 102a,b). Normally only two or three of the fivecourses PHYS 25b, 32b, 100a, 104a, and 110a will be offered in agiven year; the others will normally be offered in the followingyear. Undergraduates are not permitted to enroll in physicscourses numbered above 160 without the explicit approval oftheir appropriate major advisors.

A student who has attained a grade of 4 or 5 on the AdvancedPlacement Examination Physics B may obtain credit for PHYS10a,b; a student who has attained a grade of 4 or 5 on theAdvanced Placement Examination C: Mechanical may obtaincredit for PHYS 11a while a grade of 4 or 5 on AdvancedPlacement Examination Physics C: Electrical may earn credit forPHYS 11b. A student who claims any of these advancedplacement credits may not take the same or equivalent coursesfor credit: PHSC 9b, PHYS 10a,b, PHYS 11a,b.

In order to be a candidate for a degree with distinction in physics,one must take a departmentally approved honors program ofeither PHYS 99d or two semester courses in physics numberedabove 160, and one must obtain honor grades. Students shouldhave their honors programs approved by the departmental honorsadvisor before the beginning of the senior year.

Requirements for Advanced DegreesRequirements for Advanced DegreesRequirements for Advanced DegreesRequirements for Advanced DegreesRequirements for Advanced Degrees

Normally, first-year graduate students will elect courses from the100 series, with at least four courses numbered above 160. Toobtain credit toward residence for a graduate course taken atBrandeis, a student must achieve a final grade of B- or better inthat course. Students may obtain credit for advanced coursestaken at another institution provided their level corresponds tothe level of graduate courses at Brandeis and that an honor gradein those courses was obtained. To place out of PHYS 161a or b or162a or b, a student must pass an exemption exam before the endof the second week of the course.

Requirements for the Degree of Master of ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of ArtsRequirements for the Degree of Master of Arts

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementOne year in residence as a full-time student. No transferresidence credit will be allowed toward the fulfillment of themaster’s requirements.

Course RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsSix semester-courses in physics numbered above 160. A thesis onan approved topic may be accepted in place of a semester-course.

Language RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementLanguage RequirementThere is no foreign language requirement for advanced degrees inphysics.

Qualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationQualifying ExaminationSatisfactory performance in the qualifying examination isrequired. The qualifying examination consists of a written and anoral part and both parts are administered during the first year ofthe program.

Requirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of PhilosophyRequirements for the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy

All of the requirements for the master’s degree and the following:

Residence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementResidence RequirementThe minimum residence requirement is three years. A student mayobtain up to one year’s residence credit toward the Ph.D.requirements for graduate studies taken at another institution.

Teaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementTeaching RequirementIt is required that all Ph.D. candidates participate in undergraduateteaching during the course of their studies.

Course RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsCourse RequirementsAt least two graduate courses in the list below must be taken duringthe first four terms: PHYS 163a, 167b, 168b, 169b, 200a, 202a, 204a.Note, however, that not all of the above courses will necessarily begiven each year. PHYS 202a (Quantum Mechanics III) is stronglyrecommended for all students. A total of at least nine semestercourses in physics numbered above 160 are required for the doctoraldegree.

Advanced ExaminationsAdvanced ExaminationsAdvanced ExaminationsAdvanced ExaminationsAdvanced ExaminationsAdvanced examinations will be in topics partitioned in the severalareas of research interest of the faculty. Faculty members working ineach general area will function as a committee for this purpose andprovide information about their work through informal discussionsand seminars. The advanced examination requirement consists of awritten paper and an oral examination. While no original research bythe student is required, it is hoped that a proposal for a possible thesistopic will emerge. It is generally expected that the candidates willtake the advanced examination in the field they wish to pursue forthe Ph.D. thesis by the middle of the fourth term.

Thesis ResearchThesis ResearchThesis ResearchThesis ResearchThesis ResearchAfter passing the advanced examination, the student begins workwith an advisor who guides his or her research program. The advisorshould be a member of the Brandeis faculty but in specialcircumstances may be a physicist associated with another researchinstitution. The graduate committee of the physics faculty willappoint a dissertation committee to supervise the student’s research.The student’s dissertation advisor will be the chair of the dissertationcommittee.

Dissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationDissertation and Final Oral ExaminationThe doctoral dissertation must represent research of a standardacceptable to the faculty committee appointed for each Ph.D.candidate. The Final Oral Examination, or defense, is an examinationin which the student will be asked questions pertaining to thedissertation research.

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PHSC 2b Introductory AstronomyPHSC 2b Introductory AstronomyPHSC 2b Introductory AstronomyPHSC 2b Introductory AstronomyPHSC 2b Introductory Astronomy[ qr sn ]Does not not not not not meet requirements for the majorin physics.Elementary physical ideas will be used todiscuss the life and death of stars, thestructure of the galaxies, and the large-scalefeatures and evolution of the universe.Usually offered every year. Will be offeredin the fall of 2003.Mr. Wardle

PHSC 4a Science and DevelopmentPHSC 4a Science and DevelopmentPHSC 4a Science and DevelopmentPHSC 4a Science and DevelopmentPHSC 4a Science and Development[ qr sn ]Does not not not not not meet requirements for the majorin physics. Enrollment limited to 30.Focuses on specific scientific andtechnological issues encountered ineconomic development. The scientificmaterial needed to understand differentapproaches will be analyzed using simplemathematics as an essential tool. Usuallyoffered every year. Last offered in the fall of2002.Mr. Lange

PHSC 7b Technology and the ManagementPHSC 7b Technology and the ManagementPHSC 7b Technology and the ManagementPHSC 7b Technology and the ManagementPHSC 7b Technology and the Managementof Public Riskof Public Riskof Public Riskof Public Riskof Public Risk[ qr sn ]Does not not not not not meet requirements for the majorin physics. Enrollment limited to 75.Analyzes some of the public safety issuesinvolved in assessing risk and makingtechnological decisions. The case historymethod will be used. Usually offered everyfourth year. Last offered in the fall of 1999.Staff

PHSC 9b Introduction to PhysicsPHSC 9b Introduction to PhysicsPHSC 9b Introduction to PhysicsPHSC 9b Introduction to PhysicsPHSC 9b Introduction to Physics[ qr sn ]Does not not not not not meet requirements for the majorin physics. Enrollment limited to 64.Introduces students to the laws, concepts,and phenomena of physics. Lecture andlaboratory are well integrated to exploreselected topics of general interest. Usuallyoffered every year. Will be offered in thespring of 2004.Mr. Wellenstein

PHYS 10a Physics for the Life Sciences IPHYS 10a Physics for the Life Sciences IPHYS 10a Physics for the Life Sciences IPHYS 10a Physics for the Life Sciences IPHYS 10a Physics for the Life Sciences I[ qr sn ]Corequisite: MATH 10a or equivalent.Introduces students in the life sciences tothe laws and concepts of mechanics andthermodynamics. Usually offered everyyear. Will be offered in the fall of 2003.Mr. Lange

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PHYS 10b Physics for the Life Sciences IIPHYS 10b Physics for the Life Sciences IIPHYS 10b Physics for the Life Sciences IIPHYS 10b Physics for the Life Sciences IIPHYS 10b Physics for the Life Sciences II[ qr sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 10a.Introduces students in the life sciences tothe phenomena and concepts of acoustics,electricity and magnetism, optics, andmodern physics. Usually offered every year.Will be offered in the spring of 2004.Mr. Lange

PHYS 11a Basic Physics IPHYS 11a Basic Physics IPHYS 11a Basic Physics IPHYS 11a Basic Physics IPHYS 11a Basic Physics I[ qr sn ]Corequisite: MATH 10a,b or the equivalent.Enrollment limited to 100.Classical mechanics, plus topics fromkinetic theory and thermodynamics.Usually offered every year. Will be offeredin the fall of 2003.Mr. Roberts

PHYS 11b Basic Physics IIPHYS 11b Basic Physics IIPHYS 11b Basic Physics IIPHYS 11b Basic Physics IIPHYS 11b Basic Physics II[ qr sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 11a. Enrollment limitedto 100.Elementary electromagnetism presentedfrom a modern point of view, plus topics inspecial relativity. Usually offered everyyear. Will be offered in the spring of 2004.Mr. Roberts

PHYS 15a Honors Basic Physics IPHYS 15a Honors Basic Physics IPHYS 15a Honors Basic Physics IPHYS 15a Honors Basic Physics IPHYS 15a Honors Basic Physics I[ qr sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 10a,b or theequivalent. Corequisite: PHYS 19aAdvanced version of PHYS 11a for studentswith good preparation in physics andmathematics. Newtonian mechanics.Kinetic theory and thermodynamics.Usually offered every year. Will be offeredin the fall of 2003.Mr. Roberts

PHYS 15b Honors Basic Physics IIPHYS 15b Honors Basic Physics IIPHYS 15b Honors Basic Physics IIPHYS 15b Honors Basic Physics IIPHYS 15b Honors Basic Physics II[ qr sn ]Prerequisite: MATH 10a,b or theequivalent. PHYS 11a or 15a or theequivalent Corequisite: PHYS 19bAdvanced version of PHYS 11b for studentswith good preparation in physics andmathematics. Elementary electromagnetismpresented from a modern point of view.Special relativity. Usually offered everyyear. Will be offered in the spring of 2004.Mr. Roberts

PHYS 18a Introductory Laboratory IPHYS 18a Introductory Laboratory IPHYS 18a Introductory Laboratory IPHYS 18a Introductory Laboratory IPHYS 18a Introductory Laboratory ICorequisite: PHYS 10a. May yield half-course credit toward rate-of-work andgraduation. Two semester hour credits.Total enrollment in lab sections limitedto 144.Laboratory course consisting of basicphysics experiments designed to accompanyPHYS 10a. One two-and-a-half hourlaboratory per week. One, one-hour lectureper week. Usually offered every year. Willbe offered in the fall of 2003.Mr. Bensinger

PHYS 18b Introductory Laboratory IIPHYS 18b Introductory Laboratory IIPHYS 18b Introductory Laboratory IIPHYS 18b Introductory Laboratory IIPHYS 18b Introductory Laboratory IICorequisite: PHYS 10b. May yield half-course credit toward rate-of-work andgraduation. Two semester hour credits.Total enrollment in lab sections limitedto 126.Laboratory course consisting of basicphysics experiments designed to accompanyPHYS 10b. One two-and-a-half hourlaboratory per week. One, one-hour lectureper week. Usually offered every year. Willbe offered in the spring of 2004.Mr. Wellenstein

PHYS 19a Physics Laboratory IPHYS 19a Physics Laboratory IPHYS 19a Physics Laboratory IPHYS 19a Physics Laboratory IPHYS 19a Physics Laboratory IMay yield half-course credit toward rate-of-work and graduation. Two semester hourcredits. Total enrollment in lab sectionslimited to 100.Laboratory course designed to accompanyPHYS 11a. Introductory statistics and dataanalysis including use of microcomputersand basic experiments in mechanics. Oneafternoon or evening of laboratory per week.One, one-and-a-half hour lecture per week.Usually offered every year. Will be offeredin the fall of 2003.Mr. Fell

PHYS 19b Physics Laboratory IIPHYS 19b Physics Laboratory IIPHYS 19b Physics Laboratory IIPHYS 19b Physics Laboratory IIPHYS 19b Physics Laboratory IIMay yield half-course credit toward rate-of-work and graduation. Two semester hourcredits. Total enrollment in lab sectionslimited to 100.Laboratory course designed to accompanyPHYS 11b. Basic experiments in electricity,magnetism, and optics. Basic electricalmeasurements. Determination of severalfundamental physical constants. Oneafternoon or evening of laboratory per week.One, one-and-a-half hour lecture per week.Usually offered every year. Will be offeredin the spring of 2004.Mr. Canter

PHYS 20a Modern Physics IPHYS 20a Modern Physics IPHYS 20a Modern Physics IPHYS 20a Modern Physics IPHYS 20a Modern Physics I[ sn ]Prerequisites: PHYS 11a, 11b, or equivalent.A survey of phenomena, ideas, andmathematics underlying modern physics—special relativity, waves and oscillations,optics, thermal and statistical physics, andintroductory quantum mechanics, as wellas a selection of topics such as nuclearphysics and radioactivity, elementaryparticles, cosmology, and electronicproperties of crystals, semiconductors, andmetals. Usually offered every year. Will beoffered in the fall of 2003.Mr. Fell

PHYS 20b Modern Physics IIPHYS 20b Modern Physics IIPHYS 20b Modern Physics IIPHYS 20b Modern Physics IIPHYS 20b Modern Physics II[ sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 20a.Continuation of PHYS 20a. Usually offeredevery year. Will be offered in the spring of2004.Mr. Wardle

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PHYS 22a The Science in Science TeachingPHYS 22a The Science in Science TeachingPHYS 22a The Science in Science TeachingPHYS 22a The Science in Science TeachingPHYS 22a The Science in Science Teachingand Learningand Learningand Learningand Learningand Learning[ sn ]Does not not not not not meet requirements for the majorin physics. Signature of the instructorrequired.General science concepts and scientificinquiry will be studied in depth using directinstruction, student projects, and discoverylearning. This laboratory-based course,especially relevant to future elementaryschool teachers, will be co-taught withschoolteachers and enlivened by children’svisits. Usually offered every year. Will beoffered in the spring of 2004.Mr. Lange and Staff

PHYS 25b AstrophysicsPHYS 25b AstrophysicsPHYS 25b AstrophysicsPHYS 25b AstrophysicsPHYS 25b Astrophysics[ sn ]Prerequisites: PHYS 10a, 10b or 11a, 11band Math 10a, 10b.Application of basic physical principles tothe study of stars, galaxies, quasars, and thelarge-scale structure of the universe.Usually offered every second year. Lastoffered in the spring of 2003.Mr. Roberts

PHYS 29a Electronics Laboratory IPHYS 29a Electronics Laboratory IPHYS 29a Electronics Laboratory IPHYS 29a Electronics Laboratory IPHYS 29a Electronics Laboratory I[ sn ]Prerequisites: PHYS 10a, 10b or 11a, 11b;and 18a, 18b or 19a, 19b. Enrollmentlimited to 16.Introductory laboratory in analogelectronics. Topics to be covered are DCcircuits; AC circuits, complex impedanceanalysis; diodes, transistors; and amplifiers.Usually offered every year. Will be offeredin the fall of 2003.Mr. Kirsch

PHYS 29b Electronics Laboratory IIPHYS 29b Electronics Laboratory IIPHYS 29b Electronics Laboratory IIPHYS 29b Electronics Laboratory IIPHYS 29b Electronics Laboratory II[ sn ]Prerequsite: PHYS 29a. Enrollment limitedto 16.Introductory laboratory in digitalelectronics. Topics to be covered areBoolean algebra, combinational logic;sequential logic; state machines; digital-analog conversion; and microprocessors.The last part of the semester will be spenton individual design projects. Usuallyoffered every year. Will be offered in thespring of 2004.Mr. Blocker

PHYS 30a ElectromagnetismPHYS 30a ElectromagnetismPHYS 30a ElectromagnetismPHYS 30a ElectromagnetismPHYS 30a Electromagnetism[ sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 20b or permission of theinstructor.The fundamentals of electromagnetictheory. Includes electrostatics,magnetostatics, electric and magneticcircuits, and Maxwell’s equations. Usuallyoffered every year. Will be offered in the fallof 2003.Ms. Chakraborty

PHYS 30b Quantum TheoryPHYS 30b Quantum TheoryPHYS 30b Quantum TheoryPHYS 30b Quantum TheoryPHYS 30b Quantum Theory[ sn ]Prerequisites: PHYS 11a,b and PHYS 20a,b;or permission of the instructor.Introduction to quantum mechanics: atomicmodels, Schrödinger equation, angularmomentum, and hydrogen atom.Multielectron atoms and interaction ofatoms with the electromagnetic field.Usually offered every year. Will be offeredin the spring of 2004.Mr. Canter

PHYS 32b Microprocessor LaboratoryPHYS 32b Microprocessor LaboratoryPHYS 32b Microprocessor LaboratoryPHYS 32b Microprocessor LaboratoryPHYS 32b Microprocessor Laboratory[ sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 29a or 29b. Enrollmentlimited to 10.Study of microprocessor design and use ascontroller for other devices. Topics includearchitecture of microcomputers,interfacing, digital control, analog control,and software development. Usually offeredevery second year. Will be offered in thespring of 2004.Mr. Kirsch

PHYS 33a Optics LaboratoryPHYS 33a Optics LaboratoryPHYS 33a Optics LaboratoryPHYS 33a Optics LaboratoryPHYS 33a Optics Laboratory[ sn ]Prerequisites: PHYS 11a,b; PHYS 20a,b; andPHYS 29a,b. Enrollment limited to eight.Geometric optics, wave optics, opticalsignal processing, and integrated optics.Usually offered every third year. Lastoffered in the fall of 2000.Mr. Bensinger

PHYS 39a Advanced Physics LaboratoryPHYS 39a Advanced Physics LaboratoryPHYS 39a Advanced Physics LaboratoryPHYS 39a Advanced Physics LaboratoryPHYS 39a Advanced Physics Laboratory[ sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 20a. Signature of theinstructor required. This course may berepeated once for credit with permission ofthe instructor.Experiments in a range of topics in physics,possibly including selections from thefollowing: wave optics, light scattering,Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, x-raydiffraction, scanning tunnellingmicroscopy, numerical simulation andmodeling, holography, electro-optics, phasetransitions, rubber elasticity, lasertweezers, chaotic dynamics, and opticalmicroscopy. Students work in depth onthree or four experiments during the term.Usually offered every semester. Will beoffered in the fall of 2003.Mr. Meyer

PHYS 40a Introduction to ThermodynamicsPHYS 40a Introduction to ThermodynamicsPHYS 40a Introduction to ThermodynamicsPHYS 40a Introduction to ThermodynamicsPHYS 40a Introduction to Thermodynamicsand Statistical Mechanicsand Statistical Mechanicsand Statistical Mechanicsand Statistical Mechanicsand Statistical Mechanics[ sn ]Statistical approach to thermal properties ofmatter. Theoretical tools are developed forstudying questions such as: “Why does arubber band contract upon heating?” or“What is the size of a white dwarf star?”Usually offered every year. Will be offeredin the fall of 2003.Mr. Wang

PHYS 97a Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97a Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97a Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97a Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97a Tutorial in PhysicsSignature of the instructor required.Tutorial for students studying advancedmaterial not covered in regular courses.Usually offered every year.Staff

PHYS 97b Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97b Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97b Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97b Tutorial in PhysicsPHYS 97b Tutorial in PhysicsSignature of the instructor required.Tutorial for students studying advancedmaterial not covered in regular courses.Usually offered every year.Staff

PHYS 98a Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98a Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98a Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98a Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98a Readings in PhysicsSignature of the instructor required.Open to exceptional students who wish tostudy an area of physics not covered in thestandard curriculum. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

PHYS 98b Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98b Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98b Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98b Readings in PhysicsPHYS 98b Readings in PhysicsSignature of the instructor required.Open to exceptional students who wish tostudy an area of physics not covered in thestandard curriculum. Usually offered everyyear.Staff

PHYS 99d Senior ResearchPHYS 99d Senior ResearchPHYS 99d Senior ResearchPHYS 99d Senior ResearchPHYS 99d Senior ResearchPermission of the advising coordinatorrequired. Signature of the instructorrequired.Research assignments and preparation of areport under the direction of an instructor.Usually offered every year.Staff

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PHYS 100a Classical MechanicsPHYS 100a Classical MechanicsPHYS 100a Classical MechanicsPHYS 100a Classical MechanicsPHYS 100a Classical Mechanics[ sn ]Prerequisites: PHYS 20a and 20b, orpermission of the instructor.Lagrangian dynamics, Hamiltonianmechanics, planetary motion, generaltheory of small vibrations. Introduction tocontinuum mechanics. Usually offeredevery second year. Last offered in the fall of2002.Staff

PHYS 104a Condensed Matter IPHYS 104a Condensed Matter IPHYS 104a Condensed Matter IPHYS 104a Condensed Matter IPHYS 104a Condensed Matter I[ sn ]Mechanical and thermal properties ofsolids, liquids, and polymers. Emphasis onstatistical physics, elasticity theory, andfluid dynamics, as theoretical tools forstudying soft condensed matter systems.Examples include bacterial motion, proteinfolding, and packing of DNA in viral heads.Usually offered every second year. Lastoffered in the fall of 2002.Mr. Kondev

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PHYS 107b Particle PhysicsPHYS 107b Particle PhysicsPHYS 107b Particle PhysicsPHYS 107b Particle PhysicsPHYS 107b Particle Physics[ sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 30a or permission of theinstructor. Corerequisite: PHYS 30b orpermission of the instructor.The phenomenology of elementary particlesand the strong, weak, and electromagneticinteractions are studied. Properties ofparticles, quarks, neutrinos, vector bosons,Higgs particles,supersymmetry,symmetries, and conservation laws arecovered. This course is co-taught with thegraduate course PHYS 167b, and the workload will be appropriate to eachgroup.Usually offered every other year. Willbe offered in the of spring 2004.Mr. Blocker

PHYS 110a Mathematical PhysicsPHYS 110a Mathematical PhysicsPHYS 110a Mathematical PhysicsPHYS 110a Mathematical PhysicsPHYS 110a Mathematical Physics[ sn ]Complex variables; Fourier and Laplacetransforms; special functions; partialdifferential equations. Usually offered everyyear. Will be offered in the spring of 2004.Mr. Deser

PHYS 113a First Year Tutorial IPHYS 113a First Year Tutorial IPHYS 113a First Year Tutorial IPHYS 113a First Year Tutorial IPHYS 113a First Year Tutorial I[ sn ]A review of physics from the mostelementary topics to those treated in otherfirst-year graduate courses. Theenvironment of an oral qualifyingexamination is reproduced in the tutorial.Usually offered every year. Will be offeredin the fall of 2003.Ms. Chakraborty

PHYS 113b First Year Tutorial IIPHYS 113b First Year Tutorial IIPHYS 113b First Year Tutorial IIPHYS 113b First Year Tutorial IIPHYS 113b First Year Tutorial II[ sn ]Continuation of PHYS 113a. Usually offeredevery year. Will be offered in the spring of2004.Staff

NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,NPHY 115a Dynamical Systems, Chaos,and Fractalsand Fractalsand Fractalsand Fractalsand Fractals(formerly PHYS 115a)[ sn ]Prerequisite: PHYS 10a or 11a, MATH 21a,MATH 36a, or approved equivalents. Thiscourse may not be repeated for credit bystudents who have taken PHYS 115a inprevious years.Advanced introduction to the theory ofnonlinear dynamical systems, bifurcations,chaotic behaviors, and fractal patterns.Concepts and analysis are illustrated byexamples from physics, chemistry, andbiology. The course will be complementedby a significant number of computer labs.Usually offered every second year. Lastoffered in the spring of 2003.Mr. Wang

PHYS 161a Electromagnetic Theory IPHYS 161a Electromagnetic Theory IPHYS 161a Electromagnetic Theory IPHYS 161a Electromagnetic Theory IPHYS 161a Electromagnetic Theory I[ sn ]Electrostatics, magnetostatics, boundaryvalue problems. Usually offered every year.Will be offered in the fall of 2003.Mr. Schnitzer

PHYS 161b Electromagnetic Theory IIPHYS 161b Electromagnetic Theory IIPHYS 161b Electromagnetic Theory IIPHYS 161b Electromagnetic Theory IIPHYS 161b Electromagnetic Theory II[ sn ]Maxwell’s equations. Quasi-stationaryphenomena. Radiation. Usually offeredevery year. Will be offered in the spring of2004.Mr. Schnitzer

PHYS 162a Quantum Mechanics IPHYS 162a Quantum Mechanics IPHYS 162a Quantum Mechanics IPHYS 162a Quantum Mechanics IPHYS 162a Quantum Mechanics I[ sn ]Nonrelativistic quantum theory and itsapplication to simple systems; spin systemsand the harmonic oscillator. Feynmandiagram visualization of time-dependentperturbation theory. Usually offered everyyear. Will be offered in the fall of 2003.Mr. Deser

PHYS 162b Quantum Mechanics IIPHYS 162b Quantum Mechanics IIPHYS 162b Quantum Mechanics IIPHYS 162b Quantum Mechanics IIPHYS 162b Quantum Mechanics II[ sn ]Path integral formulation of quantummechanics. Quantum treatment of identicalparticles. Approximate methods:variational, WKB, and perturbation theory.Applications to atoms, molecules, andsolids. Usually offered every year. Will beoffered in the spring of 2004.Mr. Kondev

PHYS 163a Statistical Physics andPHYS 163a Statistical Physics andPHYS 163a Statistical Physics andPHYS 163a Statistical Physics andPHYS 163a Statistical Physics andThermodynamicsThermodynamicsThermodynamicsThermodynamicsThermodynamics[ sn ]The thermal properties of matter.Derivation of thermodynamics fromstatistical physics. Statistical theory offluctuations. Usually offered every secondyear. Will be offered in the fall of 2003.Ms. Kondev

PHYS 167b Particle PhenomenologyPHYS 167b Particle PhenomenologyPHYS 167b Particle PhenomenologyPHYS 167b Particle PhenomenologyPHYS 167b Particle Phenomenology[ sn ]The phenomenology of elementary particlesand the strong, weak, and electromagneticinteractions. Properties of particles,kinematics of scattering and decay, phasespace, quark model, unitary symmetries,and conservation laws. Usually offeredevery second year. Will be offered in thespring of 2004.Mr. Blocker

PHYS 168b Introduction to AstrophysicsPHYS 168b Introduction to AstrophysicsPHYS 168b Introduction to AstrophysicsPHYS 168b Introduction to AstrophysicsPHYS 168b Introduction to Astrophysics[ sn ]Bremsstrahlung, synchrotron radiation,inverse Compton scattering. Extended andcompact radio sources, jets, superluminalmotion. Quasars and active galactic nuclei,IR to X-ray continua, spectral lineformation. Black holes and accretion disks.Usually offered irregularly as demandrequires; consult department. Will beoffered in the fall of 2003.Messrs. Roberts and Wardle

PHYS 169b Advanced LaboratoryPHYS 169b Advanced LaboratoryPHYS 169b Advanced LaboratoryPHYS 169b Advanced LaboratoryPHYS 169b Advanced Laboratory[ sn ]Advanced laboratory for graduate students.Usually offered every year. Will be offeredin the fall of 2003.Mr. Heller

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PHYS 200a General RelativityPHYS 200a General RelativityPHYS 200a General RelativityPHYS 200a General RelativityPHYS 200a General RelativityIntroduction to current research andproblems in gravitational physics. Physicaland mathematical background are providedas needed, but emphasis is on recentliterature. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Deser

PHYS 202a Quantum Mechanics IIIPHYS 202a Quantum Mechanics IIIPHYS 202a Quantum Mechanics IIIPHYS 202a Quantum Mechanics IIIPHYS 202a Quantum Mechanics IIINonrelativistic field theory and relativisticquantum mechanics. Graphical version oftime-dependent perturbation theory.Application of group theory to quantummechanics. Usually offered every year. Willbe offered in the spring of 2004.Mr. Lawrence

PHYS 204a Condensed Matter IIPHYS 204a Condensed Matter IIPHYS 204a Condensed Matter IIPHYS 204a Condensed Matter IIPHYS 204a Condensed Matter IIModern techniques such as effective fieldtheory, scaling, and the renormalizationgroup are introduced and used to studysolids, magnets, liquid crystals, andmacromolecules. Most of the theory isdeveloped on simple models and appliedexperiments. Usually offered every secondyear.Mr. Kondev

PHYS 210a Particle Seminar IPHYS 210a Particle Seminar IPHYS 210a Particle Seminar IPHYS 210a Particle Seminar IPHYS 210a Particle Seminar IAnalysis of important recent developmentsin particle physics. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Schnitzer

PHYS 210b Particle Seminar IIPHYS 210b Particle Seminar IIPHYS 210b Particle Seminar IIPHYS 210b Particle Seminar IIPHYS 210b Particle Seminar IIA continuation of PHYS 210a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Schnitzer

PHYS 213a Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213a Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213a Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213a Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213a Advanced ExaminationTutorial ITutorial ITutorial ITutorial ITutorial ISupervised preparation for the advancedexamination. Usually offered every year.Staff

PHYS 213b Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213b Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213b Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213b Advanced ExaminationPHYS 213b Advanced ExaminationTutorial IITutorial IITutorial IITutorial IITutorial IISupervised preparation for the advancedexamination. Usually offered every year.Staff

PHYS 301a Astrophysics Seminar IPHYS 301a Astrophysics Seminar IPHYS 301a Astrophysics Seminar IPHYS 301a Astrophysics Seminar IPHYS 301a Astrophysics Seminar IAdvanced topics and current research inastrophysics are discussed. Usually offeredevery year.Mr. Roberts

PHYS 301b Astrophysics Seminar IIPHYS 301b Astrophysics Seminar IIPHYS 301b Astrophysics Seminar IIPHYS 301b Astrophysics Seminar IIPHYS 301b Astrophysics Seminar IIA continuation of PHYS 301a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Wardle

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PHYS 302a Particle Seminar IIIPHYS 302a Particle Seminar IIIPHYS 302a Particle Seminar IIIPHYS 302a Particle Seminar IIIPHYS 302a Particle Seminar IIISeminar covers latest advances inelementary particle physics. Includesstudent presentations and invited speakers.Usually offered every year.Mr. Kirsch

PHYS 302b Particle Seminar IVPHYS 302b Particle Seminar IVPHYS 302b Particle Seminar IVPHYS 302b Particle Seminar IVPHYS 302b Particle Seminar IVA continuation of PHYS 302a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Blocker

PHYS 303a Positron Seminar IPHYS 303a Positron Seminar IPHYS 303a Positron Seminar IPHYS 303a Positron Seminar IPHYS 303a Positron Seminar ISeminar covers latest developments inatomic, solid-state, and surface physics asstudied using positron techniques. Includesstudent presentations and invited speakers.Usually offered every year.Mr. Canter

PHYS 303b Positron Seminar IIPHYS 303b Positron Seminar IIPHYS 303b Positron Seminar IIPHYS 303b Positron Seminar IIPHYS 303b Positron Seminar IIA continuation of PHYS 303a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Canter

PHYS 304a Condensed Matter Seminar IPHYS 304a Condensed Matter Seminar IPHYS 304a Condensed Matter Seminar IPHYS 304a Condensed Matter Seminar IPHYS 304a Condensed Matter Seminar IAnalysis and discussion of recent importantdevelopments in solid-state physics.Usually offered every year.Ms. Chakraborty

PHYS 304b Condensed Matter Seminar IIPHYS 304b Condensed Matter Seminar IIPHYS 304b Condensed Matter Seminar IIPHYS 304b Condensed Matter Seminar IIPHYS 304b Condensed Matter Seminar IIA continuation of PHYS 304a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Kondev

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PHYS 305a Liquid Crystals IPHYS 305a Liquid Crystals IPHYS 305a Liquid Crystals IPHYS 305a Liquid Crystals IPHYS 305a Liquid Crystals IRecent advances in the physics of liquidcrystals and related systems such asmicroemulsions, colloidal suspensions, andpolymer solutions. Usually offered everyyear.Mr. Meyer

PHYS 305b Liquid Crystals IIPHYS 305b Liquid Crystals IIPHYS 305b Liquid Crystals IIPHYS 305b Liquid Crystals IIPHYS 305b Liquid Crystals IIA continuation of PHYS 305a. Usuallyoffered every year.Mr. Fraden

NPHY 341b Neural ComputationNPHY 341b Neural ComputationNPHY 341b Neural ComputationNPHY 341b Neural ComputationNPHY 341b Neural ComputationAn advanced graduate seminar course oncurrent theoretical issues dealing with thedynamics and information processing ofneural systems. Usually offered every year.Mr. Wang

PHYS 349a Readings in Condensed MatterPHYS 349a Readings in Condensed MatterPHYS 349a Readings in Condensed MatterPHYS 349a Readings in Condensed MatterPHYS 349a Readings in Condensed MatterUsually offered every year.Ms. Chakraborty

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PHYS 405d Experimental ElementaryPHYS 405d Experimental ElementaryPHYS 405d Experimental ElementaryPHYS 405d Experimental ElementaryPHYS 405d Experimental ElementaryParticle PhysicsParticle PhysicsParticle PhysicsParticle PhysicsParticle PhysicsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff

PHYS 408d Computational NeurosciencePHYS 408d Computational NeurosciencePHYS 408d Computational NeurosciencePHYS 408d Computational NeurosciencePHYS 408d Computational NeuroscienceSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff

PHYS 409d Theoretical Elementary ParticlePHYS 409d Theoretical Elementary ParticlePHYS 409d Theoretical Elementary ParticlePHYS 409d Theoretical Elementary ParticlePHYS 409d Theoretical Elementary ParticlePhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff

PHYS 417d Theoretical Condensed MatterPHYS 417d Theoretical Condensed MatterPHYS 417d Theoretical Condensed MatterPHYS 417d Theoretical Condensed MatterPHYS 417d Theoretical Condensed MatterPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsMs. Chakraborty and Mr. Kondev

PHYS 421d RelativityPHYS 421d RelativityPHYS 421d RelativityPHYS 421d RelativityPHYS 421d RelativityMr. Deser

PHYS 426d AstrophysicsPHYS 426d AstrophysicsPHYS 426d AstrophysicsPHYS 426d AstrophysicsPHYS 426d AstrophysicsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff

PHYS 429d Structural BiologyPHYS 429d Structural BiologyPHYS 429d Structural BiologyPHYS 429d Structural BiologyPHYS 429d Structural BiologyStaff

PHYS 430d Experimental Solid-StatePHYS 430d Experimental Solid-StatePHYS 430d Experimental Solid-StatePHYS 430d Experimental Solid-StatePHYS 430d Experimental Solid-StatePhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff

PHYS 431d Experimental Condensed-MatterPHYS 431d Experimental Condensed-MatterPHYS 431d Experimental Condensed-MatterPHYS 431d Experimental Condensed-MatterPHYS 431d Experimental Condensed-MatterPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsPhysicsSpecific sections for individual facultymembers as requested.Staff

PHYS 436d BiophysicsPHYS 436d BiophysicsPHYS 436d BiophysicsPHYS 436d BiophysicsPHYS 436d BiophysicsStaff

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BIOP 200bBIOP 200bBIOP 200bBIOP 200bBIOP 200bSeminar in Biophysical Research

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