300

Following an introduction to vector analysis this course develops the Newtonian, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian formulations of mechanics. The power of each of these formulation is examined through their application to the solution of a broad range of problems in particle and rigid body dynamics and oscillation theory.

A survey of electrostatics, conductors and dielectrics, magnetism, magnetic materials, Maxwell's equations and electromagnetic radiation is presented.

Using microscopic models, this course examines the remarkable properties arising from the aggregation of atoms and molecules in solids. Topics included are the structure of crystals, waves in crystals, specific heat and thermal conduction, electrical conduction in metals and semi-conductors, superconductivity and magnetism.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the thermodynamics of the gaseous, liquid and solid states of matter and solutions. (See 03-300.)

Students learn about relativity, thermal radiation, electrons, quanta, Bohr's Theory, particles and waves, and Schrodinger's Theory of Quantum Mechanics, with application to one-electron atoms. This course partially fulfills the advanced writing requirement.

This course offers a study of light waves, interference, diffraction, the diffraction grating, the electromagnetic character of light, and polarization of light.

Illinois Institute of Technology intermediate courses provide in-depth study of corollary aspects of aerospace engineering.   Courses include MMAE 311 Compressible Flow (3);  MMAE 312 Aerodynamics of Aerospace Vehicles (3);  MMAE 313 Fluid Mechanics without laboratory (3);  MMAE 315 Aerospace laboratory I (4);  MMAE 320 Thermodynamics (3);  MMAE 350 Computational Mechanics (3);  MMAE 372 Aerospace Materials (3).

The Illinois Institute of Technology 300-level courses provide in-depth study in core topics in mechanical engineering.  Courses include:

Students explore the physics of the atmosphere, including the thermodynamics of dry and moist air, the equations of motion on a rotating Earth, atmospheric motions under balanced forces, variations in wind and pressure fields and their relation to "weather," numerical modeling of the atmosphere and the application of principles to forecasting.

This course provides the student with concepts, methods, and hands-on experience covering a wide range of topics of current interest in Physics.