310 Introduction to Nanoscience and Technology.  (3) Explores science and technology at the nanoscale.  Studies the physical properties of nanomaterials, the tools and techniques for nanosystem fabrication and investigation; principles of mechanical, optical, electrical, and magnetic nanosystems; current state of technology in physics, chemistry, biology, engineering, and information systems; and future applications.  
Prerequisite: PHYCS 260.   

312 Fundamentals of Nano Materials Growth and Device Fabrication. (4)
Introduces basic experimental techniques in: nano materials growth, nano devices fabrication, and materials and devices characterization. Introductory laboratory in the field of nanoscience and technology. Intended for those
interested in semiconductor technology or experimental work in general.
Prerequisite: PHYCS 260 or permission of the department chairperson.

315 Medical Physics 1. (3)
Biomechanics, statistical physics, bioelectric fields, biomagnetic fields, electricity, and magnetism at the cellular level.
Prerequisite: PHYCS 112 or 122.
Prerequisite recommended: BIO 111, 215; MATHS 161, 162, or 165, 166.

316 Medical Physics 2. (3)
Signal analysis, images, biomagnetism, x-rays, nuclear medicine, magnetic resonance imaging.
Prerequisite: PHYCS 260; APHYS 315 or permission of the department chairperson or instructor.

420 Solar Thermal Systems. (3)
Physics of the solar energy resource, solar collection, concentration, thermal conversion, energy storage, and the design and performance of solar thermal energy systems.
Prerequisite: PHYCS 122; MATHS 162 or 166.

422 Photovoltaics.  (3) 
Physics of photovoltaic systems, including basic operating principles, design and technology, and performance of individual solar cells and solar cells systems.  
Prerequisite: APHYS 420.