Detailed examination of current topics in Physics.

Variational principles.Lagrange?s equations. 2-body central force problems. Kinematics of rigid body motion. Rigid body equations of motion. Hamilton?s equations. Canonical transformations. Hamilton-Jacobi theory. Small oscillations.

Spin. Complex vector spaces. Quantum dynamics. Bound state perturbation theory. Time dependent perturbation theory. Identical particle systems.

Computational modeling of scientific problems and implementation of the numerical methods. Dynamical systems based on ordinary differential equations, nonlinear dynamics and chaos, potentials and fields, random systems, statistical mechanics, phase transitions, molecular dynamics, computational quantum mechanics, interdisciplinary topics such as protein folding, self-organized criticality, genetic algorithms.

Review of electromagnetism; geometrical optics, analysis of optical systems; wave properties of light, Gaussian beams, beam optics; interaction of light with matter, spontaneous and stimulated emission, optical amplification, theory and applications of lasers, optical interactions in semiconductors, light emitting diodes and diode lasers; detectors, noise in detection systems; light propagation in anisotropic crystals, Pockels and Kerr effect, light modulators; nonlinear optics, second harmonic generation, phase matching, nonlinear optical materials.

Research term project conducted individually by the student under the guidance of a faculty member. Results in a written project report. (Grade: Satisfactory - Unsatisfactory).

Aimed at applying learnings from the Executive MBA program to a managerial problem in business practice and integrating knowledge across disciplines to develop a solution. Challenges: identifying relevant problems, linking academic insight with business practice, creatively developing solutions, and taking leadership in decision-making and implementation. Key deliverable: individually written report that includes an analysis of the problem, a well-motivated solution, and an action plan for implementation.

Foundations of psychology; perception; learning; motivation; intelligence; personality and social relations.

Foundations of psychology; perception; learning; motivation; intelligence; personality and social relations.

Research process and basic research concepts; critical framework to examine social science problems and evaluate research; constructing social explanations; concept of causality; measurement, sampling, questionnaire construction; experimental methodology, ethnomethodology, document study; philosophy of social science.

The individual as a member of social groups and social psychological perspectives on issues such as aggression and violence, bystander intervention, obedience, conformity, attitudes, prejudice, and attribution.

Theories and research, including behavioral and cognitive perspectives, and such topics as classical conditioning, operant conditioning, social learning, insight learning, and information processing.

Theories and research, including behavioral and cognitive perspectives, and such topics as classical conditioning, operant conditioning, social learning, insight learning, and information processing.

Human development from birth to old age. Different spheres of development are studied, such as cognitive, socio-emotional and moral, both from an individual and interactional perspective.

Human development from birth to old age. Different spheres of development are studied, such as cognitive, socio-emotional and moral, both from an individual and interactional perspective.

An understanding of the family as a social institution and as a context in which individuals develop, make choices, and influence each other. The theories that social scientists use for describing and understanding the family, and explaining and predicting family behaviors. Today's most pertinent family issues such as dating, sex, virtual relationships, cross-gender and same-gender relationships, marriage, divorce, parenting, family violence, and family law.

Review theories and research related to fundamental topics and major issues in both theoretical and applied pscyhology; evaluate issues that have led to controversy and discussion among the experts.

Review theories and research related to fundamental topics and major issues in both theoretical and applied pscyhology; evaluate issues that have led to controversy and discussion among the experts.

Brain processes involved in perception, motivation, aggression, emotions, attention, psychopathology and learning.

Brain processes involved in perception, motivation, aggression, emotions, attention, psychopathology and learning.

Data collection techniques, data analysis, and interpretation; making inferences from data using statistical tools such as t-test, ANOVA, ANCOVA, and MANOVA and individual or group research projects with an emphasis on experimental methodology.