Fall 2025
Mechanics – Dr. Keshav Shrestha (WTAMU)
- Classical Mechanics by John R Taylor
- ISBN: 978-1891389221
- University Science Books
- Optional: Schaum’s Outline: Theoretical Mechanics by Spiegel
Electromagnetism – Dr. Shaukat Goderya (Tarleton)
- Introduction to Electrodynamics 4th Ed. by D. Griffith
- ISBN: 978-1108420419
- Pearson Education
- Optional: Schaum’s Outline: Electromagnetism 5th Ed by Nahvi and Edminister
Thermodynamics – Dr. Spirko (TAMUCC)
- An Introduction to Thermal Physics by D. Schroder
- ISBN: 978-0192895547
- Oxford University Press
Modern Physics – Dr. Daniel Marble (Tarleton)
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses – 3rd
- Cengage Learning
- ISBN: 9780534493394
- ISBN: 9780471873730
- Wiley
- Math Handbook – Schaum’s Outline or equivalent
Quantum Physics – Dr. Orion Ciftja (PVAMU)
- Quantum Physics, 3rd Ed by Stephen Gasiorowicz
- ISBN: 0471057002
- John Wiley Publishing
Geophysics – Dr. Subbarao Yelisetti (TAMUK)
- Whole Earth Geophysics: An Introductory Textbook for Geologists and Geophysicists by R.J. Lillie
- ISBN: 978=0134905174
- Pearson Publishing
- Introduction to Applied Geophysics by H.R. Burger, A.F. Sheehan and C.H. Jones
- ISBN: 978-1009433129
- Cambridge University Press
Research Research Project – Dr. Merlyn Pulikkathara (PVAMU)
- No textbook required
- Optional: Review of Undergraduate Physics by Bayman & Hammermesh
- ISBN: 978-0471816843
Spring 2025
Modern Physics – Dr. Mark Harvey (TSU):
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses – 3rd
- Cengage Learning
- ISBN: 9780534493394
Nuclear Physics – Dr. Hisham Albataineh (TAMUK):
- Introduction to Nuclear & Particle Physics by Das & Ferbel
- ISBN: 978-0471-80553-3
- World Science
- Optional: Introductory Nuclear Physics by Kenneth Krane
- ISBN: 978-0471805533
- Wiley
Advanced Physics Lab – Dr. Hisham Albataineh (TAMUK):
- An Introduction to Error Analysis 2nd Ed. by John Taylor
- ISBN: 978-0-35702750
- University Science Books
Introduction to Lasers and Spectroscopy – Dr. Chris Marble (Tarleton):
- Modern Optical Spectroscopy by William Parson (Any edition is acceptable)
- Lasers by Anthony Siegman
- ISBN: 9780935702118
- Math Handbook – Schaum’s Outline or equivalent
- Ruler & Protractor
Research Seminar – Dr. Shaukat Goderya (Tarleton):
- No textbook required
Math Methods – Dr. Carlos Handy (TSU)
- Mathematical Methods for Physicists 7th Ed by Arfkin, Weber, and Harris
- ISBN: 978-9381269558
- Elsevier
Fall 2024
Mechanics – Dr. Chris Marble (Tarleton)
- Analytical Mechanics t Ed by Fowles and Cassidy
- ISBN: 978-0534494926
- Cengage Learning
- Optional: Schaum’s Outline: Theoretical Mechanics by Spiegel
- Optional: Classical Mechanics by John R Taylor
Electromagnetism – Dr. Kevin Storr (PVAMU)
- Introduction to Electrodynamics 4th Ed. by D. Griffith
- ISBN: 978-1108420419
- Pearson Education
- Optional: Schaum’s Outline: Electromagnetism 5th Ed by Nahvi and Edminister
Thermodynamics – Dr. Spirko (TAMUCC)
- An Introduction to Thermal Physics by D. Schroder
- ISBN: 978-0192895547
- Oxford University Press
Modern Physics – Dr. Daniel Marble (Tarleton)
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses – 3rd
- Cengage Learning
- ISBN: 9780534493394
- ISBN: 9780471873730
- Wiley
- Math Handbook – Schaum’s Outline or equivalent
Quantum Physics – Dr. Keshav Shrestha (WTAMU)
- Introduction to Quantum Mechanics, David J. Griffiths and Darrell F. Schroeter, third Edition
- ISBN: 978-1107189638
- Cambridge University Press
Computational Physics – Dr. Daniel Vrinceanu (TSU)
- Computational Physics by Mark Newman
- ISBN: 978-11480145511
- Create Space Independent Publishing Platform
- Optional: Effective Computation in Physics by A. Scopatz and K. Huff
- Optional: Programming for Computations – Python by S. Linge and H. Langtangen
Research Research Project – Dr. Merlyn Pulikkathara (PVAMU)
- No textbook required
- Optional: Review of Undergraduate Physics by Bayman & Hammermesh
- ISBN: 978-0471816843
Spring 2024
Modern Physics – Dr. Chourasia (TAMU-Commerce):
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses – 3rd
- Cengage Learning
- ISBN: 9780534493394
Nuclear Physics – Dr. Marble (Tarleton):
- Introduction to Nuclear & Particle Physics by Das & Ferbel
- ISBN: 978-0471-80553-3
- World Science
- Optional: Introductory Nuclear Physics by Kenneth Krane
- ISBN: 978-0471805533
- Wiley
Advanced Physics Lab – Dr. Bogucki (TAMUCC):
- An Introduction to Error Analysis 2nd Ed. by John Taylor
- ISBN: 978-0-35702750
- University Science Books
Optics – Dr. Baird (WTAMU):
- Optics 4th Ed. by Hecht
- ISBN: 978-0805385663
- Addison-Wesley
Research Seminar – Dr. Vrinceanu (TSU):
- No textbook required
Math Methods – Dr. Handy (TSU):
- Mathematical Methods for Physicists 7th Ed by Arfkin, Weber, and Harris
- ISBN: 978-9381269558
- Elsevier
Fall 2023
Mechanics – Dr. Shrestha (WTAMU)
- Classical Mechanics by John R Taylor
- ISBN: 978-1891389221
- University Science Books
- Optional: Schaum’s Outline: Theoretical Mechanics by Spiegel
Electromagnetism – Dr. Goderya (Tarleton)
- Introduction to Electrodynamics 4th Ed. by D. Griffith
- ISBN: 978-1108420419
- Pearson Education
- Optional: Schaum’s Outline: Electromagnetism 5th Ed by Nahvi and Edminister
Thermodynamics – Dr. Spirko (TAMUCC)
- An Introduction to Thermal Physics by D. Schroder
- ISBN: 978-0192895547
- Addison-Wesley Longman
Modern Physics – Dr. Marble (Tarleton)
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses – 3rd
- Cengage Learning
- ISBN: 9780534493394
- Optional: Quantum Physics of Atoms, Molecules, Solids, Nuclei, and Particles by Robert Eisberg and Robert Resnick
- ISBN: 9780471873730
- Wiley
Quantum Physics – Dr. Ciftja (PVAM)
- Quantum Physics, 3rd Ed by Stephen Gasiorowicz
- ISBN: 0471057002
- John Wiley Publishing
Geophysics – Dr. Yelisetti (TAMUK)
Research Research Project – Merlyn Pulikkathara (PVAMU)
- No textbook required
- Optional: Review of Undergraduate Physics by Bayman & Hammermesh
- ISBN: 978-1107189638
Spring 2023
Modern Physics – Dr. Minges (TSU):
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses – 3rd
- Cengage Learning
- ISBN: 9780534493394
Nuclear Physics – Dr. Albataineh (TAMUK):
- Introduction to Nuclear & Particle Physics by Das & Ferbel
- ISBN: 978-0471-80553-3
- World Science
- Optional: Introductory Nuclear Physics by Kenneth Krane
- ISBN: 978-0471805533
- Wiley
Advanced Physics Lab – Dr. Albataineh (TAMUK):
- An Introduction to Error Analysis 2nd Ed. by John Taylor
- ISBN: 978-0-35702750
- University Science Books
Introduction to Astrophysics – Dr. Dunn (Midwestern State):
- Introduction to Modern Astrophysics by Carroll and Ostlie
- ISBN: 9781108422161
- Cambridge Press
Research Seminar – (Tarleton):
- No textbook required
Math Methods – Dr. Vrinceanu (TSU):
- Mathematical Methods in the Physical Science 3rd Ed by Boas
- ISBN: 9780471198260
- Wiley
Fall 2022
Mechanics – :
- No Textbook Required
- Optional: Classical Mechanics by John R Taylor
- ISBN: 978-1891389221
- University Science Books
- Optional: Schaum’s Outline: Theoretical Mechanics by Spiegel
Electromagnetism – :
- Introduction to Electrodynamics 4th Ed. by D. Griffith
- ISBN: 978-1108420419
- Pearson Education
- Optional: Schaum’s Outline: Electromagnetism 5th Ed by Nahvi and Edminister
Thermodynamics – Dr. Spirko (TAMU-CC):
- An Introduction to Thermal Physics by D. Schroder
- ISBN: 978-0192895547
- Addison-Wesley Longman
Modern – Dr. Goderya (Tarleton):
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses 3rd Ed.
- ISBN: 0534493394
- Cengage Learning
Quantum – Keshav Shrestha (WTAMU):
- Quantum Mechanics: Concepts and Applications 2nd Ed. by Nouredine Zettili
- ISBN: 978-0470026786 Hardbound or 978-0470026793 Paperback
- Wiley
Biophysics – Dr. Harvey (TSU):
- Biological Physics Student Edition: Energy, Information, Life by Philip Nelson
- ISBN: 978-0578687025
- Chiliagon Science
Res. Seminar – Merlyn Pulikkathara (PVAMU):
- No textbook required
- Optional: Review of Undergraduate Physics by Bayman & Hammermesh
- ISBN: 978-1107189638
Spring 2022
Modern Physics – Dr. Chourasia (TAMU-Commerce):
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses – 3rd
- Cengage Learning
- ISBN: 9780534493394
Nuclear Physics – Dr. Marble (Tarleton):
- Introduction to Nuclear & Particle Physics by Das & Ferbel
- ISBN: 978-0471-80553-3
- World Science
- Optional: Introductory Nuclear Physics by Kenneth Krane
- ISBN: 978-0471805533
- Wiley
Advanced Physics Lab – Dr. Albataineh (TAMUK):
- An Introduction to Error Analysis 2nd Ed. by John Taylor
- ISBN: 978-0-35702750
- University Science Books
Observational Astronomy – Dr. Goderya (Tarleton):
- Observational Astronomy – Birney & Gonzales
- ISBN: 978-0521853705
- Cambridge Press
Research Seminar – (MSU):
- No textbook required
Math Methods – Dr. Vrinceanu (TSU):
- Mathematical Methods in the Physical Science 3rd Ed by Boas
- ISBN: 9780471198260
- Wiley
Fall 2021
Mechanics – Dr. Vrinceanu (TSU):
- Classical Mechanics by John R Taylor
- ISBN: 978-1891389221
- University Science Books
- Optional: Schaum’s Outline: Theoretical Mechanics by Spiegel
Electromagnetism – Dr. Szczerbinska (TAMU-CC):
- Introduction to Electrodynamics 4th Ed. by D. Griffith
- ISBN: 978-1108420419
- Pearson Education
- Optional: Schaum’s Outline: Electromagnetism 5th Ed by Nahvi and Edminister
Thermodynamics – Dr. Al-Bataineh (TAMUK):
- An Introduction to Thermal Physics by D. Schroder
- ISBN: 978-0192895547
- Addison-Wesley Longman
Modern – Dr. Dunn (Midwestern):
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses 3rd Ed.
- ISBN: 0534493394
- Cengage Learning
Quantum – Dr. Sharma (Midwestern):
- Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3rd Ed. by D. Griffiths
- ISBN: 978-1107189638
- Wiley-VCH
Particle Physics – Dr. Szczerbinska (TAMU-CC):
- Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics 2nd Ed. by David Griffith
- ISBN: 978-3527406012
- Wiley-VCH
Res. Seminar – Dr. Ciftja (PVAMU):
- No textbook required
- Optional: Review of Undergraduate Physics by Bayman & Hammermesh
- ISBN: 978-1107189638
Spring 2020
Modern Physics – Dr. Chourasia (Tamu-Commerce):
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses – 3rd
- Cengage Learning
- ISBN: 9780534493394
Nuclear Physics – Dr. Marble (Tarleton):
- Introduction to Nuclear & Particle Physics by Das & Ferbel
- ISBN: 978-0471-80553-3
- World Science
- Optional: Introductory Nuclear Physics by Kenneth Krane
- ISBN: 978-0471805533
- Wiley
Math Methods for Physics – Dr. McCoy:
- Mathematical Methods of Physics 2nd Ed. by Mathews & Walker
- ISBN: 0-8053-7002-1
- Addison-Wesley
Advanced Physics Lab – Dr. Albataineh (TAMUK):
- An Introduction to Error Analysis 2nd Ed. by John Taylor
- ISBN: 978-0-35702750
- University Science Books
Observational Astronomy – Dr. Goderya (Tarleton):
- Observational Astronomy – Birney & Gonzales
- ISBN: 978-0521853705
- Cambridge Press
Research Seminar – (MSU):
- No textbook required
Spring 2019
Modern – Dr. Hewett (TAMUK):
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses 3rd Ed.
- ISBN: 0534493394
Math Methods – Dr. Handy (TSU):
- Mathematical Methods for Physicists 7th Ed. by Arfkin, Weber, & Harris
- ISBN: 0123846544
- Academic Press
Advanced Phys Lab – Dr. Clewett (WTAMU):
- An Introduction to Error Analysis 2nd Ed. by John Taylor
- ISBN: 093570275X
- University Science Books
Atomic Physics – Dr. Vrinceanu (TSU):
- Atoms, Molecules, and Photons. An Introduction to Atomic-, Molecular- and Quantum Physics by W. Demtroeder
- ISBN: 9781420061
- Springer (2010)
Fall 2019
Mechanics – Dr. Vrinceanu (TSU):
- Classical Mechanics by John R Taylor
- ISBN: 978-1891389221
- University Science Books
Electromagnetism – Dr. Szczerbinska (TAMU-CC):
- Introduction to Electrodynamics 4th Ed. by D. Griffith
- ISBN: 0321856562
- Pearson Education
Thermodynamics – Dr. Al-Bataineh (TAMUK):
- An Introduction to Thermal Physics by D. Schroder
- ISBN: 0-201-38027-7
- Addison-Wesley Longman
Modern – Dr. Dunn (Midwestern):
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses 3rd Ed.
- ISBN: 0534493394
- Cengage Learning
Quantum – Dr. Sharma (Midwestern):
- Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 2nd Ed. by D. Griffiths
- ISBN: 0-13-111892-7
- Wiley-VCH
Particle Physics – Dr. Szczerbinska (TAMU-CC):
- Introduction to Elementary Particle Physics 2nd Ed. by David Griffith
- ISBN: 978-3-527-40601-2
- Wiley-VCH
Res. Seminar – Dr. Ciftja (PVAMU):
- No textbook required
Spring 2018
Modern Physics – Dr. Anil Chourasia (TAMU-Commerce):
- Modern Physics 6th Ed. by Tippler & Llewellyn
- ISBN: 142925078X
- W.H. Freeman Publishing
Nuclear Physics – Dr. Daniel Marble (Tarleton):
- Introduction to Nuclear & Particle Physics by Das & Ferbel
- ISBN: 978-0471-80553-3
- World Science
- Optional: Introductory Nuclear Physics by Kenneth Krane
- ISBN: 978-0471805533
- Wiley
Math Methods for Physicists – Dr. Carlos Handy (Texas Southern):
- Mathematical Methods for Physicists 7th Ed. by Arfkin, Weber, & Harris
- ISBN: 01238465644
- Academic Press
Advanced Physics Lab – Dr. Bhimal Pandey (Tarleton):
- An Introduction to Error Analysis 2nd Ed. By John Taylor
- ISBN: 093570275X
- University Science Books
Coputational Physics – Dr. Jeff Spirko (Texas A&M Corpus Christi):
- Computational Physics in Python, Mark Newman
- Optional Textbooks:
- A Primer on Scientific Programming in Python, H.P. Langtangen
- ISBN: 3662498863
- ISBN-13: 978-3662498863
- Numerical Recipes, the Art of Scientific Computing
- CodeAcademy.com
- A Primer on Scientific Programming in Python, H.P. Langtangen
Research Seminar – Dr. David Craig (West Texas A&M):
- No textbook required
Fall 2018
Mechanics – Dr. Dunn (MSU):
- Analytical Mechanics 7th Ed. by Fowels and Cassidy
- ISBN: 978-0534498926
- Cengage Learning
Electromagnetism – Dr. Baird (WTAMU):
- Introduction to Electrodynamics 4th Ed. by D. Griffith
- ISBN: 03218565662
- Pearson Education
Thermodynamics – Dr. Spriko (TAMUC):
- An Introduction To Thermal Physics by D. Schroder
- ISBN: 0-201-38027-7
- Addison-Wesley Longman
Modern – Dr. Marble (Tarleton):
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses 3rd Ed.
- ISBN: 0534493394
- Cengage Learning
Quantum – Dr. Orion Ciftja (PVAMU)
- Quantum Physics, 3rd Ed by Stephen Gasiorowicz
- ISBN: 0471057002
- John Wiley Publishing
Solid State – Dr. Clewett (WTAMU):
- Physics and Chemistry of Materials by Naumann
- ISBN: 9781420061
- eBook ISBN: 9781420061345
Spring 2017
Modern Physics – Lione Hewett:
- Modern Physics by Serway & Moses – 3rd
- ISBN: 0534493394
- Cengage Learning
Advanced Laboratory – Cathy Clewett:
- An Introduction to Error Analysis 2nd Ed. by John Taylor
- ISBN: 093570275X
- University Science Books
Nuclear Physics – Dr. Hisham Al-Bataineh (TAMUK):
- Introduction to Nuclear & Particle Physics by Das & Ferbel
- ISBN: 978-0471-80553-3
- World Science
- Additional (Optional) Books:
- Quantum Physics, etc by Eiseberg & Resnic
- Nuclear Physics by Krane
- Subatomic Physics by Frauenfelder, Hans, Hanley, and Ernest
Math Methods for Physicists – Dr. Jimmy McCoy:
- Mathematical Methods of Physics 2nd Ed. by Mathews & Walker
- ISBN: 0-8053-7002-1
- Addison-Wesley
Radiation Detection I – Mark Harvey:
- Radiation Detection and Measurements 4th Ed. by Glenn Knoll
- ISBN: 978-0470131480
- John Wiley & Sons
Physics Research Seminar – David Craig:
- No textbook required
Fall 2017
Mechanics – Dr. Craig (WTAMU):
- Classical Mechanics by John R Taylor
- ISBN: 978-1891389221
- University Science Books
Electromagnetism – Dr. Szczerbinska (TAMU-CC):
- Introduction to Electrodynamics 4th Ed. by D. Griffith
- ISBN: 0321856562
- Pearson Education
Thermodynamics – Dr. Al-Bataineh (TAMUK):
- An Introduction To Thermal Physics by D. Schroder
- ISBN: 0-201-38027-7
- Addison-Wesley Longman
Optics – Dr. Baird (WTAMU):
- Optics 4th Ed. by Hecht
- ISBN: 978-0805385663
- Addison-Wesley
Res. Seminar – Dr. Vrinceanu (WTAMU):
- No textbook required