NPRE 321

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Introduction to Plasmas and Applications

Credit: 3 hours.

Provides an introduction to plasma concepts. Basics covered will include what is a plasma and how a plasma is generated to the different types of plasmas and related underlying concepts such as the sheath, frequencies, drift velocities diagnostics and an introduction to nuclear fusion. There is a practicum component where students receive hands-on experience with plasmas in a laboratory setting with live demonstrations.

Prerequisite: MATH 241 and PHYS 212.

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NPRE 321 class schedule data for fall 2026
	Status		CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
			77292	Lecture-Discussion	A	3:00PM -3:50PM	MWF	3025 Campus Instructional Facility	Andruczyk, D	Availability: Closed Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 08/24/26-12/09/26 Section Info: Prerequisites and concurrent registration will be enforced. Students who have not met these will be removed from this course. A certain number of seats will be reserved for first-term transfer students in NPRE majors. Remaining seats will be released to non-majors April 27. Restriction(s): Restricted to Undergrad - Urbana-Champaign.