B.S. in Applied Physics
Academic Advisors: Andrew J. Gerrard, Hyomin Kim, Benjamin P. Thomas, Cristiano L. Dias
(120 credits minimum)
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics - Astronomy Option
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Credits | |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| PHYS 111 | Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 111A | Physics I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CS 113 or CS 115 | Introduction to Computer Science I or Introduction to Computer Science I in C++ | 3 |
| CHEM 125 or CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I or Fundamentals of Chemical Principles I | 3 |
| FYS SEM | First-Year Student Seminar | 0 |
| Term Credits | 17 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| PHYS 114 | Introduction to Data Reduction with Applications | 3 |
| PHYS 121 | Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 121A | Physics II Lab | 1 |
| MATH 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CHEM 122 or CHEM 126 | Fundamentals of Chemical Principles II or General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 125A | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| MATH 213 | Calculus III B | 4 |
| MATH 225 | Survey of Probability and Statistics * | 1 |
| PHYS 234 | Physics III | 3 |
| PHYS 231A | Physics III Lab | 1 |
| History and Humanities GER 200 level | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research | 3 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| MATH 222 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH 328 | Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
| PHYS 335 or R750 315 | Introductory Thermodynamics or Intro Thermodynamics | 3 |
| History and Humanities GER 300+ level | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| PHYS 432 | Electromagnetism I | 3 |
| PHYS 320 | Astronomy and Astrophysics I | 3 |
| History and Humanities GER 300+ level | 3 | |
| PHYS 430 | Classical Mechanics I | 3 |
| MATH Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| PHYS 433 | Electromagnetism II | 3 |
| PHYS 321 | Astronomy and Astrophysics II | 3 |
| PHYS 418 | Fundamentals of Optical Imaging | 3 |
| Math/Phys/CS Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| PHYS 420 | Special Relativity | 3 |
| PHYS 442 or R750 404 | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics or Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Math/Physics/CS Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science GER | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| PHYS 322 | Observational Astronomy | 3 |
| PHYS 421 | General Relativity | 3 |
| PHYS 450 | Advanced Physics Lab | 3 |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Electives
Math/Phys/CS
Consult the physics department for information about qualifying courses.
Technical
Consult the physics department for information about qualifying courses.
Refer to the General Education Requirements for further information on GER electives.
Co-op Courses
Co-op courses bearing degree credit replace a technical elective or another course approved by the faculty advisor in the students major department. In applied physics, both PHYS 311 Co-op Work Experience I and PHYS 411 Co-op Work Experience II are taken for degree Credit with permission.
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics - Optical Science and Engineering Option
(120 credits minimum)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Credits | |
| ENGL 101 | English Composition: Introduction to Academic Writing | 3 |
| PHYS 111 | Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 111A | Physics I Lab | 1 |
| MATH 111 | Calculus I | 4 |
| CS 113 or CS 115 | Introduction to Computer Science I or Introduction to Computer Science I in C++ | 3 |
| CHEM 125 or CHEM 121 | General Chemistry I or Fundamentals of Chemical Principles I | 3 |
| FYS SEM | First-Year Student Seminar | 0 |
| Term Credits | 17 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| PHYS 114 | Introduction to Data Reduction with Applications | 3 |
| PHYS 121 | Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 121A | Physics II Lab | 1 |
| MATH 112 | Calculus II | 4 |
| CHEM 122 or CHEM 126 | Fundamentals of Chemical Principles II or General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 125A | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| MATH 213 | Calculus III B | 4 |
| MATH 225 | Survey of Probability and Statistics * | 1 |
| PHYS 234 | Physics III | 3 |
| PHYS 231A | Physics III Lab | 1 |
| History and Humanities GER 200 level | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | English Composition: Introduction to Writing for Research | 3 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| MATH 222 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| MATH 328 | Mathematical Methods for Scientists and Engineers | 3 |
| PHYS 335 or R750 315 | Introductory Thermodynamics or Intro Thermodynamics | 3 |
| History and Humanities GER 300+ level | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| OPSE 301 | Introduction to Optical Science and Engineering | 3 |
| OPSE 310 | Virtual Instrumentation | 3 |
| History and Humanities GER 300+ level | 3 | |
| PHYS 430 | Classical Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 432 | Electromagnetism I | 3 |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| OPSE 402 | High Power Laser and Photonics Applications | 3 |
| PHYS 433 | Electromagnetism II | 3 |
| PHYS 418 | Fundamentals of Optical Imaging | 3 |
| PHYS 446 | Solid State Physics | 3 |
| Phys/OPSE Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| 1st Semester | ||
| PHYS 442 or R750 404 | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics or Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Phys/OPSE/EE Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Social Science GER | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| 2nd Semester | ||
| PHYS 450 | Advanced Physics Lab | 3 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| Phys/EE Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities and Social Science Senior Seminar GER | 3 | |
| Term Credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
Electives
Phys/OPSE
Consult the physics department for information about qualifying courses.
Math/Phys/CS
Consult the physics department for information about qualifying courses.
Math/Phys/EE/CS
Consult the physics department for information about qualifying courses.
Technical
Consult the physics department for information about qualifying courses.
See the General Education Requirements “Refer to the General Education Requirements for specific information for GER courses"
Co-op Courses
Co-op courses bearing degree credit replace a technical elective or another course approved by the faculty advisor in the students major department. In applied physics, both PHYS 311 Co-op Work Experience I and PHYS 411 Co-op Work Experience II are taken for degree Credit with permission.
This curriculum represents the maximum number of credits per semester for which a student is advised to register. A full-time credit load is 12 credits. First-year students are placed in a curriculum that positions them for success which may result in additional time needed to complete curriculum requirements. Continuing students should consult with their academic advisor to determine the appropriate credit load.
