2002-2003 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
Kenneth
E. Hershman, Chairperson; Abu El-Haija,
Freeman, Giniewicz, Karimi, Matolyak, Numan, Ramsey, Sherman, Sobolewski, Talwar,
Whitson, Wijekumar; and professors emeriti Berry, Buckwalter, Fox, Matous,
McNamara, Riban, Waddell
Website: www.iup.edu/physics
The goal of the Department of Physics is to
prepare fully qualified individuals for productive careers in physics. Five
degrees are offered within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics: the
Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, the Bachelor of Arts degree in Physics,
the Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Physics, the Associate in Applied
Science in Electro-Optics, and the Associate in Science in Electro-Optics. The
first three programs offer very good preparation for graduate study in physics
or for research in industrial technology. The applied physics degree provides a
strong technical background for work in solid-state electronics or
electro-optics or for interdisciplinary research in the areas of computer
science, chemistry, biology, and geology. A Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Physics is also offered. A two-year
pre-engineering program is offered in cooperation with Drexel University wherein
students transfer to Drexel after two years. The department also offers a minor
in Physics, as well as general science courses that satisfy the Natural Science
requirements of the Liberal Studies program.
The two associate degrees in Electro-Optics,
Associate in Applied Science in Electro-Optics (A.A.S.E.O.) and Associate in
Science in Electro-Optics (A.S.E.O.), are designed to produce trained and
skilled workers that will move into senior technician slots in the
electro-optics industry, both locally and nationally. With the A.S.E.O. degree
the student has a choice of either going directly to work or matriculating at
the IUP main campus in the Electro-Optics track in Applied Physics. The two
associate degrees, A.A.S.E.O and A.S.E.O., are offered at the Armstrong Branch
Campus of IUP.
Minor in Physics
To minor in Physics, a student must successfully complete 15 semester hours in Physics which must consist of at least three courses at the 200 level or higher.
Cooperative Pre-Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Materials, Mechanical) Program with Drexel University
Common to all pre-engineering programs are the following science and mathematics requirements: *PHYS 131-141, PHYS 132-142, PHYS 322, PHYS 342, *MATH 123, *MATH 124, MATH 171, MATH 241, *CHEM 111, *CHEM 112 (*or appropriate substitute).
Further requirements depend on the particular engineering program chosen. Complete information regarding a specific program may be obtained from the Physics Department.
For information on the Cooperative
Pre-Engineering program with the University of Pittsburgh, see the catalog
section for Natural Science and the program outline for “Bachelor of Science
degree in Natural Science/Pre-Engineering.”
| Liberal
Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section
with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 123 Natural Science: PHYS 131-141 and 132-142 Liberal Studies Electives: MATH 124, no courses with PHYS prefix |
56-57 | ||
| Major: Required Courses: |
28 | ||
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Physics I-C Lecture |
*sh (1) |
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Physics II-C Lecture |
*sh (1) |
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Physics I-C Lab |
*sh (1) |
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Physics II-C Lab |
*sh (1) |
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Mechanics I |
2sh |
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Mechanics II |
2sh |
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Electronics |
4sh |
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Electricity and Magnetism I |
2sh |
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Electricity and Magnetism II |
2sh |
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Modern Physics |
3sh |
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Intermediate Experimental Physics I |
3sh |
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Intermediate Experimental Physics II |
3sh |
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Quantum Mechanics I |
4sh |
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Controlled Electives: |
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| One additional PHYS majors course | 3sh | ||
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Other
Requirements: |
22-28 | ||
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Problem Solving and Structured Programming |
3sh |
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Differential Equations |
3sh |
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Advanced Mathematics for Applications |
4sh |
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| Additional natural science sequence | 6sh | ||
| Additional social or natural science sequence (advanced) | 6sh | ||
| Foreign Language Intermediate Level (2) | 0-6sh | ||
| Free Electives: | 11-18 | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 124 | ||
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(1) Semester hours are counted in the Liberal Studies Natural Science Requirement. (2) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. |
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| Liberal
Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section
with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 123 Natural Science: PHYS 131-141 and 132-142 Liberal Studies Electives: MATH 124, no courses with PHYS prefix |
56-57 | ||
| Major: Required Courses: |
37 | ||
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Physics I-C Lecture |
*sh (1) |
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Physics II-C Lecture |
*sh (1) |
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Physics I-C Lab |
*sh (1) |
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Physics II-C Lab |
*sh (1) |
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Mechanics I |
2sh |
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Mechanics II |
2sh |
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Electronics |
4sh |
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Optics |
3sh |
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Electricity and Magnetism I |
2sh |
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Electricity and Magnetism II |
2sh |
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Modern Physics |
3sh |
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Thermal and Statistical Physics |
3sh |
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Intermediate Experimental Physics I |
3sh |
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Intermediate Experimental Physics II |
3sh |
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Quantum Mechanics I |
4sh |
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Controlled Electives: |
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| One course from the following: PHYS 472 or 490 | 3sh | ||
| One additional PHYS majors course | 3sh | ||
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Other
Requirements: |
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Problem Solving and Structured Programming |
3sh |
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Differential Equations |
3sh |
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Advanced Mathematics for Applications |
4sh |
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One course from the following: |
3sh | ||
| Foreign Language Intermediate Level (2) | 0-6sh | ||
| Free Electives: | 11-18 | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 124 | ||
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(1) Semester hours are counted in the Liberal Studies Natural Science Requirement. (2) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. |
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| Liberal
Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section
with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 123 Natural Science: CHEM 111-112 (replaced by CHEM 113-114 for Chemistry track) Liberal Studies Electives: MATH 124, no courses with PHYS prefix |
56-57 | ||
| Major: Required Courses: |
28 | ||
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Physics I-C Lecture |
3sh |
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Physics II-C Lecture |
3sh |
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Physics I-C Lab |
1sh |
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Physics II-C Lab |
1sh |
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Mechanics I |
2sh |
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Electronics |
4sh |
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Optics |
3sh |
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Electricity and Magnetism I |
2sh |
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Modern Physics |
3sh |
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Applied Physics Laboratory |
3sh |
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Computer Interfacing |
3sh | ||
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Controlled Electives: According to Track |
23-27 | ||
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Solid State Electronics Track: COSC 300, |
24 sh | ||
| 27 sh | |||
| Chemistry Track: CHEM 231, 232, 323, 341, 342, 343, MATH 342 | 24 sh | ||
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Biology Track: BIOL 111, 120, CHEM 231, 323, 351, Two biology electives from the following: |
27 sh | ||
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Geology Track: GEOS 121, 122, 131, 132 Five Geoscience electives from the following: |
23 sh | ||
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Other
Requirements: |
9-15 | ||
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Differential Equations |
3sh | ||
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Problem Solving and Structured Programming |
3sh | ||
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Introduction to Numerical Methods |
3sh | ||
| Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1) | 0-6sh | ||
| Free Electives: | 3-8 | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 124 | ||
| (1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. | |||
| Liberal
Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section
with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 123 Social Sciences: PSYC 101 |
56-57 | ||
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College: Professional Education Sequence (1) |
30 | ||
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Digital Instructional Technology |
3sh |
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Pre-student Teaching Clinical Exp I |
1sh |
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Pre-student Teaching Clinical Exp II |
1sh |
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Student Teaching |
12sh |
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School Law |
1sh |
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Teaching Science in the Secondary School |
3sh |
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Educational Psychology |
3sh |
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Assessment of Student Learning: Design and Interpretation of Educational Measures |
3sh |
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American Ed in Theory and Practice |
3sh | ||
| Major: Required Courses: |
32 | ||
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Physics I-C Lecture |
3sh |
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Physics II-C Lecture |
3sh |
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Physics I-C Lab |
1sh |
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Physics II-C Lab |
1sh |
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Mechanics I |
2sh |
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Mechanics II |
2sh |
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Electronics |
4sh |
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Optics |
3sh |
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Electricity and Magnetism I |
2sh |
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Modern Physics |
3sh |
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Thermal and Statistical Physics |
3sh |
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Intermediate Experimental Physics I |
3sh | ||
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Controlled Electives: |
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| Physics electives | 2sh | ||
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Other
Requirements: |
8 | ||
| Additional Math Courses: | |||
| MATH 124 | Calculus II for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics | 4sh | |
| MATH 342 | Advanced Mathematics for Applications | 4sh | |
| Free Electives: | 0 | ||
| (#) Total Degree Requirements: | 126-127 | ||
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(*)
See requirements leading to teacher certification, titled “Admission to
Teacher Education,” in the College of Education and Educational Technology
section of this catalog. (1) Special Education Competency Requirement: Revision pending will eliminate exam option and will require EDEX 301 (2sh). (#) See advisory paragraph “Timely Completion of Degree Requirements” in the section on Requirements for Graduation. |
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Liberal Studies: The following are the required Liberal Studies courses: English Composition: ENGL 101 Humanities: 3sh Natural Sciences: CHEM 111 Social Sciences: 3sh Liberal
Studies Electives:
SAFE 145,
COSC/BTED/IFMG 101 or |
23-24 | ||
| Major: Required Courses: |
37 | ||
| EOPT 105 | Computer Interfacing in Electro-Optics | 3sh | |
| EOPT 110 | Geometric Optics | 3sh | |
| EOPT 120 | Wave Optics | 3sh | |
| EOPT 125 | Introduction to Electronics | 4sh | |
| EOPT 210 | Detection and Measurement | 3sh | |
| EOPT 220 | Introduction to Lasers | 3sh | |
| EOPT 240 | Fiber Optics | 3sh | |
| EOPT 250 | High Vacuum Technology | 3sh | |
| EOPT 260 | Industrial Applications of Lasers | 3sh | |
| PHYS 100 | Prelude to Physics | 3sh | |
| PHYS 115 | Physics I for Electro-Optics | 3sh | |
| PHYS 116 | Physics II for Electro-Optics | 3sh | |
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Other
Requirements: |
3 | ||
| MGMT 234 | Introduction to Quality Control | 3sh | |
| Total Degree Requirements: | 63-64 | ||
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Liberal Studies: The following are the required Liberal Studies courses: English Composition: ENGL 101 Mathematics: MATH 121 Humanities: 3sh Fine Arts: 3sh Natural Sciences: CHEM 111 Social Sciences: 3sh Health/Wellness: 3sh Liberal
Studies Electives:
SAFE
145, COSC/BTED/IFMG 101 or |
30 | ||
| Major: Required Courses: |
34 | ||
| EOPT 105 | Computer Interfacing in Electro-Optics | 3sh | |
| EOPT 110 | Geometric Optics | 3sh | |
| EOPT 120 | Wave Optics | 3sh | |
| EOPT 125 | Introduction to Electronics | 4sh | |
| PHYS 100 | Prelude to Physics | 3sh | |
| PHYS 115 | Physics I for Electro-Optics | 3sh | |
| PHYS 116 | Physics II for Electro-Optics | 3sh | |
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Choose
two of the following three courses: |
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| EOPT 210 | Detection and Measurement | 3sh | |
| EOPT 220 | Introduction to Lasers | 3sh | |
| MGMT 234 | Introduction to Quality Control | 3sh | |
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Choose
two of the following three courses: |
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| EOPT 240 | Fiber Optics | 3sh | |
| EOPT 250 | High Vacuum Technology | 3sh | |
| EOPT 260 | Industrial Applications of Lasers | 3sh | |
| Total Degree Requirements: | 64 | ||
| Liberal
Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section
with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 121 Liberal Studies Electives: MATH 122, no course with PHYS prefix |
56 | ||
| Major: Required Courses: |
44 | ||
| EOPT 105 | Computer Interfacing in Electro-Optics | 3sh | |
| EOPT 110 | Geometric Optics | 3sh | |
| EOPT 120 | Wave Optics | 3sh | |
| EOPT 125 | Introduction to Electronics | 4sh | |
| PHYS 100 | Prelude to Physics | 3sh | |
| PHYS 115 | Physics I for Electro-Optics | 3sh | |
| PHYS 116 | Physics II for Electro-Optics | 3sh | |
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Mechanics I |
2sh | ||
|
Electricity and Magnetism I |
2sh | ||
|
Modern Physics |
3sh | ||
|
Intermediate Experimental Physics I |
3sh | ||
| Choose two of the following three courses: | |||
| EOPT 210 | Detection and Measurement | 3sh | |
| EOPT 220 | Introduction to Lasers | 3sh | |
| MGMT 234 | Introduction to Quality Control | 3sh | |
|
Choose
two of the following three courses: |
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| EOPT 240 | Fiber Optics | 3sh | |
| EOPT 250 | High Vacuum Technology | 3sh | |
| EOPT 260 | Industrial Applications of Lasers | 3sh | |
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Other
Requirements: |
15-21 | ||
| 3sh | |||
|
Problem Solving and Structured Programming |
3sh | ||
|
Introduction to Numerical Methods |
3sh | ||
|
Differential Equations |
3sh | ||
| SAFE 145 | Workplace Safety Today and Tomorrow | 3sh | |
| Foreign Language-Intermediate Level (1) | 0-6sh | ||
| Free Electives: | 3-9 | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 124 | ||
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(1)
Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies
Electives and if it is, 6sh will be applied to Liberal Studies Electives and 0sh
here. |
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