2006-07 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705
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Chairperson: |
Kenneth E. Hershman |
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Faculty: |
Freda, Freeman, Haija, Karimi, Kenning, Numan, Sherman, Sobolewski, Talwar, Wijekumar, Zhou |
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Berry, Buckwalter, Fox, Gaggini, Matolyak, Matous, McNamara, Riban, Roberts, Whitson |
Website: www.iup.edu/physics
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Bachelor of Science |
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 with a major in Physics, the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Physics, the Bachelor of Science degree with a major 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 IUP Northpointe Campus.
Nanomanufacturing Technology Track
The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Applied Physics/Nanomanufacturing Technology Track (NMT) will help IUP students to take one semester of experiential learning in the high-tech field of semiconductor device manufacturing at the state-of-the-art facility at Penn State-University Park Campus. Nanofabrication industries using this technology are rapidly growing from biomedical applications to microelectronics. Graduates of the Applied Physics/NMT Track may enter careers in industry and education.
The students enrolled in Applied Physics/NMT Track will spend one semester (16 weeks) (18cr Capstone) in their Junior/Senior year at Penn State (in the fall, spring, or summer [12 weeks]) for hands-on experience in high-tech semiconductor device manufacturing field. Students must earn a GPA of at least 3.0 in the required Science and Mathematics courses to be considered for admission into the Capstone semester at Penn State.
To minor in Physics, a student must successfully complete 15
credits in Physics consisting 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 “B.S.–Natural Science/Pre-Engineering.”
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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: 4cr, MATH 124, no courses with PHYS prefix |
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| Major: | 28 | ||
| Required Courses: | |||
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Physics I-C Lecture |
*cr (1) |
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Physics II-C Lecture |
*cr (1) |
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Physics I-C Lab |
*cr (1) |
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Physics II-C Lab |
*cr (1) |
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Mechanics I |
2cr |
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Mechanics II |
2cr |
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Electronics |
4cr |
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Electricity and Magnetism I |
2cr |
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Electricity and Magnetism II |
2cr |
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Modern Physics |
3cr |
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Intermediate Experimental Physics I |
3cr |
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Intermediate Experimental Physics II |
3cr |
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Quantum Mechanics I |
4cr |
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Controlled Electives: |
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| One additional PHYS majors course | 3cr | ||
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Other
Requirements: |
22-28 | ||
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Additional Mathematics and Computer Science: |
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Problem Solving and Structured Programming |
3cr |
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Differential Equations |
3cr |
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Advanced Mathematics for Applications |
4cr |
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| Additional Natural Science Sequence | 6cr | ||
| Additional Social or Natural Science Sequence (advanced) | 6cr | ||
| Foreign Language Intermediate Level (2, 3) | 0-6cr | ||
| Free Electives: | 14-20 | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
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(1) Credits are counted in the Liberal Studies Natural Science requirement. (2) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (3) 6cr of computer language may substitute for the foreign language requirement: COSC 110 and 210 or higher-level computer science courses (COSC 250 recommended), with department permission. |
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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: 4cr, MATH 124, no courses with PHYS prefix |
50 | ||
| Major: | 37 | ||
| Required Courses: | |||
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Physics I-C Lecture |
*cr (1) |
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Physics II-C Lecture |
*cr (1) |
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Physics I-C Lab |
*cr (1) |
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Physics II-C Lab |
*cr (1) |
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Mechanics I |
2cr |
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Mechanics II |
2cr |
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Electronics |
4cr |
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Electricity and Magnetism I |
2cr |
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Electricity and Magnetism II |
2cr |
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Modern Physics |
3cr |
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Thermal and Statistical Physics |
3cr |
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Optics |
3cr |
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Intermediate Experimental Physics I |
3cr |
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Intermediate Experimental Physics II |
3cr |
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Quantum Mechanics I |
4cr |
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Controlled Electives: |
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| One course from the following: PHYS 472 or 490 | 3cr | ||
| One additional PHYS majors course | 3cr | ||
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Other
Requirements: |
13-19 | ||
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Problem Solving and Structured Programming |
3cr |
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Differential Equations |
3cr |
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Advanced Mathematics for Applications |
4cr |
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One course from the following: COSC 250, MATH 171, 363, 421, 423 |
3cr | ||
| Foreign Language Intermediate Level (2, 3) | 0-6cr | ||
| Free Electives: | 14-20 | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
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(1) Credits are counted in the Liberal Studies Natural Science requirement. (2) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (3) 6cr of computer language may substitute for the foreign language requirement: COSC 110 and 210 or higher-level computer science courses (COSC 250 recommended), with department permission. |
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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: 4cr, MATH 124, no courses with PHYS prefix |
50 | ||
| Major: | 28 | ||
| Required Courses: | |||
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Physics I-C Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics II-C Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics I-C Lab |
1cr |
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Physics II-C Lab |
1cr |
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Mechanics I |
2cr |
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Electronics |
4cr |
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Electricity and Magnetism I |
2cr |
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Modern Physics |
3cr |
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Optics |
3cr |
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Applied Physics Laboratory |
3cr |
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Computer Interfacing |
3cr | ||
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Controlled Electives: According to Track |
23-27 | ||
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Solid State Electronics Track:
COSC 300,
MATH
342,
PHYS 323,
342,
353, |
24cr | ||
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Computer Science Track: COSC 300, 310, 410, 450, PHYS 342, 353, 432, 475, 476 |
27cr | ||
| Chemistry Track: CHEM 231, 232, 323, 341, 342, 343, MATH 342 | 24cr | ||
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Biology Track:
BIOL 111,
120,
CHEM 231,
323,
351 |
27cr | ||
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Geology Track: GEOS 121, 122, 131, 132 Five Geoscience electives from the following:
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23cr | ||
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Other
Requirements: |
9-15 | ||
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Problem Solving and Structured Programming |
3cr | ||
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Introduction to Numerical Methods |
3cr | ||
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Differential Equations |
3cr | ||
| Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1, 2) | 0-6cr | ||
| Free Electives: | 0-10 | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
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(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (2) 6cr of computer language may substitute for the foreign language requirement: COSC 110 and 210 or higher-level computer science courses (COSC 250 recommended), with department permission. |
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| Liberal
Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 123 Social Sciences: PSYC 101 Liberal Studies Electives: 9cr, MATH 241, BIOL 103 or 114 or 115, GEOS 111 or 113, no courses with PHYS prefix |
55 | ||
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College: |
29 | ||
| Preprofessional Education Sequence: | |||
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Digital Instructional Technology |
3cr |
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Educational Psychology |
3cr |
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| Professional Education Sequence: | |||
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Education of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Settings |
2cr |
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Assessment of Student Learning: Design and Interpretation of Educational Measures |
3cr |
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Pre-student Teaching Clinical Experience I |
1cr |
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Pre-student Teaching Clinical Experience II |
1cr |
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Student Teaching |
12cr |
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School Law |
1cr |
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Teaching Science in the Secondary School |
3cr |
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| Major: | 32 | ||
| Required Courses: | |||
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Physics I-C Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics II-C Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics I-C Lab |
1cr |
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Physics II-C Lab |
1cr |
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Mechanics I |
2cr |
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Mechanics II |
2cr |
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Electronics |
4cr |
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Electricity and Magnetism I |
2cr |
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Modern Physics |
3cr |
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Thermal and Statistical Physics |
3cr |
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Optics |
3cr |
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Intermediate Experimental Physics I |
3cr | ||
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Controlled Electives: |
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| Physics electives | 2cr | ||
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Other
Requirements: |
4 | ||
| Additional Math Course: | |||
| MATH 124 | Calculus II for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics | 4cr | |
| (#) Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
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(*)
See requirements leading to teacher certification, titled “3-Step
Process for Teacher
Education,” in the College of Education and Educational Technology
section of this catalog. (#) See advisory paragraph “Timely Completion of Degree Requirements” in the section on Requirements for Graduation. |
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Bachelor of Science–Applied Physics/Nanomanufacturing Technology Track
| Liberal
Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 123 Liberal Studies Electives: 4cr, MATH 124, no course with PHYS prefix |
50 | ||
| Major: | 28 | ||
| Required Courses: | |||
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Physics I-C Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics II-C Lecture |
3cr |
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Physics I-C Lab |
1cr |
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Physics II-C Lab |
1cr |
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Mechanics I |
2cr |
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Electronics |
4cr |
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Electricity and Magnetism I |
2cr |
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| PHYS 331 |
Modern Physics |
3cr |
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Optics |
3cr |
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Applied Physics Laboratory |
3cr |
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Computer Interfacing |
3cr | ||
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Controlled Electives: Nanomanufacturing Technology Track (18cr PSU Capstone) |
24 | ||
| NMTT 311 | Materials, Safety, and Equipment Overview for Nanofabrication |
3cr |
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| NMTT 312 | Basic Nanofabrication Process |
3cr |
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| NMTT 313 | Thin Films in Nanofabrication | 3cr | |
| NMTT 314 | Lithography and Patterning Techniques |
3cr |
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| NMTT 315 | Materials Modification in Nanofabrication |
3cr |
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| NMTT 316 |
Characterization, Packaging, and Testing of Nanofabrication Structures |
3cr |
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| PHYS 475 | Physics of Semiconductor Devices I |
3cr |
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| PHYS 476 | Physics of Semiconductor Devices II | 3cr | |
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Other
Requirements: |
9-15 | ||
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Problem Solving and Structured Programming |
3cr | ||
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Introduction to Numerical Methods |
3cr | ||
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Differential Equations |
3cr | ||
| Foreign Language-Intermediate Level | 0-6cr | ||
| Free Electives: | 3-9 | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
Bachelor of Science–Applied Physics/Electro-Optics Track
| Liberal
Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications: Mathematics: MATH 121 Liberal Studies Electives: 4cr, MATH 122, no course with PHYS prefix |
50 | ||
| Major: | 44 | ||
| Required Courses: | |||
| EOPT 105 | Computer Interfacing in Electro-Optics | 3cr | |
| EOPT 110 | Geometric Optics | 3cr | |
| EOPT 120 | Wave Optics | 3cr | |
| EOPT 125 | Introduction to Electronics | 4cr | |
| PHYS 100 | Prelude to Physics | 3cr | |
| PHYS 115 | Physics I for Electro-Optics | 3cr | |
| PHYS 116 | Physics II for Electro-Optics | 3cr | |
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Mechanics I |
2cr | ||
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Electricity and Magnetism I |
2cr | ||
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Modern Physics |
3cr | ||
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Intermediate Experimental Physics I |
3cr | ||
| Two courses from the following: | 6cr | ||
| EOPT 210 | Detection and Measurement | ||
| EOPT 220 | Introduction to Lasers | ||
| MGMT 234 | Introduction to Quality Control | ||
| Two courses from the following: | 6cr | ||
| EOPT 240 | Fiber Optics | ||
| EOPT 250 | High-Vacuum Technology | ||
| EOPT 260 | Industrial Applications of Lasers | ||
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Other
Requirements: |
15-21 | ||
| 3cr | |||
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Problem Solving and Structured Programming |
3cr | ||
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Introduction to Numerical Methods |
3cr | ||
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Differential Equations |
3cr | ||
| SAFE 145 | Workplace Safety Today and Tomorrow | 3cr | |
| Foreign Language-Intermediate Level (1, 2) | 0-6cr | ||
| Free Electives: | 5-11 | ||
| Total Degree Requirements: | 120 | ||
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(1) Intermediate-level Foreign Language may be included in Liberal Studies electives. (2) 6cr of computer language may substitute for the foreign language requirement: COSC 110 and 210 or higher-level computer science courses (COSC 250 recommended), with department permission. |
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Associate in Applied Science–Electro-Optics (A.A.S.E.O.)
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Liberal Studies: The following are the required Liberal Studies courses: English Composition: ENGL 101 Humanities: 3cr Natural Science: CHEM 111 Social Science: 3cr Liberal
Studies Electives:
SAFE 145,
COSC/BTED/IFMG 101 or
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23-24 | ||
| Major: | 37 | ||
| Required Courses: | |||
| EOPT 105 | Computer Interfacing in Electro-Optics | 3cr | |
| EOPT 110 | Geometric Optics | 3cr | |
| EOPT 120 | Wave Optics | 3cr | |
| EOPT 125 | Introduction to Electronics | 4cr | |
| EOPT 210 | Detection and Measurement | 3cr | |
| EOPT 220 | Introduction to Lasers | 3cr | |
| EOPT 240 | Fiber Optics | 3cr | |
| EOPT 250 | High-Vacuum Technology | 3cr | |
| EOPT 260 | Industrial Applications of Lasers | 3cr | |
| PHYS 100 | Prelude to Physics | 3cr | |
| PHYS 115 | Physics I for Electro-Optics | 3cr | |
| PHYS 116 | Physics II for Electro-Optics | 3cr | |
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Other
Requirements: |
3 | ||
| MGMT 234 | Introduction to Quality Control | 3cr | |
| Total Degree Requirements: | 63-64 | ||
Associate in Science–Electro-Optics (A.S.E.O.)
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Liberal Studies: The following are the required Liberal Studies courses: English Composition: ENGL 101 Fine Arts: 3cr Humanities: 3cr Mathematics: MATH 121 Natural Science: CHEM 111 Social Sciences: 3cr Health/Wellness: 3cr Liberal
Studies Electives:
SAFE
145,
COSC/BTED/IFMG 101 or
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30 | ||
| Major: | 34 | ||
| Required Courses: | |||
| EOPT 105 | Computer Interfacing in Electro-Optics | 3cr | |
| EOPT 110 | Geometric Optics | 3cr | |
| EOPT 120 | Wave Optics | 3cr | |
| EOPT 125 | Introduction to Electronics | 4cr | |