2007-08 Undergraduate Catalog
Indiana, Pennsylvania 15705

 

Department of Physics

 

Chairperson: Devki N. Talwar

Faculty: Freda, Freeman, Haija, Karimi, Kenning, Numan, Sherman, Sobolewski, Wijekumar, Zhou

Professors emeriti: Berry, Buckwalter, Fox, Gaggini, Matolyak, Matous, McNamara, Riban, Roberts, Whitson

  

Website: www.iup.edu/physics

 


 

Bachelor of Arts–Physics

Bachelor of Science

   •  Physics

   •  Applied Physics

   •  Applied Physics/Electro-Optics Track

   •  Applied Physics/Nanomanufacturing Technology Track

Bachelor of Science in Education–Physics

Associate in Applied Science–Electro-Optics

Associate in Science–Electro-Optics

Minor in Physics

Cooperative Pre-Engineering

 


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.

 

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Minor in Physics

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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Bachelor of Arts–Physics

 

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:

28

Required Courses:

PHYS 131

Physics I-C Lecture

*cr (1)

 

PHYS 132

Physics II-C Lecture

*cr (1)

 

PHYS 141

Physics I-C Lab

*cr (1)

 

PHYS 142

Physics II-C Lab

*cr (1)

 

PHYS 222

Mechanics I

2cr

 

PHYS 223

Mechanics II

2cr

 

PHYS 231

Electronics

4cr

 

PHYS 322

Electricity and Magnetism I

2cr

 

PHYS 323

Electricity and Magnetism II

2cr

 

PHYS 331

Modern Physics

3cr

 

PHYS 350

Intermediate Experimental Physics I

3cr

 

PHYS 351

Intermediate Experimental Physics II

3cr

 

PHYS 473

Quantum Mechanics I

4cr

 

Controlled Electives:   

One additional PHYS majors course

3cr

 

  

Other Requirements:

22-28

Additional Mathematics and Computer Science: 

COSC 110

Problem Solving and Structured Programming

3cr

 

MATH 241

Differential Equations

3cr

 

MATH 342

Advanced Mathematics for Applications

4cr

 

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

  

(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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Bachelor of Science–Physics

 

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:

PHYS 131

Physics I-C Lecture

*cr (1)

 

PHYS 132

Physics II-C Lecture

*cr (1)

 

PHYS 141

Physics I-C Lab

*cr (1)

 

PHYS 142

Physics II-C Lab

*cr (1)

 

PHYS 222

Mechanics I

2cr

 

PHYS 223

Mechanics II

2cr

 

PHYS 231

Electronics

4cr

 

PHYS 322

Electricity and Magnetism I 

2cr

 

PHYS 323

Electricity and Magnetism II

2cr

 

PHYS 331

Modern Physics

3cr

 

PHYS 342

Thermal and Statistical Physics

3cr

 

PHYS 345

Optics

3cr

 

PHYS 350

Intermediate Experimental Physics I

3cr

 

PHYS 351

Intermediate Experimental Physics II

3cr

 

PHYS 473

Quantum Mechanics I

4cr

 

Controlled Electives:

One course from the following: PHYS 472 or 490

3cr

 

One additional PHYS majors course

3cr

 

 

Other Requirements:   

13-19

COSC 110

Problem Solving and Structured Programming

3cr

 

MATH 241

Differential Equations

3cr

 

MATH 342

Advanced Mathematics for Applications

4cr

 

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

  

(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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Bachelor of Science–Applied Physics

 

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: 

PHYS 131

Physics I-C Lecture

3cr

 

PHYS 132

Physics II-C Lecture

3cr

 

PHYS 141

Physics I-C Lab 

1cr

 

PHYS 142

Physics II-C Lab 

1cr

 

PHYS 222

Mechanics I

2cr

 

PHYS 231

Electronics

4cr

 

PHYS 322

Electricity and Magnetism I 

2cr

 

PHYS 331

Modern Physics

3cr

 

PHYS 345

Optics

3cr

 

PHYS 352

Applied Physics Laboratory

3cr

 

PHYS 355

Computer Interfacing

3cr

 

Controlled Electives:  According to Track 

23-27

Solid State Electronics Track: COSC 300, MATH 342, PHYS 323, 342, 353,
     432,
475, 476

24cr

 

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

 

Biology Track: BIOL 111, 120, CHEM 231, 323, 351
     T
wo biology electives from the following: BIOL 250, 263, 350, 401, 472

27cr

 

Geology Track: GEOS 121, 122, 131, 132

     Five Geoscience electives from the following:
     GEOS 220, 325, 326, 362, 412, 440, 481

23cr

 

  

Other Requirements:

9-15

COSC 110

Problem Solving and Structured Programming

3cr

 

COSC 250

Introduction to Numerical Methods

3cr

 

MATH 241

Differential Equations

3cr

 

Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1, 2)

0-6cr

 

  

Free Electives:

0-10

  

Total Degree Requirements:

120

  

(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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Bachelor of Science in Education–Physics (*)

 

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications:

Mathematics: MATH 123

Natural Science: CHEM 111-112

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

  

College:

29

Preprofessional Education Sequence:

COMM 103

Digital Instructional Technology

3cr

 

EDSP 102

Educational Psychology

3cr

 

Professional Education Sequence:

EDEX 301

Education of Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Secondary Settings

2cr

 

EDSP 477

Assessment of Student Learning: Design and Interpretation of Educational Measures

3cr

 

EDUC 242

Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience I

1cr

 

EDUC 342

Pre-Student Teaching Clinical Experience II

1cr

 

EDUC 441

Student Teaching

12cr

 

EDUC 442

School Law

1cr

 

EDUC 451

Teaching Science in the Secondary School

3cr

 

 

Major:

32

Required Courses:

PHYS 131

Physics I-C Lecture

3cr

 

PHYS 132

Physics II-C Lecture

3cr

 

PHYS 141

Physics I-C Lab

1cr

 

PHYS 142

Physics II-C Lab

1cr

 

PHYS 222

Mechanics I

2cr

 

PHYS 223

Mechanics II

2cr

 

PHYS 231

Electronics

4cr

 

PHYS 322

Electricity and Magnetism I

2cr

 

PHYS 331

Modern Physics

3cr

 

PHYS 342

Thermal and Statistical Physics

3cr

 

PHYS 345

Optics

3cr

 

PHYS 350

Intermediate Experimental Physics I

3cr

 

Controlled Electives: 

Physics electives

2cr

 

  

Other Requirements:

4

Additional Math Course: 

MATH 124

Calculus II for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics

4cr

 

  

(#) Total Degree Requirements:

120

  

(*)   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

Natural Science: CHEM 111-112

Liberal Studies Electives: 4cr, MATH 124, no course with PHYS prefix

50

  

Major:

28

Required Courses:

PHYS 131

Physics I-C Lecture

3cr

 

PHYS 132

Physics II-C Lecture

3cr

 

PHYS 141

Physics I-C Lab

1cr

 

PHYS 142

Physics II-C Lab

1cr

 

PHYS 222

Mechanics I

2cr

 

PHYS 231

Electronics

4cr

 

PHYS 322

Electricity and Magnetism I

2cr

 

PHYS 331

Modern Physics

3cr

 

PHYS 345

Optics

3cr

 

PHYS 352

Applied Physics Laboratory

3cr

 

PHYS 355

Computer Interfacing

3cr

 

  

Controlled Electives:
Nanomanufacturing Technology Track (18cr PSU Capstone)

24

NMTT 311

Materials, Safety, and Equipment Overview for Nanofabrication

3cr

 

NMTT 312

Basic Nanofabrication Process

3cr

 

NMTT 313

Thin Films in Nanofabrication

3cr

 

NMTT 314

Lithography and Patterning Techniques

3cr

 

NMTT 315

Materials Modification in Nanofabrication

3cr

 

NMTT 316

Characterization, Packaging, and Testing of Nanofabrication Structures

3cr

 

PHYS 475

Physics of Semiconductor Devices I

3cr

 

PHYS 476

Physics of Semiconductor Devices II

3cr

 

  

Other Requirements:

9-15

COSC 110

Problem Solving and Structured Programming

3cr

 

COSC 250

Introduction to Numerical Methods

3cr

 

MATH 241

Differential Equations

3cr

 

Foreign Language-Intermediate Level

0-6cr

 

  

Free Electives:

3-9

  

Total Degree Requirements:

120

 

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Bachelor of Science–Applied Physics/Electro-Optics Track

 

Liberal Studies: As outlined in Liberal Studies section with the following specifications:

Mathematics: MATH 121

Natural Science: CHEM 111-112

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

 

PHYS 222

Mechanics I

2cr

 

PHYS 322

Electricity and Magnetism I

2cr

 

PHYS 331

Modern Physics

3cr

 

PHYS 350

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

  

Other Requirements:

15-21

COSC/BTED/IFMG 101 or COSC/BTED/COMM/