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
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Website: www.iup.edu/physics
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Bachelor of Science • 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 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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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 |
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Major: |
28 |
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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
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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 |
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Additional Social or Natural Science Sequence (advanced) |
6cr |
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Foreign Language Intermediate Level (2, 3) |
0-6cr |
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Free Electives: |
14-20 |
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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 |
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Major: |
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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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3cr |
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One additional PHYS majors course |
3cr |
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Other
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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 |
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Foreign Language Intermediate Level (2, 3) |
0-6cr |
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Free Electives: |
14-20 |
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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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Bachelor of Science–Applied Physics
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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 |
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Major: |
28 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Foreign Language Intermediate Level (1, 2) |
0-6cr |
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Free Electives: |
0-10 |
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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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Bachelor of Science in Education–Physics (*)
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Additional Math Course: |
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Calculus II for Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics |
4cr |
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(#) 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
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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 |
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Major: |
28 |
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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: |
24 |
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Materials, Safety, and Equipment Overview for Nanofabrication |
3cr |
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Basic Nanofabrication Process |
3cr |
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Thin Films in Nanofabrication |
3cr |
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Lithography and Patterning Techniques |
3cr |
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Materials Modification in Nanofabrication |
3cr |
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Characterization, Packaging, and Testing of Nanofabrication Structures |
3cr |
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Physics of Semiconductor Devices I |
3cr |
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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 |
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Foreign Language-Intermediate Level |
0-6cr |
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Free Electives: |
3-9 |
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Total Degree Requirements: |
120 |
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Bachelor of Science–Applied Physics/Electro-Optics Track
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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 |
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Major: |
44 |
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Required Courses: |
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Computer Interfacing in Electro-Optics |
3cr |
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Geometric Optics |
3cr |
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Wave Optics |
3cr |
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Introduction to Electronics |
4cr |
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Prelude to Physics |
3cr |
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Physics I for Electro-Optics |
3cr |
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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 |
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Two courses from the following: |
6cr |
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Detection and Measurement |
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Introduction to Lasers |
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Introduction to Quality Control |
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Two courses from the following: |
6cr |
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Fiber Optics |
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High-Vacuum Technology |
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Industrial Applications of Lasers |
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Other
Requirements: |
15-21 |
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