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The Applied Physics option is geared toward the student who is
interested in the practical application of the types of analytical
thinking and problem solving that make physics unique. One options within
applied physics is to focus on materials science. The study of materials
science is a pursuit to understand how the structure of the materials that
things are made of influences their properties. Students in this program
will discover how the world around us is made from the nanoscale up. They
will also learn the advanced scientific characterization and fabrication
techniques that are so important in this field.
Notes:
- PHYS 347 is now being offered as a competency based class and the
requirements for this should be started soon after completion of PHYS
247. You should be well on your way to meeting the objectives of this
course by the time you enroll in it in the semester before the one in
which you plan to graduate. Please talk to your advisor about this for
more details.
- Most of the courses listed on the grid above are in the semester in
which they are offered (odd = fall, even = spring). For instance, PHYS
460 is only offered in the spring semester.
- The grid above is only one way in which this program may be
completed and there are other possibilities which include all these same
courses. Talk to you advisor if you have questions.
- PHYS 498 is shown in the spring of year 2 because of the strong
emphasis on research as part of this program. Because it is so early, it
may be taken as PHYS 398. It may be completed in any
semester or over the summer. We recommend that you become involved in
research as early as possible if it interests you.
- For this sequence, it is beneficial if CHEM 131 and 132 are taken
during the first year. However, if needed, they may be delayed until no
later than the end of the second year.
- PHYS 275 is cross listed as MATS 275 and is the starting point of
the minor in materials science.
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