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Applied Physics
investigate and innovate SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Applied physics is about quantum mechanics, electrodynamics, computational and experimental methods. Students will also develop skills in classical mechanics, electrodynamics, optics, thermodynamics, and quantum mechanics.
Our students are using their skills to investigate and innovate!
RELATED MAJORS
AREAS OF STUDY
- Quantum Physics
- Data Science
- Computational Physics
- Nanoelectronics
- Chemical Physics
- Photonics
CAREER OPTIONS
Engineering
Medicine
Defense and Aerospace
Data Science
Computer Engineering
Science Policy
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Physics
Engineering
Data Science
Chemistry
Applied Sciences
What’s special about this program?
Physicists and astronomers investigate the fundamental properties of our physical world and develop a quantitative understanding of its phenomena. This enterprise has resulted in a deep and elegant foundation for rapid and continuing technological development. Graduates will have demonstrated proficiency in Mathematics and Computer science as well as proficiency in an Applied STEM field through the completion of an external minor in an approved STEM discipline.
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Sample curriculum
FALL
PHYS 207
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Fundamentals of Physics I |
PHYS227
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Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory I |
PHYS169
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Perspectives on Physics and Astronomy |
CHEM103
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General Chemistry |
CHEM133
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General Chemistry Laboratory I |
MATH241
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus A |
UNIV101
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First Year Experience |
University Breadth Requirement
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SPRING
PHYS208
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Fundamentals of Physics II |
PHYS228
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Fundamentals of Physics Laboratory II |
MATH242
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus B |
CISC106
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General Computer Science for Engineers |
PHYS209
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Aspects of Modern Physics |
ENGL110
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First-Year Writing |
FALL
PHYS211
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Oscillations and Waves |
PHYS301
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Introduction to Thermal Physics |
MATH243
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus C |
MATH349
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Elementary Linear Algebra |
University Breadth Requirement
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SPRING
PHYS309
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Physics of the Twentieth and Twenty-First Centuries |
MATH302
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Ordinary Differential Equations |
Minor
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CISC210
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Introduction to Systems Programming |
University Breadth Requirement
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FALL
PHYS424
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Quantum Mechanics I |
PHYS403
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Electricity and Magnetism I |
CISC220
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Data Structures |
Minor
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University Breadth Requirement
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SPRING
PHYS419
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Classical Mechanics I |
PHYS313
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Physical Optics |
CISC elective at or above the 260-level
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Minor
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University Breadth Requirement
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FALL
PHYS468
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Introduction to Research |
Minor
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Minor
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Free Elective
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University Breadth Requirement
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SPRING
| PHYS460 | Computational Methods of Physics |
| Minor | |
| Minor | |
| Free Elective | |
| Free Elective |