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2017-2018 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics, Applied Physics Option, M.S.

The Option in Applied Physics provides a master’s degree program that emphasizes concepts and techniques particularly appropriate for applied physics. It is intended for students having a background in physics, engineering, or a related field.

Prerequisites

  1. A bachelor’s degree with a major in physics, or
  2. A bachelor’s degree with a major in engineering with upper division physics substantially equivalent toPHYS 310  , PHYS 340A  ,PHYS 340B  , and PHYS 450  , as determined by the graduate advisor, or
  3. A bachelor’s degree with upper division physics and mathematics courses essentially equivalent to PHYS 310, PHYS 340B, PHYS 450; and MATH 370A  , MATH 370B  ; as determined by the graduate advisor.

Students deficient in undergraduate preparation must take courses to remove deficiencies as determined by the graduate advisor.

Requirements

Take all of the following:

Take two courses of the following:

(one must be PHYS 545 or PHYS 546)

Completion of the following:

  • Take 2 additional units of graduate-level PHYS course;

    A written thesis approved by the student’s thesis committee consisting of a thesis chair (a Physics/Astronomy faculty member) and at least two more members, one of which must be a member of the Department. An oral presentation of the thesis research is also required.

    Note: Students must be advanced to candidacy before enrolling in PHYS 698.
  • Take 6 units of the following:
  • PHYS 698 (1-6 units)

Advancement to Candidacy

  1. Students must fulfill the University requirements for advancement to candidacy.
  2. A student must have a “B” average or better in six units of physics applicable toward the master’s degree, of which at least three units are at the graduate level.
  3. Recognizing that effective organization and verbal communication of physics are a necessary part of a successful graduate program, the Department of Physics and Astronomy normally requires that a graduate student serve at least one semester as a teaching associate or a graduate assistant as part of the M.S. program. Exceptions may be granted by the Graduate Advisor.
  4. Approval of the degree program by the graduate advisor, the Department Chair and Associate Dean in the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

Single Subject Teaching Credential in Physics

For information, refer to the undergraduate section in this department.