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MASTER
OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED PHYSICS
The Applied Physics Master's
program offers concentrations in applied physics, astronomical instrumentation,
computer interfacing, and electronics. The curriculum includes a core of courses
in analog and digital electronics, digital system design, IBM PC
architecture and interfacing, robotics, design and implementation of
microprocessor-based instrumentation, microcontrollers, and laboratory
automation. All of the courses have a three-hour lab for related, hands-on,
practical application of the course material. A research project is required in
one of (or a combination of ) the concentration areas, and is conducted under
the supervision of a member of the Department's graduate faculty.
Application
for admission to the program is open to any graduate of an
accredited college or university who holds a bachelor's degree
in one of the sciences, engineering, computer science,
electronics, or a related area.
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The
program has both a THESIS and NON-THESIS option. Both options
can be completed in two years.
The
THESIS option requires a minimum of 30 semester hours of
graduate credit, which includes 6 hours for the thesis. The
comprehensive exam is given over the thesis area only.
The
NON-THESIS option requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of
graduate credit, which includes 6 hours of credit in directed
research for the associated research project. The
comprehensive exam is given on four of the core courses:
PHY 5635 (Microcomputer Interfacing and Robotics), PHY 5430
(Digital Systems), PHY 5435 (Laboratory Automation), and PHY
5440 (Modern Instrumentation Design).
The
emphasis of the program is the preparation of individuals for
technical careers in industrial, governmental and independent
laboratories. M.S. in Applied Physics degree recipients
have the broad foundation in fundamental physics, the problem
solving techniques and tools for sophisticated technical
problems, and the versatility required for long-term success in
a rapid evolving technical environment. Our graduates are
very competitive in the job market and have been very successful
in both industry and Ph.D. programs.
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