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The Applied Emphasis in Physics
This program
is designed for students interested in practical application of physics,
computing electronics and instrumentation. Because this emphasis competes
well with various engineering and computer science fields, students interested
in careers in these areas should consider this major in physics.
Note that this emphasis has the fewest required courses with the understanding that students will pick from the electives those courses most fitting their interests/plans.
Consult Dr.
Rioux for additional information on this program.
Graduates of
this program have found attractive career opportunities. Examples of recent employers
of graduates of this program are:
- Mercury Marine, Fon du Lac, WI
- Naval Weapons Center, China Lake, CA
- Sommerville Engineering Consultants, Green Bay, WI
- Texas Instruments, Dallas, TX
- Wisconsin Bell, Milwaukee, WI
- Astronautics, San Fransisco, CA
Typical Course
Sequence for the College of Letters and Sciences Physics Major with an Applied Physics Emphasis:
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Spring |
| Freshman |
Math 171, Calc I, 4 cr. |
Math 172, Calc II, 4 cr. |
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Phys/Ast 109, 5 cr. |
Phys/Ast 110, 5 cr. |
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Comp Sci 221**, Obj. Ori. Prog., 3 cr. |
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| Sophomore |
Phys/Ast 206, Modern Physics, 3 cr. |
Phys/Ast 222. Lab. I, 2cr. |
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Phys/Ast 305*, Circuits & Devices, 3 cr. |
Phys/Ast 320, Classical Physics, 3 cr. |
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Math 173, Calc. III, 4 cr. |
Math 371, Diff. Eq., 3 cr. |
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| Junior |
Phys/Ast 307*, Optics, 3 cr. |
Phys/Ast 311**, Digital Elec., 4 cr. |
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Phys/Ast 405*,**, Interfacing, 3 cr. |
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Comp Sci 251**, Org. & Assemb., 3 cr. |
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| Senior |
Phys/Ast 319*,**, Dig. Signal Proc., 3 cr. |
Phys/Ast 322, Lab II, 2 cr. |
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Phys/Ast 408*, Stat. Mech,/Thermo. 3 cr. |
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Comp Sci 310**, Comp. Arch., 3 cr. |
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Notes:
Nine hours of additional Physics Electives required beyond the core.
Courses above marked with “**” are suggestions only (i.e., they are not required - this is only a suggested curriculum).
Courses above marked with “*” are offered every 4th semester
305, Circiuts & Devices, Fall of even years
307, Optics: Fall of odd years
319, Digital Signal Processing, Fall of even years
405, Interfacing, Fall of odd years
408, Thermo, Fall of even years
Other Electives: 355*, Lab. & Demo Techniques
417*, Electricity & Magnetism
419*, Quantum Mechanics
451, Special Topics
491, Senior Research
If you are interested in pursuing a major
with the Applied Physics Emphasis, please feel free to
contact the following faculty, who will be happy to advise you:
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