There is considerable latitude in the design of a plan of study for the Applied Physics major. One of the great advantages of a Physics degree is the flexibility in course sequencing. Representative plans of study consist of courses from the Applied Option Core Requirements plus courses in a chosen area of specialization.
Applied Option Core Requirements
- PHYS 2114 General Physics or PHYS 2414 General Physics for Science Majors II
- PHYS 3013 Mechanics I
- PHYS 3113 Heat
- PHYS 3213 Optics
- PHYS 3323 Modern Laboratory Methods I
- PHYS 3513 Mathematical Physics
- PHYS 3623 Modern Laboratory Methods II
- PHYS 3713 Modern Physics I
- PHYS 4113 Electricity and Magnetism
- MATH 2163 Calculus III
- MATH 2233 Differential Equations
Examples of Possible Applied Option Specializations
- Physics plus Geology (Geophysics)
- Physics plus Industrial Engineering and Management
- Physics plus Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
- Physics plus Pre-Med
- Physics plus Business
- Physics plus Computer Science
Other possibilities include: Physics plus Mathematics; Physics plus Chemistry; Physics plus Education; and Physics plus Materials Science.
Physics plus Geology (Geophysics)
Applied Option Core Courses plus the following Geology courses:
- GEOL 1114 Physical Geology
- GEOL 3014 Structural Geology
- GEOL 4103 Geophysical Exploration
- GEOL 4113 Seismic Interpretation
- GEOL 4303 Geophysical Field Methods
- GEOL 4543 Intro Exploration Seismology
- GEOL 4023 Petroleum Geology (Optional)
Physics plus Industrial Engineering and Management
Applied Option Core Courses plus the following courses:
- STAT 4033 Engineering Statistics
- ENSC 3313 Materials Science
- IEM 3303 Manufacturing Processes
- IEM 3503 Engineering Economic Analysis
- IEM 3703 Manufacturing and Service Systems and Tools II
One of the following three courses is also suggested:
- IEM 4203 Facilities and Material Handling System Design
- IEM 4613 Production Planning and Control Systems
- IEM 4713 Introduction to Systems Simulation Modeling
Physics plus Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Applied Option Core Courses plus the following courses:
- ENSC 2143 Strength of Materials
- ENSC 3233 Fluid Mechanics
- ENSC 3313 Materials Science
- IEM 3503 Engineering Economic Analysis
- MAE 3033 Engineering Design
- MAE 3113 Measurements and Instrumentation
- MAE 3323 Mechanical Design I
- MAE 3723 Systems I
Physics plus Pre-Med
Applied Option Core Courses plus the following courses:
- PSYC 1113 Psychology
- ZOOL 1604 Animal Biology
- CHEM 3053 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 3112 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
- CHEM 3153 Organic Chemistry II
- MICR 3033 Cell and Molecular Biology
- BIOL 3023 General Genetics
- ZOOL 3114 Vertebrate Morphology
- ZOOL 4134 Embryology
- ZOOL 4215 Mammalian Physiology
Physics plus Business
Applied Option Core Courses plus the following courses:
- ACCT 2103 Financial Accounting
- ACCT 2203 Managerial Accounting
- ECON 2103 Introduction to Microeconomics
- ECON 2203 Introduction to Macroeconomics
- MGMT 3013 Fundamentals of Management
- MKTG 3213 Marketing
- FIN 3113 Finance
Plus 8 more upper division hours in science or business.
Physics plus Computer Science
Applied Option Core Courses plus the following courses:
- CS 1113 Computer Sciences I
- CS 2133 Computer Sciences II
Applied Option requirements also consist of 17 hours from the following three groups:
Group 1. The three courses below are mandatory:
- CS 2351 Unix Programming
- CS 2433 C/C++ Programming
- CS 3443 Computer Systems
Group 2. Select 5 to 13 hours from the following:
- CS 3373 Advanced Object-Oriented Programming
- CS 4143 Computer Graphics
- CS 4283 Computer Networks
- CS 4323 Design and Implementation of Operating Systems I
- CS 4343 Data Structures and Algorithm Analysis I
Group 3. The balance, if any, of the 17 hours may be selected from courses in related fields.