Physics, M.S.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to the General Admissions Requirements as published in this Catalog, applicants to the Master of Science Degree in Physics with concentrations in Pure Physics or Applied Physics must fulfill the following:
- Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a major in one of the physical sciences.
- Completion of undergraduate courses in General Physics, Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, Optics, Modern Physics/Quantum Mechanics, Differential and Integral Calculus, and Differential Equations.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students pursuing the Master of Science Degree in Physics will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of quantitative methods appropriate for core area courses in Mathematical Methods, Quantum Mechanics, Electrodynamics, Thermodynamics, and Classical Mechanics.
- Integrate physical concepts for the analysis of complex problems cutting across multidisciplinary STEM areas.
- Analyze and model physical systems by utilizing mathematical approximations and models.
- Communicate orally and in writing by making appropriate use of current presentation technology.
Degree Requirements
In addition to the General Degree Requirements as published in this Catalog, students must complete the following course requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses | ||
| CPHY 501 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| CPHY 503 | Electrodynamics | 3 |
| CPHY 515 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| CPHY 516 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
| CPHY 520 | Thermo & Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| CPHY 531 | Mathematical Methods I | 3 |
| CPHY 532 | Mathematical Methods II | 3 |
| Elective Courses | ||
| Select three credits for Thesis and six credits for Non-Thesis Research 1 | 3-6 | |
| Graduate Electives | ||
CPHY 504 | ||
| Solid State Physics | ||
CPHY 545 | ||
CPHY 550 | ||
| Physics of Surfaces | ||
CPHY 570 | ||
CPHY 585 | ||
CPHY 586 | ||
| Thesis Consultation | ||
CPHY 605 | ||
CPHY 606 | ||
CPHY 607 | ||
CPHY 610 | ||
| Special Topics in Physics | ||
| Research Seminars | ||
| CPHY 601 | Departmental Seminar | 0 |
| CPHY 602 | Departmental Seminar | 0 |
| Thesis Research or Non-Thesis Research | ||
| CPHY 603 | Thesis Research (or Non-Thesis Research) 2 | 1-6 |
| Total Hours | 25-33 | |
- 1
Students may elect graduate elective courses in Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematical Sciences.
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Pure Physics or Applied Physics Concentration
Physics, M.S.
Pure Physics or Applied Physics Concentrations
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| CPHY 501 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| CPHY 515 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| CPHY 531 | Mathematical Methods I | 3 |
| CPHY 601 | Departmental Seminar | 0 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPHY 503 | Electrodynamics | 3 |
| CPHY 516 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
| CPHY 532 | Mathematical Methods II | 3 |
| CPHY 602 | Departmental Seminar | 0 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CPHY 520 | Thermo & Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| CPHY 601 | Departmental Seminar | 0 |
| CPHY 603 or CPHY 604 |
Thesis Research or Thesis Consultation |
3 |
| CPHY XXX | Graduate Elective | |
| CXXX XXX | Graduate Elective | |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| CPHY XXX | Graduate Elective | 3 |
| CPHY 602 | Departmental Seminar | 0 |
| CPHY 603 | Thesis Research (or Non-Thesis Research) | 3 |
| Hours | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |