Core Requirements (45 Credits):

This concentration is designed for students interested in research and development in applied sciences and advanced technology. It also aims to provide preparation for material science and engineering graduate programs.

• PHYS 101 - General Physics I (3) or
• PHYS 101H - General Physics I - Honors (3)

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• PHYS 101L - General Physics I Laboratory (1)

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• PHYS 102 - General Physics II (3) or
• PHYS 102H - General Physics II - Honors (3)

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• PHYS 102L - General Physics II Laboratory (1)

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• PHYS 201 - Modern Physics (4)
• PHYS 208 - Classical Mechanics of Particles and Waves I (4)
• APSC 251 - Introduction to Engineering Design (3)
• PHYS 252 - Electronics (2)
• PHYS 313 - Quantum Mechanics I (3)
• PHYS 351 - Scientific Instrumentation Laboratory (2)
• APSC 301 - Mechanics of Materials (3)
• APSC 304 - Energy and Thermodynamics (3)
• PHYS 401 - Electricity and Magnetism I (3)
• PHYS 471 - Capstone Engineering Design Senior Project (3)
• PHYS 472 - Capstone Engineering Design Senior Project (3)

• In addition, one elective course must be chosen from the following:

• APSC 302 - Fluid Mechanics (3)
• APSC 422 - Introduction to Materials Characterization (3)
• PHYS 411 - Nanomaterials: Synthesis, Properties and Applications (3)
• APSC 427 - Biomedical Materials and Devices (3)
• APSC 457 - Computational Materials Design (3)