This program is designed for pre-medical students who plan to attend medical
school after getting their bachelor of science degree. The student is expected
to join in a research project in the extensive medical laboratories available
on campus to gain direct laboratory experience. This can be completed during
one semester or during the summer.
Computer Science Emphasis
This program is intended to approximately correspond to a minor in this subject,
and consists of a set of four introductory computer science courses. Students
can also gain valuable experience programming on the many research computers
and networks in the department.
Photonics (optics) Emphasis
This emphasis consists entirely of courses within the Department of Physics
and Astronomy, and the stipulated additional courses are all upper level.
The photonics emphasis provides a variant on the normal undergraduate physics
program, stressing the technologically-relevant area of optics.
Solid State Emphasis
This emphasis combines courses in physics with those from electrical engineering,
and is intended to educate students in the foundations of electronics as well
as the current state-of-the-art in industry.
Double Majoring
This is actually one of our most popular programs. It is designed for
majors in other fields to enhance their overall skills by adding a
second degree in Applied Physics. The majority of their courses in both
the applied area and in physics are already part of their curriculum.
By adding several additional physics classes, and by participating in
the cooperative program, the average student can obtain a second degree
with little delay to complete their overall coursework. The additional
laboratory experience, coupled with the second degree can significantly
increase the graduate's job opportunites. In today's tight markets it never
hurts to enhance your overall credentials.
Cooperative Work
Each student in the applied physics program is expected to complete
work in a laboratory environment as part of the cooperative program. This
could be in industry or in one of the many laboratories available on campus.
Students may do this during any semester or during the summer. Most students
chose to complete this part of their work during the summer months.
