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Master of Science in Physics (Option I)

Required core courses include:

PHYS 511 - Introduction to Theoretical Mechanics
PHYS 512 - Classical Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 517 - Principles of Mathematical Physics
PHYS 520 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 518 - Research Leading to the Master’s Thesis
Plus 4 courses on approval of graduate adviser.

Master of Science in Physics (Option II)

Physics Teaching Emphasis

PHYS 526 - Modern Physics
PHYS 531 - Physical Science for Teachers
PHYS 532 - Electricity and Magnetism for Teachers
PHYS 561 - Astronomy Problems
PHYS 595 - Research Literature and Techniques
Plus 3 physics courses on approval of graduate adviser.
Plus 4 courses—chosen to support major teaching field.

Applied Physics Emphasis

PHYS 511 - Introduction to Theoretical Mechanics
PHYS 512 - Classical Electricity and Magnetism
PHYS 517 - Principles of Mathematical Physics
PHYS 595 - Research Literature and Techniques
The physics component of this program may be completed by either of 2 blocks of four courses:
PHYS 520 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics
PHYS 521 - Introduction to Solid State Physics
PHYS 523 - Advanced Atomic Physics
PHYS 524 - Surface Physics
or
PHYS 514 - Statistical Physics
PHYS 542 - Micro-computer Instrumentation and Control
PHYS 552 - Advanced Micro-Controller Electronics
PHYS 562 - Signal Processing

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