The Department of Engineering-Physics-Systems offers a cross disciplinary program in Applied Physics that combines the traditional physics program with courses in systems science which leads to a Bachelor of Science degree following a four-year course of study. The program is founded on a humanities and technical core curriculum similar to the Combined Plan program.

Goals of the Applied Physics Program

The Applied Physics program builds skills in problem solving, planning and technical management while preparing students for a variety of career and/or graduate study options. Physics, chemistry, mathematics and computational science form the technical core in the first four semesters. The final four semesters provide the courses that are specific to the concentration. Students are expected to engage in one or more semesters of independent research and are also strongly encouraged to pursue undergraduate thesis projects or internships.

Proposed Course of Study:
The following shows a typical sequence of courses for a student in the Applied Physics Program.

FRESHMAN

Fall Semester                               cr. hrs.  Spring Semester                              cr. hrs.
DWC101 Devel. Western Civilization    5    DWC102 Devel. Western Civilization      5
MTH131 Calc & Analytical Geometry I   3    MTH132 Calc & Analytical Geometry II   3
Social Science Elective                        3    Social Science Elective                          3
Non-Departmental Elective                  3    EPS101 General Physics I w/Lab            3
EPS131 Intro to Engineering               1

SOPHOMORE
Fall Semester                               cr. hrs.   Spring Semester                             cr. hrs.
DWC201 Devel. Western Civilization   5      DWC202 Devel. Western Civilization     5
EPS102 General Physics II w/Lab        4      EPS201 Intro Modern Physics w/Lab      4
MTH223 Calculus III                         3      MTH304 Differential Equations             3
Theology Elective                              3      Philosophy Elective                             3
                                                              EPS222 Elements of Systems Modeling 1

JUNIOR

Fall Semester                               cr. hrs.   Spring Semester                             cr. hrs.
EPS301 Mechanics                            3      EPS202 Electronics w/Lab                     4
CHM121 Intro Chemistry I w/Lab        4      CHM 122 Intro Chemistry II w/Lab        4
EPS221 Scientific Programming          3       EPS 430 Thermodynamics                   3
MTH417 Topics in Applied Math          3       Theology Elective                               3
Fine Arts Elective                              3       Free Elective                                      3

SENIOR

Fall Semester                               cr. hrs.   Spring Semester                             cr. hrs.
EPS340 Digital Electronics                  4      EPS448 Applied Quantum Physics         3
EPS495/450 Research or Internship    3      EPS496/450 Research or Internship      3
EPS303 Systems Problem Solving       3      Social Science Elective                         3
Philosophy Elective                           3      Free Elective                                       3
Non-Departmental Elective                 3    Non-Departmental Elective                     3

N.B. The above sequence of courses reflects a typical program of study and is subject to change.