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Department of Physics offers graduate programs in M.S. in
Physics, Dual-M.S. degree in Physics & Engineering,
Ph.D in Applied Physics, and Ph.D in Engineering
science. The dual-M.S. degree and the Ph.D in
Engineering Science programs are offered in collaboration
with the Electrical Engineering Department at USF. Under
the Dual-M.S. degree program students can earn an M.S. in
Physics and an M.S. in Engineering Science or Electrical
Engineering within 3 years by doing only one thesis. These
programs encompass the research areas of laser physics,
materials physics including nanotechnology, computational
physics, environmental physics and sensors, biomedical
physics, and imaging science.
An important feature of the Ph.D. program in Applied Physics
is a course in laboratory measurement and instrumentation
and a field-site industrial practicum. For the industrial
practicum, the Department will arrange for the student to
work in an industrial site during the summer. This is
intended to familiarize students to the industrial
environment, so that they can make a connection between the
fundamental knowledge acquired in the curriculum to the
applications leading to commercial products.
Master of
Science in Physics
Program Requirements
Students admitted to the graduate program in Physics, will
consult with the Physics Director of Graduate Studies, who
will be the student's course advisor and monitor the
student's progress. After a decision has been made
concerning the student's academic goals, the duties of
graduate advising will be assumed by the major professor and
the supervisory committee appointed by the department
chairperson. In keeping with the student's academic goals,
the supervisory committee will determine the appropriate
course of study and examinations required for graduation for
both the thesis and non-thesis options.
Thesis
The student desiring the M.S. degree with a thesis is
required to take a minimum of 30 credits, no more than 6 of
which may be for PHY 6911, PHY 6935, and PHY 6971. Of these
30 credits, 16 must be in physics courses numbered 6000 or
above. The student must present a thesis acceptable to the
supervisory committee covering research work amounting to a
minimum of 6 units of credit in PHY 6971.
Non-Thesis
The student desiring the M.S. degree without a thesis is
required to take a minimum of 30 credits, no more than three
of which may be for PHY 6909, PHY 6911, PHY 6935, and PHY
6971. Of these 30 credits, 16 must be in physics courses
numbered 6000 or above. The student must pass a
comprehensive examination.
Joint
Master's Degree in Physics & Engineering Science
This
Joint Degree Program is based on the synergism of Physics
course offerings with the currently existing
Microelectronics Option of the Electrical Engineering M.S.
Program. The 51 credit hour (three year) Joint Program will
culminate with the student receiving an M. S. degree in
Physics and an M. S. degree in Engineering Science
administered by the Electrical Engineering Department. The
Program includes a single thesis with participation by both
Departments. Here are some aspects of the Joint Degree
Program:
1.
The Joint Program will be three years in duration.
2.
9 credit hours of overlap courses will be used to satisfy
the M. S. degree requirements for both departments. These
include the two-semester Solid State Physics sequence ( that
is currently an elective in the EE Microelectronics M. S.
Option ) and a Mathematical Physics course.
3.
5 additional courses ( 15 credit hours ) each will be
required in Physics and Electrical Engineering.
4.
The thesis requirements include 6 credit hours in both
Physics and Electrical Engineering. The result will be a
single M.S. thesis. The M. S. thesis committee will consist
of faculty members from both Departments.
5.
The credit hour breakdown for the 51 credit hour Joint
Program is therefore as follows:
15 cr.
hrs of EE courses
15 cr. hrs. of Physics courses
9 cr. hrs. of overlap courses
12 cr. hrs. of thesis (6 in Physics & 6 in EE)
51 hours
of total credit
The
attached Appendix provides specific course details and
indicates how the plan satisfies the M. S. degree
requirements in the two Departments. This
collaborative program will serve our graduate students
better by providing a valuable interdisciplinary option. A
solid foundation in theoretical physical principles combined
with the nexus to engineering applications should lead to
versatility in employment choices for our graduates.
Course
Outline For Joint M.S. Degree Program In Physics And
Engineering Science
Overlap
Courses:
PHZ-5115
Math. Phys. I
PHZ-5405 Solid State Physics I
PHZ-6426 Solid State Physics II
M.S
Engineering Science
The 9
credit hours of overlap courses plus the following:
EEL-6353
Semiconductor Device Theory 3 cr. hrs.
EEL-6387 Noise Theory 3 cr. hrs.
EEL-6545 Random Processes 3 cr. hrs.
Two of
the following three courses: (6 cr. hrs).
EEL-5344
Digital CMOS VLSI Design 3 cr. hrs.
EEL-5382 Physical Basis of Microelectronics 3 cr. hrs.
EEL-5356 Integrated Circuit Technology 3 cr. hrs.
EEL-6971
Thesis 6 cr. hrs.
TOTAL 30
cr. hrs.
M.S.
Physics
The 9
credit hours of overlap courses plus the following:
PHY-6346
E&M I 3 cr. hrs.
PHY-6645 Quantum Mechanics I 3 cr. hrs.
Three of
the following six courses- 9 cr. hrs.
PHY-6347
E&M II
PHY-6646 Quantum Mechanics II
PHZ-6204 Atomic and Molecular Spectra I
PHZ-6205 Atomic and Molecular Spectra II
PHY-6446 Laser Physics I
PHY-6447 Laser Physics II
PHZ-6971
Thesis 6 cr. hrs.
TOTAL 30
cr. hrs.
Doctor of
Philosophy in Applied Physics
Program Description:
This new program implemented in Fall 2000 emphasizes the
interdisciplinary training of applied physicists for the
practical, engineering applications of theoretical,
fundamental physical concepts. The program encompasses the
areas of laser physics, materials physics, computational
physics, environmental physics and sensors, biomedical
physics and imaging science.
Program Requirements:
The program requires a total of 90 credit hours distributed
as follows:
Core Courses in theoretical and applied areas 27 hours
Lab training 6 hours
Electives 9 hours
Directed and Dissertation Research 47 hours
An important feature of this program is a course in
laboratory measurement and instrumentation and a field-site
industrial practicum, which comprise the 6 hours of lab
training.
Interdisciplinary Doctoral Programs
The
Department offers two kinds of related doctoral programs
through an interdisciplinary arrangement with the College of
Engineering and the
1.
Ph.D. in
Engineering Science through the
Department of Electrical Engineering
2.
Ph.D. in
Mathematical Physics through the
Department of Mathematics.
A minimum
of 90 semester hours in an approved program after the
Bachelor's degree is required. One academic year of
residence is required. Most of the specialty areas in
physics are easily accommodated under these programs. Both
programs offer maximum flexibility and are tailored to suit
the interests of the student and his/her career objectives.
The research areas actively pursued by the Physics faculty
include solid state physics, semiconductor physics,
optoelectronics, superconductivity, applied physics,
atomic-molecular physics, laser physics, plasma physics,
medical physics, theoretical physics, and modern optics.
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