OPTICS & ELECTRONICS

The field of communications is exploding in its size and requirements. The use of optical devices is one of our best answers to handling this growth. The field of optical communications is in its infancy and Physicists and Electrical Engineers must work together to exploit these new technologies. A degree with this option will prepare the physicist with the requisite knowledge of both fields.

The program here comes close to that required for a minor in Electrical Engineering but the minor will have to be negotiated on an individual basis for each student. The successful conclusion of this program will yield a Bachelor of Science in Physics Degree together with a minor in Mathematics and possibly Electrical Engineering.

OPTION H: OPTICS AND ELECTRONICS

(This program yields a Bachelor of Science in Physics Degree with minors in Mathematics and possibly Electrical Engineering)

1: GER = General Education requirements (see the University Bulletin).

2: MATH(3) or (6) = Six hours of MATH beyond 315 are required. Approved choices include MATH 340, 360, 375, 401, 402, 415, 420, 440, 441, 443, 448. Italicized entries are recommended

3: 499 = One hour of 499 in an appropriate department or Physics is required. Additional hours of Physics 499 may be taken for credit.