2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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Physics / 125 PHYSICS Bahram Roughani, Ph.D., Interim Department Head Room 2300N AB, 810-762-7499 broughan@kettering.edu Physics is the most fundamental science and underlies the understanding of nearly all areas of science and technology. Physics is concerned with the study of energy, space, time, matter, the interaction between material objects and the laws that govern these interactions at various scales from sub nano-scale to light-years scale. Physicists study mechanics, sound, heat, light, electric and magnetic fields, gravitation, relativity, atomic and nuclear physics, solid state physics wave-like properties of particles and particle-like properties of radiation. Applied and Engineering physics are not specific branches of physics but the application of all the branches of physics to the broad realm of practical problems in scientific and industrial settings, engineering design and applications, applied science, and advanced industry. Applied physics (AP) is the interface between physics, applied sciences and technology, between the theory, laboratory, and practice. Engineering Physics (EP) is the interface of physics with specific areas of advanced or emerging technology, which are not covered in depth under the traditional engineering education such as systems approaches in applications of optics acoustics and materials in fields such as nanotechnology, telecommunications, medical physics and devices, or advanced and electronic materials. The degree in Applied Physics (AP) at Kettering University provides excellent preparation for work in industry or in government agencies. The program also serves as a solid foundation for students desiring to go on to graduate school in physics or any number of fields in pure and applied science. The curriculum in Applied Physics provides a solid education in mathematics, and applied sciences and physics with emphasis on three areas of Applied Optics, Acoustics and Materials Science. The degree in Engineering Physics (EP) at Kettering University unifies the Applied Physics knowledge in Optics, Acoustics, and advanced materials with a comprehensive engineering component emphasizing the systems engineering approach to prepare graduates for engineering applications in emerging technology. The well balanced curriculum in Engineering Physics provides a solid education combined with desirable skills that could lead to a career in industry and government sector as well as graduate studies in applied sciences and engineering. • The Applied Physics (AP) program includes a thorough background in mathematics, science, computer programming, social sciences, humanities, and communication. • The Engineering Physics (EP) program includes a thorough background in mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, individually designed engineering concentration, social sciences, humanities, and communication. • Physics students (AP and EP) at Kettering take the same core physics courses in mechanics and electricity and magnetism as physics students at other universities. Furthermore, our Physics students are required to take several courses in optics, acoustics, and materials. • Applied Physics students have the opportunity to earn a concentration in any areas of applied science, engineering or even business and combine that with a sequence of courses in the field of optics, acoustics, or materials science. • Engineering Physics (EP) students have the opportunity to earn an individually designed concentration in any areas of applied science, or engineering and combine that with a sequence of courses in the field of optics, acoustics, or materials science. • Physics students at Kettering University (AP and EP) will graduate from the most unique physics program in the nation that consist of the only comprehensive work integrated physics co-op in the nation that includes an industrial thesis and areas of concentrations. For more information about the Applied Physics program, including pictures and descriptions of our laboratory facilities and minors, please visit our Web site: http://www.kettering.edu/acad/scimath/physics/ or send an email to apchair@kettering.edu. APPLIED PHYSICS CURRICULUM CONTENT Area Course Credit Hours Chemistry General Chemistry I and Lab 1 4 General Chemistry II and Lab 1 4 8 Computer Science Computing and Algorithms – I and lab 4 Computing and Algorithms – II and lab 4 8 1 When General Chemistry I or II is not available, they courd be replaced by Principle of Chemistry (lecture and lab) and Industrial Organic Chemistry (lecture and lab), with permission from Physics Department.
126 / Kettering University Area Course Credit Hours Engineering Circuits I and lab 4 Electromagnetic Fields & Applications 4 8 General Education Advanced Humanities Elective 4 Advanced Social Science Elective 4 Economic Principles 4 Introduction to the Humanities 4 Introduction to the Social Sciences 4 Senior Seminar 4 Written & Oral Communication I 4 Written & Oral Communication II 4 32 Mathematics Boundary Value Problems 4 Calculus I 4 Calculus II 4 Differential Equations & Laplace Transforms 4 Matrix Algebra 4 Multivariate Calculus 4 Probability and Statistics 4 28 Physics Acoustical Measurements and Modeling 4 Advanced Physics (Nuclear PHYS or Solid State Phys) 4 Computers in Physics 4 Electricity and Magnetism and Lab 4 Materials Science and Nanotechnology 4 Modern Physics and lab 4 Newtonian Mechanics and Lab 4 Optics and lab 4 Physics of Waves 4 Quantum Mechanics 4 Theoretical Mechanics 4 Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics 4 48 Free Electives 8 Technical Electives 1 16 24 Orientation 1 1 Thesis 4 4 Total Credits 161 APPLIED PHYSICS CURRICULUM Representative Program Semester Course # Course Name Class Rec Lab Cr FR-1 CHEM-137 General Chemistry I 3 1 0 3 CHEM-138 General Chemistry I Lab 0 0 3 1 COMM-101 Written & Oral Communication I 4 0 0 4 CS-101 Computing and Algorithm I 3 0 2 4 MATH-101 Calculus I 4 0 0 4 ORTN-101 Learning, Success, and Teamwork 1 0 0 1 17 1 Technical Electives are any 300 or 400 level Science, Math, Engineering, or Business courses approved by the academic advisor to form a sequence of courses in a specific technical field of study.
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