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APPLIED PHYSICSPrograms Offered• Bachelor of Science in Applied PhysicsEmphasis in TechnologyEmphasis in Physical Sciences• Minor in Applied PhysicsApplied physics is the interface between science andtechnology, between the laboratory and industrial practice.It applies the concepts and models of physics to practicaltechnological applications. Applied physics is essentially aninterdisciplinary undertaking, interacting with mathematics,computer science, engineering, the life sciences, medicine andother disciplines. Applied physicists use their understandingand skills at the new scientific and technological frontiersthat are developing rapidly at the interface between moretraditional disciplines, e.g. biophysics, biomedical engineering,bioinformatics, materials science, and medical imaging.They have the flexibility to adapt to changing technologicalrequirements and the ability to make meaningful contributions tomodern, interdisciplinary investigations.CareersGraduates from the Bachelor of Science in Applied Physicswill receive an excellent preparation for securing professionalemployment in industry or in the public sector.The Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with an Emphasisin Technology is designed to produce graduates with strongproblem-solving, technical, industrial and management skills.This will enable them to obtain professional employment ongraduation in research and development in industry or in thepublic sector in, for example, electronics, semiconductors,medical technology and telecommunications. Throughappropriate selection of electives, students can concentrate onselected areas within applied physics and pursue further studyin graduate or professional schools, for example in ExperimentalPhysics, Computer Engineering, Materials Science, BiomedicalEngineering, or Medical Physics.The Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics with an Emphasis inPhysical Sciences is designed to provide students with a broadfoundation in applied physics as part of a liberal education inthe sciences. The program is particularly appropriate for studentsinterested in such careers as teaching, public service, business,scientific equipment sales or science journalism. It can serve asthe depth and breadth of study necessary for securing a singleSubject credential in Science for teaching at the high schooland middle school level.The Applied Physics Minor provides non-majors with thebackground in science and technology that is needed to pursuea career or graduate study in an interdisciplinary field. Studentsmajoring in Mathematics or Computer Science, in particular,should consider obtaining an Applied Physics minor because ofthe considerable overlap with these fields.Program Learning OutcomesStudents graduating from the Applied Physics program willbe able to:• Explain the fundamental concepts of physics;• Analyze and solve problems by applying information in anovel context;• Formulate hypotheses and devise and perform experimentsto test hypotheses as individuals and in a team;• Apply current technology and scientific methodologiesto analyze and solve problems in various scientific,professional and community settings;• Use and critically evaluate current technical/scientificresearch literature, online information, and informationrelated to scientific issues in the mass media;• Communicate in written and oral forms key concepts inphysics and general scientific issues with interested citizensand professionals;• Work co-operatively as part of a research team; and• Learn independently and maintain life-long learning in thesciences and technology.FacultyGeoff Dougherty, Ph.D.Professor of PhysicsAcademic Advisor for the Applied Physics ProgramBell Tower West, Room 2125Phone: (805) 437-8990; Fax: (805) 437-2765geoff.dougherty@csuci.eduGregory Wood, Ph.D.Assistant Professor of PhysicsBell Tower West, Room 2295Phone: (805) 437-3293; Fax: (805) 437-2765gregory.wood@csuci.eduSimone Aloisio, Ph.D.Associate Professor of ChemistryAcademic Advisor for the Chemistry ProgramAliso Hall, Room 207Phone: (805) 437-8999simone.aloisio@csuci.eduAndrzej A. J. Bieszczad, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Computer ScienceDirector of the Masters ProgramBell Tower West, Room 2285(805) 437-2773aj.bieszczad@csuci.eduJorge Garcia, Ph.D.Associate Professor of MathematicsBell Tower West, Room 2219Phone: (805) 437-2769jorge.garcia@csuci.eduIvona Grzegorczyk, Ph.D.Professor of MathematicsChair, Mathematics and Applied Physics ProgramsBell Tower West, Room 2275Phone: (805) 437-8868ivona.grze@csuci.eduContact Informationhttp://appliedphysics.csuci.edu2011 – 2012PROGRAMS AND DEGREESwww.csuci.edu • California State University Channel Islands • 2011 - 2012 Catalog119