Physics
Nadia Kaltcheva
Chair
Office: Halsey Science Center 337
Telephone: (920) 424-4433
Web Site: www.uwosh.edu/phys/
E-mail: adamski@uwosh.edu
NOTE: ADMISSIONS SUSPENDED
The graduate program in physics is designed to prepare students for positions in industry, education or advanced study in doctoral programs. Therefore, upon completing the program students will be able to: 1) demonstrate an increased ability to apply physical principles, analytic, computational and experimental techniques appropriate to determining specified information about physical systems relevant to the individual program of the student; 2) demonstrate the ability to plan, implement and complete an independent research project; and 3) demonstrate the ability to communicate results in written and oral form and to retrieve published or computer archived information.
NOTE: ADMISSIONS SUSPENDED
Completion of the program will lead to the degree: Master of Science (M.S.).
NOTE: ADMISSIONS SUSPENDED
In addition to the requirements of the Office of Graduate Studies specified in the first section of this Bulletin, the program has established the following policies and procedures for admission:
Interview
An admissions interview (by telephone, if appropriate) is recommended to determine if the program matches the applicant's educational and career goals.
References
Three reference letters are required.
Undergraduate Major
Depending on the research area sought, the baccalaureate will normally have been taken in physics, broad field science, engineering or related fields.
NOTE: ADMISSIONS SUSPENDED The core of the program is graduate research conducted in the thesis course Physics 795. Preparation for this research is gained in the required courses and in the approved elective courses appropriate for each of the three research areas.
Physics is the description for the physics plan of study.
30 units (crs.) applicable to the graduate degree constitute the minimal requirement for all students in the program.
Students must satisfy fully the Office of Graduate Studies requirements for advancement to candidacy as stated in the first section of this Bulletin. In addition, they must select a thesis topic approved by their advisory committee.
NOTE: ADMISSIONS SUSPENDED
Core Courses:
Subject
| Catalog No. |
Units (crs.) |
Title |
| Physics | ||
| 795 | 3-6 | Physics Thesis |
RESEARCH AREAS
NOTE: ADMISSIONS SUSPENDED
In addition to the thesis core, the following courses are required for each of the following research areas:
A. Professional
| Catalog No. |
Units (crs.) |
Title |
| Physics | ||
| 519 | 3 | Digital Signal Processing |
| 608 | 3 | Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics |
| 617 | 3 | Electricity and Magnetism |
| 619 | 3 | Introductory Quantum Mechanics |
| 791 | 1 | Graduate Seminar |
B. Instrumentation
| Catalog No. |
Units (crs.) |
Title |
| Physics |
||
| 505 | 3 | Electronic Circuits and Devices |
| 511 | 3 | Digital Instrumentation |
| 519 | 3 | Digital Signal Processing |
| 605 | 3 | Modern Instrumentation and Interfacing |
| 615 | 3 | Microprocessor Applications |
| 791 | 1 | Graduate Seminar |
C. Education
| Catalog No. |
Units (crs.) |
Title |
| Physics | ||
| 511 | 3 | Digital Instrumentation |
| 535 | 3 | Demonstration and Laboratory Techniques in Physics |
| 605 | 3 | Modern Instrumentation and Interfacing |
| Educational Foundations |
||
| 770 | 3 | Foundations of Educational Research |
Electives
By consulting with their thesis adviser, students should elect courses appropriate to their research area and to their individual interest and background from the following:
| Catalog No. |
Units (crs.) |
Title |
| Chemistry | ||
| 523 | 3 | Analytical Separations |
| 535 | 4 | Organic Chemistry II |
| 536 | 1 | Advanced Organic Laboratory |
| 547 | 3 | Physical Chemistry I |
| 548 | 1 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory I |
| 549 | 3 | Physical Chemistry II |
| 551 | 1 | Physical Chemistry Laboratory II |
| 621 | 3 | Instrumental Analysis |
| 635 | 3 | Interpretive Spectroscopy |
| 652 | 3 | Polymer Science |
| 661 | 3 | Inorganic Chemistry |
| 663 | 1 | Inorganic Laboratory |
| Computer Science |
||
| 571 | 3 | Computer Graphics |
| 591 | 3 | Data Communication and Computer Networks |
| 680 | 3 | Special Topics in Advanced Computer Science |
| Mathematics | ||
| 542 | 3 | Abstract Algebra I |
| 546 | 3 | Linear Algebra |
| 549 | 3 | Elementary Number Theory |
| 552 | 3 | Computing Math with Applications |
| 555 | 3 | Introduction to Numerical Analysis |
| 571 | 3 | Differential Equations |
| 575 | 3 | Applied Mathematical Analysis I |
| 576 | 3 | Applied Mathematical Analysis II |
| 581 | 3 | Stochastic Modeling |
| 585 | 3 | Applied Regression Analysis |
| 586 | 3 | Linear Statistical Models |
| 601 | 3 | Mathematical Statistics I |
| 602 | 3 | Mathematical Statistics II |
| 667 | 3 | Advanced Calculus |
| 680 | 3 | Elementary Topology |
| 685 | 2 | Seminar in Mathematical Problem Solving |
| Physics | ||
| 505 | 3 | Electronic Circuits and Devices |
| 507 | 3 | Physical Optics |
| 511 | 4 | Digital Instrumentation |
| 519 | 3 | Digital Signal Processing |
| 533 | 3 | Our Changing View of the Physical Universe |
| 535 | 3 | Demonstration and Laboratory Techniques in Physics |
| 605 | 3 | Modern Instrumentation and Interfacing |
| 608 | 3 | Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics |
| 615 | 3 | Microprocessor Applications |
| 617 | 3 | Electricity and Magnetism |
| 618 | 3 | Analytical Mechanics |
| 619 |
3 | Introductory Quantum Mechanics |
| 649 | 3 | Quantum Physics: Nuclei and Solids |
| 670 | 3 | Solid State Physics |
| 746 | 1-3 | Workshop on Current Topics |
| 771 | 2 | Theory of Atomic Structure |
| 772 | 3 | Magnetic Resonance |
| 773 | 3 | Advanced Signal Processing |
| 775 | 2 | Atomic Collision Theory |
| 776 | 3 | Seismology |
| 777 | 3 | Advanced Physics Microcomputer Instrumentation |
| 778 | 3 | Advanced Electronics Topics |
| 796 | 1-3 | Independent Study |
Other Requirements
Completion of research and thesis (3-6 cr.), including a satisfactory oral defense.
Comment
NOTE: ADMISSIONS SUSPENDED
Required courses within each research area may be waived if they have been taken as an undergraduate student. Courses appropriate for the individual student’s research area will be substituted with the approval of the admission committee.
- VII. Course Descriptions
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- Physics/Astronomy 505: Electronic Circuits and Devices
- Physics/Astronomy 507: Physical Optics
- Physics/Astronomy 511: Digital Instrumentation
- Physics/Astronomy 519: Digital Signal Processing
- Physics/Astronomy 533: Our Changing View of the Physical Universe
- Physics/Astronomy 535: Demonstration and Laboratory Techniques in Physics
- Physics/Astronomy 605: Modern Instrumentation and Interfacing
- Physics/Astronomy 608: Statistical Physics and Thermodynamics
- Physics/Astronomy 615: Microprocessor Applications
- Physics/Astronomy 617: Electricity and Magnetism
- Physics/Astronomy 618: Analytical Mechanics
- Physics/Astronomy 619: Introductory Quantum Mechanics
- Physics/Astronomy 649: Quantum Physics: Nuclei and Solids
- Physics/Astronomy 670: Solid State Physics
- Physics/Astronomy 746: Workshop on Current Topics
- Physics/Astronomy 771: Theory of Atomic Structure
- Physics/Astronomy 772: Magnetic Resonance
- Physics/Astronomy 773: Advanced Signal Processing
- Physics/Astronomy 775: Atomic Collision Theory
- Physics/Astronomy 776: Seismology
- Physics/Astronomy 777: Advanced Physics Microcomputer Instrumentation
- Physics/Astronomy 778: Advanced Electronics Topics
- Physics/Astronomy 791: Graduate Seminar
- Physics/Astronomy 795: Physics Thesis
- Physics/Astronomy 796: Independent Study in Physics
- Physical Science 501: Waves and Fields for Teachers
- Physical Science 510: Classical Mechanics for Teachers
- Physical Science 505: Optics for Teachers
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