Concentrations

Undergraduates majoring in Physics or Applied Physics may opt to pursue a concentration in one area of physics or applied physics. At graduation, the School will issue a certificate acknowledging completion of the concentration. There are four concentrations: Nanotechnology, Optical Technology, Semiconductor Technology, and Biophysics / Medical Physics.
To fulfill the requirements of a concentration, the student must take and pass three specific courses, as described below:
Concentration in Nanotechnology
Available to both Physics and Applied Physics majors.
PH3102 - Condensed Matter Physics I | 4 AU |
PH4403 - Surfaces and interfaces | 4 AU |
PH4404 - Nanoscale Physics | 3 AU |
Concentration in Optical Technology
Available to Applied Physics majors only.
PH3102 - Condensed Matter Physics I | 4 AU |
PH3602 - Photonics | 4 AU |
PH4409 - Quantum Electronics | 4 AU |
Concentration in Semiconductor Technology
Available to Applied Physics majors only.
PH3601 - Fabrication of Micro- and Nano-Electronic Devices | 4 AU |
PH4404 - Nanoscale Physics | 3 AU |
PH4601 - Physics of Semiconductor and Spintronics Devices | 4 AU |
Concentration in Biophysics/Medical Physics
Available to Applied Physics majors only. Read 3 out of the following 4 courses to fulfill the Concentration requirements.
BS1001 - Introductory Biology | 3 AU |
PH3603 - Biophysics | 3 AU |
PH4603 - Soft Condensed Matter Physics | 3 AU |
PH4605 - Medical Physics for Radiotherapy | 4 AU |