Program Overview

Introduction to the Applied Physics and Materials Science Program

The Applied Physics and Materials Science Division of Engineering and Applied Science offers a range of programs for students interested in pursuing a degree in this field.

Academics

The division provides various academic programs, including:

• Graduate Programs
  • Graduate Degree in Applied Physics
  • Graduate Degree in Materials Science
  • Quantum Science and Engineering Minor
• Undergraduate Programs
  • Undergraduate Major in Applied Physics
  • Undergraduate Major in Materials Science
• Courses
  • Ae/APh 104 abc: Experimental Methods
    • Description: Lectures on experiment design and implementation. Measurement methods, transducer fundamentals, instrumentation, optical systems, signal processing, noise theory, analog and digital electronic fundamentals, with data acquisition and processing systems.
    • Prerequisites: ACM 95/100 ab or equivalent (may be taken concurrently), Ae/APh/CE/ME 101 abc or equivalent (may be taken concurrently).
    • Instructors: Dabiri, Austin
    • Units: 9 units (3-0-6) first term; (0-6-3) second, third terms
    • Terms: first, second, third terms

Research

The division is involved in various research areas, including:

• Facilities
• Research Centers