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Students majoring in ECE with an applied physics emphasis develop the devices, systems, and technologies used to implement modern electronics devices and systems. Further, they support research into new technologies that, for instance, could extend Moore's Law or allow for development of quantum scale devices beyond Moore's law.
Depending on the courses selected, completion of applied physics area coursework can provide additional understanding of topics in electromagnetics, quantum mechanics, and electronics, solid state devices, space systems and electronics, and information processing.
Students interested in the applied physics elective focus area are encouraged to consider the interest and FA course selection suggestions listed below when completing their plan of study form.
Students interested in this FA are encouraged to consider the course suggestions listed below when completing their Plan of Study Form.
Plan of Study Form quantum scale devices beyond Moore's law Moore's Law
ECE Focus Area: Applied Physics (Electrical)
EE Electrical Track Requirements | Suggested Options |
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Track | Electrical |
Depth Elective (Select One) |
ECE:5700 Advanced Electromagnetic Theory ECE:5415:0001 Contemporary Topics in ECE: Radio Frequency Electronics |
Breadth Elective (Select One) |
ECE:3540 Communication Networks |
5000-Level ECE Elective (Select Two) |
All 5000-level depth electives listed above and ECE:5995 Quantum Engineering: Computing and Devices (Prerequisites: MATH:2550 and ENGR 2730) ECE:5790 Electro-optics (Same as: PHYS:4726) ECE:5780 Optical Signal Processing (Same as: PHYS:4820) ECE:5720 Solid State Physical Electronics ECE:5995 Advanced RF Electronics |
ECE Elective (Select One) |
All breadth, depth and 5000-level ECE electives listed above |
Technical Elective (Select One) |
All breadth, depth and 5000-level ECE electives listed above and PHYS:3710 Intermediate Laboratory |
Additional Electives (Select one 3 s.h. & one ≥2 s.h.) |
Any of the above OR course selected in consultation with advisor. |
Advising Notes
- A physics minor can be earned by completing PHYS:2703, PHYS:2704, and 7 to 8 s.h. of upper-level physics courses.
- A minor in mathematics can be earned by including one qualifying math course in the FA plan.