Applied Physics
Bachelor of Science
Coursework Location(s)
Main/Tucson
Areas of Interest
- Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship
- Computer & Information Science
- Mathematics, Statistics & Data Science
- Engineering & Technology
- Environment & Sustainability
- Physical & Space Sciences
- Architecture, Planning & Development
- Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biological & Biomedical Science
Take an interdisciplinary, application-based approach to physics to equip yourself for a career solving real-world problems. The Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics is an interdisciplinary program that combines a broad interest in physics with practical career skills, networking opportunities and experience that equips students for real-world problem-solving. In addition to broad study of physics, students take technical elective courses in the areas of science, engineering, math or programming, along with courses in data, statistics or monitoring and communications. Students are required to complete an Engineering Senior Design Project. Alternatively, interdisciplinary design or internship experience can be considered on a case-by-case basis. The B.S. in Applied Physics serves as a launchpad for careers in the private sector or for advanced study in applications such as engineering and medicine.
Learning Outcomes
Communication; Ability to communicate experimental results and to present engineering design solutions in written and oral form. Core Physics Knowledge; Core knowledge that form the basis of classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, electromagnetism, optics and thermodynamics Experiment Design; Design, conduct, and analyze experiments to optimize engineering Research & Development and to investigate underlying physical phenomena. Mathematical/Computation Skills; Proficiency in using mathematical or computational skills to investigate physical phenomena or to optimize solutions to technological problems Multidisciplinarity; Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to address technological problems arising in academic, government or private sectors
Sample Courses
- PHYS 263H: Honors Introductory Relativity and Quantum Physics
- PHYS 105A: Introduction to Scientific Computing
- MATH 223: Vector Calculus
Career Fields
- Engineering
- Data science
- Public policy
- Medicine
Level of Math
LEVEL OF SECOND LANGUAGE
Pre-major Required?
NO
Sample Plans 2020 - Applied Physics