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KURT H. BECKER,
DIRECTOR
FACULTY*
Professors
Kurt H. Becker, Ph.D. (1981), Universität
Saarbrücken, Germany E. Byerly Brucker,
Ph.D. (1959), Johns Hopkins University Wayne
E. Carr, Ph.D. (1967), University of Illinois Hong-Liang Cui, Ph.D. (1987), Stevens Institute
of Technology Norman J. Horing, Ph.D.
(1964), Harvard University Erich E. Kunhardt
(Dean of the Arthur E. Imperatore School of Sciences and Arts),
Ph.D. (1976), Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute Harold Salwen, Ph.D. (1956), Columbia
University Knut Stamnes, Ph.D. (1978),
University of Colorado Edward A. Whittaker,
Ph.D. (1982), Columbia University
Assistant Professors
Rainer Martini, Ph.D. (1999) RWTH, Aachen, Germany Christopher
Search, PhD (2002), University of Michigan
RESEARCH FACULTY*
Research Professors
Abraham Belkind, Ph.D. (1967), State
University, Tartu, Estonia
Research Associate
Professors
Bingquan Chen, Ph.D. (1996), University of
Bergen, Norway Vladimir Tarnovsky, Ph.D.
(1989), New York University
Research Assistant
Professors
Hans Eide, Ph.D. (2000), University of
Alaska Lev Murokh, Ph.D. (1996), Lobachevsky
State University, Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
*The list
indicates the highest earned degree, year awarded and institution
where earned.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Physics
The laws of physics
govern the universe from the formation of stars and galaxies to the
processes in the Earth’s atmosphere that determine our climate, to
the elementary particles and their interactions that hold together
atomic nuclei. Physics also drives many rapidly-advancing
technologies such as information technology, telecommunication,
microelectronics and medical technology including MRI imaging and
laser surgery.
The physics program at
Stevens combines classroom instruction with hands-on research
experience in one of several state-of-the-art research laboratories
(Photonics Science and Technology, Optical Communication and
Nanodevices, Quantum Electron Science and Technology,
Electron-Driven Processes and Plasmas, Light and Life, Ultrafast
Spectroscopy and Communication). Perhaps the most differentiating
feature of the Stevens physics curriculum is SKIL (Science Knowledge
Integration Ladder), a six-semester sequence of project-centered
courses. This course sequence lets students work on projects that
foster independent learning, innovative problem solving,
collaboration and team work, and knowledge integration under the
guidance of a faculty advisor. The SKIL sequence starts in the
sophomore year with projects that integrate basic scientific
knowledge and simple concepts. In the junior and senior years, the
projects become more challenging and the level of independence
increases.
Our B.S. degree in
Applied Physics is accredited by the Middle States Accreditation
Board. Our graduates have a wide range of career opportunities
beyond the pursuit of a traditional graduate degree in physics,
including employment in a variety of other disciplines such as
chemistry, life science, engineering or environmental science. Those
who choose to further their physics education are accepted into
graduate program at some of the best schools.
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Freshman Year |
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Term I |
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Hrs. Per Wk. |
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Class |
Lab |
Sem. |
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Cred. |
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Hu |
Humanities |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Ma 115 |
Math Analysis I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Ch 115 |
General Chemistry I |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Ch 117 |
General Chemistry Lab I |
0 |
3 |
1 |
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CS 105 |
Intro to Scientific
Computing |
2 |
2 |
3 |
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OR |
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CS 115 |
Intro to Computer Science |
3 |
2 |
4 |
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PEP 111 |
Mechanics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PE 200 |
Physical Education I |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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TOTAL |
14(15) |
7 |
17(18) |
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Term II |
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Hrs. Per Wk. |
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Class |
Lab |
Sem. |
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Cred |
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Hu |
Humanities |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Ma 116 |
Math Analysis II |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Ch 116 |
General Chemistry II |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Ch 118 |
General Chemistry Lab II |
0 |
3 |
1 |
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Ch 281 |
Biology and Biotechnology |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PEP 112 |
Electricity and Magnetism |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PE 200 |
Physical Education II |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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TOTAL |
15 |
5 |
17 |
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Sophomore Year |
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Term III |
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Hrs. Per Wk. |
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Class |
Lab |
Sem. |
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Cred. |
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Hu |
Humanities |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Ma 221 |
Differential Equations |
4 |
0 |
4 |
| PEP 209 |
Modern Optics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PEP 221 |
Physics Lab I |
0 |
3 |
1 |
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Thermodynamics 1,3 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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or Elective |
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PEP 297 |
SKIL I |
1 |
3 |
2 |
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PE 200 |
Physical Education III |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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TOTAL |
14 |
8 |
17 |
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Term IV |
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Hrs. Per Wk. |
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Class |
Lab |
Sem. |
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Cred |
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Hu |
Humanities |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Ma 227 |
Multivariate Calculus |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Elective1
or |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Ch 321 |
Thermodynamics3 |
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PEP 222 |
Physics Lab II |
0 |
3 |
1 |
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PEP 242 |
Modern Physics |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PEP 298 |
SKIL II |
1 |
3 |
2 |
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PE 200 |
Physical Education IV |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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TOTAL |
13 |
8 |
16 |
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Junior Year |
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Term V |
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Hrs. Per Wk. |
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Class |
Lab |
Sem. |
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Cred. |
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Hu |
Humanities |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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Ma 222 |
Probability & Statistics 1 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PEP 527 |
Math Methods I of Sci. & Eng. 1 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PEP 538 |
Intro to Mechanics 1 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
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PEP 397 |
SKIL III |
1 |
6 |
3 |
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PE 200 |
Physical Education V |
0 |
2 |
1 |
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TOTAL |
13 |
8 |
16 |
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Term VI |
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Hrs. Per Wk. |
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Class |
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