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Home > Master of Science in Engineering Physics
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Information
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Inquiries about the MS in Engineering
Physics
should be directed toward our Graduate
Advisor: Dr. Weldon Wilson
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The UCO MS in
Engineering Physics was recently recognized by the American
Institute of Physics as one of the top 22 programs of its kind in the
nation and was the only program in Oklahoma to receive the highest
ranking available. Each of the 22 “strongest programs”
described have built a reputation on preparing students for work in
industry.
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Click here to read the American Institute of Physics
report.
Click here
to view a list of the strongest professional Master’s Physics Programs
in the country.
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Objectives
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The Master of Science in Engineering Physics
program provides an excellent opportunity for individuals trained in
technical disciplines, such as engineering and physics, to further
their education. The curriculum consists of a basic core of
physics courses and additional courses that support each student's
goals. The program is very flexible and meets a variety of needs
consistent with the resources of the Department of
Engineering and Physics and the University of Central Oklahoma.
While the primary objective of the program
is to prepare students for successful careers in industry, some
students have earned the MS in Engineering Physics at UCO in order to
prepare for PhD study at other institutions.
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Degree
Requirements
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Students pursuing the MS in Engineering
Physics must complete a minimum of 32 semester hours of formal
course work in physics and other disciplines, such as mathematics,
computing science, chemistry, or business. The university grants
graduate credit for 5000-level courses only. Course requirements
for the MS in Industrial and Applied Physics are listed below:
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Physics Core
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(these two courses are required)
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6 hours
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PHY 5013
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Mathematical Physics II
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3
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PHY 5443
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Quantum Mechanics
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3
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Physics Electives
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(five of the following courses are required)
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15 hours
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PHY 5163
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Applied Optics
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3
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PHY 5043
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Applied Problems-Solid State Physics
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3
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PHY 5553
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Applied Problems-Computational Physics
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3
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PHY 5553
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Applied Problems-Quantum Electronics
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3
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PHY 5553
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Applied Problems-Spectroscopy
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3
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PHY 5553
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Applied Problems-Nonlinear Systems
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3
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PHY 5553
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Applied Problems-Fiber Optics
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3
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PHY 5553
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Applied Problems-Optical Information Processing
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3
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PHY 5083
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Electromagnetic Radiation
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3
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PHY 5323
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Acoustics
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3
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PHY 5063
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Analytical Mechanics
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3
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PHY 5143
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Kinetic Theory and Statistical Mechanics
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3
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General Electives
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(these may be chosen from any unused courses on the list
above or from approved 5000-level courses in other areas or disciplines)
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11 hours
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XXX XXX3
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Thesis option
students may enroll in up to six hours of “PHY 599X Thesis”.
Non-thesis students must complete “PHY
5922 Directed Reading in Physics: Research Experience” requiring both
written and oral presentation of results.
For all students, no more than 4
semester hours of “PHY 592X Directed Reading in Physics” and/or “PHY
593X Individual Study in Physics” may be applied toward the degree.
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3
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XXX XXX3
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3
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XXX XXX3
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3
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XXX XXX2
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2
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Course
Sequence
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Typical course
sequences for a full-time, fully prepared MS candidates are presented
below. It should be noted, however, that many of our students
work to support families or enter our program from other fields (such
as engineering). We find, therefore, that few students are ready
or willing to follow such a rigorous program as that presented
below. Our Master's Program advisors will work to adjust this
course sequence to meet each student's individual preparation and time
commitments.
Thesis
option students:
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Year
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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1
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PHY XXX3
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3 Hour Physics Elective
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PHY XXX3
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3 Hour Physics Elective
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XXX XXX3
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3 Hour Elective
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PHY 5013
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Mathematical Physics II
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PHY XXX3
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3 Hour Physics Elective
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XXX XXX2
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2 Hour Elective
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2
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PHY XXX3
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3 Hour Physics Elective
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PHY 5993
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Thesis
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PHY 5443
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Quantum Mechanics
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PHY XXX3
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3 Hour Physics Elective
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PHY 5993
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Thesis
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Non-thesis Option
Students
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Year
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Fall Semester
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Spring Semester
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1
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PHY XXX3
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3 Hour Physics Elective
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PHY XXX3
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3 Hour Physics Elective
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XXX XXX3
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3 Hour Elective
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PHY 5013
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Mathematical Physics II
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PHY XXX3
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3 Hour Physics Elective
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XXX XXX3
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3 Hour Elective
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2
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PHY XXX3
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3 Hour Physics Elective
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XXX XXX3
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3 Hour Elective
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PHY 5922
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Directed Reading:
Research Experience
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PHY 5443
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Quantum Mechanics
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PHY XXX3
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3 Hour Physics Elective
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- Apply
for admission to the University of Central Oklahoma and admission to
the Graduate College. The UCO College of Graduate
Studies and Research has informaton and forms available on its admissions page.
- Arrange
to have a department application form,
official transcripts, and three letters
of recommendation sent to:
Graduate Advisor
Department of Engineering and Physics, 221B Howell Hall
University of Central Oklahoma
100 North University Drive
Edmond, Oklahoma 73034-5209
Please
use the forms provided for your application and recommendations:
Application Form
Recommendation Form
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