2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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Science & Mathematics / 111
MATH-333
MATH-426
Engineering Statistics III
Mathematical Statistics I
Elective Courses
Two elective courses must be selected from the following list
IME-422 Systems Modeling II
IME-471 Quality Systems I
IME-572 Quality Systems II
MATH-427 Mathematical Statistics II
MATH-428 Sampling Theory
MGMT-460 Management Science II
APPLIED PHYSICS
Bahram Roughani, Ph.D., Program Director
Room 2-129 AB, 810-762-7499
broughan@kettering.edu
APPLIED PHYSICS OVERVIEW
Physics is the most fundamental science and underlies the understanding of nearly all areas of science and technology. Physics is concerned
with the study of energy, space, matter, the interaction between material objects and the laws that govern these interactions at various scales
from sub nano-scale to light-years scale. Physicists study mechanics, sound, heat, light, electric and magnetic fields, gravitation, relativity,
atomic and nuclear physics, solid state physics wave-like properties of particles and particle-like properties of radiation.. Applied physics is
not a branch of physics but is the application of all the branches of physics to the broad realm of practical problems in engineering, science,
and industry. Applied physics is the interface between science and technology, between the pure and the applied, between the theory,
laboratory, and practice.
The degree in Applied Physics provides excellent preparation for work in industry or in government agencies. The program also serves as
a solid foundation for students desiring to go on to graduate school in physics or any number of fields in pure or applied science or
engineering. The curriculum in Applied Physics provides a solid basic education in physics with a background in engineering science and
design based on emphasis on three areas of Applied Optics, Acoustics and Materials Science.
• The Applied Physics program includes a thorough background in mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals,
social sciences, humanities, and communication.
• Applied Physics students at Kettering take the same core physics courses in mechanics and electricity and magnetism
as physics students at other universities. Applied Physics students are required to take basic courses in optics, acoustics,
and materials.
• Applied Physics students have the opportunity to earn a concentration in the field of optics, acoustics, or materials
science.
For more information about the Applied Physics program, including pictures and descriptions of our laboratory facilities and minors, please
visit our Web site: http://www.kettering.edu/acad/scimath/physics/ or send an email to apchair@kettering.edu.
APPLIED PHYSICS CURRICULUM CONTENT
Area Course Credit Hours
Chemistry General Chemistry I and Lab 1 4
General Chemistry II and Lab 1 4
8
Engineering Circuits I 4
Electrical Engineering Elective 4
Electromagnetic Fields & Applications 4
Engineering Graphic Communication 4
Mechanics I 2 4
Mechanics III 2 4
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1
When General Chemistry I or II is not available, they are replaced by Principle of Chemistry (lecture and lab) and Ind Organic Chemistry (lecture and lab).
2
Applied Physics students may replace Mechanics I and Mechanics III with two courses with computer emphasis; CS-101 and MATH-305