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Physics faculty are also active in several interdisciplinary research
centers.
Degree
Programs
The
Physics Department offers both the Master of Science and Doctor
of Philosophy degrees in Applied Physics. The program of study is
selected by the student, in consultation with an advisor, according
to the student's career needs and interests. Core courses are required
of all candidates for graduate degrees; however, there is considerable
room for flexibility, especially at the PhD level.
Master
of Science
The Master of Science (MS) degree requires a minimum of 20 semester
hours of course work in an approved program plus 16 semester hours
of research credit, with a satisfactory thesis. Fifteen semester
hours of coursework plus thesis must be taken in residence. There
is no comprehensive examination for the MS degree.
The curriculum
for the MS in Applied Physics is as follows:
Core
Courses:
- PHGN 511
– Mathematical Physics I
- PHGN 520
– Quantum Mechanics I
One
additional course from:
- PHGN 505
– Classical Mechanics I
- PHGN 507
– Electromagnetic Theory I
- PHGN 521
– Quantum Mechanics II
- PHGN 530
– Statistical Mechanics
Electives
– 9 hours
Graduate Seminar – 2 hours
Master's Thesis
Combined
BS/MS
Mines undergraduates
pursuing a B.S. in Engineering Physics are eligible for the Combined
BS/MS in Applied Physics. Specialization tracks are available in
condensed matter, applied optics, and applied nuclear physics. Many
of the undergraduate electives are specified for students pursuing
the combined program. For this reason, students are expected to
express interest to the Physics Department during the first semester
of their sophomore year. A 3.0 grade point average must be maintained
to guarantee admission into the graduate portion of the program.
Once formally admitted, students follow the same M.S. degree requirements
as listed above. Thesis work should begin during the senior year
as part of the Senior Design experience.
Doctor
of Philosophy
The Doctor of
Philosophy (PhD) degree must complete 34 semester hours of course
work plus 38 semester hours of research credit, with a satisfactory
thesis. Twelve semester hours of coursework will be in an approved
minor area. Minor programs focus in areas offered by other CSM Departments
or may include the following specialty programs:
- Optical Science
and Engineering
- Photovoltaics
and Electronic Materials
- Nuclear Physics
and Astrophysics
The curriculum
for the PhD in Applied Physics is as follows:
Core
Courses:
- PHGN 505
– Classical Mechanics I
- PHGN 507
– Electromagnetic Theory I
- PHGN 520
– Quantum Mechanics I
- PHGN 521
– Quantum Mechanics II
- PHGN 530
– Statistical Mechanics
Electives
– 4 hours
Minor Program – 12 credits
Doctoral Thesis
Admissions/Entrance
Requirements
The graduate program in Applied Physics is open to graduates from
four-year programs at accredited colleges or universities. Admission
is competitive, based on an evaluation of undergraduate performance,
standardized test scores, and references. The undergraduate course
of study of each applicant is evaluated according to the requirements
of the Physics Department.
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| Fall
Admission |
Yes |
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Financial support priority deadline |
Jan.
15 |
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U.S. citizen application deadline |
July
1 |
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International application deadline |
April
1 |
| Spring
Admission |
Yes |
| U.S. citizen application deadline |
Nov. 1 |
| International application deadline |
Sept. 1 |
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GRE required |
Yes |
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Subject Test required |
Yes* |
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Average accepted Verbal |
529 |
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Average accepted Quantitative |
749 |
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Average accepted Analytical Writing |
3.9 |
*Students
planning to apply for financial support through the Physics Department
must submit Physics subject test scores.
Financial
Assistance
Full financial
support is available for virtually all CSM physics graduate students.
Beginning graduate students are normally supported on teaching assistantships.
For students who have successfully completed one or more years of
graduate study at CSM, a substantial number of graduate research
assistantships are available on sponsored research projects. These
provide academic-year stipends in addition to possible summer employment.
Both teaching and research assistantships provide full tuition fellowships.
Most funding
decisions are made before April for fall admission, therefore students
are encouraged to apply early. International students wishing to
be considered for financial assistance should receive a 600 or better
on the TOEFL. The GRE subject test in Physics is also required of
any student applying for financial support.
Contact
Dr.
Jeff Squier,
Graduate Program Chair
Department
of Physics
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO 80401
Phone: 303-273-3844
FAX: 303-273-3919
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