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Introduction to Physics and Engineering Physics
Physics 295 September 28, 2010
Overview
• Physics 295 requirements
• Administrative overview
• Program requirements
• Getting involved
• Post-graduation opportunities
Physics 295
• Course website: www.physics.ohio-state.edu/phys295
• Assignments: – ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED FOR A PASSING GRADE! – You must turn in 6 of the 8 speaker surveys – Final project: turn in a 4 year schedule projection
• Objectives:
– Introduce students to departmental research – Familiarize students with their program requirements – Help students get a clear idea of what courses they will be taking
each quarter until graduation.
The Structure of the Department of Physics
• Chair: – Dr. James Beatty
• Three Vice Chairs:
– Administration: Dr. Evan Sugarbaker – Graduate Studies: Dr. Jonathan Pelz – Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Richard Hughes
Structure of the Undergraduate Studies Office
• Website: www.physics.ohio-state.edu/undergrad
• Vice-Chair: – Professor. Richard Hughes – Office: 1040L PRB – Phone: 292-3885 – Email: [email protected]
• Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies: – Lindsey Thaler – Office: 1142 PRB – Phone: 247-1635 – Email: [email protected]
• Undergraduate Program Coordinator: – Robin Wyatt – Office: 1040K PRB – Phone:292-8523 – Email: [email protected]
Your Academic Advisor
Your Faculty Advisor
Advisors for ENG Physics majors
1.) Professor Hughes (your faculty advisor) and 2.) Lindsey Thaler (your academic advisor) are here to help you with
any problems & questions you have Contact us for:
• Problems choosing physics and math courses • Questions about research, co-ops, or internships • Problems with scheduling • Adding & dropping courses • Questions about GECs • Applying for graduation
You have 2 advisors!
Advisors for ASC Physics majors
1.) Professor Hughes (your faculty advisor) and 2.) Lindsey Thaler (your staff advisor) are your major advisors and are
here to help you with any problems & questions you have about the major – Contact us for:
• Problems choosing physics and math courses • Questions about research, co-ops, or internships • Problems with scheduling • Adding courses to your schedule
3.) Your College Advisor (if you don’t know who this person is, contact
Lindsey) – Contact your College Advisor for:
• Dropping a class during the quarter • Questions about GECs • Applying for graduation
You have 3 advisors!
Undergraduate Website
• www.physics.ohio-state.edu/undergrad • Use this website for:
– Contact Information – Important Dates – Sample Curriculum for ENG & ASC Physics – Requirements for graduation – Research information – Co-op/Intern information – Graduation information – Scholarships & Awards
Use these
links to
navigate the
entire
physics
department
website
Use these
links to
navigate the
Undergrad
physics
pages
Scroll down to
see contact
information for
the
undergraduate
studies office
ASC Physics
program
requirements
Click on
“Handbook”
to see links
for Physics
Program
Information
ENG Physics
program
requirements
Physics minor
requirements
Flavors of Physics
• Arts & Sciences: BS in Physics
– More GECs
– Foreign language requirement
– Choose a physics “option”
• Engineering: BS in Engineering Physics
– Fewer GECs
– NO foreign language requirement
– Choose an engineering physics “concentration”
• Both are identical around the department
College of Arts & Sciences
Earth Sciences
Astronomy Mathematics
Chemistry
Anthropology
Biology
History Political Science
Journalism Communication
Art
Psychology
Philosophy
English Music
Comparative Studies Physics Economics
ASC Physics Curriculum
• Core courses
• Calculus based intro physics
• 2nd year mechanics and modern physics
• First quarter of E/M, Quantum, Thermo
• 2 labs
– 2nd year lab, data analysis
– Senior laboratory
• Technical writing & presentations
• Six options – add technical electives
• Advanced, Technical, Biophysics, Pre-med, Secondary Education, Personalized
• Visit www.physics.ohio-state.edu/undergrad/bs_physics.php for details on each option
ASC Physics Options
You must choose one of these this quarter!
o Option A: Advanced Physics
o Option B: Physical, Mathematical and Engineering Science
o Option C: Biophysics & Biomedical
o Option D: Pre-Med
o Option E: Secondary Education
• This option contains the prereq courses needed for acceptance into the OSU College of Education Masters Program
o Option F: Personalized
ASC Physics Sample Schedule
College of Engineering
Aerospace Engineering
Aviation
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Sci. & Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Physics
Food, Agricultural, & Biological Eng.
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Welding Engineering
ENG Physics Curriculum
• Core courses
• Calculus based intro physics
• 2nd year mechanics and modern physics
• 2 qtrs E/M, 3 qtrs Quantum, 1 qtr Thermo
• 3 labs – 2nd year lab, data analysis
– Senior laboratory
– electronics
• Technical writing & presentations
• Introductory Engineering courses
• Engineering Technical Electives
• 30 credit hours of Engineering technical electives • Visit www.physics.ohio-state.edu/undergrad/bs_engphysics.php for details
on each concentration
ENG Physics Concentrations
You must choose one of these this quarter! o Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering
• Aerodynamics/Fluid Mechanics/Propulsion Option
• Flight Vehicle Structures and Dynamics Option
o Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
o Computer and Information Science
o Electrical and Computer Engineering
o Industrial and Systems Engineering
o Materials Science and Engineering
o Mechanical Engineering
• Energy Conversion Engineering Option
• Mechanical Design Engineering Option
• System Dynamics and Control Engineering Option
o Nuclear Engineering
ENG Physics Sample Schedule
Optional Courses
• Physics 294: Nanotechnology (winter)
• Physics 570: Optics (spring)
• Physics 455H: Honors Holography (winter)
• Physics 780
• 780.20: Computational Physics (winter)
• 780.20: General Relativity (winter)
• 780.02: Particle Physics (spring)
• 780.06: Condensed Matter Physics (spring)
• 780.20: Biophysics (spring)
Controlled Access Courses
These courses are controlled Access: o The 3 lab classes (Physics 416, 517, 616) o The writing course (Physics 596)
Why are they controlled access?
o There is limited space o We want to make sure that only physics
and engineering physics majors are enrolled.
Controlled Access Courses
To get in to a controlled access course, email Robin Wyatt ([email protected])
2 or 3 quarters in advance to get your name on a
list for that class. After your name is on the list, Robin will
automatically schedule the course for you.
Getting Involved
Life outside the classroom
Getting Involved
You can be a physics or engineering
physics major and still have time to…
• Play Sports
• Join the Band
• Get involved in Research
• Study Abroad
• and much more!
Doug Schaefer -
Sousaphone player
Liana Bonanno - Women’s
Ice Hockey Goaltender
Christine Zgrabik – 6
month study abroad
program in Spain
2010 Grilly Research
Scholarship recipients
Student Organizations
• Sigma Pi Sigma – Honor Society • Society of Physics Students (SPS) • Society of Women in Physics • Optics Club • High Energy Physics Club
Sigma Pi Sigma at the State Fair
Women in Physics Summer Camp
SPS Bowling Party
Physics Events
Spring Picnic
Undergraduate Award
Ceremony
Graduation Breakfast
Winter Party
Physics TEAs
T.E.A
o Talking, Eating, and Action o Open to ASC Physics & ENG Physics majors
and Physics minors o Thursdays 3:00-4:00 in the PRB Atrium
Career Options
What do OSU Physics Graduates do?
At Ohio State
Nationwide
Career Options Post Graduate Plans prior to Graduation
Data presented are % of those responding to survey; Prior to 2005 "undecided" was not an option
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
1999-2000
2000-2001
2001-2002
2002-2003
2003-2004
2005-2006
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
National 2003
Ph D Granting 2003
Phys, Appl. Phys, Astronomy Grad School Other Grad or Professional School Employment, Volunteerism, etc. Undecided
Physics or Engineering Graduate Programs (2007-2010)
• Harvard University
• Stanford University
• University of Pennsylvania
• Yale University
• University of Chicago
• University of Hawaii
• University of Oxford
• University of Maryland
• University of Cambridge
• Cornell University
• The Ohio State University
• Texas A&M
• UCLA
• Case Western
Career Options
A sample of employers who have hired recent graduates
of the physics and engineering physics programs
Next Week
o Hand out the speaker survey sheets o We will have our first faculty
research talk
o Start thinking about your 4 year sample schedule