Johns Hopkins University Whiting School of Engineering (Engineering for Professionals) 59 courses
The Applied Physics program offers 35+ courses in a wide range of topics. These include courses in foundational physics graduate level education and electives that branch out into topics including quantum systems, earth and space science, and other subjects that are critical to addressing world-leading problems. Students can also take electives in other related AP programs including Electrical and Computer Engineering, Materials Science, and Space Engineering. Concentrations are offered in either Materials and Condensed Matter or Photonics. A Concentration can be selected but is not required.
Four core courses are required. At least three must be from the first six courses listed:
Select six of the following: 1
Core Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.615.641 | Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering | 3 |
| EN.615.642 | Electromagnetics | 3 |
| EN.615.651 | Statistical Mechanics and Thermodynamics | 3 |
| EN.615.680 | Materials Science | 3 |
Materials and Condensed Matter Electives
Select at least four of the following:
Core Courses (Applied Physics)
Core Courses (Electrical and Computer Engineering)
Select one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.525.613 | Fourier Techniques in Optics | 3 |
| EN.525.625 | Laser Fundamentals | 3 |
| EN.525.691 | Fundamentals of Photonics | 3 |
Photonics Electives
Select five of the courses below, including at least three 700-level or 800-level courses from Applied Physics (EN.615.xxx):
Required
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.615.744 | Physics of Space Systems I | 3 |
| EN.675.613 | Bold Science Enabled by Engineering | 3 |
Select two of the following:
Select two of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.615.761 | Intro To Oceanography | 3 |
| EN.615.769 | Physics of Remote Sensing | 3 |
| EN.615.775 | Physics of Climate | 3 |
Select two of the following:
Heliophysics and Planetary Science Electives - Select two of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.615.661 | Introduction to Planetary Science | 3 |
| EN.615.663 | Physics in Lunar Exploration | 3 |
| EN.615.664 | Introduction to Exoplanets | 3 |
| EN.615.745 | Physics of Space Systems II | 3 |
| EN.615.755 | Space Physics | 3 |
Select two of the following:
Astrophysics Electives - Select two of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.615.662 | Introduction to Astrophysics | 3 |
| EN.615.748 | Introduction to Relativity | 3 |
| EN.615.772 | Cosmology | 3 |
Select two of the following:
Hardware Electives - These courses can be substituted for electives above:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EN.615.747 | Sensors and Sensor Systems | 3 |
| EN.615.763 | Infrared Sensors: Physics and Applications | 3 |
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