University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 33 courses 120 total credits
There are applications of optics and photonics in consumer equipment, telecommunications, medicine, construction, aviation, and many more fields. This broad field involves both physics and engineering. The Optics specialization prepares students for graduate programs in optics as well as employment in industry.
Required Foundation Coursework
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1 | 4 |
| MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 2 | 4 |
| MAC 2313 | Analytic Geometry and Calculus 3 | 4 |
| MAP 2302 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
Physics BS Major Core Coursework
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 2048 or PHY 2060 | Physics with Calculus 1 or Enriched Physics with Calculus 1 | 3 |
| PHY 2048L | Laboratory for PHY 2048 | 1 |
| PHY 2049 or PHY 2061 | Physics with Calculus 2 or Enriched Physics with Calculus 2 | 3 |
| PHY 2049L | Laboratory for PHY 2049 | 1 |
| PHY 3101 or PHY 3063 | Introduction to Modern Physics or Enriched Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHY 3221 or PHZ 3113 | Mechanics 1 or Introduction to Theoretical Physics | 3 |
| PHY 3323 | Electromagnetism 1 | 3 |
| PHY 3513 | Thermal Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHY 4222 | Mechanics 2 | 3 |
| PHY 4324 | Electromagnetism 2 | 3 |
| PHY 4523 | Statistical Physics | 3 |
| PHY 4604 | Introductory Quantum Mechanics 1 | 3 |
| PHY 4802L | Laboratory Physics 1 | 3 |
| PHY 4803L | Laboratory Physics 2 | 3 |
| PHY 4424 | Optics 1 | 3 |
| Total Physics BS Major Core Coursework | 41 credits | |
Required Major Courses Outside of Physics | Optics
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AST 3722C | Techniques of Observational Astronomy 1 | 3 |
| EEL 4446 | Laser Theory and Design | 3 |
| EEL 4458 | Fundamentals of Photonics | 3 |
| Total Required Major Courses Outside of Physics | Optics | 9 credits | |
Related Coursework
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM 2045 | General Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHM 2045L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHM 2046 | General Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| MAS 3114 or MAS 4105 | Computational Linear Algebra or Linear Algebra 1 | 3-4 |
| AST 2730 or COP 2273 | Introduction to Python for Physical Sciences or Python Programming for Engineers | 3-4 |
| Total Related Coursework | 13-15 credits | |
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