Options in Physics Erhan Gülmez May 5, 2004. BU Physics Dept. Options Meeting 5/5/2004 2 Why...

Options in PhysicsErhan GülmezMay 5, 2004

BU Physics Dept. Options Meeting 5/5/2004

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Why Options?

Why do we have the current options?

• ÖSYM system• Providing different options and a well

balanced education to the students• Interdisciplinary programs • Increasing number of students meant

enough candidates for different options


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WEB Page

Curriculum table*:http://www.phys.boun.edu.tr/ENG/edu/

curr.html

or just start from:

http://www.phys.boun.edu.tr* (Thanks to İ.Semiz)


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BEFORE – Pure Physics only

Before :

Pure Physics track only


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Curriculum Structure

First two years: Introductory Math. and Phys. courses + electives.

Third and Fourth years: Survey course (Phys. 311-312), advanced Math, advanced Quantum, Stat Mech. E&M courses + Unrestricted Electives


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AFTER - OPTIONS

After:OPTIONS:

• Pure Physics• Astrophysics• Computational Physics• Medical Physics• Physical Electronics


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Curriculum Structure – Pure Physics Option

First two years: Introductory Math. and Phys. courses + electives. ** SAME **

Third and Fourth years: Survey course (Phys. 311-312), advanced Math, advanced Quantum, Stat Mech. E&M courses + Unrestricted Electives

*** SAME for the Pure Physics Option***


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Pure Physics option

Pure Physics option is the same as the previous Physics curriculum.


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Curriculum Table – Part I

1st Sem. PHYS 101 Physics I

MATH 101 Calculus I

CHEM 105 Fundamentals of

Chemistry

LIT 211 Studies in Literature

I

2nd Sem. PHYS 102 Physics II

MATH 102 Calculus II

S-ELE Specified Science

Elective

LIT 212 Studies in Literature

II

3rd Sem. PHYS 201 Physics III

MATH 201 Matrix Theory

PHYS 221 Thermal Properties of

Matter

EC 101 Introduction to Economics I

HSS Humanities /

Social Sciences Elective

TK 221 Turkish I

4th Sem. PHYS 202 Physics IV

MATH 202 Differential Equations

EE 210 Electrical

Engineering

EC 102 Introduction to Economics II

HSS Humanities /

Social Sciences Elective

TK 222 Turkish II


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Curriculum Table – Part IIPHYS 325

Math. Methods of Physics I

PHYS 311 Quantum Physics I

5th Sem. Color codes

PHYS 301 Classical Mechanics I

PHYS 331 Electronics for Physicists OPT

Physics Option Course

DIST Distr. Field

Course

UNR Unrestricted

Elective

HTR 311 History of

Tur.Renov.I

PHYS 326 Math. Methods of Physics

II

PHYS 442 Expt. PhysicsI

PHYS 312 Quantum Physics II


PHYS 302 Classical Mechanics II PHYS 380

Intro. to Electromagnetic Radiation

OPT Physics Option

Course

DIST Distr. Field

Course

UNR Unrestricted

Elective

HTR 312 History of

Tur.Renov.II

PHYS 401 Electromagnetism I

PHYS 411 Quantum Mechanics I

PHYS 443 Expt. Physics II

PHYS 421 Statistical Physics


PHYS 325 Math. Methods of

Physics I

PHYS 407 Advanced Quantum

Physics I

OPT Physics Option

Course

DIST Distr. Field

Course

UNR Unrestricted

Elective

PHYS 402 Electromagnetism II

PHYS 412 Quantum Mechanics II

UNR Unrestricted

Elective 8th

Sem. Color codes PHYS 442

Expt. Physics I


Physics II

ELECT Physics Elective DIST

Distr. Field Course

UNR Unrestricted

Elective


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Curriculum Structure – Other Options

First two years: Introductory Math. and Phys. courses + electives. ** SAME **

Third and Fourth years: Survey course (Phys. 407-408), one advanced Math, Option courses, and distribution courses.


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DIST Distr. Field

Course

UNR Unrestricted

Elective

HTR 311 History of

Tur.Renov.I


II






OPT Physics Option

Course

DIST Distr. Field

Course

UNR Unrestricted

Elective

HTR 312 History of

Tur.Renov.II







Physics I


Physics I

OPT Physics Option

Course

DIST Distr. Field

Course

UNR Unrestricted

Elective



UNR Unrestricted

Elective 8th


Expt. Physics I


Physics II


Distr. Field Course

UNR Unrestricted

Elective


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Curriculum Structure – Other Options

Option courses: Combination of compulsory and elective courses from a package specific to the option.


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DISTRIBUTIONSDISTRIBUTIONS:

• Actuarial Mathematics • Archeometry • Business Administration • Chemistry • Environmental Studies • Foreign Languages • Humanities • Mathematical Economics • Molecular Biology • Oral and Written Communication • Physics Teaching


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DISTRIBUTIONS

Distributions can be chosen independently of your option (except Pure Physics where there is no distribution requirement). With the distribution package you choose, you will be guaranteed to be enrolled in the course you select from the specific distribution package.


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DIST Distr. Field

Course

UNR Unrestricted

Elective

HTR 311 History of

Tur.Renov.I


II






OPT Physics Option

Course

DIST Distr. Field

Course

UNR Unrestricted

Elective

HTR 312 History of

Tur.Renov.II







Physics I


Physics I

OPT Physics Option

Course

DIST Distr. Field

Course

UNR Unrestricted

Elective



UNR Unrestricted

Elective 8th


Expt. Physics I


Physics II


Distr. Field Course

UNR Unrestricted

Elective


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Options

Details of the options


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Pure Physics

This is the old program. If you want to pursue a career in Physics, you should choose this option. You will be taking additional and advanced Physics courses:


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Pure Physics – CoursesThe required courses specific to this option are:

PHYS 311 Quantum Physics I PHYS 312 Quantum Physics II PHYS 326 Mathematical Methods of Physics IIPHYS 401 Electromagnetism I PHYS 402 Electromagnetism II PHYS 411 Quantum Mechanics I PHYS 412 Quantum Mechanics II PHYS 421 Statistical Mechanics PHYS 443 Experimental Physics IIElectives: One physics elective (like other options);

five unrestricted electives.


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Astrophysics - Compulsory

In addition to Phys380 (Intro.to Electromagnetic

Radiation) and Phys407-408 (Advanced Quantum

Physics)PHYS 345 Classical Astronomy andPHYS 346 Introduction to Astrophysicsare also compulsory


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Astrophysics Electives

PHYS 445 Observational Astronomy PHYS 446 Computational Astronomy PHYS 447 Computational Astrophysics PHYS 448 History of Astrophysics PHYS 449 Cosmic X-Ray Astronomy PHYS 491-492 Research in Physics (in

an Astrophysics-related field) PHYS 525 Introduction to General

Relativity


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Computational Physics

In addition to Phys380 and Phys407-408,

PHYS 290 Intro. to Computer use in Physics (unless exempt) are compulsory.

If you are exempt from Phys290, then you should take at least one Phys course from the following:


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Computational Physics - Electives

PHYS 390 Computer assisted analysis of statistical data PHYS 480-499* i) Computational Physics

ii) Programming in C iii) Object Oriented Programming iv) Analysis of Algorithms and Data Structures v) VBA and macro programming vi) Web Technologies with Java (I and II) vii) Unix Shell Programming (on-line) viii) Microprocessors ix) Fundamentals of computing (on-line) x) Machine Learning and Data Mining for Physicists (on-line)

*Offering of these courses depend on the department resources and not all of them may be offered at a given semester. On-line courses can be taken as regular courses subject to the consent of instructor.

Database (CompE 321 or MIS 234/335; subject to the consent of the instructor)

Internet (MIS 371, subject to the consent of the instructor) MATH 341 Numerical Analysis


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Computational Physics - Electives

CmpE 240 Digital Systems Cmpe 344 Computer Organization Cmpe 444 Microprocessors IE 201 Intermediate Programming Cmpe 223-224 Data Structures and

Algorithms Cmpe 322 Operating Systems Cmpe 450 Software EngineeringCmpe 455 Programming Methodologies


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Medical Physics

In addition to Phys380 and Phys407-408,

PHYS 337 Introduction to Physical Methods in Medical Diagnosis is also compulsory.


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Medical Physics - Electives

• PSY 271 PSY 377 PSY 571: Psychobiology • BIO 101 BIO 241 BIO 301 BIO 302 BIO 305 BIO 306

BIO 332 BIO 342 BIO 353 BIO 443

• BM 402 BM 504 (*): BM 507 (*): BM 508 (*): BM 511 (*): BM 521 (*): BM 523 (*): BM 524 (*): BM 530 (*): BM 541 (*): BM 542 (*): BM 563 (*): BM 564 (*): BM 571 (*): BM 574 (*):

• Of course, some of the above courses can be taken as unrestricted electives, as well.* the BM 5XX courses can only be taken by seniors.


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Physical Electronics

In addition to Phys380 and Phys407-408, there are no other compulsory courses.


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Physical Electronics - Electives

PHYS 332 Electronics II PHYS 391 Physical Electronics I PHYS 392 Physical Electronics II PHYS 462 Solid State Physics I PHYS 481/482 i) Microprocessors in Physics ii) Optoelectronics Any electronics-related course from PHYS, EE or CompE departments that the adviser finds appropriate.


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Distributions

Details of the distributions


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DISTRIBUTIONS - 1

• Actuarial Mathematics MATH 310 ProbabilityMATH 342 Actuarial MathematicsMATH 442 Risk AnalysisIE 310 Operations Researchare compulsory, if you choose this distribution


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DISTRIBUTIONS - 2

Archeometry• Arcm 301 Archeometry I• Arcm 302 Archeometry II• FA 201 Anatolian Art and Cultures from

Prehistory to the end of the Classical Ages I• FA 202 Anatolian Art and Cultures from

Prehistory to the end of the Classical Ages II• PHYS 462 Solid State Physics


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DISTRIBUTIONS - 3

Business Administration* AD 220 Intro. to ManagementAD 211 or 216 AccountingAD 311 Business Finance (Prereq: AD

211 or 216)AD 341 Intro. to Marketingare

compulsory,


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DISTRIBUTIONS - 4

Chemistry We recommend

CHEM 241 Organic Chemistry for Engineers

CHEM 231 Inorganic ChemistryCHEM 301 Analytical ChemistryCHEM 471 Environmental Chemistry


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DISTRIBUTIONS -5

Environmental Studies ____ in construction _____


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DISTRIBUTIONS - 6

Foreign Languages One of the German or French sequences* offered by the School of Foreign Languages (YADYOK) must be taken as Distribution Courses

*FR101,201 and GER101,201 are offered in Fall term and FR102,202 and GER102,202 are offered in Spring term. There are sections of these courses in the first two periods (9-11 AM) with quotas allocated to the Physics students. For this reason, 3rd and 4th year Physics courses are scheduled after 11 AM.


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DISTRIBUTIONS -7Humanities There are no compulsory courses for this

distribution. The courses can be chosen from among

(i) History and Philosophy of Science GroupSTS 401 History of ScienceSTS 410 History of ScienceSTS 421 History of MathematicsSTS 440 Science in Turkish CivilizationsSTS 480-489 Selected Topics in Science, Technology

and SocietyPHIL 222Philosophy of Science


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DISTRIBUTIONS -7

(ii) Philosophy GroupPHIL 101 Intro. to PhilosophyPHIL 111 Intro. to Ancient and Medieval

PhilosophyPHIL 112 Intro. to Modern PhilosophyPHIL 131 Logic IPHIL 132 Logic II


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DISTRIBUTIONS -7

(iii) Linguistics- Literature GroupENGL 101 Intro. to Literary Scholarship IENGL 102 Intro. to Literary Scholarship IIEL 101 Survey of English Literature IEL 102 Survey of English Literature IICL 103 Classical LiteratureLING 112 Intro. to Language and Linguistics ILING 112 Intro. to Language and Linguistics II


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DISTRIBUTIONS -7

(iv) SAS (FEF) Humanities Group EL 112 Cultural History of EnglandFA 311 History of European Painting and

Sculpture IFA 312 History of European Painting and

Sculpture IIMUS 323 Music Appreciation IMUS 324 Music Appreciation IISTS230 Theory of Musical Sound


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DISTRIBUTIONS - 8Mathematical Economics There are no

compulsory courses for this distribution

EC 203 Economic Theory IEC 204 Economic Theory IIEC 233 Mathematical Statistics IEC 234 Mathematical Statistics IIEC 321 Mathematical Economics IEC 322 Mathematical Economics IIEC 331 Econometric Methods IEC 332 Econometric Methods IIEC 501 Micro-Economics IEC 502 Micro-Economics IIEC 503 Macro-Economics I, IIEC 504 Macro-Economics IIEC 531 Research Methodology and Applied Econometrics IEC 532


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DISTRIBUTIONS - 9

Molecular Biology 3 Compulsory: BIO 241 Cell BiologyBIO

252 GeneticsBIO 353 Molecular Genetics

1 elective: BIO 351 MicrobiologyBIO 301 Biochemistry IBIO 342 Physiology IBIO 332 Techniques in Biological ResearchBIO 401 Molecular Biology I


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DISTRIBUTIONS - 10

Oral and Written Communication There are no compulsory courses for this distribution

FLED 101 Developing Communicative Competence in English IFLED 102 Developing Communicative Competence in English IIFLED 103 English CompositionFLED 104 Study and Research SkillsTR 105 Written English PracticeTR 103 Public Speaking ITR 104 Public Speaking ITR 102 English Lexis


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DISTRIBUTIONS - 11

Physics Teaching There are no compulsory courses for this distribution

ED 101 Intro. to EducationED 211 Educational PsychologyED 272 Curriculum and Instruction MethodsSCED 370 Measurement of Science AchievementOne of ED 104, 221, 274 and 452ED XXX or SCED XXX ??????SCED 441 Teaching PhysicsSCED 442 Practice Teaching in Physics


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Graduates

Graduation GPAs - all

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Graduation GPAs of the students who went abroad to do graduate work

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GraduatesDistribution of the students who

graduated between January 1998 – February 2004 (~6 years)

Pure Phys. : 88Comp. Phys. : 90Astrophysics : 13Medical : 6Electronics : 5Double Majors : 14Total : 216


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Graduates

Distribution of the students who graduated between January 1998 – February 2004 (~6 years)

• Actuarial Mathematics 0• Archeometry 2• Business Administration 47• Chemistry 0• Environmental Studies 0• Foreign Languages 22• Humanities 22• Mathematical Economics 3• Molecular Biology 1• Oral and Written Communication 0• Physics Teaching 17


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When are you ready?

You will be ready to choose your option when you pass Phys 202. Then you have to decide.

Choose carefully.

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