Physics and Technology Department
FACULTY: Karim Hossain, James R. Kirk, Peter Kuvshinikov, James C.
LoPresto, Akhtar Mahmood, John A. Polo
The Department of Physics and Technology offers instruction in astronomy, elec-
tronics, engineering, physics, and manufacturing engineering technology. Its
offices, classrooms, laboratories and observatory are located in Hendricks Hall
and Cooper Hall of Science. The department offers three degree programs and
three academic minors.
1. The Bachelor of Arts in Physics has three separate tracks:
a)
The Theoretical Track is intended for those who wish to pursue graduate
work in physics or closely related sciences following graduation or for
those who would prefer to go directly into industry or business.
b)
The Liberal Arts Track is offered for students who wish a very broad,
extremely flexible program in the sciences and math which can be used
in such areas as business, law, and medicine.
c)
The 3/2 Engineering Track offers three years of study at Edinboro in
basic science, math, and introductory engineering followed by two years
of study at one of the cooperating universities (Penn State, University of
Pittsburgh, Case Western Reserve University). The student receives both
an Edinboro degree and an engineering degree from the cooperating uni-
versity.
2. Research at Penn State University (University Park): Under a newly created
innovative agreement between Penn State University and Edinboro
University, students in the BA physics program at Edinboro are eligible, upon
recommendation from the department, for summer research opportunities in
engineering science and mechanics at Penn State University. These are paid
positions and intended to provide valuable experience for Edinboro students
that may be interested in engineering science. The cooperative arrangement
between the universities also allows for the possible transfer of up to six (6)
credits from courses taken at Edinboro University toward a master's degree
for participation in summer research.
3. The Bachelor of Arts degree in Natural Science and Mathematics is offered for
students who wish a very broad, extremely flexible program in the sciences
and mathematics which can be used as the foundation of a very individualized
program of study.
4. The Bachelor of Science degree in Secondary Education leading to certifica-
tion in Physics is offered by the Department of Educational Services with the
cooperation of the Department of Physics and Technology.
5. The Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET) program is an Associate
of Engineering Technology degree program that prepares the student for
employment in a variety of manufacturing jobs.
6. Students majoring in other areas may choose to complete an academic minor
in Astronomy, Physics or Applied Physics.
Students choosing to major in the area of Physics will note that there is much sim-
ilarity in the first several courses in Mathematics, Chemistry and Physics required
in the various programs.
Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts degree are encouraged to elect a foreign
language as part of their general education requirement.
Careful planning and consultation with academic advisors will often allow the
choice of a specific program to be deferred into the sophomore year.
Associate of Engineering Technology Degree
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
I. General Education Requirements
24 sem. hrs.
This degree program contains a unique, prescriptive set of general education
requirements. Students must consult with their academic advisors regarding
the required general education program for the program.
II. Manufacturing Engineering Technology Courses
20 sem. hrs.
MFGT101 Manufacturing Processes I (3)
MFGT102 Manufacturing Processes II (2)
MFGT110
Technical Drawing I (3)
MFGT111
Technical Drawing II (3)
MFGT105 Engineering Materials (3)
MFGT225 Statics and Stren. of Mat. (3)
MFGT
A Tool Design Course (3)*
III. Related Course Requirements
20 sem. hrs.
MATH106 Trigonometry
(3)
MATH105 College
Algebra
(3)
MATH260 Statistics or approved program course (3)
PHYS201
Physics I (4)
PHYS202
Physics II (4)
English/Communication Crs. (3)
IV. MET Electives**
9 sem. hrs.
V. Open Electives (to bring total semester hours to 64)
TOTAL
64 sem. hrs.
* Select from MFGT260, MFGT309, MFGT310, MFGT365.
** Select from MFGT201, MFGT215, MFGT260, MFGT302, MFGT309,
MFGT310, MFGT320, MFGT365, MFGT370, MFGT375, MFGT405,
MFGT410, PHYS311, PHYS312.
ASSOCIATE OF ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY (Suggested Four-Semester Sequence)
First Semester
MFGT101
Manufacturing Process (3)
MFGT110
Technical Drawing I (3)
MFGT105
Engineering Materials (3)
ENGL101
College Writing Skills (3)
MATH105 College
Algebra
(3)
TOTAL
15 sem. hrs.
Second Semester
MFGT102
Manufacturing Process II (3)
MFGT111
Technical Drawing II (3)
MATH106 Trigonometry
(3)
General Education Electives (6)
MET Elective (3)
TOTAL
17 sem. hrs.
Third Semester
PHYS201
Physics I (4)
MATH260 Statistics or Approved Program Course (3)
MET Elective (6)
General Education (3)
TOTAL
16 sem. hrs.
Fourth Semester
PHYS202
Physics II (4)
General Education Electives (6)
MET Electives (3)
MFGT225
Statics and Strength (3)
TOTAL
16 sem. hrs.
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Physics
Theoretical Track
I. General Education Requirements
52 sem. hrs.
This degree program contains a unique set of general education require-
ments. Students must consult with their academic advisors regarding the
required general education program for this degree.
II. Physics Requirements
45/46 sem. hrs.
PHYS150
Physics Orientation (3)
PHYS305
Classical Physics Lab (2) or PHYS405 Modern Physics
Lab (2)
PHYS312
Technical Electronics II (4) or PHYS313 Digital
Electronics (3)
PHYS320
University Physics I (4)
PHYS321
University Physics II (4)
PHYS322
Physical Measurements I (1)
PHYS323
Physical Measurements II (1)
PHYS325
Introduction to Modern Physics (3)
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