Physics Interdisciplinary Concentration

New scientific and technological frontiers are developing rapidly which increasingly require persons trained to work in interdisciplinary areas. To meet this need, the Department of Physics at Kent State University now offers four options under a Physics Interdisciplinary Concentration:

Chemistry Option
This option is designed for students with a strong interest in both physics and chemistry who may wish to prepare for graduate study in chemical physics, or for work in a high-technology materials-related research and development laboratory. This program satisfies requirements for a Minor in Chemistry.

Biological Sciences Option
This option is designed for students with a strong interest in both physics and biological sciences who may wish to prepare for graduate study in biophysics, or for work in a biotechnology company. This program satisfies requirements for a Minor in Biological Sciences.

Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Option
The emphasis of this option is on preparing physics majors to become computer professionals in scientifically oriented organizations. This program satisfies requirements for both a Minor in Applied Mathematics and a Minor in Computer Science.

Mathematics Option
Physics majors who wish to become part of a technical team in a research and development laboratory should consider the Mathematic Option. This program satisfies requirements for a Minor in Mathematics.

Sample Schedules are available for each of these options. Also available are lists of the core courses for the Physics B.S. degree program and the additional requirements for the three options (General Physics, Computer Hardware Systems, and Applied Physics) of the Physics Concentration and the four options of the Physics Interdisciplinary Concentration.

This page maintained by D. Mark Manley. Last updated on October 15, 2001.