Ph.D. Applied Physics

Upon graduation all Ph.D. students in Applied Physics should be able to meet the following learning outcomes:

• Formulate advanced research questions independently and propose methods of investigation, including the design of experiments to investigate currently unsolved problems.

• Demonstrate and apply comprehensive knowledge in the area of concentration to identify, find, evaluate, articulate and use scientific information at a high level of proficiency.

• Apply quantitative methods to describe and analyze phenomena.

• Publish at least one scientific article as the first author in peer-reviewed journals in the area of concentration.

• Present at least one professional talk at the National or International Conference in the area of concentration.

• Demonstrate broad knowledge of the field, its tools and techniques to develop new knowledge.

• Identify, find, evaluate, articulate and use scientific information associated with their field.

• Interact with other professional and student researchers in a skilled, cooperative fashion to discuss issues and solve scientific problems at a high level of proficiency.

• Conduct research and develop relationships using ethical, professional standards of conduct.

• Recognize and discuss the social and ethical implications of the conduct of research and its technological application to human problems.

• Demonstrate ethical conduct in performing and reporting on scientific research.

• Effectively interpret in writing, scientific information gathered through laboratory and library research.

• Speak effectively about scientific topics, issues, and problems in informal and formal contexts at a level expected at national and international meetings.