The Doctor of Philosophy program in Physics and Applied Physics is designed to develop advanced competence in Physics. The Physics course of study prepares the student to carry out original and independent research in physics, while the Applied Physics Options provide training for professional work in several areas of applied physics and allied engineering disciplines. In addition to the general requirements, students in this option must take PHYS.5360 Intro Quantum Mechanics II (3-0)3, PHYS.6060 Mathematical Methods of Physics II (4-0)4 and at least two graduate courses from the Mechanical Engineering Department, the courses to be determined by the student's academic and research advisers. At least 60 graduate credit hours are required, of which at least 15 and at most 24 are to be Ph.D. Dissertation Research. At most 3 credits of Physics Colloquium and seminar courses may be applied to the 60 credit requirement.