Applied & Engineering Physics (AEP)Engineering

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Course descriptions provided by the 2025-2026 Catalog.

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  • Schedule of Classes - October 30, 2025 7:09PM EDT

AEP 1100
Lasers and Photonics

Lasers have had an enormous impact on communications, medicine, remote sensing, and material processing. This course reviews the properties of light that are essential to understanding the underlying principles ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRI 1100

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5837 AEP 1100   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Moses, J

      Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5838 AEP 1100   LAB 401

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    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Moses, J

      Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5839 AEP 1100   LAB 402

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    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Moses, J

      Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5840 AEP 1100   LAB 403

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    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Moses, J

      Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5841 AEP 1100   LAB 404

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    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Moses, J

      Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 1200
Introduction to Nanoscience and Nanoengineering

Lecture/laboratory course designed to introduce first-year students to some of the ideas and concepts of nanoscience and nanotechnology with stronger emphasis on nanobiotechnology in the spring semester. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: ENGRI 1200

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  6064 AEP 1200   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6065 AEP 1200   LAB 401

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    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6066 AEP 1200   LAB 402

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    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6067 AEP 1200   LAB 403

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    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  6068 AEP 1200   LAB 404

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    • R
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 2170
Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism

Second in a three semester introductory physics sequence. Explores quantitative modeling of the physical world through a study of electricity and magnetism. More mathematical and abstract than a typical ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: PHYS 2217

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5723 AEP 2170   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.

  •  5724 AEP 2170   DIS 201

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    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5725 AEP 2170   DIS 202

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    • T
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5726 AEP 2170   DIS 203

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    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 2550
Engineering Quantum Information Hardware

This course examines the physical hardware of quantum information processing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing technologies. Topics include an analysis of qubit attributes and an introduction ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ENGRD 2550

  • 3 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5854 AEP 2550   LEC 001

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    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Katz, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 3200
Introductory Mathematical Physics

Covers review of vector analysis, tensor calculus, Dirac Delta functions, complex variable theory, Cauchy-Rieman conditions, complex Taylor and Laurent series, Cauchy integral formula and residue techniques, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 5100

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5852 AEP 3200   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Disa, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5853 AEP 3200   DIS 201

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    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Disa, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 3550
Intermediate Electromagnetism

Intermediate-level course on electromagnetic theory with a focus on statics. Vector calculus, electrostatics, conductors, dielectric materials, boundary conditions, solutions to Laplace's equation, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 5550

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5789 AEP 3550   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fatemi, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5790 AEP 3550   DIS 201

  •  
    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fatemi, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 3620
Intermediate Quantum Mechanics

Continuation of AEP 3610 covering more advanced material in quantum mechanics. Topics include operator formalism and matrix representation, angular momentum and spin, the hydrogen atom, techniques for ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 5620

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5848 AEP 3620   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5849 AEP 3620   DIS 201

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    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 3630
Electronic Circuits

Practical electronics as encountered in a scientific or engineering research/development environment. Analyze, design, build, and test circuits using discrete components and integrated circuits. Analog ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one laboratory. Combined with: PHYS 3360

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5650 AEP 3630   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Kirkland, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    For Physics course enrollment help, please see: https://physics.cornell.edu/enrollment-guide.

  •  5651 AEP 3630   LAB 401

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    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Kirkland, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5652 AEP 3630   LAB 402

  •  
    • WF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Kirkland, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 4340
Fluid and Continuum Mechanics

Intro to elasticity (including stress and strain tensors and their linear relations for isotropic materials), very brief intro to plastic deformation, fluid properties and some hydrostatics, conservation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 5340

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5791 AEP 4340   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Wickham, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

    Prerequisite: AEP 3330 and AEP 3560 or equivalent.

  •  5792 AEP 4340   DIS 201

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    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Wickham, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 4400
Nonlinear and Quantum Optics

Introduction to the fundamentals of the interaction of laser light with matter, including a survey of phenomena and photonic devices based on these processes with relevance to modern science and technology. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEP 5400

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  5793 AEP 4400   LEC 001

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    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Rivera, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 4840
Introduction to Controlled Fusion: Principles and Technology

Introduction to the physical principles and various engineering aspects underlying power generation by controlled fusion. Topics include: fuels and conditions required for fusion power and basic fusion-reactor ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: ECE 4840, ECE 5840, MAE 4590

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  • 12334 AEP 4840   LEC 001

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    • MW
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Hammer, D

    • F
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Hammer, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 4900
Undergraduate Research in Engineering Physics

Laboratory or theoretical work in any branch of engineering physics under the direction of a member of the faculty. The study can take a number of forms; for example, design of laboratory apparatus, performance ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5794 AEP 4900   RSC 721

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Rivera, N

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5795 AEP 4900   RSC 701

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5796 AEP 4900   RSC 702

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Muller, D

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5797 AEP 4900   RSC 705

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Moses, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5798 AEP 4900   RSC 706

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Kusse, B

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5799 AEP 4900   RSC 707

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5800 AEP 4900   RSC 708

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Wise, F

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5801 AEP 4900   RSC 709

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Brock, J

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5802 AEP 4900   RSC 710

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Pollack, L

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5803 AEP 4900   RSC 711

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Shvets, G

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5804 AEP 4900   RSC 714

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fennie, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5805 AEP 4900   RSC 716

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • McMahon, P

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5806 AEP 4900   RSC 717

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fatemi, V

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5807 AEP 4900   RSC 718

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Disa, A

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5808 AEP 4900   RSC 719

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Katz, O

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5809 AEP 4900   RSC 720

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Students from all Colleges must submit a Cornell Engineering Research for Credit Form (https://experience.cornell.edu/opportunities/cornell-engineering-research-credit). Upon approval, students are responsible for enrolling themselves with a permission number.

    Department Consent Required (Add)

AEP 4910
Honors Research in Engineering Physics

Laboratory or theoretical work in any branch of engineering physics under the direction of a member of the faculty. The study can take a number of forms; for example, design of laboratory apparatus, performance ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 2-6 Credits Multi-Term

  •  5812 AEP 4910   RSC 703

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fennie, C

  • Instruction Mode: Directed Research

    Department Consent Required (Add)

AEP 5100
Introductory Mathematical Physics

Covers review of vector analysis, tensor calculus, Dirac Delta functions, complex variable theory, Cauchy-Rieman conditions, complex Taylor and Laurent series, Cauchy integral formula and residue techniques, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 3200

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5856 AEP 5100   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Disa, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5857 AEP 5100   DIS 201

  •  
    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Disa, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5340
Fluid and Continuum Mechanics

Intro to elasticity (including stress and strain tensors and their linear relations for isotropic materials), very brief intro to plastic deformation, fluid properties and some hydrostatics, conservation ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 4340

  • 4 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5862 AEP 5340   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Wickham, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5863 AEP 5340   DIS 201

  •  
    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Wickham, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5400
Nonlinear and Quantum Optics

Introduction to the fundamentals of the interaction of laser light with matter, including a survey of phenomena and photonic devices based on these processes with relevance to modern science and technology. ... view course details

View Enrollment Information

Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Combined with: AEP 4400

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  5864 AEP 5400   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Rivera, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5510
Symmetry and Equivariance

A self-contained pedagogical introduction to Groups acting-on things like sets, modules, vector spaces, manifolds, and other groups, and to the Morphisms and Equivariant Functions between them. The course ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5851 AEP 5510   LEC 001

  •  
    • TR
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fennie, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5550
Intermediate Electromagnetism

Intermediate-level course on electromagnetic theory with a focus on statics. Vector calculus, electrostatics, conductors, dielectric materials, boundary conditions, solutions to Laplace's equation, ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 3550

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5858 AEP 5550   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fatemi, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5859 AEP 5550   DIS 201

  •  
    • M
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Fatemi, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5620
Intermediate Quantum Mechanics

Continuation of AEP 5610 covering more advanced material in quantum mechanics. Topics include operator formalism and matrix representation, angular momentum and spin, the hydrogen atom, techniques for ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion. Combined with: AEP 3620

  • 4 Credits GradeNoAud

  •  5860 AEP 5620   LEC 001

  •  
    • MWF
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5861 AEP 5620   DIS 201

  •  
    • W
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 7510
M.Eng. Project

Independent study under the direction of a member of the university faculty. Students participate in an independent research project through work on a special problem related to their field of interest. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Project Session Full. 

  • 3-12 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  5847 AEP 7510   IND 601

    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Brock, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

    Department Consent Required (Add)

AEP 7540
Special Topics in Applied Physics

Special topics in applied science, with focus on areas of applied physics and engineering that are of current interest. Subjects chosen are presented in a seminar format by the students. A major goal of ... view course details

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 1 Credit GradeNoAud

  •  5850 AEP 7540   SEM 101

  •  
    • Jan 20 - May 5, 2026

    • Brock, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person