Applied & Engineering Physics (AEP)Engineering

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Course descriptions provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

AEP 1100

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

  •  3831 AEP 1100   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Moses, J

      Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3832 AEP 1100   LAB 401

    • M
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Moses, J

      Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3833 AEP 1100   LAB 402

    • T
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Moses, J

      Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3834 AEP 1100   LAB 403

    • R
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Moses, J

      Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17103 AEP 1100   LAB 404

    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Moses, J

      Xu, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 1200

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 Opt NoAud

  • 13236 AEP 1200   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13237 AEP 1200   LAB 401

    • M
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13238 AEP 1200   LAB 402

    • T
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 13239 AEP 1200   LAB 403

    • R
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 17116 AEP 1200   LAB 404

    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Fuchs, G

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 2170

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

  • 11759 AEP 2170   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 11760 AEP 2170   DIS 201

    • M
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11761 AEP 2170   DIS 202

    • T
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11762 AEP 2170   DIS 203

    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Flanagan, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 2550

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

  •  3846 AEP 2550   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Katz, O

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 3100

An introduction to quantum computing for students who have not necessarily had prior exposure to quantum mechanics. This course is intended for physicists, electrical engineers, and computer scientists. ... view course details

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Syllabi: none
  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3857 AEP 3100   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • McMahon, P

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 3200

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

  •  3844 AEP 3200   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Disa, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3845 AEP 3200   DIS 201

    • M
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Disa, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 3550

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

  •  3781 AEP 3550   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Fatemi, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3782 AEP 3550   DIS 201

    • M
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Fatemi, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 3620

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

  •  3840 AEP 3620   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3841 AEP 3620   DIS 201

    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 3630

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

  • 11687 AEP 3630   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Kirkland, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

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

  • 11688 AEP 3630   LAB 401

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Kirkland, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  • 11689 AEP 3630   LAB 402

    • WF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Kirkland, E

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 4340

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

  •  3783 AEP 4340   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Wickham, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3784 AEP 4340   DIS 201

    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Wickham, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 4400

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

  •  3785 AEP 4400   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Rivera, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 4840

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

  • 12188 AEP 4840   LEC 001

    • MW
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Hammer, D

    • F
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Hammer, D

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 4900

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. 

  • 1-6 Credits Stdnt Opt

  •  3786 AEP 4900   RSC 701

    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Staff

  • 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.

AEP 4910

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

  •  3804 AEP 4910   RSC 701

    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Staff

  • 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.

AEP 5100

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

  •  3848 AEP 5100   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Disa, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3849 AEP 5100   DIS 201

    • M
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Disa, A

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5340

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

  •  3854 AEP 5340   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Wickham, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3855 AEP 5340   DIS 201

    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Wickham, L

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5400

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 4400

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  3856 AEP 5400   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Rivera, N

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5510

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

  •  3843 AEP 5510   LEC 001

    • TR
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Fennie, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5550

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

  •  3850 AEP 5550   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Fatemi, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3851 AEP 5550   DIS 201

    • M
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Fatemi, V

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 5620

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

  •  3852 AEP 5620   LEC 001

    • MWF
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  3853 AEP 5620   DIS 201

    • W
    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Yasuda, K

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

AEP 7510

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

  •  3839 AEP 7510   IND 601

    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Brock, J

  • Instruction Mode: Independent Studies

AEP 7540

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

  •  3842 AEP 7540   SEM 101

    • Jan 25 - May 11, 2027
    • Brock, J

  • Instruction Mode: In Person