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The Department of Physics and Astronomy's Engineering Physics program is one of the first to be accredited by the Engineers Council of Professorial Development(ECPD) in 1949. Ever since the department has maintained a strong curriculum in physics and select engineering courses.The engineering physics program has a very research based foundation. This is supported by The Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology which concentrates in surfaces, interfaces, and thin film materials. Along with many labs designed into the research based curriculum for students. The department also offers opportunities in certain branches of physics like Astronomy and Astrophysics.
The Department's mission is to provide a quality education through rigorous course work and labs designed to craft thoughtful engineers and physicists.
