The Engineering Physics specialization emphasizes the application of basic scientific principles to the design of equipment, which includes electronic and electro-mechanical systems, for use in measurements, communications, and data acquisition. Also known as Applied Physics, the Engineering Physics specialization track is designed to give students a broad background in physics while at the same time relating this background to applications used in technology-based industries including optical and material sciences. The study of Engineering Physics emphasizes the application of basic scientific principles to the design of equipment, which includes electronic and electro-mechanical systems, for use in measurements, communications, and data acquisition.