Physics, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Engineering Physics (B.S.)
Program Objectives
Upon completion of this program the graduate will:
- be able to apply mathematics to analyze problems in Physics;
- be able to use fundamental physical results, such as conservation laws, to study physical systems;
- be able to analyze important processes occurring in physical systems.
Additionally, graduates of this program will:
- be prepared for employment in Physics or a related field in the public or private sector;
- be prepared for admission to a graduate program in Physics or a related field;
- be prepared to take and pass the Praxis exam in Physics; and physics teaching majors will be prepared to teach Physics in a secondary school.
Program Requirements
CIP Code: 40.0801
Summary Checklist for General Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Element 1 | ||
| A: Written Communication | 3 | |
| B: Written Communication | 3 | |
| C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Element 2 | ||
| Quantitative Reasoning | 3 | |
| Element 3 | ||
| A: Arts | 3 | |
| B: Humanities | 3 | |
| Element 4 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 6 | |
| Element 5 | ||
| A: Historical Science | 3 | |
| B: Social Behaviorial Science | 3 | |
| Element 6 | ||
| Diversity of Perspectives Experiences | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Students are expected to complete Elements 1 and 2 within their first 60 hours of college credit.
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Student Success Seminar | ||
| SCO 100P | Student Success Seminar in Physics (waived for transfers with 30+ hrs.) | 1 |
| Writing Intensive Course (Hrs. incorporated into Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives category) | ||
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| ACCT – Physics majors will fulfill ACCT with one of the following. (Credit hours may be incorporated into Major or Supporting requirements.) | ||
| Choose from one of the following: | ||
| Clinical VI: The Professional Semester | ||
| Applied Learning in Physics | ||
| Applied Learning in Physics (A-N) | ||
PHY 406 | ||
| Advanced Physics Laboratory | ||
| Independent Study in Physics:___ | ||
| Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Thesis Project and Seminar | ||
A program-approved Leadership experience | ||
A program-approved Study Abroad | ||
| Major Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| PHY 201 | University Physics I 1 | 5 |
| or PHY 131 | College Physics I | |
| PHY 202 | University Physics II 2 | 5 |
| or PHY 132 | College Physics II | |
| PHY 211 | Intermediate Physics | 4 |
| PHY 302 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| or PHY 302W | Modern Physics | |
| PHY 406 | 3 | |
| or PHY 406W | Advanced Physics Laboratory | |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | ||
Physics (General) | ||
| Engineering Physics | 41 | |
Physics Teaching | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Choose from 10-23 hours of supporting courses | ||
20 hours of General Physics | ||
23 hours of Engineering Physics | ||
10 hours of Physics Teaching | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 21 hours of free electives 3 | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
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At the discretion of the chair, PHY 131 College Physics I may be substituted for PHY 201 University Physics I.
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For teaching majors PHY 132 College Physics II may be substituted for PHY 202 University Physics II.
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Students who are interested in Medical Physics graduate programs are encouraged to take EHS 510 Radiological Health and Safety as a free elective.
Concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Courses | ||
| PHY 221 | Statics | 3 |
| PHY 310 | Theoretical Methods in Physics | 3 |
| PHY 315 | Electrical Circuits | 4 |
| PHY 375 | Engineering Thermodynamics | 3 |
| PHY 460 | Classical Mechanics | 4 |
| Choose from three hours of the following: | 3 | |
| Discrete Structures I | ||
| Microprocessor Control Systems | ||
| Electronic Devices and Circuits | ||
| Programmable Logic Controllers | ||
| Introduction to Laser Physics | ||
| Modern Optics | ||
| Independent Study in Physics:___ | ||
| Special Topics in Physics: | ||
| Directed Research in Physics: | ||
| Applied Statistics | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| General Chemistry and General Chemistry Lab I (Element 4) G | ||
| CHE 112 & 112L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Lab | 4 |
| CSC 174 | Introduction to Programming for Science & Engineering | 3 |
| EET 252 | Digital Electronics | 3 |
| Calculus I (Element 2) G,1 | ||
| MAT 244 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 254 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 353 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| Total Hours | 41 | |
- G
Course also satisfies a General Education element. Hours are included within the 36 hr. General Education requirement above. Note that a max of 3 credit hours from one course may be applied each to any Gen. Ed. element.
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A preparatory course (MAT 122 Precalculus Mathematics) in mathematics may be required before admission to MAT 234 Calculus I.