Physics, Bachelor of Science with a Concentration in Physics (General) (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
Major
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| University Graduation Requirements | ||
| General Education | 36 | |
| Foundations of Learning | ||
| GSD 101 | Foundations of Learning | 3 |
| Upper division courses (42 hrs. distributed throughout Major/Supporting/Gen Ed/Free Electives categories) | ||
| 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 |
| PHY 406 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 4 |
| Concentrations | ||
| Students must select one of the following Concentrations: | ||
Physics (General) | ||
| Engineering Physics | 47 | |
Physics Teaching | ||
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| Free Electives | ||
| Choose from 14 hours of free electives 3 | 14 | |
| Total Hours | 122 | |
- 1
At the discretion of the chair, PHY 131 College Physics I may be substituted for PHY 201 University Physics I.
- 2
For teaching majors PHY 132 College Physics II may be substituted for PHY 202 University Physics II.
- 3
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 310 | Theoretical Methods in Physics | 3 |
| PHY 421 | Electricity and Magnetism I | 3 |
| PHY 422 | Electricity and Magnetism II | 3 |
| PHY 456 | Statistical and Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHY 460 | Classical Mechanics | 4 |
| PHY 470 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Choose from three hours of any PHY course numbered 300 and above 1 | 3 | |
| 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 |
| Calculus I (Element 2) G,2 | ||
| MAT 244 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MAT 254 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MAT 353 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| Total Hours | 40 | |
- 1
Except PHY 506 Physics for High School Teachers
- 2
A preparatory course (MAT 122 Precalculus Mathematics) in mathematics may be required before admission to MAT 234 Calculus I.
- 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.