Bachelor of Science in Physics
[Majoring in Physics][Transfer
to Upper College][Degree Requirements]
[Required Courses][Electives][Suggested
Programs][Special Notes][Placement]
This degree is intended for the student seeking the most detailed and
quantitative preparation in physics available in an undergraduate curriculum.
Majoring in Physics:
A person with a BS degree in Physics gains a knowledge of the interactions
that govern the behavior of objects in the universe and techniques used
for measuring these interactions. A student with this degree is well prepared
for:
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Graduate Study in: physics, astronomy, astrophysics, meteorology,
metallurgy, chemical physics, biophysics, geophysics, polymer science,
health physics, science history, economics, computer science and various
engineering fields.
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Professional Studies in: medicine, patent law, primary or secondary
education, the diplomatic service, educational administration, technical
administration, library science, and computer interfacing and software
development.
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Employment in: research and development laboratories (industrial,
governmental or university), technical sales, service and management, technical
or industrial production, technical maintenance or supervision.
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Transfer to Upper College:
A student should apply for transfer to a degree-granting college upon completion
of at least 30 credits with an overall GPA of at least 2.0. This should be done through an
appointment with his/her adviser in Academic Advisement Center, Simmons
205, 972-7430. A student should have completed 3450:149, Precalculus, or
its equivalent, before transferring into the department.
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Degree Requirements:
This program of study is effective for 5 years from first date of signature.
A minimum of 128 earned and approved semester credits are needed for graduation.
A minimum of 47 credits of 300/400 level courses, exclusive of General
Studies, are required for a bachelor's degree in The College of Arts and
Sciences (see General Bulletin). The Physics BS requires a minimum of 40
Physics credits at the 200 level and above. General Education and Workshop
credits do not apply.
Arts and Sciences Requirements:
Degree requirements in Arts and Sciences include fourteen credits of a
foreign language (most majors), and 47 credits of 300/400 level courses,
not including workshops or courses taken to meet the Humanities in Western
Tradition or Area Studies and Cultural Diversity requirements.
Consult your major department for any possible exceptions or problems.
NOTE TO STUDENT: A student is expected to be familiar with the
degree requirements.
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Required Courses:
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| Physics: |
| Course # |
Course Description |
Credits |
| 3650 : 291 |
Elementary Classical Physics I |
4 |
| 3650 : 292 |
Elementary Classical Physics II |
4 |
| 3650 : 301 |
Elementary Modern Physics |
3 |
| 3650 : 322 |
Intermediate Lab I |
3 |
| 3650 : 323 |
Intermediate Lab II |
3 |
| 3650 : 340 |
Thermal Physics |
3 |
| 3650 : 350 |
Modeling and Simulation |
4 |
| 3650 : 431 |
Mechanics I |
3 |
| 3650 : 436 |
Electromagnetism I |
3 |
| 3650 : 441 |
Quantum Physics I |
3 |
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| Mathematics: |
| Course # |
Course Description |
Credits |
| 3450 : 221 |
Anal. Geom-Calc I |
4 |
| 3450 : 222 |
Anal. Geom-Calc II |
4 |
| 3450 : 223 |
Anal. Geom-Calc III |
4 |
| 3450 : 335 |
Introduction to Differential Equations |
3 |
| |
| Chemistry: |
| Course # |
Course Description |
Credits |
| 3150 : 151 |
Principles of Chemistry I |
3 |
| 3150 : 152 |
Principles of Chemistry I Lab |
1 |
| 3150 : 153 |
Principles of Chemistry II |
3 |
| |
| Computer Science: |
| Course # |
Course Description |
Credits |
| 3460 : 209 |
Introduction to Computer Science |
4 |
| |
| General Studies: |
| Course # |
Course Description |
Credits |
| 5540 : *** |
Physical Education |
0.5 + 0.5 |
| 3300 : 111 |
English Composition I |
4 |
| 3300 : 112 |
English Composition II |
4 |
| 7600 : 105 |
Introduction to Public Speaking |
3 |
| or |
|
|
| 7600 : 106 |
Effective Oral Communication |
3 |
| 3400 : 210 |
Humanities In West Trad I |
4 |
|
2 classes in Social Science |
3 or 4 ea. |
|
2 classes in Humanities |
3 or 4 ea. |
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2 classes in Area Studies |
2 each |
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| Second Language: |
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Must be from approved programs (e.g. French, German, Spanish, Sign
Language, etc.). Consult advisor for approved program and course list. |
14 total |
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Electives:
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| Course # |
Course Description |
Credits |
| 3650 : 406 |
Optics |
3 |
| 3650 : 432 |
Mechanics II |
3 |
| 3650 : 437 |
Electromagnetism II |
3 |
| 3650 : 442 |
Quantum Physics II |
3 |
| 3650 : 451 |
Advanced Lab I |
3 |
| 3650 : 452 |
Advanced Lab II |
3 |
| 3650 : 470 |
Introduction to Solid-State Physics |
3 |
| 3650 : 481 |
Methods of Mathematical Physics I |
3 |
| 3650 : 482 |
Methods of Mathematical Physics II |
3 |
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Suggested Programs:
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| The preceding requirements specify the minimum curriculum
for the B.S. in physics. The student expecting to specialize in a particular
professional area should consider utilizing part or all elective courses
toward one of the important program areas of specialization listed below.
These programs are intended to be illustrative only; considerable flexibility
is possible, depending upon the needs and interests of the individual student. |
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| Chemical Physics: |
| Course # |
Course Description |
Credits |
| 3150 : 263 |
Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
| 3150 : 264 |
Organic Chemistry II |
3 |
| 3150 : 313 |
Physical Chemistry Lecture I |
3 |
| 3150 : 314 |
Physical Chemistry Lecture II |
3 |
| 3150 : 381 |
Advanced Chemistry Lab |
2 |
| 3150 : 423 |
Analytical Chemistry I |
3 |
| 3150 : 424 |
Analytical Chemistry II |
3 |
|
This program consists of a total of 20 credits. |
| |
| Polymer Physics: |
| Course # |
Course Description |
Credits |
| 3150 : 263 |
Organic Chemistry I |
3 |
| 3150 : 264 |
Organic Chemistry II |
3 |
| 3150 : 313 |
Physical Chemistry Lecture I |
3 |
| 3150 : 314 |
Physical Chemistry Lecture II |
3 |
| 9871 : 401 |
Introduction to Elastomers |
2 |
| 9871 : 402 |
Introduction to Plastics |
2 |
| 9871 : 411 |
Molecular Structure and Physical Properties of Polymers I |
3 |
| 9871 : 412 |
Molecular Structure and Physical Properties of Polymers II |
2 |
| 9871 : 413 |
Molecular Structure and Physical Properties of Polymers III |
2 |
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This program consists of a total of 24 credits. |
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| Physics (Pre-Graduate School): |
| Course # |
Course Description |
Credits |
| 3650 : |
|
3 |
The physics student may consider it important in the bachelor's degree
programs to prepare in greater depth in other science areas (besides physics
and mathematics) than may usually be possible within the traditional four-year
departmental degree curricula.
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