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Physics: Bachelor of Science
The B.S. in Physics is designed to provide a foundation in the theoretical principles and in the mathematical and laboratory methods which are necessary for graduate study in physics and related fields or for qualification for research in industrial and governmental laboratories. The program is built upon a solid lower division base in calculus and physics, but is flexible according to the needs of the student. The student will select an individual program in consultation with the advisor. A number of specific upper-division courses are recommended for the student preparing for graduate study. Students wishing to pursue graduate study in Applied Physics can select courses that fulfill individual requirements. The degree program requires 120 total credit hours.
University Core Requirements
-- 30 credit hours
General Physics (PHY 204-205) satisfies the science requirement. The core requirement for mathematics is satisfied by Calculus (MTH 201).
College Requirements, B.S. -- 6 credit hours
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Hrs.
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| 3 |
Effective Communication (CST 100, CST 107, CST 307, ENG 107, ENG 311) |
| 3 | Metaphysics (one course from PHL 331-337) |
Major Requirements
-- 75 credit hours
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Hrs.
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| 8 |
MTH 201-202 - Calculus I-II |
| 4 |
MTH 301 - Vector Calculus |
| 3 |
MTH 321 - Differential Equations: Ordinary Differential Equations |
| 3 |
MTH 341 - Introduction to Linear Algebra |
| 4 |
CS 203/273 - Computer Science I / Lab |
| 4 |
PHY 204 - General Physics / Lab or PHY 208 - Integrated Physics / Math Lecture & Lab |
| 4 |
PHY 205 - General Physics / Lab or PHY 209 - Integrated Physics / Math Lecture & Lab |
| 8 |
CHM 207-208 - General Chemistry I-II CHM 277-278 - Laboratory |
| 37 |
Upper division science, math or engineering credit hours with a minimum of 28 hours in physics including: |
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PHY 306 - Modern Physics |
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PHY 356 - Mathematical Methods for Physicists |
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PHY 376 - Modern Physics Lab |
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PHY 371 - Analog and Digital Electronics |
| 4 |
Two of the following advanced labs: |
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PHY 372 - Advanced Optics Laboratory |
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PHY 470 - Special Physics Laboratory |
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PHY 471 - Advanced Laboratory |
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PHY 472 - Advanced Laboratory |
| 24 |
Additional courses in science, math or engineering |
General Electives -- 9 credit hours
Total Credit Hours -- 120
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