Nov 24, 2024

2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog

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2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics - Option I - Physics (PHYP) - BS Major

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77 S.H. (no minor required)

2.0 GPA required.

Letter grade required in all major courses unless otherwise noted.

Students can only earn one major or minor from the physics department.

Physics Option 1 Major Map

Required Courses (71 S.H.)

Chemistry (8 S.H.)

CHEM 212 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 S.H.)
CHEM 213 - Principles of Chemistry II (4 S.H.)

Mathematics (16 S.H.)

MATH 212 - Calculus I (4 S.H.)
MATH 213 - Calculus II (4 S.H.)
◆ MATH 312 - Multivariable Calculus (4 S.H.)
◆ MATH 313 - Differential Equations (3 S.H.)
MATH 314 - Linear Algebra for Differential Equations (1 S.H.)

Physics (48 S.H.)

PHYS 221 - University Physics I (4 S.H.)
PHYS 222 - University Physics II (4 S.H.)
PHYS 231 - University Physics IB (1 S.H.)
PHYS 232 - University Physics IIB (1 S.H.)
PHYS 320 - Computational Physics (2 S.H.)
△ PHYS 330 - Electronics (4 S.H.)
△ PHYS 340 - Modern Physics (4 S.H.)
◆ PHYS 345 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics (4 S.H.)
PHYS 350 - Mechanics (4 S.H.)
△ PHYS 370 - Optics (4 S.H.)
◆ PHYS 430 - Electromagnetic Theory I (3 S.H.)
PHYS 431 - Electromagnetic Theory II (3 S.H.)
PHYS 451 - Quantum Mechanics (3 S.H.)
◎ PHYS 460 - Undergraduate Research (1-4 S.H.)

Choose one:

MATH 413 - Advanced Applied Mathematics (3 S.H.)
PHYS 440 - Mathematical Methods in Physics I (3 S.H.)

Career Physicist Requirement (4x)

Must be passed four times: twice first year, twice junior year.

PHYS 099 - The Career Physicist (0 S.H.)

Electives (5 S.H.)

PHYS 302 - Electrical Circuits (3 S.H.)
PHYS 321 - Computerized Data Acquisition and Analysis (2 S.H.)
PHYS 328 - Electrical Circuits and Measurements I (4 S.H.)
PHYS 329 - Electrical Circuits and Measurements II (4 S.H.)
PHYS 332 - Digital Circuits (3 S.H.)
PHYS 333 - Microprocessor Electronics (3 S.H.)
PHYS 399 - Internship (1-8 S.H.)
PHYS 400 - Seminars (1-4 S.H.)
PHYS 420 - Control Theory (3 S.H.)
PHYS 425 - The Physics of Semiconductors (3 S.H.)
PHYS 441 - Mathematical Methods in Physics II (3 S.H.)
PHYS 490 - Individual Problems in Physics (1-3 S.H.)

Legend

◎ = Oral Intensive

◆ = Math/Critical Analysis Intensive

△ = Writing Intensive

✽ = Physical Development and Wellness Graduation Requirement

✪ = Civic Engagement and Service Learning