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Nov 26, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physics, Fundamental Studies Concentration, B.S.
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Physics Degree and Major Requirements, B.S.
Degree and major requirements for the B.S. program in physics.
Required Courses
- General Education 41 Credit Hours 1
- Quantitative requirement (in addition to General Education ) 3 Credit Hours
- Scientific Literacy requirement (in addition to General Education ) 3-4 Credit Hours
- University electives 0-19 Credit Hours
- Major core requirements (listed below) 50 Credit Hours 2
- Major program concentration requirements 13-36 Credit Hours
Footnotes
1 The General Education program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. The number of credit hours necessary to fulfill these requirements may vary.
2 Some major core courses simultaneously satisfy degree and some General Education requirements so that a student need not take more than 120 credit hours to satisfy graduation requirements.
Major Core Requirements
Shared Core Requirements for All B. S. Physics Majors.
Choose one of the following pair of introductory courses: 6 Credit Hours
Choose one of the following pair of laboratory courses: 2 Credit Hours
Cognate Disciplines
Courses in related fields required of all B. S. Physics Majors.
Total: 50 Credit Hours
Includes the Physics Required Introductory, Laboratory, 200 Level and above, as well as Cognate Required Courses. This is the shared core for the overall Physics B. S.
Fundamental Studies Concentration
The fundamental studies concentration is designed to prepare students for immediate post-baccalaureate employment or for entrance to advanced study in physics or related areas. Required Courses (in addition to core requirements)
Choose among the following electives (if not enrolled in PHYS 499): 3-4 Credit Hours
Choose one of the following research courses: 2-6 Credit Hours
Need a minumum of two credit hours of research from this area. Total: 19-20 Credit Hours
Footnote
1 Students completing honors theses should take PHYS 499 in both the fall and spring semesters of their senior year for a total of 6 credit hours. Alternatively students could complete their theses over three semesters (spring of junior year, fall and spring of senior year, with two credits of PHYS 499 each semester, for a total of 6 credit hours).
Recommended Schedule for Physics Majors, B.S.
Choose one of the following pair of courses: 6 Credit Hours
Introductory Physics Courses for Majors. Choose one of the following pair of laboratory courses: 2 Credit Hours
The corresponding laboratory courses associated with either PHYS 240 /PHYS 250 or PHYS 140 /PHYS 150 .
Total: 34-37 Credit Hours
Total: 31-35 Credit Hours
Third and Fourth Years
During their junior and senior years, students will select courses to complete the specific program concentration which they are following. These course selections will be made with the assistance of a faculty adviser. |
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