Physics, B.S.
Program Description
The Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a multitrack program of study which allows each student flexibility to choose a suitable set of courses that will prepare the student for their chosen career goal. With the assistance of physics faculty advisors each student will select a program of theoretical and experimental courses through which they will gain an understanding of the broad range of general principles which characterize the discipline of physics; and they will acquire the ability to apply theoretical and experimental techniques to solve a wide variety of problems.
We offer courses that focus on multiple facets of physics, including materials science, computational physics, electronics and applied nuclear physics. Students are strongly urged to conduct research projects with our faculty, and often present research at professional conferences and produce co-authored publications. Additionally, there are multiple opportunities within the physics and astronomy department for paid research experience.
Degree Requirements
| Degree Requirements | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| General Education 1,2 | 41 |
| Quantitative requirement (in addition to General Education) 2 | 3 |
| Scientific Literacy requirement (in addition to General Education) 2 | 3-4 |
| Major core requirements 2 | 40 |
| Major program concentration requirements | 24-44 |
| University electives | 0-23 |
| Total | 120 |
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The General Education program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. Some requirements may be fulfilled by courses within the major.
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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. The quantitative (3 credit hours), scientific literacy (3-4 credit hours) and part of the General Education The Natural World (7 credit hours) requirements are fulfilled with major core courses reducing those three categories by 13-14 credit hours.
Major Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| PHYS 105 | Foundations of Physics | 1 |
| PHYS 106 | Foundations of Physics Research | 1 |
| PHYS 140 | College Physics I [C3PP] | 3 |
| or PHYS 240 | University Physics I [C3PP] | |
| PHYS 140L | General Physics Laboratory I [C3L] | 1 |
| or PHYS 240L | University Physics Laboratory I [C3L] | |
| PHYS 150 | College Physics II | 3 |
| or PHYS 250 | University Physics II | |
| PHYS 150L | General Physics Laboratory II | 1 |
| or PHYS 250L | University Physics Laboratory II | |
| PHYS 247 | Data Acquisition and Analysis Techniques II | 1 |
| PHYS 260 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHYS 270 & 270L | Modern Physics and Modern Physics Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 340 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 350 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| CHEM 131 | General Chemistry I [C3PP] | 3 |
| CHEM 131L | General Chemistry Laboratory [C3L] | 1 |
| MATH 235 | Calculus I [C3QR] | 4 |
| MATH 236 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 237 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Subtotal | 40 | |
| Concentrations | ||
| Each student, in consultation with their faculty advisor, will choose one of the following program concentrations: | 22-44 | |
Applied Physics | ||
Fundamental Studies | ||
Individual Option | ||
Multidisciplinary Astrophysics | ||
Multidisciplinary Biophysics | ||
Multidisciplinary Business | ||
Multidisciplinary Geophysics | ||
Multidisciplinary Secondary Education | ||
Multidisciplinary Technical and Scientific Communication (TSC) | ||
Physics and Engineering Combined Program | ||
| Subtotal | 22-44 | |
| Total Credits | 62-84 | |
Concentrations
Applied Physics Concentration
The applied physics concentration is designed to prepare students for careers in a wide variety of scientific areas including laboratory and industrial settings. Students are strongly encouraged to complete at least one of six areas of interest for completion of degree requirements: applied nuclear physics, computational physics, materials physics, electronics and instrumentation, geophysics and biophysics.
All students in the applied physics concentration must complete the following courses:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (In Addition to Core Requirements) | ||
| CHEM 132 & 132L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| CS 149 | Introduction to Programming | 3-4 |
| or MATH 248 | Computers and Numerical Algorithms | |
| Choose one of the following: | 4-6 | |
| Linear Algebra with Differential Equations | ||
| Linear Algebra and Elementary Differential Equations | ||
| PHYS 347 | Advanced Physics Lab | 2 |
| PHYS 360 | Analog Electronics | 4 |
| PHYS 391 | Seminar (must be taken for 0credit hours) | 0 |
| PHYS 392 | Seminar | 1 |
| PHYS 491 | Seminar (must be taken for 0 credit hours) | 0 |
| PHYS 492 | Seminar | 1 |
| Subtotal | 19-22 | |
| Research Courses | ||
| Choose 2-6 credit hours from the following. At least two credits must come from research courses. (All students must take a minimum of 2 credits. Honors students completing the thesis take 6 credits). 1 | 2-6 | |
| Independent Study in Physics or Astronomy (repeatable to 4 credits) | ||
or ASTR 398 | Independent Study in Physics or Astronomy | |
| Undergraduate Research in Physics or Astronomy (repeatable to 6 credits) | ||
or ASTR 498 | Undergraduate Research in Physics or Astronomy | |
| Interscience Research (repeatable to 6 credits) | ||
| Honors (repeatable) 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 2-6 | |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Complete 9 credits approved by the head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Ideally these courses should form a coherent set of courses for the best possible academic experience. See below for some suggestions. | 9 | |
| Subtotal | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 30-37 | |
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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).
Suggested Areas of Interest to Complete the 9 Credit Hours Required (Minimum)
To satisfy the requirement of at least 9 additional credit hours approved by the department head, students are strongly encouraged to select their courses from one of the coherent sets of courses to round out their academic experience. Below are suggested areas of interest.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Nuclear Physics Courses | ||
| PHYS 339 | Introductory Nuclear Science | 4 |
| PHYS 460 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 333 | Introduction to Particle Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 338 | Nuclear Physics | 3 |
| CHEM 450 | Nuclear and Radiation Chemistry | 3 |
| Biophysics Courses | ||
| PHYS 326 | Biophysics | 3 |
| PHYS 364 | Introduction to Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 380 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 390 | Computer Applications in Physics | 3 |
| BIO 140 & 140L | Foundations of Biology I [C3NS] and Foundations of Biology I Laboratory [C3L] | 4 |
| BIO 150 & 150L | Foundations of Biology II and Foundations of Biology II Laboratory | 4 |
| BIO 361 | Biochemistry I | 3 |
| or CHEM 361 | Biochemistry I | |
| BIO 490 | Mechanics of Animal Movement | 4 |
| CHEM 241 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHEM 242 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 242L | Organic Chemistry Laboratory | 2 |
| Computational Physics Courses | ||
| Students pursuing this area of interest should declare a minor in mathematics. | ||
| PHYS 341 | Non-Linear Dynamics and Chaos | 3 |
| PHYS 364 | Introduction to Fluid Mechanics | 4 |
| or MATH 364 | Introduction to Fluid Mechanics | |
| PHYS 367 | Introduction to Acoustics | 3 |
| or MATH 367 | Introduction to Acoustics | |
| PHYS 380 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 390 | Computer Applications in Physics | 3 |
| Electronics and Instrumentation Courses | ||
| PHYS 295 | Laboratory Apparatus Design and Construction | 1 |
| PHYS 371 | Digital Electronics | 2 |
| PHYS 372 | Microcontrollers and Their Applications (2,4) | 2 |
| PHYS 380 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 386 | Robots: Structure and Theory | 3 |
| PHYS 387 | Theory and Basic Principles of Mobile Robot Construction and Control | 3 |
| PHYS 388 | Robots for Humanity | 3 |
| Geophysics Courses | ||
| Any 300- or 400-level GEOL or PHYS course not listed below (with advisor's approval) | ||
| PHYS 337 | Solid State Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 381 | Materials Characterization (Lecture/Lab) (Lecture/Lab) | 3 |
| PHYS 440 | Geophysics (3, 2) | 4 |
| or GEOL 440 | Geophysics (3, 2) | |
| ASTR 220 | General Astronomy I: The Night Sky, the Solar System and Stars | 3 |
| GEOL 110 & 110L | Physical Geology [C3NS] and Physical Geology Laboratory [C3L] | 4 |
| GEOL 210 | Applied Physical Geology [C3NS] | 3 |
| GEOG 215 | Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3 |
| GEOG 216 | Earth Observation and Satellite Navigation Systems | 3 |
| GEOL 280 | Mineralogy (3, 2) | 4 |
| GEOL 300 | Introduction to Petrology (3, 3) | 4 |
| GEOL 307 | Planetary Geology (2, 2) | 3 |
| GEOL 365 | Structural Geology, Tectonics and Climate | 4 |
| GEOL 399 | Field Geology | 3-6 |
| GEOL 442 | Field Geophysics | 3 |
| GEOL 460 | Hydrogeology (2, 2) | 3 |
| Materials Physics Courses | ||
| PHYS 337 | Solid State Physics | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| An Introduction to Materials Science | ||
| Materials Characterization (Lecture/Lab) | ||
| Modern Optics | ||
| Lasers and Their Applications to Physical Sciences | ||
| Science of the Small and Science of the Small Laboratory | ||
| Science of the Small and Science of the Small Laboratory | ||
Suggested Minors
Students pursuing the Applied Physics Concentration are encouraged to consider the following minors as being particularly effective at augmenting a degree in physics:
- Astronomy Minor
- General Business Minor
- Computer Science Minor
- Geophysics Minor
- Materials Science Minor
- Robotics Minor
- Writing, Rhetoric and Technical Communication Minor (physics majors in this minor are encouraged to take WRTC 316 and WRTC 350 to fulfill electives)
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.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (In Addition to Core Requirements) | ||
| CS 149 | Introduction to Programming | 3-4 |
| or MATH 248 | Computers and Numerical Algorithms | |
| MATH 300 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 336 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 347 | Advanced Physics Lab | 2 |
| PHYS 360 | Analog Electronics | 4 |
| PHYS 380 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 391 | Seminar (must be taken for 0 credit hours) | 0 |
| PHYS 392 | Seminar | 1 |
| PHYS 460 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 491 | Seminar (must be taken for 0 credit hours) | 0 |
| PHYS 492 | Seminar | 1 |
| Subtotal | 23-24 | |
| Electives | ||
| Choose one of the following: 1 | 3-4 | |
| Relativity | ||
| Astrophysics | ||
| Introduction to Particle Physics | ||
| Solid State Physics | ||
| Nuclear Physics | ||
| Modern Optics | ||
| Advanced Theoretical Physics | ||
| Subtotal | 3-4 | |
| Research Courses | ||
| Choose a minimum of two credit hours of research from this area. (All students must take a minimum of 2 credits. Honors students completing the thesis take 6 credits). 2 | 2-6 | |
| Independent Study in Physics or Astronomy (repeatable to 4 credits) | ||
| Undergraduate Research in Physics or Astronomy (repeatable to 6 credits) | ||
| Interscience Research (repeatable to 6 credits) | ||
| Honors (repeatable) 2 | ||
| Subtotal | 2-6 | |
| Total Credits | 28-34 | |
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If not enrolled in PHYS 499.
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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).
Individual Option Concentration
The individual option is a course of studies chosen specifically to match the interest and career plans of the student. This option will allow custom designed cross disciplinary majors such as chemical physics, as well as majors designed for students whose educational and career goals are not met by the existing concentrations in the major.
A student electing the individual option must complete the core requirements for the B.S. in physics and will select a program consisting of a coherent collection of a minimum of 25 additional credits of physics courses numbered above 270, astronomy courses numbered above 301 and courses in related fields.
This individualized program must be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor in the department, and must be approved by that advisor, the department head and one other faculty member in the department. The student needs to declare this concentration at least three semesters prior to graduation.
The individualized program, as approved by the department and accepted by the student, becomes the major requirements for that student.
Students are expected to review progress toward completion of the selected program of study with their faculty advisor.
Multidisciplinary Concentrations
The multidisciplinary concentrations are designed to provide a solid foundation in physics for students whose interests extend beyond traditional physics fields. The track of secondary education opens doors to the pursuit of graduate degrees in education and other career paths requiring a technical background.
The following are also required for all multidisciplinary concentrations:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| Choose one of the following: | 4-6 | |
| Linear Algebra with Differential Equations | ||
| Linear Algebra and Elementary Differential Equations | ||
| PHYS 380 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 391 | Seminar (must be taken for 0 credit hours) | 0 |
| PHYS 392 | Seminar | 1 |
| PHYS 491 | Seminar (must be taken for 0 credit hours) | 0 |
| PHYS 492 | Seminar | 1 |
| Subtotal | 9-11 | |
| Research Courses | ||
| Choose a minimum of 2 credits. Honors students completing the thesis take 6 credits. 1 | 2-6 | |
| Independent Study in Physics or Astronomy (repeatable to 4 credits) | ||
| Undergraduate Research in Physics or Astronomy (repeatable to 6 credits) | ||
| Interscience Research (repeatable to 6 credits) | ||
| Honors (repeatable) 1 | ||
| Subtotal | 2-6 | |
| Total Credits | 11-17 | |
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Students completing honors theses should take PHYS 499 in both the fall and spring semesters of their senior year for a total of six 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).
Multidisciplinary Astrophysics Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Core Requirements | 11-17 | |
| Astrophysics Requirements | ||
| ASTR 220 | General Astronomy I: The Night Sky, the Solar System and Stars | 3 |
| ASTR 221 | General Astronomy II: Star Systems, the Interstellar Medium, and Cosmology | 4 |
| ASTR 320 | Astronomical Techniques | 3 |
| MATH 248 | Computers and Numerical Algorithms | 4 |
| Subtotal | 25-31 | |
| Electives | ||
| Choose one of the following: 1 | 3-4 | |
| Relativity | ||
| Astrophysics | ||
| Planetary Geology (2, 2) | ||
| Introduction to Particle Physics | ||
| Nuclear Physics | ||
| Modern Optics | ||
| Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Subtotal | 3-4 | |
| Total Credits | 28-35 | |
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If not enrolled in PHYS 499.
Multidisciplinary Biophysics Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Core requirements | 11-17 | |
| Requirements | ||
| CHEM 132 & 132L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 326 | Biophysics | 3 |
| PHYS 347 | Advanced Physics Lab | 2 |
| BIO 140 & 140L | Foundations of Biology I [C3NS] and Foundations of Biology I Laboratory [C3L] | 4 |
| Choose one of the following options: | 4-12 | |
| Option 1: | ||
| Foundations of Biology II and Foundations of Biology II Laboratory | ||
| Genetics and Genetics Laboratory | ||
| Human and Animal Physiology | ||
| Option 2: | ||
| Foundations of Biology II and Foundations of Biology II Laboratory | ||
| Mechanics of Animal Movement | ||
| Option 3: | ||
| Neurobiology | ||
| Option 4: | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | ||
| Organic Chemistry II and Organic Chemistry Laboratory | ||
| Biochemistry I | ||
or BIO 361 | Biochemistry I | |
| Total Credits | 28-42 | |
Multidisciplinary Business Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Core Requirements | 11-17 | |
| Business Requirements | ||
| No more than 27 hours may be taken in the College of Business. | ||
| ACTG 244 | Accounting for Non-Business Majors | 3 |
| CIS 204 | Computer Information Systems Fundamentals for Non-Business Majors | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Introduction to Microeconomics | 3 |
| FIN 345 | Finance Fundamentals for Non-Business Majors | 3 |
| MGT 305 | Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management | 3 |
| MKTG 380 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| PHYS 347 | Advanced Physics Lab | 2 |
| Total Credits | 31-37 | |
Multidisciplinary Geophysics Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Core Requirements | 11-17 | |
| Geophysics Requirements | ||
| PHYS 347 | Advanced Physics Lab | 2 |
| GEOL 110 | Physical Geology [C3NS] | 3 |
| or GEOL 210 | Applied Physical Geology [C3NS] | |
| Choose one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| General Astronomy I: The Night Sky, the Solar System and Stars | ||
| Planetary Geology (2, 2) | ||
| Structural Geology, Tectonics and Climate | ||
| Geophysics (3, 2) | ||
or PHYS 440 | Geophysics (3, 2) | |
| Choose at least three credits from a field- or geographic-based course: | 3-6 | |
| Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Cartography | ||
| Earth Observation and Satellite Navigation Systems | ||
| Field Geology | ||
| Field Geophysics | ||
| Choose at least nine credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Mineralogy (3, 2) | ||
| Introduction to Petrology (3, 3) | ||
| Hydrogeology (2, 2) | ||
| Solid State Physics | ||
| Analog Electronics | ||
| Materials Characterization (Lecture/Lab) | ||
| Any other 300- or 400-level geology or physics course (Upon approval from advisor) | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 34-44 | |
| Total Credits | 34-44 | |
Multidisciplinary Secondary Education Concentration
This concentration is designed for students wishing to pursue secondary education teacher licensure in physics. Students in this concentration should also declare the Pre-Professional Secondary Education (SEED) minor. The SEED minor, in conjunction with the bachelor of science degree in physics with a concentration in multidisciplinary secondary education, prepares students to enter the 5th year master's degree program in education that leads to teacher licensure.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Core Requirements | 11-17 | |
| Secondary Education Requirements Courses | ||
| BIO 140 & 140L | Foundations of Biology I [C3NS] and Foundations of Biology I Laboratory [C3L] | 4 |
| CHEM 132 & 132L | General Chemistry II and General Chemistry Laboratory | 4 |
| GEOL 110 & 110L | Physical Geology [C3NS] and Physical Geology Laboratory [C3L] | 4 |
| MATH 238 | Linear Algebra with Differential Equations 1 | 4 |
| PHYS 460 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Subtotal | 30-36 | |
| Total Credits | 30-36 | |
Multidisciplinary Technical and Scientific Communication (TSC) Concentration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Multidisciplinary Core Requirements | 11-17 | |
| TSC Requirements | ||
| ASTR 480 | Astrophysics | 3 |
| PHYS 347 | Advanced Physics Lab | 2 |
| WRTC 300 | Professional Editing | 3 |
| WRTC 350 | Foundations of Technical Communication | 3 |
| Physics courses numbered above 300 | 6 | |
| Choose six credits of the following: | 6 | |
| Language, Law and Ethics | ||
| Intercultural Professional Communication | ||
| Scientific and Medical Communication | ||
Other upper-level courses with permission | ||
| Subtotal | 34-40 | |
| Total Credits | 34-40 | |
Physics and Engineering Combined Program Concentration
This dual degree program makes it possible for the student to earn a B.S. degree in physics from JMU and a Master of Engineering degree from the University of Virginia. The engineering areas available under this program include biomedical, environmental, transportation, materials science, systems engineering and engineering physics.
During the first three years at JMU, the student must complete 96 credit hours including all JMU General Education requirements, the physics core requirements, MATH 248 or CS 149, and at least eight additional credit hours in physics courses designated by the JMU Department of Physics and Astronomy with a minimum grade average of "B+." In general, these eight additional hours will be chosen from those recommended for the applied physics concentration, but substitutions may be approved by the program advisor, Sean Scully. During the fourth year of study (when the student will be in residence at the University of Virginia), the student will take further courses approved by the JMU Department of Physics and Astronomy for credit toward the Bachelor of Science degree in physics. A total of 24 credit hours of physics or other physics-related courses taken at either school will be required for the JMU Bachelor of Science degree in physics. For further information, consult the head of the Department of Physics and Astronomy.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Upper Level Courses (Required for the Combined Program) | ||
| CS 149 | Introduction to Programming | 3-4 |
| or MATH 248 | Computers and Numerical Algorithms | |
| PHYS 347 | Advanced Physics Lab | 2 |
| Total Credits | 5-6 | |
Recommended Schedule for Majors
First Year
| First Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CHEM 131 | General Chemistry I [C3PP] | 3 |
| CHEM 131L | General Chemistry Laboratory [C3L] | 1 |
| CHEM 132 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHEM 132L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| MATH 235 | Calculus I [C3QR] | 4 |
| MATH 236 | Calculus II | 4 |
| PHYS 105 | Foundations of Physics | 1 |
| General Education requirement | 9 | |
| Choose one of the following: | 6 | |
| College Physics I [C3PP] and College Physics II |
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| University Physics I [C3PP] and University Physics II |
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| Choose one of the following pairs of laboratory courses: | 2 | |
| General Physics Laboratory I [C3L] and General Physics Laboratory II |
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| University Physics Laboratory I [C3L] and University Physics Laboratory II |
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| Credits | 34 | |
| Total Credits | 34 | |
Second Year
Applied Physics, Multidisciplinary, and Physics and Engineering Combined Program Concentrations
| Second Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 237 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Choose one of the following: | 4-6 | |
| Linear Algebra with Differential Equations | ||
| Linear Algebra and Elementary Differential Equations |
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| PHYS 247 | Data Acquisition and Analysis Techniques II | 1 |
| PHYS 260 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHYS 270 & 270L |
Modern Physics and Modern Physics Laboratory |
4 |
| CS 149 or MATH 248 |
Introduction to Programming or Computers and Numerical Algorithms |
3-4 |
| General Education requirement | 11-15 | |
| Credits | 30-37 | |
| Total Credits | 30-37 | |
Fundamental Studies
| Second Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| CS 149 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| MATH 237 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 300 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 336 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| PHYS 247 | Data Acquisition and Analysis Techniques II | 1 |
| PHYS 260 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHYS 270 & 270L |
Modern Physics and Modern Physics Laboratory |
4 |
| General Education requirement | 11-15 | |
| Credits | 32-36 | |
| Total Credits | 32-36 | |
Individual Option
| Second Year | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 237 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Choose one of the following: | 4-6 | |
| Linear Algebra with Differential Equations | ||
| Linear Algebra and Elementary Differential Equations |
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| MATH 248 | Computers and Numerical Algorithms | 4 |
| PHYS 247 | Data Acquisition and Analysis Techniques II | 1 |
| PHYS 260 | University Physics III | 3 |
| PHYS 270 & 270L |
Modern Physics and Modern Physics Laboratory |
4 |
| General Education requirement | 11-15 | |
| Credits | 31-37 | |
| Total Credits | 31-37 | |
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 advisor.