| The program in physics is designed to prepare students for careers in applied physics and engineering, and graduate study in physics, engineering, and professional fields. Physics students are encouraged to gain practical experience through participation in on-campus experimental projects and industrial internships. Facilities are available for student research in optics, nuclear physics, astronomy, non-linear dynamics, and solid state physics. The majority of our graduates go to graduate school in physics and related fields or take engineering-related positions in technical industry.
Goals for the Physics Major:
By successfully completing a major in physics, students will be able to:
1) Demonstrate conceptual understanding of fundamental physics concepts.
2) Communicate physics reasoning in oral and in written form.
3) Solve physics problems using qualitative and quantitative reasoning that includes sophisticated mathematical techniques.
4) Conduct independent research or work successfully in a technical position.
| Major In Physics |
| Phy 232-242General (Workshop) Physics I-II or Phy 130/ 201 and 140/203 Introductory Physics I-II with lab |
8 |
| Phy 320/321 Modern Physics with lab |
4 |
| Phy 380 Classical Mechanics: Dynamics |
4 |
| Phy 420 Quantum Mechanics |
4 |
| Phy 460 Electric and Magnetic Fields |
4 |
Phy 490-492 Physics Capstone
OR
Phy 480-482 Physics Capstone Seminar
and an internship or research |
6
2
4-9 |
| Upper Division electives |
9 |
| Subtotal |
39-44 |
| Other Requirements |
| Chem 220-230 General Chemistry I-II |
8 |
| Math 226-228 Calculus I-III |
12 |
| Total |
59-64 |
MINOR IN PHYSICS
The minor in physics is designed to give students a deeper appreciation of physics than can be attained in a one-year sequence. The minor in physics can enhance studies in other disciplines such as (but not limited to) chemistry, mathematics, computer science, and philosophy.
| Minor In Physics |
| Phy 232-242General (Workshop) Physics I-II or Phy 130/ 201 and 140/203 Introductory Physics I-II with lab |
8 |
| Math 226-227 Calculus I-II |
8 |
| Phy 320/321 Modern Physics with lab |
4 |
| Seven additional upper-division credits in physics |
7 |
| Total |
27 |
MINOR IN APPLIED PHYSICS
The minor in applied physics is designed for students in-terested in employment in the high tech industry or in en-gineering. The minor in applied physics can be used toward completion of the applied science major.
| Minor In Aplied Physics |
| Phy 232-242General (Workshop) Physics I-II or Phy 130/ 201 and 140/203 Introductory Physics I-II with lab |
8 |
| Math 226-227 Calculus I-II |
8 |
| Phy 320/321 Modern Physics with lab |
4 |
| Phy 364 Electronics |
4 |
One of the following:
Phy 376 Engineering Mechanics: Statics, or
Phy 384 Thermodynamics, or
Phy 340/341 Physical Optics with lab |
3 |
One of the following:
Phy 380 Classical Mechanics: Dynamics, or
Phy 420 Quantum Mechanics, or
Phy 460 Electric & Magnetic Fields |
4 |
| Total |
39 |
Any student interested in a physics minor should consult
with a faculty member in the Department of Physics.
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