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Show Natural Sciences Physics of physics and rely on many instruments originally devised by physicists. Engineers use physics to build bridges, airplanes, television transmitters and receivers, satellites, and deep space probes. The physicist seeks to understand the behavior of matter and energy at the most general fundamental level. Thus, physics plays a basic and essential role in our economy and our culture. Education: Physics majors who want careers in research are invited to pursue an intensive pre-doctoral and doctoral program. Those who will seek employment with a bachelor's degree in physics, or who wish to take advanced training in other fields, should investigate the liberal program in physics. A joint major is also possible such as mathematics and physics. Some of the courses required for the Physics majors are only offered on alternate years. The student must, therefore, be careful to plan his schedule so that he can take these when they are offered. Department faculty are all available to assist in this planning. Employment Outlook: Employment opportunities in physics are expected to be good through the mid-1980's. The employment of physicists is expected to grow faster than most occupations over this period. (Source: American Institute of Physics, 335 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017.) Related Careers: Mechanical, electrical and civil engineering, bioengineering, medical electronics, production supervision, industrial sales, patent law, solid state physics, optics, nuclear engineering, etc. See: What Can I Do With a Major in...? and the Occupational Thesaurus, Volume 2. Program: Physics MajorBachelor Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). C. A minor is required. D. Physics majors must have a C or better in major courses. E. An overall G. P. A. of 2.00 or C is required. F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 51 credit hours of Physics courses. B. Physics courses required (51 credit hours): Physics 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 311 (3), 312 (3), 313 (3), 351 (3), 352 (3), 353 (3), 374 (1), 375 (1), 376 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 471 (1), 472 (1), 473 (1). C. Physics courses to elect from: Physics 101 (5), 102 (5), 103 (5), 107 (5), 111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), 114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1), 203 (3), 209 (4), 308 (3), 331 (3), 332 (3), 333 (3), 334 (1), 335 (1), 336 (1), 480 (1-5), 483 (TBA), 499 (1). D. Support courses required: Mathematics 371 (4), 372 (4), 373 (4); Chemistry 121 (5), 122 (5). Program: Applied Physics MajorBachelor Degree A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). C. A minor is required. I. General Requirements: D. Physics majors must have a C or better in major courses. E. An overall G. P. A. of 2.00 or C is required. F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 48 credit hours of Physics courses. 200 Natural Sciences Physics B. Physics courses required: (48 credit hours) Physics 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 311 (3), 312 (3), 313 (3), 331 (3), 332 (3), 333 (3), 334 (1), 335 (1), 336 (1), 351 (3), 352 (3), 353 (3), 374 (1), 375 (1), 376 (1). C. Physics courses to elect from: Physics 101 (5), 102 (5), 103 (5), 107 (5), 111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), 114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1), 203 (3), 209 (4), 308 (3), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 471 (1), 472 (1), 473 (1), 480 (1-5), 483 (TBA), 499 (1). D. Support courses required: Engineering 221 (5), 311 (4), 312 (4); Data Processing 260 (4); Mathematics 371 (4), 372 (4), 373 (4); Chemistry 121 (5), 122 (5). Program: Physics Teaching MajorBachelor Degree I. General Requirements: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). Psychology 101 (5) in the Social Science area is recommended for Physics Teaching majors. C. A minor is required. D. Physics Teaching majors must have a C or better in major courses. E. Physics Teaching majors must achieve an overall 2.25 G. P. A. F. 183 total hours are required for this degree. G. Sixty of the 183 total hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above). H. Students obtaining a Physics Teaching major must satisfy the School of Education Certification. (See Teacher Education Program.) These courses must include the following: Education 105 (1), 300 (3), 350 (3), 363 (3), 462 (3), 364 (4), 495 (15), 499 (5). II. Specific Requirements: A. Minimum of 42 credit hours of Physics courses. B. Physics courses required (25 credit hours): Physics 101 (5) or 107 (5); 103 (5), 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). C. Physics courses to elect from (seventeen credit hours): Physics 102 (5), 111 (4), 112 (4), 113 (4), 114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1), 203 (3), 209 (4), 308 (3) , 311 (3), 312 (3), 313 (3), 331 (3), 332 (3), 333 (3), 334 (1), 335 (1), 336 (1), 351 (3), 352 (3), 353 (3), 374 (1), 375 (1), 376 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 471 (1), 472 (1), 473 (1), 480 (1-5), 483 (TBA), 499 (1). D. Support course required: Communication 102 (3). Composite Teaching Major in Physical SciencesSee Composite and Interdepartmental Programs. Program: Physics Departmental Honors I. General Requirements: A. Enroll in General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses. B. Maintain an overall G. P. A. of 3.3. C. Fulfill the requirements of either the Physics Departmental Major, the Applied Physics Major, or the Physics Teaching Major. II. Specific Requirements: A. In fulfilling requirements for a Physics major, take at least eighteen 201 |
