Arts, Letters and Science — Physics Arts, Letters and Science — Physics upon instruments originally devised by physicists. Physics underlies engineering and most of modern technology. Thus, physics plays a basic and essential role in our economy and our culture. A knowledge of physics is essential in many fields of endeavor. The Physics program has been made particularly flexible in order to accommodate those who do not wish to major in Physics, but who wish to build upon the fundamental base of physics. Students graduating in Physics can go into varied scientific fields such as medicine, geophysics, chemical physics, materials science, metallurgy, and engineering, as well as into physics. Physics graduates can also enter non-scientific fields such as education, business administration, journalism, and philosophy. A degree in Applied Physics (often called Engineering Physics) is offered for those students who wish to study physics, but also want to see how the results of physics are applied in the engineering and other allied sciences. Some of the physics courses required for the Applied Physics and Physics degree, and some of the pre-engineering courses required for the Applied Physics degree are only offered on alternate years. The student must, therefore, be careful to plan his schedule such that he can take these particular classes in the year in which they are offered. Suggested class schedules arc available by contacting or writing the Physics Department office. The student should obtain this material during his freshman year so that his entire four-year schedule can be planned. Department faculty are all available to assist in this planning. Department Requirements for Bachelor Degree in Physics and Applied Physics Baccalaureate Degree Requirements. Physics: 48 credit hours of Physics consisting of the following courses: Physics 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 311, 312, 313, 351, 352, 353, 374, 375, 376, 461, 462, 463, 471, 472, 473. In addition, Mathematics 371, 372, 373 and Chemistry 121, 122, or equivalent are required. Applied Physics: 48 credit hours of Physics consisting of the following courses: Physics 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266, 311, 312, 313, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 351, 352, 353, 374, 375, 376. In addition, Engineering 221, 311, 312; Data Processing 260; Mathematics 371, 372, 373, and Chemistry 121, 122 or equivalent are required. A grade of "C" or better in courses taken in Physics and Applied Physics is required of all Physics majors and minors. Departmental Minor—Normally nine to fifteen hours in approved upper division Physics will be acceptable for the minor requirement. However, prior departmental approval of the candidate's program is required. Written approval by the department chairman should be obtained before the junior year. Teaching Major—A minimum of 42 approved hours (including 20 hours of upper division). Courses: Physics 101, 103, 261, through 266, 301 and 302, and sufficient additional approved electives in mathematics and physics to meet the minimum credit hour requirements. Teaching Minor—A minimum of 20 credit hours including Physics 261 through 266 and 5 additional approved hours in mathematics or physics. Composite Teaching Major in Physical Sciences—See Mathematics and Physical Science Composite Teaching Major, School of Education. COURSES OF INSTRUCTION PS101. Introduction to Physics—A brief survey of physics designed for students not majoring in the physical sciences. No prerequisite. A W S Su (5) 102. Physics for Everyday Living—This course is designed to stress those aspects of physics which are most prominent in our daily lives as it centers around the home and our immediate needs in the community. The course will be a hands-on experience emphasizing maximum student involvement. The course will be limited to a maximum of twenty students. No prerequisite. S Su (5) PS103. Introduction to Astronomy—The solar system, the universe, and the celestial bodies. No prerequisite. A W S Su (5) PS 107. Elementary Biophysics—A brief survey of physics with examples and applications from medicine and biology. Designed for students not majoring in Physical Sciences. No prerequisite. A (5) PS111, PS112, PS113. General Physics-Fundamentals of physics primarily for students in pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, architecture, and other disciplines requiring a full course in physics without calculus. Mechanics (111), Electricity, and Magnetism (112), Heat, Optics, and Modern Physics (113). Pre- 167