288 289 The Department offers three major programs, Physics, Applied Physics, and Physics Teaching. The Physics major places emphasis on understanding nature at the deepest possible level. It also provides a strong foundation for graduate work in pure physics. The Applied Physics major places more emphasis on physical phenomena and hands-on experience. Thus, it is more suitable for those planning to go either directly into industrial employment or into graduate programs in certain applied fields. Since the course requirements for these two majors overlap considerably, students can easily switch from one major to the other any time before their senior year. The Physics Teaching major is designed specifically for those planning to teach physics at the secondary school level. Students who are majoring in other disciplines are encouraged to consider a minor in physics, which includes a year of introductory physics plus eight credit hours of additional physics courses. These electives may be chosen to emphasize basic theory, experimental techniques, or applied subfields such as optics and astrophysics. Physics Major » Program Prerequisite: Not required for Physics or Applied Physics. Physics Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). » Minor: No minor is required; however a math minor may be satisfied with one additional upper division math course beyond the minimum required for the Physics major. » Grade Requirements: An overall GPA of 2.00 is required for Physics and Applied Physics majors. Physics Teaching majors must achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program. Refer to page 35 for general grade requirements for graduation. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 semester credit hours is required for graduation - 75 of these are required within the Physics major, 72 within the Applied Physics Major, and 32 hours are required within the Physics Teaching major, plus the credits required by the Teacher Education department. Forty upper division credit hours are required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - 31 of these are required within the Physics major, 26 to 31 within the Applied Physics major, and 12 upper division physics hours within the Physics Teaching major. Advisement All Physics majors are strongly encouraged to meet with the chair at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 801-626-6163 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Physics Teaching majors are encouraged to also meet with a College of Education advisor (call 801-626-6269). Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18). There are no special admission or application requirements for the Physics and Applied Physics majors. Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). General Education Refer to pages 35-40 for specific requirements. The following courses required for the Physics and Applied Physics majors will satisfy general education requirements: Phsx PS/SI2210, PS/SI2210L Chem PS/SI 1210 and Math SI 1210. The following courses required for the Physics Teaching Major will satisfy general education requirements: Phsx PS/SI1010, PS1030, PS/SI2210, PS/SI2210L and Math 1210. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Physics Major Physics Courses Required (41 credit hours) Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Scientists & Engineers (8) Phsx PS/SI2210L/SI2220L Lab (2) Phsx 2300 Scientific Computing with C++ and Fortran (3) Phsx 2740 Introductory Modern Physics (3) Phsx 3180 Thermal Physics (3) Phsx 3410 Electronics I (4) Phsx 3500 Analytical Mechanics (3) Phsx 3510 Electromagnetic Theory (3) Phsx 3540 Mech. & Electromagnetic Waves (3) Phsx 3640 Advanced Physics Lab (2) Phsx 4610 Quantum Mechanics (3) Phsx 4620 Atomic, Nuclear, & Particle Physics (3) Phsx 4990 Seminar in Physics (1) Physics Electives (3 credit hours) Select 3 credit hours from the following 3000 and 4000 level courses. Phsx 3160 Astrophysics (3) Phsx 3190 Applied Optics (3) Phsx 3200 Solid State Physics (3) Phsx 3300 Computational Physics (3) Phsx 3420 Electronics II (3) Phsx 4800 Individual Research Problems (1-3) Phsx 4830* Readings in Physics (1-3) * as approved by instructor Phsx 4970 Senior Thesis (2) Support Courses Required (31 credit hours) Chem PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) Math SI1210 Calculus I (4) Math SI1220 Calculus II (4) Math 2210 Calculus III (4) Math 2270 Elementary Linear Algebra (3) Math 2280 Ordinary Differential Equations (3) Math 3710 Boundary Value Problems (3) Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Applied Physics Major Physics Courses Required (38 credit hours) Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Scientists & Engineers (8) Phsx PS/SI2210L/SI2220L Lab (2) Phsx 2300 Scientific Computing with C++ and Fortran (3) Introductory Modern Physics (3) Applied Optics (3) Electronics I (4) Analytical Mechanics (3) Electromagnetic Theory (3) Mech. & Electromagnetic Waves (3) Advanced Physics Lab (2) Individual Research Problems (3) Seminar in Physics (1) Physics Electives (9 credit hours) Select a minimum of nine credit hours with departmental approval from the following Laboratory Safety (1) Astrophysics (3) Thermal Physics (3) Solid State Physics (3) Computational Physics (3) Electronics II (3) Quantum Mechanics (3) Atomic, Nuclear and Particle Physics (3) Readings in Physics (1-3) Phsx 2740 Phsx 3190 Phsx 3410 Phsx 3500 Phsx 3510 Phsx 3540 Phsx 3640 Phsx 4800 Phsx 4990 Phsx 2600 Phsx 3160 Phsx 3180 Phsx 3200 Phsx 3300 Phsx 3420 Phsx 4610 Phsx 4620 Phsx 4830* * as approved by instructor Phsx 4970 EET 1040/1040L Geosci 4600 Chem 3410/3420 Math 3710 Senior Thesis (2) Microprocessor Systems (4) Geophysics (3) Physical Chemistry (8) Boundary Value Problems (3) Support Courses Required (25 credit hours) Chem PS/SI1210/SI1220 Principles of Chemistry (10) Math SI1210 Calculus I (4) Math SI1220 Calculus II (4) Math 2210 Calculus III (4) Math 2280 Ordinary Differential Equations (3) Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Physics Teaching Major Physics Courses Required (23 credit hours) Phsx PS/SI1010 Intro to Physics (3) Phsx PS/SI1030 Intro to Astronomy (3) Phsx PS/SI2210/SI2220 Physics for Scientists & Engineers (8) Phsx PS/SI2210L/SI2220L Lab (2) Phsx 2600 Laboratory Safety (1) Phsx 2740 Introductory Modern Physics (3) Phsx 4570 Secondary School Science Teachng Methods (3) Physics Electives (9 credit hours) Select nine credit hours in approved Physics classes (courses numbered 3000 and above). Support Courses Required (11 credit hours) Comm HU1020 Principles of Public Speaking (3) Math SI1210/SI1220 Calculus I, II (8) Students must also complete the Teacher Education Certification Program (32 credit hours) Suggested Course Sequence The following suggested course sequences are provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Physics Major --::■ ' ' -"' ■' ''''"'':" ■ . .-.:: ,.:,.■■ :'■■■•■' ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■: : ■ ■ ■■■ Phsx PS 2210 4 Phsx SI2220 4 Phsx PS 2210L 1 Phsx SI2220L 1 Math SI1210 4 Math SI1220 4 GenEd 6 GenEd 6 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 SoPflQjjojfiJi^ Chem PS/SI1210 5 Chem SI1220 5 Phsx 3410 4 Phsx 2740 3 Math 2210 4 Math 2280 3 Electives/Gen Ed 2 Electives/Gen Ed 4 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 Junior Fall Junior Spring Phsx 3500 3 Phsx 3640 2 Phsx 3510 3 Phsx 3540 3 Math 3710 3 Phsx 3180 3 Electives/Gen Ed 6 Math 2270 3 Elective/Gen Ed 4 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 Senior Fall Senior Spring Phsx 4610 3 Phsx 4620 3 Math 3710 3 Electives/Gen Ed 11 Electives/Gen Ed 9 Phsx 4990 1 Total Hours 15 Total Hours 15 Applied Physics Major Phsx PS/SI2210 4 Phsx PS/SI2210L 1 Math SI1210 4 GenEd 6 Total Hours 15 Chem PS/SI1210 5 Phsx 3410 4 Math 2210 4 Electives/Gen Ed 2 Total Hours 15 Phsx SI2220 Phsx SI2220L Math SI1220 GenEd Total Hours Chem SI1220 Phsx 2740 Math 2280 Electives/Gen Ed Total Hours Phsx 3500 3 Phsx 3640 Phsx 3510 3 Phsx 3540 Phsx 3190 3 Elective/Gen Ed Electives/Gen Ed 6 Total Hours 15 Total Hours tafiSjALL Senior Spring Phsx 4800 Phsx 2300 Electives/Gen Ed Total Hours Phsx 4990 Electives/Gen Ed Total Hours 15 Physical Science Composite Teaching Major » Program Prerequisite: Composite Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). » Minor: Not required. » Grade Requirements: A grade of "C" or better in courses required for this major (a grade of "C-" is not acceptable). Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation under General Requirements. Teaching majors must also achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 120 credit hours are required for graduation - a minimum of 66 of these is required within the major. A total of 40 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 3000 and above) - a minimum of 10 of these is required within the major. Advisement Teaching majors are encouraged to consult with advisors in both the College of Science (call 801-626-6160) and the College of Education (call 801-626-6269). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 18). Physical Science Composite Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department). General Education Refer to pages 35-40 for specific requirements. Psych SS1010 is recommended in the Social Science area. The following courses required for this major will also satisfy general education requirements: Chem PS/SI1210, Geosci PS/SIl 110 and Phsx PS/SI2210/ PS/SI2210L. PROFILE ENROLLMENT STUDENT AFFAIRS ACADEMIC INFO DEGREE REQ GENED Interdisciplinary FYE HNRS BIS LIBSCI INTRD MINORS Applied Science & Technology CEET CS MFET/MET CMT DG PRENGR AUTOSV/AUTOTC IDT SST TBE Arts & Humanities COMM ENGL FORLNG DANCE MUSIC THEATR ART Business & Econ MBA MPACC/ACCTNG BUSADM FIN LOM MGMT MKTG ECON/QUANT IS&T MEDUC CHFAM ATHL/AT HEALTH/NUTRI PE/REC EDUC Health Professions CLS DENSCI PARAMD HTHSCI HAS/HIM NURSNG RADTEC DMS NUCMED RADTHR RESTHY Science BOTANY CHEM GEOSCI MATH/MATHED MICRO phsx ZOOL Social A Behavioral CJ ECON GEOGR HIST POLSC PHILO PSYCH SOCLWK GERONT SOCLGY ANTHRO AEROSP MILSCI NAVSCI Continuing Ed Davis Campus Weber State University Weber State University