270 271 interpretation. Majoring in physics can thus prepare a student for a variety of careers in research, education, business, industry, and government. The Department offers two principal major programs, Physics and Applied Physics. The Physics major places more emphasis on understanding nature at the deepest possible level. It also provides a better 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 Department also offers a Physics Teaching major, 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 twelve credit hours of additional physics courses. These electives may be chosen to emphasize basic theory, experimental techniques, or applied subfields such as optics and astro-physics. Physics Major BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.} » 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 in this catalog). » Minor: Required A math minor is automatically satisfied 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. Also refer to the general grade requirements for graduation on page 32 of this catalog. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation - 109 of these are required within the Physics major, 109 within the Applied Physics Major, and 45 within the Physics Teaching major. A total of 56 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) - 56 of these are required within the Physics major, 56 within the Applied Physics major, and 17 within the Physics Teaching major. Advisement All Physics majors are encouraged to meet with the chair at least annually for course and program advisement. Call 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 626-6269). Admissions Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 30 of this catalog). 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 in this catalog). Core and General Education Refer to page 32-36 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. The following courses required for the Physics major will also satisfy General Education requirements: Phsx PS161/PS164 and Chem PS121. Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Physics Major Physics Courses Required (58 credit hours) Phsx PS161-166 Phsx for Scientists & Engin w/lab 15 Phsx 241 ' Electronics I 5 Phsx 251 Introductory Modern Physics 4 Phsx 318 Thermal Physics 4 Phsx 350 Analytical Mechanics 5 Phsx 351/352 Electromagnetic Theory 9 Phsx 364 Classical Physics Lab 1 Phsx 365 Modern Physics Lab 1 Phsx 366 Nuclear Physics Lab 1 Phsx 461 Quantum Mechanics 4 Phsx 462 Atomic & Molecular Physics 4 Phsx 463 Nuclear & Particle Physics 4 Phsx 499 Seminar in Physics 1 Physics Electives (8 credit hours) Select 8 credit hours including at least two 300 level courses. Phsx 316 Astrophysics 4 Phsx 319 Applied Optics 4 Phsx 320 Solid State Physics 4 Phsx 342 Electronics II 4 Phsx 421 Computational Physics 4 Phsx 480 Individual Research Problems 1-4 Phsx 483* Topics in Physics 1-4 * as approved by instructor Phsx 497 Senior Thesis 2 Support Courses Required (43 credit hours) Chem Math Math Math Math Math CS PS121/122 Principles of Chemistry 10 111-113 Calculus with Analytic Geometry 15 321 Calculus of Several Variables 325 Elementary Linear Algebra 371 Differential Equations 373 Boundary Value Problems 160 Problem Solving Using FORTRAN Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Applied Physics Major Physics Courses Required (54 credit hours) Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx PS161-166 Phsx for Scientists & Engin w/lab 15 241 Electronics I 251 Introductory Modern Physics 319 Applied Optics 350 Analytical Mechanics 351/352 Electromagnetic Theory 364 Classical Physics Lab 365 Modern Physics Lab 366 Nuclear Physics Lab 461 Quantum Mechanics 480 Individual Research Problems 499 Seminar in Physics Physics Electives (12 credit hours) Select a minimum of 12 credit hours with departmental approval. Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx Phsx 316 318 320 342 421 462 463 483* * as approved by instructor Phsx 497 EET 212/212L Geosci 460 Chem 341/342 Astrophysics Thermal Physics Solid State Physics Electronics II Computational Physics Atomic and Molecular Physics Nuclear and Particle Physics Topics in Physics Senior Thesis Embedded Controllers w/lab Geophysics Physical Chemistry 5 4 4 5 9 1 1 1 4 4 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 -4 2 4 4 Support Courses Required (43 credit hours) Chem PS121/122 Math 111-113 Math 321 Math 325 Math 371 Math 373 CS 120 or CS 160 Principles of Chemistry 10 Calculus with Analytic Geometry 15 Calculus of Several Variables 3 Elementary Linear Algebra 3 Differential Equations 4 Boundary Value Problems 4 Problem Solving Using C 4 Problem Solving Using FORTRAN 4 Course Requirements for B.S. or B.A. Degree Physics Teaching Major Physics Courses Required (25 credit hours) Phsx PS101 Introduction to Physics 5 Phsx PS103 Introduction to Astronomy 5 Phsx PS161-166 Phsx for Scientists & Engin w/lab 15 Physics Electives (17 credit hours) Select 17 credit hours in approved upper division Physics classes (courses numbered 300 and above). Support Course Required Commun HU102 Principles of Public Speaking Suggested Course Sequence for the Physics Major The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Phsx 161 4 Phsx 162 4 Phsx 163 4 Phsx 164 1 Phsx 165 1 Phsx 166 1 Math 112 5 Math 113 5 Math 321 3 Gen Ed 6 Gen Ed 6 CS160 Gen Ed 4 4 Total Hrs. 16 Total Hrs. 16 Total Hrs. 16 Sophomoee Autumn Sophomore Wivtf.ii Sophomore Sp* Phsx 251 4 Phsx 241 5 Phsx 318 4 Math 371 4 Chem 122 4 Math 325 3 Chem 121 4 Math 373 4 Phsx 342/320 4 Gen Ed 4 Gen Ed 3 Gen Ed 5-9 Total Hrs. 16 Total Hrs. 16 Total Hrs. 16-20 Junior Autumn JjfflBLWjfftJ,, Phsx 350 5 Phsx 351 5 Phsx 352 4 Phsx 364 1 Phsx 365 1 Phsx 319 4 Gen Ed 10 Phsx 316 4 Phsx 366 1 Gen Ed 6-10 Gen Ed 7-11 Total Hrs. 16 Total Hrs. 16-20 Total Hrs. 16-20 Senior Autumn Senior Winter , _SENI0R.SPIfflfi„„_m Phsx 461 4 Phsx 462 4 Phsx 463 4 Phsx 480 1 Phsx 480 1 Phsx 480 1 Phsx 499 1 Gen Ed 12 Phsx 421 4 Gen Ed 10 Gen Ed 7-12 Total Hrs. 16 Total Hrs. 17 Total Hrs. 16-21 Suggested Course Sequence for the Applied Physics Major The following suggested course sequence is provided to assist students in planning their schedules. Use this only as a guideline and be sure to consult with an advisor. Freshman •imWML Fjeshman Winter ^_ Freshman Sprip Phsx 161 4 Phsx 162 4 Phsx 163 4 Phsx 164 1 Phsx 165 1 Phsx 166 1 Math 112 5 Math 113 5 Math 321 3 Gen Ed 6 Gen Ed 6 CS 120/160 Gen Ed 4 4 Total Hrs. 16 Total Hrs. 16 Total Hrs. 16 Phsx 251 Math 371 Chem 121 Gen Ed Total Hrs. Phsx 350 Phsx 364 Gen Ed Total Hrs. Senior Autumn Phsx 461 Phsx 480 Phsx 499 Gen Ed Total Hrs. 4 4 4 4 16 5 1 10 16 Phsx 241 5 Chem 122 4 Math 373 4 Gen Ed 3 Total Hrs. 16 —LfflLQtJtaEL—_ Phsx 318 Math 325 Phsx 342/320 Gen Ed Total Hrs. 4 3 4 5-13 16-24 MmmtmrnMLmmmm, Phsx 351 Phsx 365 Phsx 316 Gen Ed Total Hrs. 5 1 4 6-10 16-20 4 2 1 9 16 Phsx 462 4 Phsx 480 1 General Ed 11-15 Total Hrs. 16-20 Phsx 352 Phsx 319 Phsx 366 Gen Ed Total Hrs. ..Senior.&1N£„ Phsx 463 Phsx 480 Phsx 421 Gen Ed Total Hrs. 4 4 1 7 16 PHYSICAL SCIENCE COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE (B.S. OR B.A.) ■ ,;£££&* » Program Prerequisite: Composite Teaching majors must meet the Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). » 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 on page 32 of this catalog. Teaching majors must also achieve an overall GPA of 3.00 for admission to the Teacher Education program. » Credit Hour Requirements: A total of 183 credit hours is required for graduation - a minimum of 72 of these is required within the major. A total of 60 upper division credit hours is required (courses numbered 300 and above) - 12-25 of these are required within the major. Advisement Teaching majors are encouraged to consult with advisors in both the College of Science (call 626-6160) and the College of Education (call 626-6269). Admission Requirements Declare your program of study (refer to page 30 of this catalog). Physical Science Composite Teaching majors must satisfy Teacher Education admission and certification requirements (see Teacher Education Department in this catalog). Core and General Education Refer to page 32-36 of this catalog for either Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts requirements. Psych SSlOl is recommended in the Social Science area. The following courses required for this major will also satisfy General Education requirements: Chem PS121, Geosci PSlll and Phsx PS161/PS164. 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