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Show Physics DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Gilbert C. Barton, Chairman Professors: Gilbert C. Barton, J. Ronald Galli; Associate Professors: Richard G. Hills, Daryl L. Letham, David A. Tripp, Jay W. Phippen. Visiting Associate Professor: Rondo N. Jeffery. Descriptions —Physics or Applied Physics — Physicists study the basic laws of nature. These include the laws of electricity, magnetism, optics, sound, thermodynamics, mechanics, electromagnetism, solid state, relativity, quantum mechanics, modern physics, and nuclear physics. 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. Physics majors who want careers in research are invited to pursue an intensive pre-doctoral and doctoral program. Engineering Physics — This interdisciplinary program requires 198 credit hours for completion and is designed for the professionally minded student wanting to go into engineering. It is designed to produce an engineer physicist who is able to analyze a problem using the fundamentals of physics, and who is then able to employ the principles of engineering. The student choosing this program must specialize in either the electronics or the computer science speciality as described below. Physics Teaching—The department also offers a program leading to a bachelor's decree in Physics Teaching. This program is described below and is coordinated through the Department of Secondary Education. 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. Program: Physics Majors — Bachelor Degree: Emphases: Physics Applied Physics Engineering Physics Physics Teaching I. General requirements for all Physics Majors: A. Specific course requirements of the college (see index). B. Bachelor Degree General Education requirements (see index). C. A minor is required. A math minor is automatically satisfied for Physics and Engineering Physics. D. An overall GPA of 2.00 is required for Physics and Applied Physics. Engineering Physics requires an overall 274 GPA of 2.40. A Physics Teaching major must achieve a 2.25 overall GPA. E. A total of 183 credit hours are required for Physics and Applied Physics. A total of 198 credit hours are required for Engineering Physics. F. A total of 60 credit hours must be upper division courses numbered 300 and above. G. 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). Physics Major: A. Physics courses required (48 hours): Physics 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 311 (3), 317 (4), 351 (4), 352 (4), 374 (1), 375 (1), 376 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 471 (1), 472 (1), 473 (1). B. Physics courses from which to elect (8-12 credit hours): Physics 318 (4), 319 (4), 320 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4), or approved 483 courses. C. Support courses required (41 credit hours): Chemistry 121 (5), 122 (5), Math 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (5), 230 (5), 451 (4), 372 (4), COMIS 260 (3). III. Applied Physics Major: A. Physics courses required (27 credit hours): Physics 111 (4), 112(4), 113(4), 114(1), 115(1), 116 (1), or Physics 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (1), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), Physics 341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4). B. Physics courses from which to elect (9-12 approved credit hours): Physics 311 (3), 317 (4), 318 (4), 319 (4), 320 (4), 351 (4), 352 (4), 374 (1), 375 (1), 376 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 471 (1), 472 (1), 473 (1), or approved 480, 483, 489 classes. C. Support courses required (25 credit hours): Math 211 (5), Chemistry 121 (5), COMIS 260 (3), ELTCH 124 (5), ENGTC 345 (3), 355 (4). D. Support courses from which to elect (15 credit hours): Approved credits in Chemistry, Math, Computer Information Systems, Pre-engineering or Engineering Technology. IV. Engineering Physics Major: A. Physics courses required (68 credit hours): Physics 261 (4), 262 (4), 263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 311 (3), 317 (4), 318 (4) or 319 (4), 320 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4), 351 (4), 352 (4), 374 (1), 375 (1), 376 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 471 (1), 472 (1), 473 (1). B. Support courses required (58 credit hours): Math 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (5), 320 (5), 372 (4), 451 (4), 461 (3), 462 (3), 463 (3). Chemistry 121 (5), 122 (5). COMIS 260 (3). ENGTC 350 (4), 352 (4). 275 Social s cie nc es re( Kr 111 01 5fJ' "n Ed uc at on |
