Arts, Letters and Science — Physics Arts, Letters and Science — Physics 050. Fundamentals of Nursing—The theory of the fundamentals of basic nursing care. A (8) 051. Fundamentals of Nursing—A clinical laboratory practice of the fundamentals of basic nursing care. A (7) 052. Elementary Practical Nursing—The theory of fundamentals of nursing care as applied to all types of patients within a wide age range from birth through old age. W (8) 053. Elementary Practical Nursing—A clinical laboratory practice of the fundamentals of nursing care as applied to all types of patients within a wide range from birth through old age. W (7) 054. Intermediate Practical Nursing—The theory of the nursing care given patients by Practical Nurses in nursing situations of intermediate complexity. S (8) 055. Intermediate Practical Nursing—A clinical laboratory practice of the nursing care given to patients by Practical Nurses in nursing situations of intermediate complexity. S (7) 056. Advanced Practical Nursing—The theory of the functions of the Practical Nurse as a participant in giving complex nursing care. Su (8) 057. Advanced Practical Nursing—A clinical laboratory practice of the functions of the Practical Nurse as a participant in giving complex nursing care. Su (7) DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Daryl L. Letham, Chairman Professors, Robert A. Clarke, H. Paul Huish; Associate Professors, Gilbert C. Barton Robert L. Capener, J. Ronald Galli, Richard G. Hills, Daryl L. Letham; Assistant Professor, David A. Tripp; Adjunct Assistant Professor, O.Louis Wood. The physicist seeks to understand the behavior of matter and energy at the most general fundamental level. The allied sciences of chemistry, earth sciences, and biology (including parts of medical science) build on the laws of physics and often rely 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 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. 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. 184 185