Physics DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS Chair: J. Ronald Galli Location: Science Lab, Room 202 Telephone Contact: Maxine Westmorland 626-6163 Professors: J. Ronald Galli, Richard G Hills, Rondo N. Jeffery; Associate Professors: Farhang Amiri, Bradley W. Carroll, Dale A. Ostlie, Jay W. Phippen, Walther N. Spjeldvik 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 bachelors 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 specialty as described below. Physics Teaching — The department also offers a program leading to a bachelors degree in Physics Teaching. This program is described below and is coordinated with the Department of Secondary Education. PROGRAM: PHYSICS MAJOR BACHELOR DEGREE Emphases: • Physics • Applied Physics • Engineering Physics • Physics Teaching General requirements for all Physics Majors: • Specific Requirements (see index). • Requirements for General Education (see index). A minor is required. A math minor is automatically satisfied for Physics and Engineering Physics. • An overall GPA of 2.00 is required for Physics and Applied Physics. Engineering Physics requires an overall GPA of 2.40. A Physics Teaching major must achieve a 2.50 overall GPA. • A total of 183 credit hours are required for Physics and Applied Physics. A total of 198 credit hours are required for Engineering Physics. A total of 60 credit hours must be upper division courses numbered 300 and above. • Students obtaining a Physics Teaching major must satisfy the School of Education Certification. (See Teacher Education Program.) These courses must include the following: Educ 195 (1), 300 (2), 301 (4), 303 (3), 305 (3), 462 (4), 463 (4), 495 (15), 499 (3). Physics Major: • Physics courses required (48 hours): Phsx NS261 (4), NS262 (4), NS263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 317 (4), 350 (5), 351 (4), 352 (4), 364 (1), 365 (1), 366 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4). • Physics courses from which to elect (12 credit hours, including at least two 300-level courses): Phsx 316 (4), 318 (4), 319 (4), 320 (4), NS341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4), 480 (1-4), approved 483 (1-4), 497 (2), 499 (1-2). • Support courses required (41 credit hours): Chem NS121 (5), NS122 (5); Math 211 (5), 212 (5), 213 (4), 321 (3), 325 (3), 451 (4), 372 (4); Comsci 260 (3). Applied Physics Major: • Physics courses required (27 credit hours): Phsx NS 111 (4), NS112 (4), NS113 (4), 114 (1), 115 (1), 116 (1), or Phsx NS261 (4), NS262 (4), NS263 (1), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), Phsx 341 (4), 342 (4) 343 (4). • Physics courses from which to elect (9-12 approved credit hours): Phsx 316 (4), 317 (4), 318 (4), 319 (4), 320 (4), 350 (5), 351 (4), 352 (4), 364 (1), 365 (1), 366 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), or approved 480, 483, 489, 499 classes. • Support courses required (25 credit hours): Math 211 (5), Chem NS121 (5), Comsci 260 (3), Eltech 124 (5), 255 (4); Mfentc 345 (3). • Support courses from which to elect (15 credit hours): Approved credits in Chemistry, Math, Computer Science, Pre-engineering or Engineering Technology. Engineering Physics Major: • Physics courses required (68 credit hours): Phsx NS261 (4), NS262 (4), NS263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1), 317 (4), 316 (4) or 318 (4) or 319 (4), 320 (4), 341 (4), 342 (4), 343 (4), 350 (5), 351 (4), 352 (4), 364 (1), 365 (1), 366 (1), 461 (4), 462 (4), 463 (4), 499(1). • Support courses required (58 credit hours): Math 211(5), 212 (5), 213 (4), 321 (3), 325 (3), 372 (4), 451 (4), 461 (3), 462 (3), 463 (3); Chem NS121 (5), 122 (5); Comsci 260 (3); Prengr 350 (4), 352 (4). • One technical emphasis is required: • Electronics Emphasis (26 credit hours): Prengr 124 (5), 221 (5), 351 (4); Eltech 255 (4); Elentc 350 (4), 356 (4) or • Computer Emphasis (24 credit hours): Comsci 201 (4), 215 (4), 302 (4), 370 (4), 430 (4), 470 (4). Physics Teaching Major: • Physics courses required (25 credit hours): Phsx NS101 (5) or NS107 (5), NS103 (5), NS261 (4), NS262 (4), NS263 (4), 264 (1), 265(1), 266(1). • Seventeen credit hours in approved upper division Physics classes. • Support course required (3 credit hours): Commun HU102 (3). PROGRAM: PHYSICAL SCIENCE/ MATHEMATICS/COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPOSITE TEACHING MAJOR-BACHELOR DEGREE - (See program requirements in the Composite Teaching Majors section of the School of Education.) PROGRAM: PHYSICS DEPARTMENTAL HONORS General Requirements: • Enroll in General Honors Program and complete at least 10 hours of General Honors courses (see the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog). • Maintain an overall GPA of 3.3. • Fulfill the requirements of either the Physics departmental major, the Applied Physics major, the Engineering Physics major, or the Physics Teaching major. Specific Requirements: • In fulfilling requirements for a Physics major, take at least eighteen hours of Physics Honors credit. • Complete a Physics Honors senior project (minimum 2 hours). • A student may receive Physics Honors credit in any of the Physics courses required for the respective Physics majors. Permission from the department chair should be sought before registering in a course for Honors credit. A written agreement should be reached with the appropriate professor regarding the work expected for Honors credit. (See the Interdisciplinary Programs section of the catalog.) PROGRAM: PHYSICS MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in all Physics courses. • Prior departmental approval is required. Specific Requirements: • Physics courses required (15 credit hours): Phsx NS261 (4), NS262 (4), NS263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). • Nine to fifteen additional credit hours in approved upper division Physics courses. Physics • PROGRAM: PHYSICS TEACHING MINOR General Requirements: • A grade of C or better in all Physics courses. • Prior department approval is required. • Students obtaining a Physics Teaching minor must satisfy the School of Education Certification (See Teacher Education Program). Specific Requirements: • A minimum of 25 credit hours of Physics courses. • Physics courses required (15 credit hours): Phsx NS261 (4), NS262 (4), NS263 (4), 264 (1), 265 (1), 266 (1). • Ten additional credit hours in approved upper division Physics classes. Information PHYSiCS COURSES - PHSX m 100. Preparation for College Physics (3) The course is designed to provide the minimal prerequisite for entry into Physics 111 or Physics NS261 by emphasizing problem- solving skills using selected topics in physics. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Math 106 (may be taken concurrently). NS101. Introduction to Physics (5) A, W, S A brief survey of physics designed for students not majoring in the physical sciences. Topics covered include laws of motion, gravity, energy, light, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, radioactivity, and relativity. NS102. Physics for Everyday Living (5) 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. NS103. Introduction to Astronomy (5) A, W, S A brief survey of astronomy which includes a study of the planets, sun, stars, nebulae, star clusters, black holes, Milky Way Galaxy, galaxies, quasars, cosmology. 104,105,106. Technical Physics (2-2-2) In this sequence of courses, concepts in physics are applied, through laboratory activities, to systems found in modem industry. Measurement and instrumentation are emphasized. The courses are for two-year technology students only. 104: Basic concepts of force, work, rate, resistance, and energy are applied to mechanical and fluid systems. 105: Basic concepts are applied to electrical and thermal systems. 106: Concepts of vibrations and light are introduced, and properties of atomic particles and particle radiation are measured. Prerequisites: Math 101; Phsx 104 is prerequisite for Phsx 105, and Phsx 105 is prerequisite for Phsx 106. Student Services Interdisc. Programs Allied Health Sciences Arts& Humanities Business & Economics Education Natural Sciences Social Sciences Technology 190 191 Continuing Education