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2016-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2016-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics, Pure and Applied Physics Major Track, B.S.


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College of Arts and Sciences

The major concentration in Pure and Applied Physics leading to a Bachelor of Science degree consists of 22 upper-division hours of physics and 3-6 hours  of upper-division courses in mathematics. The Pure and Applied Physics Major track is recommended for those students considering a career or graduate studies in areas such as science, engineering, or quantitative finance.

Per university requirements, students must choose additional upper-division coursework to complete the major requirements of a minimum of 30 hours of upper-division coursework. Students are advised to work with their advisor to choose these hours to complete coursework necessary for graduate school entrance requirements. A grade of C or better is required in each upper-division course counted toward fulfillment of the major requirements. (A grade of C- will not satisfy this requirement.)

Additional Required Courses:


Choose minimum of three credit hours from list below. Work with advisor to choose appropriate additional coursework for graduate school requirements.

Additional Courses Required for the Pure and Applied Physics Track:


Total Upper-Division Hours Required:


25-28 hours depending on courses chosen. Students should discuss options with advisors.

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