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2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog

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2014-2016 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics, Traditional Physics Track, B.S.

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The major concentration in Traditional Physics leading to a Bachelor of Science degree consists of 18–19 upper-division hours of physics and 3 hours of upper-division courses in mathematics.The Traditional Physics track is recommended for those students considering graduate studies in research or applied physics.

Per university requirements, students must choose additional upper-division coursework to complete the major requirements 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.)

Prerequisite:

Choose either General Physics or Physics Concepts and Connections:

General Physics or Physics for Scientists and Engineers:

PH 2800 - General Physics I (3) and
PH 2810 - General Physics Laboratory I (1)
and
PH 2900 - General Physics II (3)
and
PH 2910 - General Physics Laboratory II (1)
or
PH 2850 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (3)
and
PH 2860 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory I (1)
and
PH 2940 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (3)
and
PH 2920 - Physics for Scientists and Engineers Laboratory II (1)

Physics Concepts and Connections:

PH 1700 - Physics Concepts and Connections I (3) and
PH 1710 - Physics Concepts and Connections Laboratory I (1)
PH 1750 - Physics Concepts and Connections II (3) and
PH 1760 - Physics Concepts and Connections Laboratory II (1)
with instructor’s approval

PH Required:

PH 4000 - Electric Circuits (3)
PH 4011 - Electromagnetic Theory (1)
PH 4100 - Dynamics (3)
PH 4111 - Classical Mechanics Theory (1)
PH 4500 - Modern Physics (3)
PH 4215 - Advanced Laboratory (1)

MT Required:

MT 3700 - Differential Equations (3)

Additional Required Courses:

Choose a minimum of 6 hours from the list below:

PH 3500 - Statics (3)
PH 3530 - Physical Chemistry II (3) or
CH 3530 - Physical Chemistry II (3)
PH 3400 - Thermodynamics (3)
PH 4400 - Optics (3)

Total Upper-Division Hours Required:

19 hours of Physics and 3 hours of Math.

Recommended:

PH 3710 - Mathematical Methods in Physics (3)
MT 3810 - Linear Algebra (3)
MT 3260 - Mathematical Modeling (3)

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