BS in Physics
The B.S. degree in physics requires completion of a common core of 34 hours of physics courses and 29 hours of related-area courses and a choice of one concentration with additional requirements as listed below. The concentrations contain an additional 6-20 hours of physics, astronomy and related courses.
Recommended Introductory Course
PHYS 1910 Frontiers Of Physics And Astronomy (strongly recommended)
Completion of one of the following concentrations is required:
- Physics -Physics Concentration, BS
- Physics -Applied Physics Concentration, BS
- Physics -Astrophysics Concentration, BS
- Physics -Medical Physics Concentration, BS
Physics -Physics Concentration, BS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| B.S. Degree in Physics | ||
| The B.S. degree in physics requires completion of a common core of 34 hours of physics courses and 29 hours of related-area courses and a choice of one concentration with additional requirements as listed below. The concentrations contain an additional 6-20 hours of physics, astronomy and related courses. | ||
| Recommended Introductory Course | ||
| PHYS 1910 | Frontiers Of Physics And Astronomy (Strongly recommended) | 3 |
| Required Core Physics Courses | ||
| PHYS 2130 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors I Or with approval, PHYS 2070, PHYS 2075 plus PHYS 2100 | 4 |
| PHYS 2135 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors I - Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2140 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors II Or with approval, PHYS 2080, PHYS 2085 plus PHYS 2100 | 4 |
| PHYS 2145 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors II - Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 3310 | Modern Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3410 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 4210 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4230 | Electricity And Magnetism I | 3 |
| PHYS 4240 | Electricity And Magnetism II | 3 |
| PHYS 4310 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4910 | Research Problems-Physics And Astronomy 1-3 hrs in each of two semester | 4 |
| PHYS 4920 | Senior Capstone Project | 1 |
| PHYS 4950 | Undergraduate Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| The following related courses are also required: | ||
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering Technology | ||
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Computational Physics | ||
| MATH 1830 | Calculus I For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators | 4 |
| or MATH 1850 | Single Variable Calculus I | |
| MATH 1840 | Calculus II For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators | 4 |
| or MATH 1860 | Single Variable Calculus II | |
| MATH 1890 | Elementary Linear Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 2890 | Numerical Methods And Linear Algebra | |
| MATH 2850 | Elementary Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 2860 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3610 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| One additional course chosen from major-level courses in biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences (3-4 hrs) | 3 | |
| Required Courses for Physics Concentration | ||
| PHYS 3180 | Intermediate Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 4580 | Molecular And Condensed Matter Laboratory | 3 |
| or PHYS 4780 | Atomic And Nuclear Physics Laboratory | |
| In addition to the above requirements, students should consider the following recommended elective courses: | ||
| MATH 4740 | 3 | |
| MATH 4750 | 3 | |
Physics -Astrophysics Concentration, BS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| B.S. Degree in Physics | ||
| The B.S. degree in physics requires completion of a common core of 34 hours of physics courses and 29 hours of related-area courses and a choice of one concentration with additional requirements as listed below. The concentrations contain an additional 6-20 hours of physics, astronomy and related courses. | ||
| Recommended Introductory Course | ||
| PHYS 1910 | Frontiers Of Physics And Astronomy (Strongly recommended) | 3 |
| Required Core Physics Courses | ||
| PHYS 2130 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors I Or with approval, PHYS 2070, PHYS 2075 plus PHYS 2100 | 4 |
| PHYS 2135 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors I - Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2140 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors II Or with approval, PHYS 2080, PHYS 2085 plus PHYS 2100 | 4 |
| PHYS 2145 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors II - Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 3310 | Modern Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3410 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 4210 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4230 | Electricity And Magnetism I | 3 |
| PHYS 4240 | Electricity And Magnetism II | 3 |
| PHYS 4310 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4910 | Research Problems-Physics And Astronomy 1-3 hrs in each of two semesters | 4 |
| PHYS 4920 | Senior Capstone Project | 1 |
| PHYS 4950 | Undergraduate Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| The following related courses are also required: | ||
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering Technology | ||
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Computational Physics | ||
| MATH 1830 | Calculus I For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators | 4 |
| or MATH 1850 | Single Variable Calculus I | |
| MATH 1840 | Calculus II For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators | 4 |
| or MATH 1860 | Single Variable Calculus II | |
| MATH 1890 | Elementary Linear Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 2890 | Numerical Methods And Linear Algebra | |
| MATH 2850 | Elementary Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 2860 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3610 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| One additional course chosen from major-level courses in biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences (3-4 hrs) | 3 | |
| Required Courses for the Astrophysics Concentration | ||
| ASTR 2010 | Solar System Astronomy | 3 |
| ASTR 2020 | Stars, Galaxies, And The Universe | 3 |
| ASTR 3880 | Foundations of Astronomy | 4 |
| ASTR 4810 | Astrophysics I | 3 |
| ASTR 4820 | Astrophysics II | 3 |
| ASTR 4880 | Astrophysical Measurements | 3 |
| In addition to the above requirements, students should select CSET 1100 as the programming course, and consider the following two recommended elective math courses: | ||
| MATH 4740 | 3 | |
| MATH 4750 | 3 | |
Physics -Applied Physics Concentration, BS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| B.S. Degree in Physics | ||
| The B.S. degree in physics requires completion of a common core of 34 hours of physics courses and 29 hours of related-area courses and a choice of one concentration with additional requirements as listed below. The concentrations contain an additional 6-20 hours of physics, astronomy and related courses. | ||
| Recommended Introductory Course | ||
| PHYS 1910 | Frontiers Of Physics And Astronomy (Strongly recommended) | 3 |
| Required Core Physics Courses | ||
| PHYS 2130 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors I Or with approval, PHYS 2070, PHYS 2075 plus PHYS 2100 | 4 |
| PHYS 2135 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors I - Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2140 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors II Or with approval, PHYS 2080, PHYS 2085 plus PHYS 2100 | 4 |
| PHYS 2145 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors II - Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 3310 | Modern Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3410 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 4210 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4230 | Electricity And Magnetism I | 3 |
| PHYS 4240 | Electricity And Magnetism II | 3 |
| PHYS 4310 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4910 | Research Problems-Physics And Astronomy 1-3 hrs in each of two semesters | 4 |
| PHYS 4920 | Senior Capstone Project | 1 |
| PHYS 4950 | Undergraduate Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| The following related courses are also required: | ||
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| One of the following | 3 | |
| Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering Technology | ||
| Introduction to Programming | ||
| Computational Physics | ||
| MATH 1830 | Calculus I For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators | 4 |
| or MATH 1850 | Single Variable Calculus I | |
| MATH 1840 | Calculus II For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators | 4 |
| or MATH 1860 | Single Variable Calculus II | |
| MATH 1890 | Elementary Linear Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 2890 | Numerical Methods And Linear Algebra | |
| MATH 2850 | Elementary Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 2860 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3610 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| One additional course chosen from major-level courses in biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences (3-4 Hrs) | 3 | |
| Required Courses for Applied Physics Concentration | ||
| PHYS 3180 | Intermediate Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 3610 | Optics And Lasers | 3 |
| PHYS 4510 | Physics Of Condensed Matter | 3 |
| PHYS 4580 | Molecular And Condensed Matter Laboratory | 3 |
| or PHYS 4780 | Atomic And Nuclear Physics Laboratory | |
| Additional courses from physics or engineering, chosen with the advisor's approval | 3 | |
| In addition to the above requirements, students should consider the following recommended elective courses: | ||
| MATH 4740 | 3 | |
| MATH 4750 | 3 | |
Physics -Medical Physics Concentration, BS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| B.S. Degree in Physics | ||
| The B.S. degree in physics requires completion of a common core of 34 hours of physics courses and 29 hours of related-area courses and a choice of one concentration with additional requirements as listed below. The concentrations contain an additional 6-20 hours of physics, astronomy and related courses. | ||
| Recommended Introductory Course | ||
| PHYS 1910 | Frontiers Of Physics And Astronomy (Strongly recommended) | 3 |
| Required Core Physics Courses | ||
| PHYS 2130 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors I Or with approval, PHYS 2070, PHYS 2075 plus PHYS 2100 | 4 |
| PHYS 2135 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors I - Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 2140 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors II Or with approval, PHYS 2080, PHYS 2085 plus PHYS 2100 | 4 |
| PHYS 2145 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors II - Lab | 1 |
| PHYS 3310 | Modern Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3410 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 4210 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4230 | Electricity And Magnetism I | 3 |
| PHYS 4240 | Electricity And Magnetism II | 3 |
| PHYS 4310 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4910 | Research Problems-Physics And Astronomy 1-3 hrs in each of two semesters | 4 |
| PHYS 4920 | Senior Capstone Project | 1 |
| PHYS 4950 | Undergraduate Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| The following related courses are also required: | ||
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| EECS 1500 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| or PHYS 4130 | Computational Physics | |
| or CSET 1100 | Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering Technology | |
| MATH 1830 | Calculus I For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators | 4 |
| or MATH 1850 | Single Variable Calculus I | |
| MATH 1840 | Calculus II For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators | 4 |
| or MATH 1860 | Single Variable Calculus II | |
| MATH 1890 | Elementary Linear Algebra | 3 |
| or MATH 2890 | Numerical Methods And Linear Algebra | |
| MATH 2850 | Elementary Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 2860 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| MATH 3610 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| One additional course chosen from major-level courses in biology, chemistry, or environmental sciences (3-4 hrs) | 3 | |
| Required Courses for Medical Physics Concentration | ||
| PHYS 3180 | Intermediate Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 4430 | Medical Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4440 | Medical Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4580 | Molecular And Condensed Matter Laboratory | 3 |
| or PHYS 4780 | Atomic And Nuclear Physics Laboratory | |
| BIOL 2150 | Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation | 4 |
| BIOL 2160 | Fundamentals Of Life Science Laboratory: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation | 1 |
| EXSC 2510 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| EXSC 2520 | Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| EXSC 2530 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| EXSC 2540 | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| In addition to the above requirements, students should consider the following two recommended elective math courses: | ||
| MATH 4740 | 3 | |
| MATH 4750 | 3 | |
Below are sample plans of study for the four concentrations. Consult your degree audit for your program reqirements.
- Physics -Physics Concentration, BS
- Physics -Applied Physics Concentration, BS
- Physics -Astrophysics Concentration, BS
- Physics -Medical Physics Concentration, BS
Physics -Physics Concentration, BS
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | |
| NSM 1000 | Foundations of Academic Success for Science and Math Majors | 2 |
| PHYS 1910 | Frontiers Of Physics And Astronomy | 3 |
| PHYS 2130 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors I | 4 |
| PHYS 2135 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors I - Lab | 1 |
| MATH 1830 or MATH 1850 | Calculus I For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators or Single Variable Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHYS 2140 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors II | 4 |
| PHYS 2145 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors II - Lab | 1 |
| MATH 1840 or MATH 1860 | Calculus II For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators or Single Variable Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 1890 or MATH 2890 | Elementary Linear Algebra (Or Math 2890) or Numerical Methods And Linear Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| PHYS 3310 | Modern Physics I | 3 |
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| MATH 2850 | Elementary Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 3610 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHYS 3180 | Intermediate Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 3410 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| MATH 2860 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| EECS 1500 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| PHYS 4210 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4230 | Electricity And Magnetism I | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Non-Physics | 3 | |
| Non-US Diversity | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHYS 4240 | Electricity And Magnetism II | 3 |
| PHYS 4310 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Select one in Major Level BIOL, EEES, eg 3-4 hours depending on course selection | 3 | |
| Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation | ||
| Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | ||
| Introduction To Environmental Studies | ||
| Fundamentals Of Geology | ||
| Biodiversity | ||
| Diversity of US | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| PHYS 4580 or PHYS 4780 | Molecular And Condensed Matter Laboratory or Atomic And Nuclear Physics Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 4910 | Research Problems-Physics And Astronomy (1-3 hrs) | 2 |
| PHYS 4950 | Undergraduate Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Electives | 6 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHYS 4910 | Research Problems-Physics And Astronomy | 2 |
| PHYS 4920 | Senior Capstone Project | 1 |
| Electives | 10 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Physics -Applied Physics Concentration, BS
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | |
| NSM 1000 | Foundations of Academic Success for Science and Math Majors | 2 |
| PHYS 1910 | Frontiers Of Physics And Astronomy | 3 |
| PHYS 2130 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors I | 4 |
| PHYS 2135 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors I - Lab | 1 |
| MATH 1830 or MATH 1850 | Calculus I For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators or Single Variable Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHYS 2140 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors II | 4 |
| PHYS 2145 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors II - Lab | 1 |
| MATH 1840 or MATH 1860 | Calculus II For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators or Single Variable Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 1890 or MATH 2890 | Elementary Linear Algebra or Numerical Methods And Linear Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| PHYS 3310 | Modern Physics I | 3 |
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| MATH 2850 | Elementary Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 3610 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHYS 3180 | Intermediate Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 3410 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| MATH 2860 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| EECS 1500 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| PHYS 4210 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4230 | Electricity And Magnetism I | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Non-Physics course | 3 | |
| Non-US Diversity | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHYS 4240 | Electricity And Magnetism II | 3 |
| PHYS 4310 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Select one in Major Level BIOL, EEES, eg 3-4 hours depending on course selection | 3 | |
| Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation | ||
| Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | ||
| Introduction To Environmental Studies | ||
| Fundamentals Of Geology | ||
| Biodiversity | ||
| Diversity of US | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| PHYS 3610 | Optics And Lasers | 3 |
| PHYS 4510 | Physics Of Condensed Matter | 3 |
| PHYS 4910 | Research Problems-Physics And Astronomy (1-3 hrs) | 2 |
| PHYS 4950 | Undergraduate Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHYS 4580 or PHYS 4780 | Molecular And Condensed Matter Laboratory or Atomic And Nuclear Physics Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 4910 | Research Problems-Physics And Astronomy (1-3 hrs) | 2 |
| PHYS 4920 | Senior Capstone Project | 1 |
| Electives | 4 | |
| Physics or Eng 3000/4000 Level | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Physics -Astrophysics Concentration, BS
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | |
| NSM 1000 | Foundations of Academic Success for Science and Math Majors | 2 |
| PHYS 1910 | Frontiers Of Physics And Astronomy | 3 |
| PHYS 2130 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors I | 4 |
| PHYS 2135 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors I - Lab | 1 |
| ASTR 2010 | Solar System Astronomy | 3 |
| MATH 1830 or MATH 1850 | Calculus I For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators or Single Variable Calculus I | 4 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHYS 2140 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors II | 4 |
| PHYS 2145 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors II - Lab | 1 |
| ASTR 2020 | Stars, Galaxies, And The Universe | 3 |
| MATH 1840 or MATH 1860 | Calculus II For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators or Single Variable Calculus II | 4 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| PHYS 3310 | Modern Physics I | 3 |
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| MATH 2850 | Elementary Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 3610 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| CSET 1100 | Introduction to Computer Science and Engineering Technology | 3 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Term | ||
| ASTR 3880 | Foundations of Astronomy | 4 |
| MATH 1890 or MATH 2890 | Elementary Linear Algebra or Numerical Methods And Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH 2860 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| PHYS 4210 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4230 | Electricity And Magnetism I | 3 |
| Select one in Major Level BIOL, EEES, eg 3-4 hours depending on course selection | 3 | |
| Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation | ||
| Fundamentals of Life Science: Biomolecules, Cells, and Inheritance | ||
| Introduction To Environmental Studies | ||
| Fundamentals Of Geology | ||
| Biodiversity | ||
| Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) Non-Physics | 3 | |
| Non-US Diversity | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHYS 3410 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 4240 | Electricity And Magnetism II | 3 |
| PHYS 4310 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Diversity of US | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Term | ||
| ASTR 4810 | Astrophysics I | 3 |
| ASTR 4880 | Astrophysical Measurements | 3 |
| PHYS 4910 | Research Problems-Physics And Astronomy 1-3 hrs | 2 |
| PHYS 4950 | Undergraduate Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Term | ||
| ASTR 4820 | Astrophysics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4910 | Research Problems-Physics And Astronomy 1-3 hrs | 2 |
| PHYS 4920 | Senior Capstone Project | 1 |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Physics -Medical Physics Concentration, BS
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Term | Hours | |
| NSM 1000 | Foundations of Academic Success for Science and Math Majors | 2 |
| PHYS 1910 | Frontiers Of Physics And Astronomy | 3 |
| PHYS 2130 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors I | 4 |
| PHYS 2135 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors I - Lab | 1 |
| MATH 1830 or MATH 1850 | Calculus I For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators or Single Variable Calculus I | 4 |
| ENGL 1110 | College Composition I | 3 |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Term | ||
| PHYS 2140 | Physics For Science And Engineering Majors II | 4 |
| PHYS 2145 | Physics for Science and Engineering Majors II - Lab | 1 |
| MATH 1840 or MATH 1860 | Calculus II For Mathematicians, Scientists And Educators or Single Variable Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 1890 or MATH 2890 | Elementary Linear Algebra or Numerical Methods And Linear Algebra | 3 |
| ENGL 1130 | College Composition II: Academic Disciplines And Discourse | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Third Term | ||
| PHYS 3310 | Modern Physics I | 3 |
| CHEM 1230 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 1280 | General Chemistry Lab I | 1 |
| MATH 2850 | Elementary Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 3610 | Statistical Methods I | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Term | ||
| PHYS 3180 | Intermediate Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 3410 | Thermal Physics | 3 |
| MATH 2860 | Elementary Differential Equations | 3 |
| EECS 1500 | Introduction to Programming | 3 |
| Social Science Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fifth Term | ||
| PHYS 4210 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4230 | Electricity And Magnetism I | 3 |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Writing Across Curriculum (WAC) non-physics | 3 | |
| Non-US Diversity | 3 | |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Sixth Term | ||
| PHYS 4240 | Electricity And Magnetism II | 3 |
| PHYS 4310 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Diversity of US | 3 | |
| BIOL 2150 | Fundamentals Of Life Science: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation | 4 |
| BIOL 2160 | Fundamentals Of Life Science Laboratory: Diversity Of Life, Evolution And Adaptation | 1 |
| Hours | 14 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| Seventh Term | ||
| PHYS 4430 | Medical Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 4580 or PHYS 4780 | Molecular And Condensed Matter Laboratory or Atomic And Nuclear Physics Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 4910 | Research Problems-Physics And Astronomy 1-3 hrs | 2 |
| PHYS 4950 | Undergraduate Professional Development Seminar | 1 |
| EXSC 2510 | Human Anatomy | 3 |
| EXSC 2520 | Human Anatomy Lab | 1 |
| Arts/Humanities Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Eighth Term | ||
| PHYS 4440 | Medical Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4910 | Research Problems-Physics And Astronomy 1-3 hrs | 2 |
| PHYS 4920 | Senior Capstone Project | 1 |
| EXSC 2530 | Human Physiology | 3 |
| EXSC 2540 | Human Physiology Lab | 1 |
| Social Sciences Core | 3 | |
| Hours | 13 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes
- PLO 1. analyze which physical processes are relevant to a given system;
- PLO 2. assess cause and effect in physical systems by formulating evidence-based logical arguments;
- PLO 3. solve (using the appropriate mathematical techniques) any advanced undergraduate problem from the core areas of physics (Newtonian mechanics, electromagnetism, statistical mechanics, quantum theory, and relativity) as well as the area of their concentration;
- PLO 4. perform experiments to measure physical properties of interest and evaluate their observations, including estimating the uncertainties associated with their measurements;
- PLO 5. practice oral and written communication skills appropriate to their concentration;
- PLO 6. determine relevant informational resources appropriate to their concentration;
- PLO 7. demonstrate ethical scientific and academic conduct;
- PLO 8. apply collaboration skills in a scientific context.