Physics

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Description
The physics concentration in the College of Integrative Sciences and Arts at the Polytechnic campus provides a rigorous foundation in physics with an emphasis on fundamental concepts and applied hands-on experience. It broadens and deepens students' understanding of their major and increases their options for graduate study and employment. The primary emphasis of the physics minor is to give students experience through applied and computational physics projects. The projects will be guided by faculty with expertise in the physics of semiconductors and graphene, quantum nano-optics, laser physics and materials science.

Requirements

  • Students must complete a minimum of 26 credit hours including 12 of upper division hours for this concentration.
  • All courses must be completed with a grade of “C” (2.00) or higher.
  • Pass/fail courses cannot be used for the concentration.

Core 14 Hours Required

PHY 121 University Physics I: Mechanics, SQ (3)

PHY 122 University Physics Laboratory I, SQ (1)

PHY 131 University Physics 11: Electricity and Magnetism, SQ (3)

PHY 132 University Physics Laboratory II, SQ (1)

PHY 361 Introductory Modern Physics (3)

MAT 420 Scientific Computing (3)

Elective Courses 9 credit hours required

Option 1

MAT 275 Modern Differential Equations, MA (3)

AND TWO OF THE FOLLOWING:

PHY 321 Vector Mechanics and Vibration (3)

PHY 331 Principles of Modern Electromagnetism (3)

PHY 456 Laser Optics (4)

OR

Option 2

PHY 321 Vector Mechanics and Vibration (3)

AND

PHY 331 Principles of Modern Electromagnetism (3)

AND

PHY 456 Laser Optics (4)

Required project research 3 Hours required
Individual projects under guidance of physics faculty

PHY 495 Project Research

 

 

YEAR

2014-15

CAMPUS

Polytechnic

ADVISING

Interdisciplinary Studies Advising
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Polytechnic
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DARS CODE

LSPHYEMPH

COLLEGE/SCHOOL

College of Integrative Sciences and Arts

CONCENTRATION CONTACT

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