Physics

Description

Do you have a desire to better understand the world around you? With the concentration in physics, you'll extend your studies in nature, structure and interactions of matter and radiation while developing the fundamental scientific understanding and problem-solving skills you need to succeed in a variety of challenging career opportunities.

The physics concentration provides students with the fundamental concepts of physics beyond the introductory level. Through rigorous hands-on experience, students deepen their understanding of foundational concepts and develop their quantitative skills. Through upper-division electives, students can tailor the concentration to enhance their career outlook.

Requirements

The concentration in physics requires a minimum of 24 credit hours, at least 12 of which must be completed at the upper-division level. Each course must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.

Required Courses -- 12 credit hours
PHY 121: University Physics I: Mechanics (SQ) AND PHY 122: University Physics Laboratory I
(SQ) or PHY 150: Physics I (SQ) (4)
PHY 131: University Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism (SQ) AND PHY 132: University Physics
Laboratory II (SQ) or PHY 151: Physics II (SQ) (4)
PHY 252: Physics III (SQ) or PHY 241: University Physics III AND PHY 202: Programming for
Physicists (4)

Electives -- 12 credit hours
Choose one of the following options for the remaining required coursework. (12-15)

Option 1
PHY 333: Electronic Circuits and Measurements or PHY 334: Advanced Laboratory I (L) (3)
PHY 361: Introductory Modern Physics (3)
PHY Upper Division Elective (6)

Option 2
PHY 201 and PHY 302 are required.
PHY 201: Mathematical Methods in Physics I (CS) (3)
PHY 302: Mathematical Methods in Physics II (3)

Select nine additional credit hours (three courses) from the below list.
PHY 310: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter I (3)
PHY 311: Classical Particles, Fields, and Matter II (3)
PHY 314: Quantum Physics I (3)
PHY 315: Quantum Physics II (3)

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this concentration.