Academic Catalog

Applied Physics Major — B.S.

This B.S. degree requires 60 liberal arts credits out of the 120 credits required for graduation.

Summary

Applied Physics B.S. Major Requirements69-70
Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements and Electives 150-51
Total Credits120

 Degree Requirements

CORE COURSES IN APPLIED PHYSICS
PHYS 11000Introductory Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physics2
PHYS 12100Light and Special Relativity4
PHYS 12200Momentum, Energy, and Heat4
PHYS 12300Classical Fields: Gravity, Electricity, & Magnetism4
PHYS 21000Intermediate Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physics2
PHYS 22400Classical and Quantum Waves4
PHYS 25000Intermediate Applied Physics Design Laboratory2
PHYS 27800Professional Physics and Astronomy Seminar II1
PHYS 35000Advanced Applied Physics Design Laboratory4
PHYS 299xx or 399xxIntroductory or Intermediate Physics Research1
PHYS 499xxAdvanced Physics Research2
ADVANCED COURSEWORK AND APPLIED FIELD
Advanced coursework in physics and applied field tailored to the students’ professional interests. The coursework must be carefully planned with the student's adviser before the end of the student's fourth semester.
Select two of the following:8
Classical Mechanics
Electromagnetism
Quantum Mechanics
Thermal Physics
Selected Topics in Advanced Physics
Coursework in applied field: 12 credits in a single subject code (excluding PHYS or ASTR) 112
COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
MATH 10800Applied Calculus4
or MATH 11100 Calculus I
MATH 11200Calculus II4
MATH 21100Calculus III4
COMP 17100Principles of Computing Science I4
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT3-4
Select one course from the following list:
Business and Professional Communication
Small Group Communication
Foundations in Law and Justice
Introduction to Business
Organizational Behavior and Ethics
Startup Tactics: From Accounting to Zoning, Tactical Considerations When Starting a New Company
Writing for the Workplace
Technical Writing
Science Writing
Total Credits69-70