Applied Physics Major — B.S.
This B.S. degree requires 60 liberal arts credits out of the 120 credits required for graduation.
Summary
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Physics B.S. Major Requirements | 70 | |
| Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements and Electives 1 | 50 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
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This major is approved to fulfill the Integrative Core Curriculum requirement for the Natural Sciences perspective.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CORE COURSES IN APPLIED PHYSICS | ||
| PHYS 11000 | Introductory Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 12100 | Light and Special Relativity | 4 |
| PHYS 12200 | Momentum, Energy, and Heat | 4 |
| PHYS 12300 | Classical Fields: Gravity, Electricity, & Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS 21000 | Intermediate Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 22400 | Classical and Quantum Waves | 4 |
| PHYS 25000 | Intermediate Applied Physics Design Laboratory | 2 |
| PHYS 27800 | Professional Physics and Astronomy Seminar II | 1 |
| PHYS 35000 | Advanced Applied Physics Design Laboratory | 4 |
| PHYS 299xx or 399xx | Introductory or Intermediate Physics Research | 1 |
| PHYS 499xx | Advanced Physics Research | 2 |
| 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) 1 | 12 | |
| COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS | ||
| MATH 10800 | Applied Calculus | 4 |
| or MATH 11100 | Calculus I | |
| MATH 11200 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 21100 | Calculus III | 4 |
| COMP 17100 | Computer Programming I | 4 |
| PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | 4 | |
| Select one course from the following list: | ||
| Foundations in Law and Justice | ||
| 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 Credits | 70 | |
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Applied Field may be any field of interest. Common fields include: secondary education, premedical training or biology, electronics, chemistry, materials science, environmental science, computer science, art, or music.