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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 Academic Catalog
Physics, B.S.
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Degree Requirements: 124 Credit Hours
See Core IMPACTS for required courses in Core IMPACTS and Additional Coures Requirements.
General Requirements (Core IMPACTS): 42 Credit Hours
- Mathematics and Quantitative Skills – Must take MATH 1112 , MATH 1113 or MATH 1441
- Technology, Mathematics and Sciences – Must take MATH 1441 if not taken in Mathematics and Quantitative Skills above
Additional Requirements: 4 Credit Hours
Field of Study Requirements: 18 Credit Hours
Major Specific Requirements: 4 Credit Hours
Major Requirements: 22 Credit Hours
- 1 credit hour of PHYS 1210 Survey of Physics carry over from Field of Study
- PHYS 3630 Undergraduate Seminar is a 1 credit hour course, repeatable for up to 3 credits. 1 credit hour is required in the Major Requirements of the BS in Physics degree. Additional repeated hours will can be used to fulfill Major Elective requirements.
Major Electives: 13 Credit Hours
- Choose 6 credit hours of PHYS/ASTR 3000+
- Choose 7 credit hours of PHYS/ASTR/MATH/ENGR/MENG/EENG/CENG 3000+ or departmental approved 3000+ course
- Electives from this section can be used to fulfill optional concentration requirements
General Electives: 21 Credit Hours
- 2 credit hours of 3000+ needed if not fulfilled elsewhere
- Electives from this section can be used to fulfill optional concentration requirements and concentration course prerequisites
Other Program Requirements
- Students must successfully complete the Major Field Test as a departmental exit exam.
Optional Areas of Concentration: 21 Credit Hours
A general BS in Physics degree can be earned by completing the requirements outlined above. However, a focused concentration area can be earned by completing specific requirements. The Major Electives and Free Electives of the Major program can be used to fulfill concentration requirements.
Concentration in Astronomy
Foundational Courses: 7 Credit Hours
Concentration Electives: 14 Credit Hours
- Choose 8 credit hours of PHYS/ASTR/ENGR/MENG/EENG/CENG 3000+
- Choose 6 credit hours from the courses listed below
Concentration in Quantum Information
Foundational Courses: 6 Credit Hours
- Choose 6 credit hours from the courses listed below
Concentration Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
Concentration Electives: 9 Credit Hours
- Choose 9 credit hours from the courses listed below
Concentration in Nanoscience
Foundational Courses: 7 Credit Hours
Concentration Requirements: 6 Credit Hours
Concentration Elective: 8 Credit Hours
- Choose 8 credit hours from the courses listed below
Advisement
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