Sep 30, 2024

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2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Physics, BS

Location(s): On Campus

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Objectives:

To provide a background for graduate study in physics and related areas such as mathematics and engineering.
To prepare students for careers in industry as well as graduate study.
To introduce students to a broad array of theoretical and applied physics.
To give students experience in research in physics or related areas.
To grow in understanding of the relationship between exploration of the physical world through science and faith.

Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Physics

General Education: 42-50 hours

Bachelor of Science (Natural and Computer Sciences)

Major Requirements: 32 hours

PHYS 2004 - Physics I For Scientists And Engineers Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 2104 - Physics II For Scientists And Engineers Credit Hours: 4
PHYS 3003 - Modern Physics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3103 - Statistical Mechanics Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3203 - Electricity And Magnetism Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3313 - Classical Mechanics I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 3403 - Quantum Mechanics I Credit Hours: 3
PHYS 4102 - Physics Research Credit Hours: 2
PHYS 4001 - Special Topics In Physics Credit Hours: 1
PHYS 4000+ Electives (two courses) Credit Hours: 6

Supporting Disciplines: 32 hours

MATH 1405 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 5
MATH 1504 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4
MATH 2004 - Calculus III Credit Hours: 4
MATH 3104 - Linear Algebra Credit Hours: 4
MATH 3403 - Differential Equations Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 1104 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4
CHEM 2104 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4
GNSC 1901 - Science Seminar I Credit Hours: 1
GNSC 2901 - Science Seminar II Credit Hours: 1
GNSC 3901 - Science Seminar III Credit Hours: 1
GNSC 4901 - Science Seminar IV Credit Hours: 1

Electives: 14-20 hours

Total Hours: 126 Hours

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