Fall Semester 2000 through Summer Semester 2002
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Fall Semester 2000 through Summer Semester 2002
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Minimum hours required for B.A. major: 76
Minimum hours required for B.S. major: 68
Minimum hours required for minor: 18
The scientific method involves a combination of observations and theorizing about natural phenomena. This methodology is used widely in natural sciences, social sciences and other human endeavors. By studying matter and energy phenomena the students become proficient in solving problems by applying the scientific methodology. Thus our students acquire the tools needed to function in the contemporary technological society. The Physics Department offers the following three undergraduate programs:
Bachelor of Science: preparation for technical careers in industry and research centers and for graduate studies
Bachelor of Arts: preparation for careers in applied (engineering) physics, education, medicine, law, technical sales, scientific journalism or other fields where analytic skills and broad understanding of physics are important
Physics Minor: provides students majoring in other technical fields with additional skills thus broadening their career options
Advising: Call 687-2425
 | the following required physics courses: PHY 243, PHY 244, PHY 330, PHY 340, PHY 350, PHY 440, PHY 450, PHY 455, PHY 474, PHY 475 |
| at least 10 credits of technical electives to be selected from 300- and 400-level courses in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or engineering approved by the physics advisor |
| the following required mathematics and computer science courses: MTH 181, MTH 182, MTH 281, CIS 260 |
| the following required physics courses: PHY 243, PHY 244, PHY 330, PHY 474 |
| 16 credits of physics electives to be selected from the following list: PHY 201, PHY 202, and all the 300 and 400 level physics courses |
| the following required mathematics and computer science courses: MTH 181, MTH 182, MTH 281, CIS 260 |
| introductory sequence of chemistry or biology with associated laboratory courses |
| at least 16 credits in a coherent program from a different discipline such as biology, chemistry, mathematics, environmental science, education or engineering; it must be approved by the Physics Department advisor |
| the following required physics courses: PHY 243, PHY 244 |
| any two 4-credit 300- and 400-level physics courses |
Any student who has completed the requirements for the B.S or B.A. degree in physics would have largely completed the subject requirements for a provisional high-school teaching licensure in the physical sciences. For information concerning the other requirements for teaching licensure see the College of Education section of this Bulletin.
