2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Physics [PHY]
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This Physics Department concentration is the traditional physics major found at institutions worldwide. Study includes a wide range of courses in physics and mathematics plus chemistry. This degree is necessary for those wishing to go on to graduate school and is also useful for those wishing to do technical work in a variety of disciplines.
Career Potential
- Graduate study in physics
- Industrial or governmental research
- Scientific advisor
- Technical support services
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A. Required Courses in Physics: 39 credit hours
- Three Physics electives taken at the 400 level or above
B. Required Related Courses: 29 credit hours
Total Credit Hours Required for Graduation: 124
Example of the bachelor’s degree in Physics over four years
Fall Total credit hours: 16-17
Spring Total credit hours: 15-16
Fall Total credit hours: 17
Spring Total credit hours: 15
- GE course
- GE course
- Foreign language requirement
Fall Total credit hours: 15
- GE course
- GE course
- Elective
Spring Total credit hours: 15
Fall Total credit hours: 15
- Physics elective
- Elective
- Elective
Spring Total credit hours: 15
- Physics elective
- Physics elective
- Elective
- Elective
- Elective
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