|
|
Physics B.S.
(Select from five emphases)
Degree Requirements - 120 Credits
Program Requirements - 58-62 hours
Required Major Credits - 40-44 hoursPHYS 241 General Physics II (5)
PHYS 301 Seminar in Physics (1)
PHYS 320 Mathematical Methods I (3)
PHYS 321 Elementary Modern Physics (4)
PHYS 341 Electricity and Magnetism (4)
PHYS 345 Quantum Mechanics I (3)
PHYS 360 Laboratory Physics I (2)
PHYS 420 Mathematical Methods II (3)
PHYS 440 Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (4)
PHYS 445 Quantum Mechanics II (3)
PHYS 460 Laboratory Physics II (2)
PHYS 470 Research II (1-3)
Required Specified GenEd Credit - 18 hoursCategory 2 Mathematics
Category 6. Science and Mathematics
MATH 132 Calculus II (4) (c. Mathematics)
CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I (5) (d. Physical Science)
PHYS 240 General Physics I (5) (d. Physical Science)
Astronomy Emphasis
This emphasis gives graduates excellent preparation for graduate school in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Physics, and for employment in industry and research laboratories.
Program Requirements - 58-62 hours
Required Emphasis Credits - 11 hoursPHYS 448 Nuclear and Particle Physics (4)
Required Supporting Credits - 13 hoursAST 301 Classical Astronomy (3)
CS 101 Introduction to Computer Science (3)
Elective GenEd Credits - 25 hoursRecommended: Category 7.a. Interdisciplinary and International Studies, and Multicultural Studies
ENST 225 Energy and the Environment (3)
University-Wide Elective Credits - 9-13 hoursEngineering Physics Emphasis
The Engineering emphasis of the B. S. in Physics provides practical application of the theories and methods of physics. Students take more courses in the theory of physics than they would in the typical engineering curriculum and more courses in applications related to the engineering fields than they would in the traditional physics degree.
Graduates will be well prepared for engineering-type positions in industry and research laboratories or for graduate work in engineering or physics-related fields. Because of the strong emphasis on both theory and applications, graduates can quickly assimilate rapid changes in these fields.
Program Requirements - 58-62 hours
Required Emphasis Credits - 13 hoursRequired Supporting Credits - 10 hoursElective credits in Computer Science (CS) (3)
Elective GenEd Credits - 25 hoursRecommended: Category 7.a. Interdisciplinary and International Studies, and Multicultural Studies
ENST 225 Energy and the Environment (3)
University-Wide Elective Credits - 10-14 hoursLiberal Arts Emphasis
This emphasis focuses on the main laws and principles of physics through a basic core of physics and support courses and provides flexibility for the student by requiring a minimum of emphasis courses. Students can take a variety of elective courses at the junior/senior level to tailor the program toward their future goals.
Graduates have a solid foundation in physics for pursuing their individual career goals, including employment in industry and research laboratories and graduate studies in physics, engineering, health or the environment.
Program Requirements - 58-62 hours
Required Emphasis Credits - 4 hoursPHYS 448 Nuclear and Particle Physics (4)
Elective Emphasis Credits - 8 hoursElective credits in Physics, including at least one 300-level or above course that has a lab (consent of advisor).
Required Supporting Credits - 10 hoursElective Credits in Computer Science (CS) or General Computing (CG) (consent of advisor) (3)
Elective Credits in Mathematics (consent of advisor) (3)
Elective GenEd Credits - 25 hoursRecommended: Category 7.a. Interdisciplinary and International Studies, and Multicultural Studies
ENST 225 Energy and the Environment (3)
University-Wide Elective Credits - 11-15 hoursMathematical Physics Emphasis
This program, offered through the cooperation of the physics and mathematics departments, focuses on the laws, principles and mathematical foundations of physics.
This emphasis is an excellent preparation for graduate school in mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, mathematical physics or other similar programs. It is also excellent preparation for many types of positions in industry or in research laboratories.
Program Requirements - 58-62 hours
Elective Emphasis Credits - 4 hoursElective Credits in Physics (consent of advisors) (4)
Required Supporting Credits - 22 hoursMATH 335 Differential Equations I (3)
MATH 221 Elementary Linear Algebra (3)
MATH 460 Introduction to Complex Analysis (3)
Elective Credits in Mathematics (consent of advisors) (6)
Elective GenEd Credits - 25 hoursUniversity-Wide Elective Credits - 7-11 hours
|
joyce.hays@unco.edu |
|
|