Physics
Faculty
I. Birriel, J. Birriel, K. Price, C. Yess
Program Competencies
The student will:
- Have an understanding of the core concepts of physics.
- Develop analytical skills and learning techniques to enable learning new areas of physics.
- Read and understand technical literature and present oral reports.
- Be able to function in a laboratory setting to both analyze data and write reports.
- Be able to apply basic principles of physics in a problem solving situation such as carrying out a technical project.
Assessment Procedures
Performance of graduates on entrance examinations
Performance of graduates in professional schools
Survey of graduates
Survey of employers
Exit Exam
Bachelor of Science
Students planning to do graduate work in physics should follow requirements for the major, option I. Students interested in a career in secondary science teaching with a major in physics will find the requirements listed in the catalog under option II of the major.
Students desiring careers as professional physicists in industry, or in eventually pursuing graduate work in engineering or related fields, should follow requirements listed under one of the options under Area of Concentration in Applied Physics.
Supplemental Requirements for all options in the Major and Area of Concentration
CHEM 111 — Principles of Chemistry I |
4 |
CHEM 112 — Principles of Chemistry II |
4 |
MATH 175 — Calculus I |
4 |
MATH 275 — Calculus II |
4 |
MATH 276 — Calculus III |
4 |
MATH 363 — Differential Equations |
3 |
SCI 110 — Introduction to Scientific Computing |
3 |
Total |
26 |
*Major Requirements
Core Courses for both options:
PHYS 231 — Engineering Physics I |
4 |
PHYS 231A — Engineering Physics I Laboratory |
1 |
PHYS 232 — Engineering Physics II |
4 |
PHYS 232A — Engineering Physics II Laboratory |
1 |
PHYS 332 — Electricity and Magnetism |
4 |
PHYS 340 — Experimental Physics |
3 |
PHYS 353 — Concepts of Modern Physics |
4 |
PHYS 391 — Dynamics |
3 |
Total |
24 |