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Physics
General
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Program Title
Physics
Degree Designation
BES
Award Type
Baccalaureate
Program Level
Undergraduate
Instruction Mode
On Campus
Program Description
A student may tailor a program to one of several career tracks: professional physics (preparation for graduate school), astrophysics, engineering science, mathematical physics, electro-optics, and self-selection (under supervision of an adviser). An optic
Department/Unit(s)
College/School
College of Science and Engineering
Status
Active
Number of credits in program
69
Requirements
Free Form Requisites
Program Requirements (56 credits)
course, course, PHYS328, PHYS329, PHYS340; course, course, course; course. One additional 3 credit course at the 300 level or higher from PHYS, ASTR, or ENGR.
Electives
18 credits, selected under the supervision of a physics major advisor from courses at the 200 level or above in the College of Science and Engineering.
Notes
See program website for additional information.
Program Learning Outcomes
Outcome
Students will make inferences and dedcutions based on knowledge of physics. (2016-2017)
Outcome
Students will demonstrate experimental, computational and laboratory skills.
Outcome
Students will communicate ideas and processes of physics, clearly and precisely, orally and in writing.
Outcome
Students will demonstrate the processes and skills associated with physics research, including an integrated working knowledge of instrumentation and physical processes.
Degree Maps and Program Completion Plans
Major Code
8104
Program Code
1784