Physics: Applied Mechanics Emphasis, B.S.

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This major is administered by the Department of Physics and Astronomy .

Consists of a minimum of 61 credits.

Mathematics

MATH 120 - Calculus I 4 cr.
MATH 121 - Calculus II 4 cr.
MATH 213 - Introduction to Linear Algebra 4 cr.
MATH 222 - Calculus III 4 cr.

Chemistry

CHEM 105 - Fundamental Chemistry 5 cr. or
CHEM 117 - General Chemistry Principles 5 cr.

Physics

PHYS 111 - Seminar: Introduction to Physics 1 cr.
PHYS 240 - University Physics I 5 cr.
PHYS 250 - University Physics II 5 cr.
PHYS 300 - Modern Physics 3 cr.
PHYS 315 - Computational Physics 4 cr.
PHYS 335 - Advanced Mechanics 3 cr.
PHYS 370 - Electronics 4 cr.
PHYS 435 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 cr.
PHYS 470 - Experimental Physics 3 cr.

Internship, 6 credits

PHYS 490 - Internship in Applied Physics 1-6 cr.

Elective

ECON 110 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr. or
BUS 320 - Principles of Management 3 cr.

Note

Enrollment caps are in effect for those seeking the physics major with applied mechanics emphasis. Please contact the Department of Physics and Astronomy early for entrance requirements and application procedures.

Communication in the Major

Capstone Experience

PHYS 470 - Experimental Physics 3 cr.