PHYSICS

Coordinator: Dr. David M. Peterson

MAJOR

Students pursuing a major in physics can select a concentration in Computational Physics or a concentration in Health Physics.

A. Computational Physics Concentration

A concentration in computational physics requires completion of:

1. Physics 200, 201, 202, 301, 302, 306, 314, 401, 406, and 420

2. Mathematics 201, 202, 203, 301, and 306

3. Chemistry 101 and 102

4. Computer Science 212 and 226

In addition to these courses, Mathematics 304, Computer Science 425, Physics 310, Mathematics 312, and Physics 316 are highly recommended.

No additional minor or collateral is required.

The minimum number of semester hours required in physics courses for the computational physics concentration is 31. The minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and nonmajor) required for a computational physics concentration is 120. Students desiring to take additional hours in physics are strongly encouraged to do so.

B. Health Physics Concentration

A concentration in health physics requires completion of

1. Physics 200, 201, 202, 310, 314, 316, 415, 416, 417, 420

2. Biology 105, 106 and one course selected from Biology 301, 401, 402, or 406

3. Mathematics 111, 112, 201, 202, 203, 301, and 306

4. Chemistry 101, 102, 201, 203, and 303

5. Computer Science 212 and one course selected from Computer Science 150 or 190

In addition to the course requirements above, the student majoring in health physics is required to complete one summer of supervised training at a previously approved, professionally related site off campus. No additional minor or collateral is required.

The minimum number of semester hours required in physics courses for a health physics concentration is 36. The minimum number of semester hours in all courses (major and nonmajor) required for the health physics concentration is 124. Students desiring to take additional hours in physics are strongly encouraged to do so.

MINOR

A minor in physics requires 18 semester hours, including Physics 200, 201, and 202.

COLLATERAL

A collateral in physics requires 12 semester hours, including Physics 200, 201, and 202 or 215 and 216.

OTHER INFORMATION

Credit toward graduation may not be earned in both Physical Science 101-102 and any physics course.