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The Program
Advisement
Transfer Policy
Honors
Courses
Physics - B.S.
Mathematical Physics - B.S.
Physics - B.A.
Teaching of
Science Programs
Computational Physics - B.S. and B.S./M.S.
Engineering
Physics - B.S.
Physics - Minor
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Physics
Department of Physics
College of Arts and Sciences
239 Fronczak Hall
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-1500
(716) 645-2017
Fax: (716) 645-2057
Web: Physics
Richard Gonsalves, Chair
Michael G. Fuda, Director of Undergraduate Studies
E-mail: fuda@buffalo.edu
Physics is the fundamental science underlying the investigation of all natural phenomena. It has provided much of the theory and many of the experimental techniques that are widely used in present-day science and technology. The list of developments that have come directly from physics is impressive: solid-state electronics, lasers and masers; the nuclear magnetic resonance techniques used in biology, chemistry, and medicine; X-ray crystallography; electron microscopy; superconductivity; etc. Physics has also provided a stimulus to philosophy and to the general development of the ideas that seek to explain our relation to the rest of the universe.
The Department of Physics offers a B.S., a B.A., and a minor in physics. There are also several interdisciplinary programs: two B.A.'s in the teaching of science, a B.S. in computational physics, a B.S. in mathematical physics, and a B.S. in engineering physics (see individual entries for engineering physics on page 101 and computational physics on page 76).
The B.S. in physics is designed for the student considering a professional career as a physicist. This degree is strongly recommended for students planning to continue their education in graduate school at the M.S. or Ph.D. level. It is also recommended for students who wish to obtain industrial employment in research and development.
The B.A. in physics is designed for students who are interested in physics, but wish to have a broader education in their undergraduate years. Students who complete this program have enough background to go on to graduate school in physics, but the program is more appropriate for students who wish to continue in such areas as geophysics, biophysics, science and public policy, and high school teaching.
The minor in physics provides a good secondary area of concentration for all students in science and engineering, as well as students in such areas as philosophy, history, and the arts.
The B.A.'s in the teaching of science provide enough background in physics and mathematics, and possibly chemistry, to make it possible to do an outstanding job of teaching physics, or physics and chemistry, at the high school level. It is not appropriate for students who wish to do graduate work in physics, but it is appropriate for graduate work in education.
The B.S. degrees in computational physics, mathematical physics, and engineering physics are jointly administered programs. The computational physics program is offered jointly by the Department of Physics and the Department of Computer Science and Engineering. This degree makes it possible to pursue a number of career options, including research in traditional areas of physics with an emphasis on computation, educational software development, and distance learning technology. There is also available a 5-year-combined B.S. in Computational Physics/ M.S. in Physics degree program. This program includes the content of the B.S. in Computational Physics plus additional courses necessary to obtain a masters degree in physics. For further information see www.physics.buffalo.edu or contact the undergraduate director for physics, Professor M.G. Fuda (645-3043, fuda@buffalo.edu.
The mathematical physics program is co-administered by the Department of Mathematics and the Department of Physics. It is designed for students who wish to pursue careers in applied mathematics or theoretical physics.
The engineering physics program is co-administered by the Department of Electrical Engineering and the Department of Physics. It is designed for students whose interests center on the more fundamental areas of engineering and physics, but who also seek additional contact with applied aspects of these subjects. The engineering physics program is an appropriate course of study for students whose career objectives are in applied physics, physical electronics, solid-state electronics, electrical metrology, laser physics, and related fields. The program is such that students can pursue an advanced degree in applied physics or electrical engineering.
It is necessary to apply for acceptance into any of the above programs. The acceptance criteria for students who have completed the relevant coursework at UB are given with the summaries for each degree program. In general, it is possible to apply for any of the programs in the sophomore year.
For general information about the programs in physics, students should consult with the undergraduate director for physics, Professor M.G. Fuda, 333 Fronczak Hall, (716) 645-3043, e-mail: fuda@buffalo.edu.
1. Transfer students from accredited institutions will be granted admission to the Department of Physics if they satisfy the following requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.0 overall:
- one-year calculus-based physics course similar to PHY107-108/158
- one-year calculus course similar to MTH141-142
2. For transfer students with more than the minimum coursework listed in (1), admission will be granted if the student has a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all physics and mathematics courses previously attempted.
3. Academic transfer credit will be granted for physics and mathematics courses that are suitable to the department's degree programs, and for which the grade was "C" or better.
To graduate with departmental honors, a student must excel in coursework and complete a senior thesis. The designations given below are awarded to students who have the corresponding GPA's in courses required for the Department of Physics degree programs and who have completed a senior thesis.
Distinction 3.25
High honors 3.50
Highest honors 3.75
The senior thesis is prepared under the supervision of a physics faculty member. Credit for this is obtained through PHY498 Honors Program. The thesis is reviewed by the Undergraduate Studies Committee.
100 Introduction to Physics (1) (F; Sp)
Preparation for PHY107/108 or PHY101/102. Covers mostly Newtonian mechanics, with emphasis on problem solving, and math skills useful for physics. Reviews algebra, geometry, and trigonometry as applied to physics. LEC
101 College Physics I (4) (F)
Corequisite: PHY151
Non-calculus, introductory physics. Mechanics, heat, and sound. LEC/REC
102 College Physics II (4) (Sp)
Prerequisite: PHY101
Corequisite: PHY152
Non-calculus, introductory physics. Electricity and magnetism, light, optics, modern physics. LEC/REC
107 General Physics I (4) (F; Sp)
Corequisite: MTH141
Calculus-based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Newton's laws, energy, momentum, rotational motion, oscillations. LEC/REC
108 General Physics II (4) (F; Sp)
Prerequisite: PHY107
Corequisites: MTH142, PHY158
Calculus-based introductory course primarily for chemistry, engineering, and physics majors. Electric field, Gauss' law, electric potential, capacitance, DC circuits, RC circuits, magnetic field, Faraday's law, inductance, LR circuits, AC circuits, Maxwell's equations. LEC/REC
115 Relativity Seminar for Nonspecialists (3) (F)
Philosophies of space and time, Mach's principle and role of inertia, curved space-time, unified field theory (Faraday to Einstein), implications of extension in all domains. SEM
116 Philosophy of Physics (3) (Sp)
Views of space, time, matter in ancient world; European post-Renaissance, nineteenth-century ideas and discoveries, wave-particle dualism, wave mechanics, Copenhagen school, theory of relativity, problems of matter, radiation, and cosmology. LEC
117 Honors Physics I (4) (Sp)
Corequisite: MTH141
Same topics as PHY107, but greater depth. Class size is limited. In general, taken by students in the University Honors Program, but other students may take it with permission of the instructor. LEC/REC
118 Honors Physics II (4) (F)
Prerequisite: PHY107 or PHY117
Corequisites: MTH142, PHY158
Same topics as PHY108, but greater depth. Class size is limited. In general, taken by students in the University Honors Program, but other students may take it with permission of the instructor. LEC/REC
119 How Things Work (3) (F)
Describes the working principles of devices used in everyday life, such as the video recorder, fax machine, and television. The history of the discoveries that made each device possible, as well as the development of the device. An exploration of the consequences of particular devices in society. The course level is suitable for nonscience majors, but science and engineering majors are expected to greatly benefit from it also. LEC
121 Descriptive Astronomy I (3-4) (F)
The solar system as viewed in ancient and recent times. Stellar neighbors, the galaxy and the cosmos, origins and ultimate future. Can life exist beyond the earth? LEC/LAB
122 Descriptive Astronomy II (3-4) (Sp)
Prerequisite: PHY121
Quasars, black holes, gravity waves; the controversy of the expanding versus the steady-state universe. LEC/LAB
151 College Physics I Lab (1) (F)
Corequisite: PHY101
Mechanics, heat, and sound. LAB
152 College Physics II Lab (1) (Sp)
Corequisite: PHY102
Electricity, magnetism, optics, modern physics. LAB
158 General Physics II Lab (1) (F; Sp)
Prerequisite: PHY107
Corequisite: PHY108
Experiments on mechanics, and electricity and magnetism. LAB
207 General Physics III (4) (Sp)
Prerequisite: PHY107-108/158
Corequisite: MTH241
Sound waves, electromagnetic waves, geometrical and physical optics. Introduces modern physics: discovery of the electron, the photon, wave-particle duality, Bohr model of H-atom, Schrödinger equation, quantum numbers, Pauli principle and periodic table, lasers. LEC
207 General Physics III Lab (1) (Sp)
Corequisite: PHY207
Experiments on waves, geometrical and physical optics, and modern physics. LAB
208 General Physics IV (3) (F)
Corequisite: MTH306
Thermodynamics: temperature, Zeroth law, thermal expansion, specific heat, first law, second law, entropy, third law, kinetic theory, Brownian motion, ideal gas. Special relativity: historical background, Lorentz transformations, length contraction, time dilation, invariance of the laws of physics, relativistic dynamics and kinematics, paradoxes. LEC
217 Honors Physics III (3) (Sp)
Prerequisites: PHY107-108/158 or PHY117-118/158
Corequisite: MTH241
Same topics as PHY207, but greater depth. Class size is limited. In general, taken by students in the University Honors Program, but other students may take it with permission of the instructor. LEC
286/386 Maple in Physics (1/1) (Sp)
Prerequisites for PHY286: PHY107-108
Prerequisites for PHY386: PHY107-108, PHY207-208, and junior standing
Introduces the basic syntax and capabilities of this computer calculus/algebra system as applied to obtain analytical solutions to problems in physics. Students taking PHY386 learn the same syntax as the PHY286 students, but are required to do more advanced problems such as occur in junior-senior physics courses. A student may receive academic credit for only one of the two courses. LAB
301 Intermediate Mechanics I (3) (F)
Prerequisites: PHY107, MTH242 or MTH306
Vector calculus, kinematics, studies of rigid bodies and cables, virtual work principle, damped and forced harmonic oscillators, dynamics of systems of particles, conservation laws, dynamics of rigid bodies in planar motion. LEC
302 Intermediate Mechanics II (3) (Sp)
Prerequisite: PHY301
Accelerated frames of reference, central force motion, scattering problems, D'Alembert's principle, Lagrange's equation, Hamilton's principle, eigenvalue problems, dynamics of rigid bodies, coupled harmonic oscillators and normal modes of vibration. LEC
307 Modern Physics Lab (2) (F)
Corequisite: PHY208
Experiments in thermodynamics and modern physics. LAB
310 Intermediate Optics (3) (Sp)
Prerequisite: PHY207 or PHY217
Geometrical and physical optics. Diffraction, interference, polarization, and other wave properties of light; quantum nature of light and lasers. LEC
311 Applied Acoustics of Music (3)
General, practical course. Nature of sound; ear and hearing process; consonance and dissonance; scales and harmonic series; basic physics of musical instruments; high fidelity systems; theatre, studio, and room acoustics. LEC
401 Modern Physics I (3) (F)
Prerequisites: PHY207-208, MTH242 or MTH306
Note: It is strongly recommended that physics majors take PHY401-402 in the junior year, as these courses provide the necessary background for PHY406, 407-408, 410-411, 412, and 527-528.
Experiments leading to need for quantum theory; wave-particle duality; uncertainty principle; wave packets; Pauli principle; one-dimensional problems: simple square well, harmonic oscillator, barrier tunneling; postulates of quantum mechanics; 3-D, spherically symmetric potential problems; orbital angular momentum, superposition, and the Stern-Gerlach experiment; the hydrogen atom; electron spin and the spin-orbit interaction, fine structure; time independent perturbation theory. LEC
402 Modern Physics II (3) (Sp)
Prerequisite: PHY401
Introduces formal aspects of quantum theory, operators, and Hilbert space; time dependent perturbation theory; optical absorption and emission, lasers; applications to atomic and molecular physics; quantum statistics; introduces solid-state and/or nuclear physics, elementary particles. LEC
403 Electricity and Magnetism I (3) (F)
Prerequisites: PHY108, MTH242 or MTH306
Vector calculus, Gauss' law, scalar and vector potentials, Laplace and Poisson's equations, dielectrics, electrostatic and magnetostatic fields, Ampere's law, Faraday's law, Maxwell's equations. LEC
404 Electricity and Magnetism II (3) (Sp)
Prerequisite: PHY403
Further study of Maxwell's equations, electric and magnetic susceptibilities, electromagnetic radiation, electromagnetic fields from a moving charge, waveguides and transmission lines, Poynting's vector and Lorentz force. Relativistic invariance. LEC
405 Thermal and Statistical Physics I (3) (F)
Prerequisites: PHY208, PHY301, MTH242 or MTH306
Statistics and statistical description of particles, statistical and macroscopic thermodynamics, basic results of classical statistical mechanics and connections with thermodynamics; microcanonical, canonical, and grand canonical ensembles; applications to ideal gases, paramagnets, and lattice vibrations; kinetic theory; phase equilibrium of one-component systems. LEC
406 Thermal and Statistical Physics II (3) (Sp)
Prerequisites: PHY207 or PHY217, PHY401, PHY405
Quantum statistics of ideal Bose and Fermi systems; applications to electrons in metals, blackbody radiation, Bose condensation, neutron stars, interacting systems, lattice vibrations, nonideal gases, ferromagnets, kinetic theory of transport processes, irreversible processes, and fluctuations. LEC
407-408 Advanced Laboratory (3-3) (F; Sp)
Prerequisites: PHY207 or PHY217, PHY208, PHY401
Modern physics, choice of experiments: atomic physics, modern laser optics, solid state, magnetic resonance, X-ray diffraction, scanning probe microscopy, nuclear and particle physics. Two four-hour labs each week. LAB
410 Computational Physics I (3) (F)
Prerequisites: PHY207 or PHY217, PHY401
Numerical solution of problems in dynamics, electrodynamics, quantum and statistical physics. Root-finding, numerical differentiation, quadrature, matrix inversion, ordinary differential equations. Structured programming in FORTRAN 90, C++, or Java. Computer graphics. LEC
411 Computational Physics II (3) (Sp)
Prerequisite: PHY410
More advanced physics problems involving partial differential equations. Numerical simulation and Monte Carlo methods. Data analysis and fast Fourier transforms. Use of mathematical library routines and computer algebra programs. LEC
412 Nuclear and Particle Physics (3) (Sp)
Prerequisite: PHY401
Fundamentals of nuclear physics, including interaction of radiation with matter; properties of nuclear forces; nuclear structure described by shell and collective models; nuclear reactions; radioactive decay processes; properties of elementary particles. LEC
413 Electronics (3) (Sp)
Prerequisite: PHY108 or permission of instructor
Introduces basic concepts of circuit design, impedance, and feedback systems; solid-state components; integrated circuits; digital circuits; basic instrumentation. LEC/LAB
414-415 Experimental Techniques (2-3) (F; Sp)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor
Individual work with faculty in research laboratory. Credits arranged. TUT
498 Honors Program (1-4) (F; Sp)
Students who wish to do a senior thesis should register for this course. Consult the undergraduate director, Professor Fuda, for details. TUT
499 Independent Study in Physics (1-4) (F; Sp)
Individual study arranged between student and faculty member. Not restricted to students with professional goals in technical areas. TUT
Minimum GPA of 2.0 in MTH141-142 and PHY107-108/158
Required Courses
CHE101 General Chemistry
CHE102 General Chemistry
MTH141 College Calculus I
MTH142 College Calculus II
MTH241 College Calculus III
MTH306 Introduction to Differential Equations
MTH417 Survey of Multivariable Calculus
MTH418 Survey of Partial Differential Equations
PHY107 General Physics I or PHY117 Honors Physics I
PHY108 General Physics II or PHY118 Honors Physics II
PHY158 General Physics II Lab
PHY207 General Physics III or PHY217 Honors Physics III
PHY207 General Physics III Lab
PHY208 General Physics IV
PHY301 Intermediate Mechanics I
PHY302 Intermediate Mechanics II
PHY307 Modern Physics Lab
PHY401 Modern Physics I
PHY402 Modern Physics II
PHY403 Electricity and Magnetism I
PHY404 Electricity and Magnetism II
PHY405 Thermal and Statistical Physics I
PHY406 Thermal and Statistical Physics II
PHY407 Advanced Laboratory
PHY408 Advanced Laboratory
One PHY elective (one of the following: PHY310 Intermediate Optics, PHY410 Computational Physics I, PHY412 Nuclear and Particle Physics, PHY413 Electronics)
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (page 254) for general education and remaining university requirements.
First Year
Fall-CHE101, MTH141
Spring-PHY107 or PHY117, MTH142, CHE102
Second Year
Fall-PHY108 or PHY118, PHY158, PHY208, PHY307, MTH241
Spring-PHY207 or PHY217, PHY207 Lab, MTH306
Third Year
Fall-PHY301, PHY401, MTH417
Spring-PHY302, PHY402, MTH418
Fourth Year
Fall-PHY403, PHY405, PHY407
Spring-PHY404, PHY406, PHY408
Fall or Spring-One PHY elective
Total required credit hours in physics - 51
Total required credit hours outside physics - 34
General education courses and electives - 35
Total required credit hours - 120
Minimum GPA of 2.5 in MTH141-142, and PHY107-108/158
Students should consult with the undergraduate director in each department regarding approved electives. This is a joint program. A student who follows this program but does not complete it, will have difficulty completing a math major without substantial additional coursework.
MTH141 College Calculus I
MTH142 College Calculus II
MTH241 College Calculus III
MTH306 Introduction to Differential Equations
MTH309 Introductory Linear Algebra
MTH417 Survey of Multivariable Calculus
MTH418 Survey of Partial Differential Equations
MTH419 Introduction to Algebra I
MTH424 Fourier Series
MTH425 Introduction to Complex Variables I
PHY107 General Physics I or PHY117 Honors Physics I
PHY108 General Physics II or PHY118 Honors Physics II
PHY158 General Physics II Lab
PHY207 General Physics III or PHY217 Honors Physics III
PHY207 General Physics III Lab
PHY208 General Physics IV
PHY301 Intermediate Mechanics I
PHY307 Modern Physics Lab
PHY401 Modern Physics I
PHY403 Electricity and Magnetism I
PHY405 Thermal and Statistical Physics I
PHY407 or PHY408 Advanced Laboratory
One 300/400-level MTH elective
One PHY elective (one of the following: PHY302 Intermediate Mechanics II, PHY402 Modern Physics II, PHY404 Electricity and Magnetism II, PHY406 Thermal and Statistical Physics II)
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (page 254) for general education and remaining university requirements.
First Year
Fall-MTH141
Spring-PHY107 or PHY117, MTH142
Second Year
Fall-PHY108 or PHY118, PHY158, PHY208, PHY307, MTH241
Spring-PHY207 or PHY217, PHY207, MTH306, MTH309
Third Year
Fall-PHY301, PHY401, MTH417
Spring-One PHY elective, MTH418
Fourth Year
Fall-MTH419, MTH425, PHY403, PHY405
Spring-PHY408, MTH424, one 300/400-level MTH elective
Total required credit hours in mathematics and physics - 81
General education courses and electives - 39
Total required credit hours - 120
Minimum GPA of 2.0 in MTH141-142 and PHY107-108/158
CHE101 General Chemistry
CHE102 General Chemistry
MTH141 College Calculus I
MTH142 College Calculus II
MTH241 College Calculus III
MTH306 Introduction to Differential Equations
PHY107 General Physics I or PHY117 Honors Physics I
PHY108 General Physics II or PHY118 Honors Physics II
PHY158 General Physics II Lab
PHY207 General Physics III or PHY217 Honors Physics III
PHY207 General Physics III Lab
PHY208 General Physics IV
PHY301 Intermediate Mechanics I
PHY307 Modern Physics Lab
PHY401 Modern Physics I
PHY402 Modern Physics II
PHY403 Electricity and Magnetism I
PHY405 Thermal and Statistical Physics I
PHY407 Advanced Laboratory or PHY408 Advanced Laboratory
Two PHY electives (choose from PHY302 Intermediate Mechanics II, PHY310 Intermediate Optics, PHY404 Electricity and Magnetism II, PHY410 Computational Physics I, PHY413 Electronics)
One additional 300/400-level PHY course excluding PHY499
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (page 254) for general education and remaining university requirements.
First Year
Fall-CHE101, MTH141
Spring-PHY107 or PHY117, MTH142, CHE102
Second Year
Fall-PHY108 or PHY118, PHY158, PHY208, PHY307, MTH241
Spring-PHY207 or PHY217, PHY207 Lab, MTH306
Third Year
Fall-PHY301, PHY401
Spring-PHY402, one 300/400-level PHY course excluding PHY499
Fourth Year
Fall-PHY403, PHY405
Spring-PHY407 or PHY408, two PHY electives
Total required credit hours in physics - 46
Total required credit hours outside physics - 26
General education courses and electives - 48
Total required credit hours - 120
Students in the teaching of science programs follow the special programs described below. An application for admission to the teacher education program must be filed by February 1 of the junior year with the Teacher Education Institute (TEI) in 379 Baldy Hall. TEI administers and coordinates the NYS Education Department-approved teacher education programs. Teaching of Physics students must:
- Have at least 3 credit hours in each of the three major science areas outside physics (biology, chemistry, and earth science)
- Complete one year of college-level study in a language other than English (or proof of two years of study at the high school level)
- Complete and pass an entrance exam
To receive this B.A. in physics, it is necessary to complete the 28-credit teacher certification minor administered by TEI.
Minimum GPA of 2.0 in MTH141-142 and PHY107-108/158. TEI requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall for admission.
CEP400 Educational Psychology
CHE101 General Chemistry
CHE102 General Chemistry
ELP405 Sociology of Education
LAI401 Field Experience
LAI402 Student Teaching I
LAI418 Teaching in Secondary Schools
LAI419 Seminar in Teaching
LAI426 Student Teaching II
LAI434 Methods of Teaching Science in Secondary Schools
MTH141 College Calculus I
MTH142 College Calculus II
MTH241 College Calculus III
MTH306 Introduction to Differential Equations
PHY107 General Physics I or PHY117 Honors Physics I
PHY108 General Physics II or PHY118 Honors Physics II
PHY158 General Physics II Lab
PHY207 General Physics III or PHY217 Honors Physics III
PHY207 General Physics III Lab
PHY208 General Physics IV
PHY307 Modern Physics Lab
Four 300/400-level PHY electives (excluding PHY499)
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (page 254) for general education and remaining university requirements.
First Year
Fall-CHE101, MTH141
Spring-PHY107 or PHY117, MTH142, CHE102
Second Year
Fall-PHY108 or PHY118, PHY158, PHY208, PHY307, MTH241
Spring-PHY207 or PHY217, PHY207 Lab, MTH306
Third Year
Fall-Two 300/400-level PHY electives (excluding PHY499)
Spring-Two 300/400-level PHY electives (excluding PHY499)
Fourth Year
Fall-CEP400, ELP405, LAI401, LAI418, LAI434
Spring-LAI402, LAI419, LAI426
Total required credit hours in mathematics and physics - 57
Total required credit hours in education - 28
General education courses and electives - 35
Total required credit hours - 120
CEP400 Educational Psychology
CHE101 General Chemistry
CHE102 General Chemistry
CHE201 Organic Chemistry
CHE202 Organic Chemistry
CHE214 Introduction to Analytical Chemistry
ELP405 Sociology of Education
LAI401 Field Experience
LAI402 Student Teaching I
LAI418 Teaching in Secondary Schools
LAI419 Seminar in Teaching
LAI426 Student Teaching II
LAI434 Methods of Teaching Science in Secondary Schools
MTH141 College Calculus I
MTH142 College Calculus II
MTH241 College Calculus III
MTH306 Introduction to Differential Equations
PHY107 General Physics I or PHY117 Honors Physics I
PHY108 General Physics II or PHY118 Honors Physics II
PHY158 General Physics II Lab
PHY207 General Physics III or PHY217 Honors Physics III
PHY207 General Physics III Lab
PHY208 General Physics IV
PHY307 Modern Physics Lab
Two 300/400-level PHY electives (excluding PHY499)
See Baccalaureate Degree Requirements (page 254) for general education and remaining university requirements.
First Year
Fall-CHE101, MTH141
Spring-PHY107 or PHY117, MTH142, CHE102
Second Year
Fall-PHY108 or PHY118, PHY158, PHY208, PHY307, MTH241
Spring-PHY207 or PHY217, PHY207 Lab, MTH306
Third Year
Fall-CHE201, CHE214, one 300/400-level PHY elective (excluding PHY499)
Spring-CHE202, one 300/400-level PHY elective (excluding PHY499)
Fourth Year
Fall-CEP400, ELP405, LAI401, LAI418, LAI434
Spring-LAI402, LAI419, LAI426
Total required credit hours in chemistry, mathematics, and physics - 64
Total required credit hours in education - 28
General education courses and electives - 28
Total required credit hours - 120
These interdisciplinary programs are offered jointly by the Departments of Physics (PHY) and Computer Science and Engineering (CSE). For further information, see page 76.
This interdisciplinary program is offered jointly by the Departments of Physics (PHY) and Electrical Engineering (EE). For further information, see page 101.
Minimum GPA of 2.0 in MTH141-142 and PHY107-108/158
MTH141 College Calculus I
MTH142 College Calculus II
PHY107 General Physics I or PHY117 Honors Physics I
PHY108 General Physics II or PHY118 Honors Physics II
PHY158 General Physics II Lab
PHY207 General Physics III or PHY217 Honors Physics III (lab is not required)
PHY208 General Physics IV (lab is not required)
PHY301 Intermediate Mechanics I
PHY403 Electricity and Magnetism I
One 300/400-level PHY elective course (excluding PHY499; PHY401 Modern Physics I is strongly recommended)
Total required credit hours in physics - 25
Total required credit hours outside physics - 8
Total required credit hours - 33
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