Physics

    Degree: B.S.
    Specializations: Engineering Physics, Physics with Computer Science, Physics, Physics/Education
    Minor: Physics
    Department: Physics
    College: Science and Technology
    Semester Hours Required for Degree: 120

    Faculty: M.C. George (Chairperson), J.S. Marsh, C. Mungan, C.S. Prayaga, R.C. Smith

    BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAM
    Physics is a basic science which covers the study of matter, interactions, radiations, and the measurements thereof. The various subareas covered will include mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, electronics, quantum phenomena and concepts of relativity, and several related laboratory activities.

    Students can choose one of four areas of specializations for a B.S. degree: (1) regular physics, (2) engineering physics, (3) physics with computer science, and (4) physics/education.

    PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
    In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements found in the 1996-97 Catalog, students seeking the B.S. in Physics must meet the requirements listed below.

    Students should consult with their academic advisor for courses which may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites.

    Candidates for admission to UWF's NCATE/DOE approved teacher education programs must meet admission requirements detailed under Admission to Teacher Education. In addition to the program requirements noted below, teacher education students must also complete requirements specified under Teacher Education.

    Physics/Education majors must include in the lower division requirements at least 9 sh of course work with international or diversity focus. Consult with your academic advisor for appropriate courses.

    LOWER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
    General Studies (36 sh)
    Physics majors should take CHM2045/L and CHM2046/L to satisfy the natural science component of General Studies.

    Common Prerequisites (28 sh)
    + MAC 3311 Analtc Geom & Cal I . . . . . 4
    + MAC 3312 Analtc Geom & Cal II . . . . . 4
    MAC 3313 Analtc Geom & Cal III . . . . . 4
    + PHY 3048/L Univ Physics I/Lab . . . . . 4
    + PHY 3049/L Univ Physics II/Lab . . . . . 4
    + CHM 2045/L Chemistry I/Lab . . . . . 4
    + CHM 2046/L Chemistry II/Lab . . . . . 4

    + Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.

    Electives (3-9 sh)
    Computer science course, recommend FORTRAN
    or Pascal . . . . . 3
    Lower Division Electives . . . . . 0-6

    ENGINEERING PHYSICS SPECIALIZATION

    UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
    Major (40 sh)
    EGM 3512 Engineering Mechanics . . . . . 4
    PHY 3xxx Modern Physics . . . . . 3
    PHY 3101L Modern Physics Lab . . . . . 2
    PHY 3xx1 Modern Physics II . . . . . 3
    PHY 3424C Optics . . . . . 4
    PHY 4323 Elec & Mag I . . . . . 3
    PHZ 4113 Math Physics I . . . . . 3
    PHY 4250 Fluid Mechanics . . . . . 3
    PHY 4325 Elec & Mag II . . . . . 3
    PHY 4513 Thermo/Kinetic Thry . . . . . 3
    PHZ 4114 Math Physics II . . . . . 3
    PHY 4910 Independent Research . . . . . 3
    PHY 4xxx Lasers and Applications . . . . . 3

    Major-Related (20 sh)
    EEL 3111 Circuits I . . . . . 3
    EEL 3303L Elec Circuits Lab . . . . . 1
    EEL 3304 Electronic Ckts I . . . . . 3
    EEL 3701C Dig Logic & Comp Sys . . . . . 4
    MAD 4401 Numerical Analysis . . . . . 3
    MAS 3105 Linear Algebra . . . . . 3
    MAP 3302 Diff Equations . . . . . 3

    Electives (0 sh)

    PHYSICS SPECIALIZATION

    UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
    Major (43 sh)
    PHY 3xx2 Interm Mechanics I . . . . . 4
    PHY 3xxx Modern Physics . . . . . 3
    PHY 3101L Modern Physics Lab . . . . . 2
    PHY 3xx1 Modern Physics II . . . . . 3
    PHY 3424C Optics . . . . . 4
    PHY 4604 Quantum Theory . . . . . 3
    PHY 4323 Elec & Mag I . . . . . 3
    PHZ 4113 Math Physics I . . . . . 3
    PHY 4325 Elec & Mag II . . . . . 3
    PHY 4513 Thermo/Kinetic Thry . . . . . 3
    PHZ 4114 Math Physics II . . . . . 3
    PHY 4910 Independent Research . . . . . 3
    PHY 4xxx Lasers and Applications . . . . . 3
    Physics Elective . . . . . 3

    Major-Related (13 sh)
    EEL 3111 Circuits I . . . . . 3
    EEL 3303L Elec Circuits Lab . . . . . 1
    MAD 4401 Numerical Analysis . . . . . 3
    MAS 3105 Linear Algebra . . . . . 3
    MAP 3302 Diff Equations . . . . . 3

    Electives (4 sh)
    Non-Science Upper/Lower Division Electives

    PHYSICS WITH COMPUTER SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION

    UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
    Major (27 sh)
    PHY 3xxx Modern Physics . . . . . 3
    PHY 3101L Modern Physics Lab . . . . . 2
    PHY 3xx1 Modern Physics II . . . . . 3
    PHY 3424C Optics . . . . . 4
    PHY 4323 Elec & Mag I . . . . . 3
    PHZ 4113 Math Physics I . . . . . 3
    PHY 4250 Fluid Mechanics . . . . . 3
    PHY 4513 Thermo/Kinetic Thry . . . . . 3
    PHY 4xxx Lasers and Applications . . . . . 3

    Major-Related (32 sh)
    EGM 3512 Engineering Mechanics . . . . . 4
    EEL 3701C Dig Logic & Comp Sys . . . . . 4
    MAD 4401 Numerical Analysis . . . . . 3
    MAS 3105 Linear Algebra . . . . . 3
    COP 4610 Compu Operator Sysm . . . . . 3
    CDA 4313 Microproc Sys II . . . . . 3
    COP 3530 Data Structures . . . . . 3
    CDA 3310 Microprocessor Sys I . . . . . 3
    MAP 3302 Diff Equations . . . . . 3
    Choose one:
    COP 2210 Micro Prg w/Pascal . . . . . 3
    COP 3202 Scientific FORTRAN . . . . . 3

    Electives (1 sh)
    Lower/Upper Division Elective

    PHYSICS/EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION

    UPPER DIVISION REQUIREMENTS (60 SH)
    Major (26 sh)
    AST 3033 Modern Astronomy . . . . . 3
    PHY 3xx2 Interm Mechanics I . . . . . 4
    PHY 3xxx Modern Physics . . . . . 3
    PHY 3101L Modern Physics Lab . . . . . 2
    PHY 3424C Optics . . . . . 4
    PHY 4323 Elec & Mag I . . . . . 3
    PHZ 4113 Math Physics I . . . . . 3
    PHY 4910 Independent Research . . . . . 3
    ISC 3077 Soc/Eth Iss Physics . . . . . 1

    Major-Related (26 sh)
    EEL 3111 Circuits I . . . . . 3
    EEL 3303L Elec Circuits Lab . . . . . 1
    MAP 3302 Diff Equations . . . . . 3
    BSC 1010L General Biology/Lab . . . . . 4
    EDF 3214 Psychological Foundt . . . . . 3
    EDF 3605 Soc/His/Phil Foun Ed . . . . . 3
    EEX 3070 Mth in Incl & Collab . . . . . 2
    EDG 4xxx Multicult Ed . . . . . 2
    EME 4xxx Integ Tech . . . . . 2
    ESE 3321C Gen Meth Tch Sec Sch . . . . . 3

    Electives (8 sh)
    Lower/Upper Division Electives

    POST BACCALAUREATE REQUIREMENTS FOR SECONDARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION
    Professional Sequence:
    ESE 4xxx Instr Mgt & Assessment . . . . . 3
    EDG 4940 Student Teaching . . . . . 6
    ESE 4940 Professional Practicum . . . . . 3
    SCE 4631 Spec Mthds Tch Science . . . . . 3

    MINOR
    A minor in physics can be earned by completing 15 sh or physics courses above 3100 level, including PHY 3101, PHY 3101L, PHY 3xx2 (Intermediate Mechanics), and PHY 4323.

    As of the date of publication of this Catalog addendum, the above noted degree requirements have not been approved by the Faculty Senate. Review by the Faculty Senate is anticipated during the Fall Semester 1996.
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