PHYSICS
| Degree: | Bachelor of Science |
| Specializations: | Engineering Physics Physics Physics with Computer Science |
| Minor: | Physics |
| Department: | Physics Building 13, Room 301 (850) 474-2267 |
| College: | Science and Technology |
Semester Hours Required for Degree: 120
Faculty: M.C. George (Chairperson), J.S. Marsh, C. E. Mungan, C.S. Prayaga, R.C. Smith
Physics is a basic science which covers the study of matter, interactions, radiations, and the measurements thereof. The various subareas covered include mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics, electronics, quantum phenomena and concepts of relativity, and several related laboratory activities.
The Physics Department offers the traditional B.S. program in Physics and Specializations in Engineering Physics and Physics with Computer Science. These two unique specializations are specifically designed to train students for the present-day industrial job market. UWF is one of the few schools in the southeastern U.S. which offers these two career options.
In addition to attending graduate school, a trained physicist can enter the employment market as a research scientist. Those with an engineering physics background are eligible for entry-level jobs as engineers in organizations such as civil service, particularly in the Department of Defense, NASA, and the various national labs.
Students interested in obtaining certification to teach this subject area in secondary education need to contact an advisor in this department and in Teacher Education Student Services (Building 85, Room 113) to carefully plan the course work to satisfy degree and some teacher certification requirements. A degree in this major is required for participation in the approved teacher education program and for other certification options.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general University requirements and General Studies requirements, 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.
Course descriptions are listed alphabetically by prefix in the back of this catalog.
General Studies (36 sh)
Physics majors should take CHM 2045/L and CHM 2046/L to satisfy the natural science component of General Studies.
For additional information see the General Studies section of this catalog.
Common Prerequisites (28 sh)
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the
program. Courses in brackets indicate substitutes from Florida Public Community/Junior Colleges and Universities.
| + | CHM 2045/L | General Chemistry I/Lab | 4 |
| [CHM x045/L, CHM 1045C, CHM 1045E or both CHM 1040 and CHM 1041] | |||
| + | CHM 2046/L | General Chemistry II/Lab | 4 |
| [CHM x046/L, CHM 1046C, CHM 1046E] | |||
| + | MAC 2311 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus I | 4 |
| + | MAC 2312 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus II | 4 |
| MAC 2313 | Analytic Geometry & Calculus III | 4 | |
| + | PHY 2048/L | University Physics I/Lab | 4 |
| [PHY 2048C, PHY x048/L] | |||
| + | PHY 2049/L | University Physics II/Lab | 4 |
| [PHY 2049C, PHY x049/L] |
+ Indicates common prerequisites which can be used to satisfy General Studies requirements.
Lower Division Electives (0-9 sh)
Sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to complete at least 60 semester hours in the lower division.
Recommend FORTRAN or Pascal or other computer science course.
ENGINEERING PHYSICS SPECIALIZATION
Major (40 sh)
| EGM 3512 | Engineering Mechanics | 4 | |
| PHY 3106 | Modern Physics I | 3 | |
| PHY 3107 | Modern Physics II | 3 | |
| PHY 3101L | Modern Physics Lab | 2 | |
| PHY 3424C | Optics | 4 | |
| PHY 4250 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | |
| PHY 4323 | Electricity & Magnetism I | 3 | |
| PHY 4325 | Electricity & Magnetism II | 3 | |
| PHY 4445 | Lasers & Applications | 3 | |
| PHY 4513 | Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory | 3 | |
| PHY 4910 | Independent Research | 3 | |
| Course offered 1-4 sh per semester | |||
| PHZ 4113 | Mathematical Physics I | 3 | |
| PHZ 4114 | Mathematical Physics II | 3 |
Major-Related (20 sh)
| EEL 3111 | Circuits I | 3 | |
| EEL 3303L | Electric Circuits Lab | 1 | |
| EEL 3304 | Electronic Circuits I | 3 | |
| EEL 3701C | Digital Logic & Computer Systems | 4 | |
| MAD 4401 | Numerical Analysis | 3 | |
| MAP 2302 | Differential Equations | 3 | |
| MAS 3105 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
Upper Division Electives (0 sh)
PHYSICS SPECIALIZATION
Major (43 sh)
| PHY 3220 | Intermediate Mechanics | 4 | |
| PHY 3106 | Modern Physics I | 3 | |
| PHY 3107 | Modern Physics II | 3 | |
| PHY 3101L | Modern Physics Lab | 2 | |
| PHY 3424C | Optics | 4 | |
| PHY 4323 | Electricity & Magnetism I | 3 | |
| PHY 4325 | Electricity & Magnetism II | 3 | |
| PHY 4445 | Lasers and Applications | 3 | |
| PHY 4513 | Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory | 3 | |
| PHY 4604 | Quantum Theory | 3 | |
| PHY 4910 | Independent Research | 3 | |
| Course offered 1-4 sh per semester | |||
| PHZ 4113 | Mathematical Physics I | 3 | |
| PHZ 4114 | Mathematical Physics II | 3 | |
| Physics Elective | 3 | ||
Major-Related (13 sh)
| EEL 3111 | Circuits I | 3 | |
| EEL 3303L | Electric Circuits Lab | 1 | |
| MAD 4401 | Numerical Analysis | 3 | |
| MAP 2302 | Differential Equations | 3 | |
| MAS 3105 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
Upper Division Electives (4 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of
all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.
PHYSICS WITH COMPUTER SCIENCE SPECIALIZATION
Major (27 sh)
| PHY 3101L | Modern Physics Lab | 2 | |
| PHY 3106 | Modern Physics I | 3 | |
| PHY 3107 | Modern Physics II | 3 | |
| PHY 3424C | Optics | 4 | |
| PHY 4250 | Fluid Mechanics | 3 | |
| PHY 4323 | Electricity & Magnetism I | 3 | |
| PHY 4445 | Lasers & Applications | 3 | |
| PHY 4513 | Thermodynamics & Kinetic Theory | 3 | |
| PHZ 4113 | Mathematical Physics I | 3 |
Major-Related (32 sh)
| CDA 3100 | Microprocessor Systems | 3 | |
| CDA 3101 | Introduction to Computer Organization | 3 | |
| COP 3530 | Data Structures & Algorithms | 3 | |
| COP 4600 | Operating Systems | 3 | |
| EEL 3701C | Digital Logic & Computer Systems | 4 | |
| EGM 3512 | Engineering Mechanics | 4 | |
| MAD 4401 | Numerical Analysis | 3 | |
| MAP 2302 | Differential Equations | 3 | |
| MAS 3105 | Linear Algebra | 3 | |
| Choose One: | |||
| COP 2202 | Scientific FORTRAN | 3 | |
| COP 2210 | Programming using Pascal | 3 | |
Upper Division Electives (1 sh)
Sufficient 3000/4000 level electives to meet UWF's requirement of 48 semester hours in the upper division or completion of
all departmental requirements at the 3000/4000 level, whichever is greater.
MINOR
A Minor in Physics can be earned by completing 15 sh of physics courses above 3100 level, including PHY 3106, PHY
3107, and PHY 4323.
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