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

Physics is a basic science which covers the study of matter, interactions, radiations, and the measurements thereof. The various subareas covered include mechanics, thermodynamics, fluids, waves, 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 at Course Listings/Descriptions.

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.

+ 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. Current UWF students may use elective courses at any level (1000-4999) to meet this elective requirement.

Recommend a computer programming language such as COP 2xxx Programming Using Java or equivalent.

Major (37 sh)

Major-Related (23 sh)

Upper Division Electives (0 sh)

Major (43 sh)

Major-Related (17 sh)

Upper Division Electives (0 sh)

Major (30 sh)

Major-Related (30 sh)

Upper Division Electives (0 sh)

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.