物理(BS)
Deepen your understanding of the natural world through rigorous quantitative analysis
Our Bachelor of Science in Physics program offers a rigorous, quantitative approach to understanding the natural world. Differentiating itself from the Bachelor of Arts program, it features enhanced focus on challenging subjects like Quantum Mechanics and Electricity & 磁性. You'll also gain expertise in scientific computing through our Computational Physics course and engage in essential independent research for a well-rounded scientific education.
All courses in section A below taken as part of the Physics major must be passed with a grade of
C or better; transferred courses must have approval from the Division of Physics and 天文学
获得主要学分.
- Physics Courses: All must be taken (50 credits)
物理I(4学分)
物理II(4学分)
PHYS3xx (proposed) Mathematical Methods in Physics (3 credits)
初级光学(3学分)
PHYS326 Elementary Modern Physics (3 credits)
计算物理(3学分)
高等物理实验室(2学分)
量子力学I(3学分)
量子力学II(3学分)
统计力学(4学分)
经典力学(4学分)
PHYS424 Electricity and 磁性 I (3 credits)
PHYS454 Electricity and 磁性 II (3 credits)
PHYS450独立研究(2学分)
Upper Level (3xx or 4xx) 天文学 or Physics Elective (minimum 3 credits)
Upper Level (3xx or 4xx) 天文学 or Physics Elective (minimum 3 credits) - Prerequisite Courses: All must be taken (23 credits)
计算机科学I(4学分)
微积分I(4学分)
微积分II(4学分)
微积分III(4学分)
微分方程(3学分)
线性代数(4学分) - College, University, and Elective 需求:
大学要求(8学分)
Wellness, Physical Education, Global Perspectives, Common Ground
CLAS General Education 需求 (40 credits)
Ten additional courses (I, I, II, II, A, B, C, D, E, E) (40 credits) one of which meets the First
工作经验(FYE)要求
Free electives to meet the college total of 124 total credits (3 credits)
PHYS125 and PHYS126 satisfy the Natural Science requirement (F)
In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the Physics BS major, 以及文学院 & 理科通识教育要求, you'll be required to complete the College's First Year Experience Program or Transfer Student Program.
Unlike the primary major, the Physics double major does not require a concentration. Instead, the double major requires 8 credits of electives from a single list of courses covering all those in the concentrations. This structure gives students greater flexibility in choice of electives and is more relevant in the context of a double major.
The Physics double major may not be combined with the BA in Physics, 物理学学士学位, or the BS in 天体物理学 due to extensive overlap.
All courses in sections A and B below taken as part of the Physics major must be passed with a
grade of C or better; transferred courses must have approval from the Division of Physics and
天文学获得主要学分.
A. 物理课程:(29-30学分)
- 物理学ⅰ
- 物理II
- 物理学中的数学方法
- 物理学325基本光学
- 物理学326基础现代物理学
- 物理341高级物理实验室
- 物理401量子力学1
- 物理421统计力学
- 物理学经典力学
- PHYS 424 Advanced Electricity and 磁性 I
B. Electives: (8 credits) Choose a minimum of 8 credits from the following:
- Upper Level (3xx or 4xx) Physics courses not required above
- 高级(3xx或4xx)天文学课程
- CEMS 344* Properties II: Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical
- CEMS 347*光谱学(2学分)
or CEMS 349* x射线表征 - CEMS 501**固态物理
- MECH 321*热力学II
- MECH 324*流体力学1
- MECH 415机械振动
C. Prerequisite Courses: All must be taken (12 credits)
- 数学151微积分I
- 数学152微积分II
- 数学253微积分III
* These courses have prerequisites outside of the Division of Physics and 天文学.
** 本科s in good standing may request permission to take graduate courses.
物理小:
物理学ⅰ物理II
物理学325基本光学
物理学326基础现代物理学
8 hours of 300 and/or 400 level courses in physics (4 hours may be taken in astronomy).
*Note: Since 300 and 400 level physics courses are only offered in alternate years, 小心安排时间.
A degree in Physics prepares students for a wide range of careers. 根据物理研究所, about one third of all physicists work in public service industries, 三分之一在私营企业, and one third in secondary and higher education. Physics graduates are qualified to work in career fields such as astronomy, medicine, 工程, research, computing, 甚至是金融.
最近的例子包括:
- 助教-托莱多大学
- 测量工程师-康宁公司
- 毒理学家-纽约医院
- EMS技术工程师
- 工程师-水星公司
