Department of Chemistry and Physics

Grant Science Building

Phone: 570.662.4531

Fax: 570.662.4107

Chair: Dr. Shaker Ramasamy rgnanase@mnsfld.edu
Secretary: Jenny Zeafla jzeafla@mnsfld.edu



Physics Degree Programs and Minors


Bachelor of Science in Physics Core Courses

Bachelor of Science in Physics (Physics Concentration), B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Physics (Nanotechnology Concentration), B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Physics (Pre-Engineering Concentration), B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Education, Physics, B.S.E.

Minor in Physics

 

Bachelor of Science in Physics Core Courses, 57 s.h.

All students with a concentration in Physics, Nanotechnology, or Pre-Engineering must take the following core classes:

(*courses with asterisk may also satisfy General Education requirements)

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
CHM 1111* General Chemistry I 4
CHM 1112* General Chemistry II 4
MA 2231* Calculus I 4
MA 2232* Calculus II 4
MA 2233* Calculus III 4
MA 3280* Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory 3
MA 3311* Differential Equations I 3
MA 3312* Differential Equations II 3
PHY 1180 Quantitative Methods of the Physical Sciences 3
PHY 2210* General Physics I 4
PHY 2211* General Physics II 4
PHY 3311 Modern Physics I 3
PHY 3312 Modern Physics II 3
PHY 3313 Physical Mechanics I 3
PHY 3315 Analog Electronics 4
PHY 3316 Digital Electronics 4
     
Total Semester Hours for Core Physics Courses 57

Bachelor of Science in Physics (Physics Concentration), 15 s.h..

In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Physics Core Courses listed above, students must also complete the following additional coursework.

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
PHY    xxxx Physics Electives (3300/4400 upper leverl) 15
     
Total Semester Hours for Additional Physics Courses 21

Bachelor of Science in Physics (Nanotechnology Concentration), 24 s.h..

In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Physics Core Courses listed above, students must also complete the following additional coursework.

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
PHY    xxxx Physics Electives (3300/4400 upper leverl) 6
SCI 3270 Nanotechnology Laboratory Experience 18
     
Total Semester Hours for Additional Physics Courses 24

Bachelor of Science in Physics (Pre-Engineering Concentration), 6 s.h..

In addition to the Bachelor of Science in Physics Core Courses listed above, students must also complete the following additional coursework.

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
PHY    xxxx Physics Electives (3300/4400 upper leverl) 6
     
Total Semester Hours for Additional Physics Courses 6

Bachelor of Science in Education, Physics B.S.E., 126 s.h..

(*courses with asterisk may also satisfy General Education requirements)

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
CHM 1111* General Chemistry I 4
CHM 1112* General Chemistry II 4
ED 1102 Introduction to Education 3
ED 2205 Educational Psychology 3
ED 3260 Assessment in Education 3
ED 3310 Content Area Reading and Writing 3
ED 3313 Teaching Secondary Science 3
ED 3320 Observation and Participation 3
ED 4400 Student Teaching 12
ED 4460 Professional Seminar 2
ENG xxxx* Literature 3
MA 2231* Calculus I 4
MA 2232* Calculus II 4
MA 2233* Calculus III 4
MA 3280* Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory 3
MA 3311* Differential Equations I 3
MA 3312* Differential Equations II 3
PHY 1180 Quantitative Methods Of the Physical Sciences 3
PHY 2210* General Physics I 4
PHY 2211* General Physics II 4
PHY 3311 Modern Physics I 3
PHY 3312 Modern Physics II 3
PHY 3313 Physical Mechanics I 3
PHY 3315 Analog Electronics 4
PHY 3316 Digital Electronics 4
PSY 1101* Introduction to General Psychology 3
PSY 3321* Adolescent Psychology 3
SPE 3275 Inclusion of Diverse Learners 3
     
     
Total Semester Hours for B.S.E. Programs 126

Minor in Physics, 21 s.h.

Course Number Course Name S.H.
     
PHY 2210 General Physics I 4
PHY 2211 General Physics II 4
PHY 3311 Modern Physics I 3
PHY 3312 Modern Physics II 3
PHY 3315 Analog Electronics 4
PHY xxxx Physics Elective (3300 or 4400 upper level) 3
     
Total Semester Hours for Physics Minor 21
 

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Last Reviewed by Dr. Anthony Kiessling on  02/25/2008.