Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Major in Applied Physical Analysis: 36 Credits
Program Goals | Learning Objectives |
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1. Students will gain an understanding of the physical world |
1A. Students will demonstrate an improved understanding of the fundamental concepts in each of the major areas of physics. |
2. Students will gain an understanding of the application of statistical analysis to physical measurements. |
2A. Students will articulate ways in which statistics are applied to the analysis of physical measurements. |
3. Students develop the ability to effectively present the results of quantitative studies | 3A. Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively present the results of quantitative studies. |
4. Students can succeed in professional careers and programs in applied quantitative analysis. | 4A. Students will be well prepared for graduate study. |
Course Requirements
Four credits from the following:
PHY 211 | General Physics I | 4 hours |
PHY 221 | Modeling the Physical World I | 3 hours |
PHY 223 | Physics Project Laboratory I | 1 hour |
Four credits from the following:
PHY 212 | General Physics II | 4 hours |
PHY 222 | Modeling the Physical World II | 3 hours |
PHY 224 | Physics Project Laboratory II |
1 hour |
All of the following:
PHY 471 | Classical Mechanics | 3 hours |
PHY 591 | Seminar in Engineering | 1 hour |
MTH 545 | Differential Equations | 3 hours |
MTH 561 | Mathematical Statistics I | 3 hours |
MTH 562 | Mathematical Statistics II | 3 hours |
Three credits from the following:
CSC 221 | Introduction to Computer Programming | 3 hours |
PHY 553 | Computational Physics | 3 hours |
Three credits from the following:
ERG 481 | Senior Project in Energy Studies I | 3 hours |
PHY 497 | Directed Independent Research | 3 hours |
Nine credits from the following:
CSC 222 | Object-Oriented Programming | 3 hours |
CSC 321 | Data Structures | 3 hours |
CSC 414 | Computer Organization | 3 hours |
CSC 421 | Algorithm Design and Analysis | 3 hours |
CSC 533 | Programming Languages | 3 hours |
CSC 548 | Software Engineering | 3 hours |
CSC 590 | Special Topics | 3 hours |
ERG 211 | Design and Rapid Prototyping I | 1 hour |
ERG 212 | Design and Rapid Prototyping II | 1 hour |
ERG 241 | Introduction to Energy Transfer | 3 hours |
ERG 251 | History and Technology of the Western World | 2 hours |
ERG 311 | Design and Rapid Prototyping III | 1 hour |
ERG 312 | Design and Rapid Prototyping IV | 1 hour |
MTH 529 | Linear Algebra | 3 hours |
MTH 543 | Numerical Analysis | 3 hours |
MTH 546 | Partial Differential Equations | 3 hours |
MTH 551 | Differential Geometry | 3 hours |
MTH 555 | Chaotic Dynamical Systems | 3 hours |
MTH 563 | Mathematical Statistics III | 3 hours |
MTH 571 | Operations Research | 3 hours |
MTH 572 | Fuzzy Logic | 3 hours |
MTH 573 | Probabilistic Models | 3 hours |
MTH 575 | Introductory Stochastic Processes | 3 hours |
PHY 301 | Modern Physics | 3 hours |
PHY 303 | Electronics Laboratory | 1 hour |
PHY 331 | Physical Optics | 3 hours |
PHY 332 | Optics Laboratory | 1 hour |
PHY 481 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 hours |
PHY 491 | Physics Seminar | 1 hour |
PHY 521 | Electronics for Scientists | 3 hours |
PHY 522 | Electric Circuits | 3 hours |
PHY 531 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 hours |
PHY 541 | Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics | 3 hours |
PHY 551 | Mathematical Physics | 3 hours |
PHY 553 | Computational Physics | 3 hours |
PHY 561 | Nuclear Physics | 3 hours |
PHY 562 | Nuclear Instruments and Methods | 2 hours |
PHY 571 | Solid State Physics | 3 hours |
PHY 572 | Solid State Laboratory | 3 hours |
PHY 587 | Laser Physics | 3 hours |
Requisite Courses: MTH 245, 246, 347