Physics Major (Non-Teaching) |
Physics Major (Teaching) |
| B.A., B.S. DEGREES |
B.S. in Ed. DEGREE, PROVISIONAL SEC. CERTIFICATION |
| Core Courses (33 hours) |
Required Courses (37 hours) |
PHY 145 - University Physics I 4(4-0)
PHY 146 - University Physics II 4(4-0)
PHY 175 - University Physics Laboratory I 1(0-2)
PHY 176 - University Physics Laboratory II 1(0-2)
PHY 247 - Intro. to Modern Physics 4(4-0)
PHY 277 - University Physics Laboratory III 1(0-3)
PHY 312 - Intro. to Mathematical Physics 3(3-0)
PHY 322 - Intermediate Mechanics 3(3-0)
PHY 332 - Electricity and Magnetism 3(3-0)
PHY 442 - Introductory Quantum Theory 4(4-0)
PHY 450 - Thermal Physics 3(3-0)
PHY 578 - Experimental Physics 2-4(Spec)
Electives (5 hours)
Select courses having as prerequisite a course in the required
major sequence. Prospective majors are urged to begin the study
of mathematics in the fall of the freshman year with MTH 132 (or
MTH 130, if necessary) and their study of physics in the winter of
the freshman year with PHY 145 and 175.
Total: 38 semester hours |
PHY 145 - University Physics I 4(4-0)
PHY 146 - University Physics II 4(4-0)
PHY 175 - University Physics Laboratory I 1(0-2)
PHY 176 - University Physics Laboratory II 1(0-2)
PHY 247 - Introduction to Modern Physics 4(4-0)
PHY 277 - University Physics Laboratory III 1(0-3)
PHY 312 - Introduction to Mathematical Physics 3(3-0)
PHY 322 - Intermediate Mechanics 3(3-0)
PHY 332 - Electricity and Magnetism 3(3-0)
PHY 442 - Introductory Quantum Theory 4(4-0)
PHY 450 - Thermal Physics 3(3-0)
PHY 505 - Teaching Chemistry and Physics in the Secondary
School 3(3-0)
PHY 507 - Field Experience in Teaching Chemistry/Physics 1(Spec)
PHY 578 - Experimental Physics 2-4(Spec)
Electives (1 hour)
Select a minimum of one additional hour from courses having as
prerequisite a course in the required major sequence.
Total: 38 semester hours |
| Astronomy Concentration
This option is available within the physics major for students with a
particular interest in astronomy or astrophysics. This program provides
the background desired by most astronomy graduate programs.
Core Courses (33 hours)
See above.
Required Courses (15 hours)
AST 260 - General Astronomy I 4(3-2)
AST 261 - General Astronomy II 4(3-2)
AST 562 - Observational Astronomy 4(3-2)
AST 563 - Astrophysics 3(3-0)
Total: 48 semester hours |
Chemistry-Physics (Teaching)
Major B.S. in Ed. degree,
Provisional Secondary Certification and
Provisional Secondary Certification with Emotional or Cognitive
Impairment Endorsement
This is an interdepartmental major.
Please check CMU buletins for detailed information.
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Physics Minor (Non-Teaching) |
Physics Minor (Teaching) |
B.S., B.A. degrees
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B.S. in Ed. degree, Provisional Secondary Certification and
Provisional Secondary Certification with Emotional or Cognitive
Impairment Endorsement |
Required Courses (23 hours)
PHY 145 - University Physics I 4(4-0)
PHY 146 - University Physics II 4(4-0)
PHY 175 - University Physics Laboratory I 1(0-2)
PHY 176 - University Physics Laboratory II 1(0-2)
PHY 247 - Introduction to Modern Physics 4(4-0)
PHY 277 - University Physics Laboratory III 1(0-3)
PHY 322 - Intermediate Mechanics 3(3-0)
PHY 332 - Electricity and Magnetism 3(3-0)
PHY 578 - Experimental Physics 2-4(Spec)
Total: 23 semester hours |
Required Courses (25 hours)
PHY 145 - University Physics I 4(4-0)
PHY 146 - University Physics II 4(4-0)
PHY 175 - University Physics Laboratory I 1(0-2)
PHY 176 - University Physics Laboratory II 1(0-2)
PHY 231 - Electronic Instrumentation 1(0-3)
PHY 247 - Introduction to Modern Physics 4(4-0)
PHY 277 - University Physics Laboratory III 1(0-3)
PHY 322 - Intermediate Mechanics 3(3-0)
PHY 332 - Electricity and Magnetism 3(3-0)
PHY 505 - Teaching Chemistry and Physics in the Secondary
School 3(3-0)
Total: 25 semester hours |
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