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The physics curriculum is designed to serve the needs of students in the fields of engineering, medicine, and other sciences. The junior and senior courses are tailored for students who desire a concentration in physics for a bachelor of science degree in physical science and/or wish to pursue graduate study in areas such as physics, meteorology, and astronomy. Also, with obtaining proper licensure, physics graduates can teach at high schools.

To qualify for a bachelor of science degree in physical science, the student must take eight (8) hours in chemistry, nine (9) hours in computer and information science, at least twenty-one (21) hours in mathematics and statistics, and at least thirty-six (36) hours in physics.

The matrix below is a sample plan for all coursework required for this program.

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See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements". A specific general education core course does not have to be taken in the semester listed, any other part of the general education core at any time is acceptable as well.

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Seven hours of electives must be from physical sciences, biology, engineering, computer science.

Excluding MATH 3003 Foundations of Advanced Mathematics, MATH 3033 Methods of Teaching Elementary Mathematics, and MATH 4113 History of Mathematics.

Must complete both the PHYS 4113 Advanced Physics Laboratory and 3 hours PHYS electives (PHYS course offered in alternating years).

Students who complete the program will demonstrate:

1. Problem-solving skills: An ability to identify, formulate, and solve broadly-defined technical or scientific problems by applying knowledge of mathematics and science and/or technical topics to areas relevant to the discipline.
2. Design: An ability to formulate or design a system, process, procedure or program to meet desired needs.
3. Communication: An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. Ethics: An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. Teamwork: An ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty. 
6. Experiment: An ability to develop and conduct experiments or test hypotheses, analyze and interpret data and use scientific judgment to draw conclusions.