Physics Major: BS Physics Programs
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
The professionally oriented BS physics program
serves as preparation either for graduate work in physics or for entrance
into positions in a variety of industries or government service. Students
in this physics program must take all core courses
and complete requirements from
one of the six concentrations below:
RESEARCH AND APPLIED PHYSICS CONCENTRATIONS
Research Concentration
The research concentration is designed to prepare physics majors for further study at the graduate level.
Applied Physics Concentration
The applied physics concentration is designed to prepare physics majors for immediate entry
into careers in industry.
INTERDISCIPLINARY PHYSICS CONCENTRATIONS
Chemistry Concentration
The chemistry concentration is designed for students with a strong interest in both
physics and chemistry who may wish to prepare for graduate study
in chemical physics or for work in a high-technology materials-related
research and development laboratory.
This program satisfies requirements
for a minor in chemistry.
Biological Sciences Concentration
The biological sciences concentration is designed for students with a strong interest in both physics
and biological sciences who may wish to prepare for graduate study
in biophysics or for work in a biotechnology company.
This program
satisfies requirements for a minor in biological sciences.
Applied Mathematics and Computer Science Concentration
The emphasis of the applied mathematics and computer science
concentration is on preparing physics majors to become computer professionals
in scientifically oriented organizations. This program satisfies
requirements for a minor in computer science.
Mathematics Concentration
Physics majors who wish to become part of a technical
team in a research and development laboratory should consider the
mathematic concentration.
Sample
Schedules are available for each concentration
in the BS physics program.
Physics majors with outstanding records
may be eligible for enrollment in a Combined Baccalaureate and Master's
Program (BS/MA) in Physics.
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page maintained by D. Mark Manley. Last updated on June 4, 2009.
