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Apr 19, 2024
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2009-2010 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Physics
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The Physics Department at South Dakota State University offers a program leading to the Master of Science in Physics. Required course work in physics along with elective courses selected from the departments of Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science, General Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering support a number of career options in industry, education and applied research. Graduates with this degree may also pursue a PhD degree in physics and its allied disciplines or an engineering discipline. Areas of research concentration include astrophysics, gravitational physics, remote sensing, image processing, condensed matter, materials science, nuclear physics, and theoretical physics.
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Available Options for Graduate Degrees
Master of Science: Option A
Option B
Option C Core Requirements
There are nineteen credits of core requirements for this degree. These requirements consist of:
- PHYS 721- Electrodynamics I, 3 credits
- PHYS 723- Electrodynamics II, 3 credits
- PHYS 743- Statistical Mechanics, 3 credits
- PHYS 751- Theoretical Mechanics, 3 credits
- PHYS 771- Quantum Mechanics I, 3 credits
- PHYS 773- Quantum Mechanics II, 3 credits
- PHYS 590- Seminar, 1 credit
Additional Admission Requirements
GRE: Required
TOEFL: Department requirement of 550 paper-based, 213 computer-based, 79 Internet-based General Requirements (Master’s)
Graduate students should consult with their advisor before registering for graduate work.
See Master’s Degree Requirements. Course Offerings
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