Physics

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The Physics Department at South Dakota State University offers a program leading to the Master of Science in Engineering with a Physics Emphasis. 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 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.

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:

Electricity and Magnetism, 6 credits
Statistical Mechanics, 3 credits
Theoretical Mechanics, 3 credits
Quantum Mechanics, 6 credits
Seminar, 1 credit

Please check with the Physics Department office for specific course offerings that meet these core requirements.

Additional Admission Requirements

GRE: Not 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

Physics (PHYS) Courses