2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Physics (PHYS) Major

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Oren Quist, Head
Department of Physics
Crothers Engineering Hall 314
605-688-5428
website: www.engineering.sdstate.edu/~physics/physics.htm

Requirements for Physics Major – College of Engineering - Professional Physics Emphasis:

Bachelor of Science in Physics

Freshman Year:

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Junior Year:

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Senior Year:

  • Technical Electives Credits: 12 in Fall, 5 in Spring
    See note below

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Requirements for Physics Major - Flexible Emphasis:

Bachelor of Science in Physics

The Flexible Emphasis Physics Major is designed to allow students the freedom to achieve significant preparation in an area that will complement physics. The resulting physics major will have an emphasis in an area such as: business, biophysics, geophysics, information systems, mass communications, medical physics, or statistical process control. A student is advised to work closely with an adviser as emphasis courses are chosen.

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Junior Year:

  • IGR Goal 1: Land and Natural Resources Credits: 3
    ** (Spring)
  • IGR Goal 3: Social Responsibility/Cultural and Aesthetic Awareness Credits: 3
    ** (Spring)
  • Physics Electives Credits: 5
    (Fall)
  • Directed Electives Credits: 3 in Fall, 10 in Spring
    See note two below

Senior Year:

  • Physics Electives Credits: 5
    (Fall or Spring)
  • Technical Electives Credits: 10
    See note two below (Fall and Spring)
  • Directed Electives Credits: 2
    See note two below  (Fall or Spring)

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Requirements for Physics Major - Science Teaching Specialization:

Bachelor of Science in Physics

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Sophomore Year:

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Junior Year:

Senior Year:

  • Chemistry or Physics Electives (numbered 300 or greater) Credits: 4
    (Fall or Spring)

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Notes:

Note One: Technical electives will be selected with the assistance of the student’s adviser from courses offered by the Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Biology, and Mathematics Departments. A complete list of departmental approved technical electives is available in the Physics Department office. Any departures from this list must be approved by the Head of the Physics Department.

Note Two: The Flexible Emphasis Physics Major is designed to allow students the freedom to achieve significant preparation in an area that will complement physics. The resulting physics major will have an emphasis in an area such as: business, biophysics, geophysics, information systems, mass communications, medical physics, or statistical process control. A student is advised to work closely with an adviser as emphasis courses are chosen.

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