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Nov 25, 2024
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2014-2015 General Catalog (Summer, Fall 2014) ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Physics - BA
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College of Science
Department of Physics
Students must complete the General Education Requirements and the University Studies Depth Requirements :
- Complete at least 2 credits in approved 3000-level or above courses from each of the following two categories: Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) and Social Sciences (DSS) for the Depth Course requirements
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Bachelor of Arts Degree Language Requirement
Bachelor of Arts Degree
A Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree signifies proficiency in one or more foreign languages. Specifically, the BA requirement may be completed in one of the following ways:
- Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language by successful completion of one course at the 2020-level or higher (or its equivalent).
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- Demonstration of proficiency in American Sign Language by successful completion of COMD 4920 and COMD 4780 , and by passing an exit interview.
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- Demonstration of proficiency in two foreign languages by successful completion of the 1020 course level in one language and the 2010 course level in the second language (or its equivalent).
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- Completion of an upper-division (3000-level or higher) foreign language grammar or literature course requiring the 2020 course level (or its equivalent) as a prerequisite. Conversation courses cannot be considered for satisfying this requirement.
For nonnative English-speaking students only, the following options are available:
- Successful completion of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) program for international students.
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- TOEFL, Michigan, or IELI placement scores high enough to meet the University admission criteria.
College of Science Requirements
The College of Science requires a year of mathematics (8 credits) and a year sequence in science (8 credits) for all of its majors. For Physics majors, the College of Science requirements are: Choose one of the following pairs of courses:
Bachelor’s Degrees and Core Requirements
The Physics Department awards the following degrees: BS in Physics, BA in Physics, BS in Physics with a Professional Emphasis, BS in Physics with an Applied Emphasis, BS in Mathematics and Physics Dual Major Option, BS in Physics Teaching, and BS in Composite Teaching—Physical Science.
Except for the two Teaching Majors, all degrees require a common core (48 credits): A. College of Science Requirements (16 credits)
B. Required Physics Courses (25 credits)
C. Required Mathematics Courses (7 credits)
The specific requirements beyond this core for the various bachelor’s degrees are:
Bachelor of Arts Degree
Elective Physics Courses (6 credits)
Select 6 additional credits from PHYS courses at the 3500 level and above (not to include PHYS courses designated as University Studies depth courses) Required Philosophy Courses (6 credits)
Required Language Courses (16 credits)
Two years’ training or equivalent in a foreign language approved by the Languages, Philosophy and Speech Communication Department. Mathematics and Physics Dual Major Option
By fulfilling all degree requirements for any two separate majors, it is possible for a student to receive a diploma having two majors listed. Because most physics majors are required to complete a minimum of 14 credits in mathematics courses, many students elect to complete the requirements for a BS degree in mathematics, as well as the requirements for their physics degree. Minimum University Requirements
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