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Physics: Applied Emphasis - BS


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Department of Physics

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  • For more information about Physics, see the Physics Department
  • Following is a sample four-year plan. Please note that student-specific plans may differ.
  • Admitted students must meet with their advisor Karalee Ransom. Current students should also meet with their advisor  Karalee Ransom and logon to DegreeWorks  to check student-specific program progress.

 

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits 120

 

Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)

2.00 GPA
Credits of C- or better 100 Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above) 40
Total USU Credits 30 Upper-division USU Credits 20
USU Credits within the Major 10 Credits in Minor (if required) 12
Credits in Major see below Credits in American Institutions 3
General Education Requirements   see link University Studies Depth Requirements   see link
NOTES: Suggested schedule assumes student has passed MATH 1210: Calculus I (QL) .  Students should consult with their advisor, Karalee Ransom, to develop an individualized plan of study that is applicable to their interests and degree track.

 

Admissions Requirements for this Program

New freshmen Admitted to USU in Good Standing

 

Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU 2.2 GPA

First Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

MATH 1220: Calculus II (QL)   4     ENGL 1010: Introduction to Writing: Academic Prose (CL1)   3    
PHYS 2210: Physics for Scientists and Engineers I (BPS/QI)  or PHYS 2310: Physics for Scientists I (BPS/QI)   4  or 4     MATH 2210: Multivariable Calculus (QI)   3    
PHYS 2215: Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab I   1     PHYS 2220: Physics for Scientists and Engineers II (BPS/QI)  or PHYS 2320: Physics for Scientists II (BPS/QI)   4  or 4    
 University Studies Breadth Course 6   PHYS 2225: Physics for Scientists and Engineers Lab II   1    
      University Studies Breadth Course 3  
      Advisor Directed Elective credits 1  
Total Recommended Credits: 15   Total Recommended Credits: 15  
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Second Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

MATH 2250: Linear Algebra and Differential Equations (QI)   4     ENGL 2010: Intermediate Writing: Research Writing in a Persuasive Mode (CL2)   3    
PHYS 2500: Introduction to Computer Methods in Physics   2     PHYS 3550: Intermediate Classical Mechanics   3    
PHYS 2710: Introductory Modern Physics   3        4  
   4   University Studies Breadth Course 3  
Advisor Directed Elective credits 1   Advisor Directed Elective credits 3  
Total Recommended Credits: 14   Total Recommended Credits: 16  
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Third Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

PHYS 3600: Electromagnetism I   3     PHYS 3880: Advanced Physics Laboratory (CI)   3    
PHYS 3870: Intermediate Physics Laboratory (CI)   3     Elective Technical Course 3 3000+ level with coherent theme. Consult your advisor
University Studies Breadth Course  3   University Studies Depth Course 3  
Elective Technical Course 3 3000+ level with coherent theme. Consult your advisor Advisor Directed Elective Credits 7  
University Studies Breadth Course 3        
Total Recommended Credits: 15   Total Recommended Credits: 16  
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Fourth Year

 Fall Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

 

Spring Semester

Credits

General Education Info and Notes:

PHYS 4650: Optics I   3     PHYS 3700: Thermal Physics   3    
Elective Technical Course 3 3000+ level with coherent theme. Consult your advisor

PHYS 4900: Research in Physics (CI)  

1-3  

2 credits required
University Studies Depth Course 3   Elective Technical Course 3 3000+ level with coherent theme. Consult your advisor
Advisor Directed Elective Credits 6   Advisor Directed Elective Credits 7  
Total Recommended Credits: 15   Total Recommended Credits: 15  
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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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