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Nov 26, 2024
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2023-2024 General Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: To search archives, MUST use search box to left. Current catalog: catalog.usu.edu.
Physics: Applied Emphasis - BS
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College of Science
Department of Physics
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- For more information about Physics, see the Department of Physics website.
- 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 log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
Minimum University Requirements
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| Total Credits |
120 |
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Grade Point Average (most majors require higher GPA)
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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 |
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NOTES: The highest math requirement for this degree is MATH 2280: Ordinary Differential Equations (QI) . 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.
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Admissions Requirements for this Program
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| New freshmen |
Admitted to USU in Good Standing |
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Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU |
2.2 GPA |
Fourth Year
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Fall Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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Spring Semester
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Credits
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General Education Info and Notes:
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| PHYS 4650: Optics I |
3 |
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PHYS 3700: Thermal Physics |
3 |
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| Elective Technical Course |
3 |
3000+ level with coherent theme. Consult program advisor. |
PHYS 4900: Research in Physics (CI)
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1-3
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2 credits required |
| University Studies Depth Course |
3 |
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Elective Technical Course |
3 |
3000+ level with coherent theme. Consult program advisor. |
| Advisor-Directed Elective Credits |
6 |
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Advisor-Directed Elective Credits |
7 |
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| Total Recommended Credits: |
15 |
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Total Recommended Credits: |
15 |
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Comments
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Comments
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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: Depth Humanities and Creative Arts (DHA) and Depth Social Sciences (DSS) for the Depth Course requirements.
Courses used to fulfill major requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail basis.
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Applied Major Requirements
All major courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better. Applied Major Math Requirements
All courses require a grade of C- or better. College of Science Sequence Requirement
Select one full science series. (Teaching majors must also complete the first course of two of the other three series.)
Elective Technical Courses (12 credits)
Select 12 credits from courses in other technical departments at the 3000-level or above with a coherent theme. Selected courses require approval of the Physics advisor.
Elective courses must be passed with a grade of C- or better.
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