CURRICULUM PLAN COLLEGE OF 2019-2020 MY ADVISOR’S NAME IS: FOUR YEAR PLAN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE 2019-2020 MY ADVISOR’S NAME IS: PHYSICS APPLIED PHYSICS APPLIED PHYSICS A course of study in physics, resulting in a B.S. degree in physics, prepares students for a wide variety of opportunities, such as careers in the private REQUIREMENTS sector, careers in the health professions, employment in industry and government laboratories, advanced jobs in science and technology related felds, and careers as science teachers. The B.S. degree program is also excellent preparation for advanced degrees in physics, astronomy, engineering, medicine, or law. CORE CURRICULUM The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend The Applied Physics major is designed for those who are interested in future study or work in an applied physics or engineering feld. disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at marshall.edu/gened. FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER CORE 1: CRITICAL THINKING CORE 2: CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE PHY 211 University Physics t 4 ______MTH 230 Calculus/Analytical Geom II t 4 ______FYS 100 First Year Sem Crit Thinking l 3 ______ENG 101 Beginning Composition l 3 ______PHY 202 General Physics I Lab t 1 ______PHY 204 General Physics II Lab t 1 ______MTH 229 Critical Thinking Course l 3 ______ENG 201 Advanced Composition l 3 ______MTH 229 Calculus I (CT) l t 5 ______PHY 213 University Physics II t 4 ______Critical Thinking Course l 3 ______Core II Communication l 3 ______FYS 100 First Year Sem Crit Thinking l 3 ______ENG 201 Advanced Composition l 3 ______MTH 229 Calculus I l t 5 ______ENG 101 Beginning Composition l 3 ______Core I Critical Thinking (MC/I) l 3 ______l Additional University Requirements ______Core II Humanities 3 ______UNI 100 Freshman First Class 1 ______

______Writing Intensive 3 ______Core II Social Science l 3 ______YEAR ONE ______Writing Intensive 3 ______Core II Fine Arts l 3 ______TOTAL HOURS 17 TOTAL HOURS 15 ______Multicultural or International 3 ______CHM 211/17 Core II Natural/Physical Science l 5 Summer Term (optional): PHY Capstone 2 ______491/492 FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE t t MAJOR-SPECIFIC MTH 231 Calculus/Analytical Geom III 4 ______PHY 446 Math Methods of Physics II 3 ______All Applied Physics majors are required to take the following courses: PHY 320 Intro t 3 ______PHY 304 t 3 ______PHY 421 Modern Physics Lab t 2 ______PHY 405 Optics Lab t 2 ______CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE PHY 445 Math Methods of Physics t 3 ______MTH 335 Ordinary Diff Equations t 3 ______CHM 211 Principles of Chemistry I t 3 ______PHY 304 Optics t 3 ______Core II Social Science (WI) l 3 ______CIT 163 Intro to Programming: C++ 3 ______CHM 217 Principles of Chemistry I Lab t 2 ______PHY 405 Optics Lab t 2 ______

CHM 212 Principles of Chemistry II t 3 ______PHY 300 Electricity & Magnetism t 3 ______YEAR TWO CHM 218 Principles of Chemistry II Lab t 2 ______PHY 330 t 4 ______TOTAL HOURS 15 TOTAL HOURS 14 ENGR 111 Engineering Computations t 3 ______PHY 320 Intro Modern Physics t 3 ______Summer Term (optional): t CIT 163 Programming Practicum t 3 ______PHY 421 Modern Physics Lab 2 ______t FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER CIT 236 Data Structures t 3 ______PHY 425 Solid State Physics 3 ______Area of Emphasis Area Area of Emphasis Area CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE S S t CIT 238 Algorithms t 2 ______PHY 442 3 ______PHY 330 Mechanics t 3 ______PHY Elective (PHY 314/415 Rec.) t 5 ______t MTH 230 Calculus/Analytical Geom II t 4 ______PHY 444 Advanced Laboratory 2 ______PHY 300 Electricity & Magnetism t 3 ______PHY 442 Quantum Mechanics t 3 ______t MTH 231 Calculus/Analytical Geom III t 4 ______PHY 445 Math Methods of Physics 3 ______PHY 308 t 3 ______ENGR 111 Engineering Computations t 3 ______t MTH 335 Ordinary Diff Equations t 3 ______PHY 446 Math Methods of Physics II 3 ______CIT 236 Data Structures l 3 ______CIT 238 Algorithms t 3 ______l t t PHY Capstone 2 ______PHY 211 University Physics 4 ______l 491/492 ______Core II Communication 3 ______

t Major Requirement Major Requirement PHY 202 General Physics I Lab 1 ______t t ______PHY Elective (PHY 314/415 Rec.) t 5 ______PHY 213 University Physics II t 4 ______

______Free Elective 3 ______YEAR THREE PHY 204 General Physics II Lab t 1 ______Free Elective 3 ______TOTAL HOURS 15 TOTAL HOURS 14 PHY 308 Thermal Physics t 3 ______Summer Term (optional): MAJOR INFORMATION • Students are required to know and track their degree requirements for an ACT Mathematics score less than 27 will be placed in the appropriate FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER graduation or for entrance to a professional school. prerequisite mathematics and science courses. CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE College Requirement Requirement College College Requirement Requirement College • In addition to the Core General Education requirements, the College of • In order to graduate, students must maintain a 2.00 Overall GPA and receive n n Science requires 3 hours of Calculus, and 40 hours of upper level credit. a grade of C or better in each course required for the major. PHY 491 Capstone l t 1 ______PHY 492 Capstone l t 1 ______• Coursework listed as “elective” may vary for each student. Students • Advanced physics courses are offered every two to three semesters; check PHY 425 Solid State Physics t 3 ______CHM 212 Principles of Chemistry II t 3 ______are encouraged to use elective hours toward a 2nd minor or toward with the Physics Department for availability. prerequisities. • Let the Department Chair know if you have an interest in a particular PHY 444 Advanced Laboratory t 2 ______CHM 218 Principles of Chemistry II Lab t 2 ______• Students are strongly encouraged to select courses that meet two or more elective course as soon as possible. CHM 211 Principles of Chemistry I t 3 ______Core II Humanities (WI) l 3 ______This is a key success marker for your major. See your advisor to discuss the importance of this course in your plan of study. discuss the importance plan of study. advisor to See in your your of this course major. your marker for is a key success This Core or College requirements. For example, a writing intensive literature discuss the importance plan of study. advisor to See in your your of this course major. your marker for is a key success This t course could satisfy the Core II Humanities requirement as well as the CHM 217 Principles of Chemistry I Lab 2 ______Free Elective (CIT Rec. ) 3 ______university writing intensive requirement. ______Free Elective (CIT Rec. ) 3 ______Core II Fine Arts l 3 ______• Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change each semester.

YEAR FOUR ______Writing Intensive l 3 ______Please consult each semester’s schedule of courses for availability and attributes. TOTAL HOURS 17 TOTAL HOURS 15 Milestone Course: Milestone Course: Milestone Course: Milestone Course: • Math is based on an ACT Mathematics score of 27 or higher. Students with General Requirement Education General Education Requirement General Requirement Education Summer Term (optional): l l INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES APPLIED PHYSICS — 2019-2020 TRANSFERABLE SKILLS • SGA ASSOCIATED WITH THIS MAJOR • Campus Activity Board YEAR ONE YEAR THREE • Mathematical Ability • JMELI • Scientific Ability • Commuter Student Advisory Board • Community Engagement Ambassadors • Attention to Detail • Club Sports • Strong Oral and Written Communication • Religious Organizations Skills • Political Organizations Meet with a career education specialist to • Organizational Skills • Residence Hall Association Stay on the Herd Path and come Have questions? Need to talk? You conduct a “gap analysis.” Figure out the • Cultural Organizations to class! Class attendance is more already have a Friend-At-Marshall skills you’ll need for the career you want ASSOCIATED CAREERS • National Society of Leadership and important to your success than ready to help you succeed. Find your Submit your work for the annual while you still have time to build them. • Accoustical Physics Success your high school GPA, your class FAM Peer Mentor here: comptetitions and awards. • Astronomy • Greek Life standing, or your ACT/SAT scores. www.marshall.edu/fam • • RELATED MAJORS • • In order to graduate on time, you Are you on track to graduate? Meet • Research and Development • need to take an average of 15 with your advisor for your Junior • • Safety Technology credits per semester. Are you on Eval to make sure you know what • High Energy Physics • Computer Science track? Take 15 to Finish! Complete graduate admissions requirements you have left. • Science Education Participate in a Career Exploration • Chemistry exams (GRE, MCAT, LSAT) the summer Experience (job shadow) to help • Biology before your senior year. identify your career goals. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS • Have a minimum of 120 credit hours (some colleges or majors require more); Take a career self-assessment to Take an elective course that links • Have an overall and Marshall Grade Point help determine what majors fit your Apply to be a New Student diversity to your field of study. Average of 2.00 or higher; talents and interests. Orientation Leader or a Campus • Have an overall Grade Point Average of 2.00 Join or create a club or organization Tour Guide. or higher in the major area of study; on campus about a particular issue Want to continue your education and • Have earned a grade of C or better in English College is a great time to experience the you care about. Marshall has more increase your opportunities? Talk to a 201 or 201 H; world! Consider studying abroad in the than 200 student organizations. faculty member about whether graduate • Have met all major(s) and college summer, during Spring Break, or for an school fits your career goals. requirements; entire semester. • Have met the requirements of the Core Curriculum; • Have met the residence requirements of Marshall University, including 12 hours of YEAR TWO YEAR FOUR 300/400 level coursework in the student’s college (see section entitled “Residence Requirements” in the undergraduate catalogue); • Be enrolled at Marshall at least one semester of the senior year; • Have transferred no more than 72 credit Are you completing enough credits Strengthen your resume and This is it! Are you on track to enhance your presentation skills. hours from an accredited West Virginia two- Develop relationships with professors to graduate on time? Dropping or graduate? Meet with your advisor Present what you’ve learned at an year institution of higher education. who can serve as future references by failing a class can put you behind. for your Senior Eval to see what academic conference off campus. attending their office hours. Use summer terms to quickly get requirements you have left. Colleges and specific programs may have back on track. unique requirements that are more stringent than those noted above. Students are responsible for staying informed about and Networking is key! Attend a ensuring that they meet the requirements for Begin your Math Methods Career Expo to seek employment graduation. of Physics to meet your opportunities and network with Did you do really well in a hard prerequisites for upper division Did you do really well in a hard employers in your field. This academic map is to be used as course? Become a Tutor or a classes. course? Become a Tutor or a a guide in planning your coursework Supplemental Instructor. 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