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CURRICULUM PLAN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE 2019-2020 MY ADVISOR’S NAME IS: FOUR YEAR PLAN COLLEGE OF SCIENCE 2019-2020 MY ADVISOR’S NAME IS: 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 engineering careers in the private REQUIREMENTS sector, careers in the health professions, employment in industry and government laboratories, advanced technology 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. The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend CORE CURRICULUM Physics is designed for those who are interested in future study or in a pure physics or physics-related feld. disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. 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 202 General Physics I Lab l t 1 ______MTH 230 Calculus/Analytical Geom II t 4 ______FYS 100 First Year Sem Crit Thinking l 3 ______ENG 101 Beginning Composition l 3 ______PHY 211 University Physics I l t 4 ______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 Semi 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 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 ______PHY 211/202 Core II Physical/Natural Science l t 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 Physics majors are required to take the following courses: PHY 320 Intro Modern Physics 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 ______PHY 211 University Physics I t 4 ______PHY Capstone l t 2 ______Core II Communication l 3 ______Core II Social Science l 3 ______PHY 202 General Physics I Lab t 1 ______491/492 ______Writing Intensive Elective l 3 ______

PHY 213 University Physics II t 4 ______MTH 230 Calculus/Analytical Geom II t 4 ______YEAR TWO PHY 204 College Physics II Lab t 1 ______MTH 231 Calculus/Analytical Geom III t 4 ______TOTAL HOURS 15 TOTAL HOURS 17 PHY 304 Optics t 3 ______MTH 335 Ordinary Diff Equations t 3 ______Summer Term (optional): PHY 405 Optics Lab t 2 ______CHM 211 Principles of Chemistry I (Rcmd.) t 3 ______FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER PHY 308 t 3 ______CHM 217 Principles of Chemistry I Lab t 2 ______Area of Emphasis Area Area of Emphasis Area (Rcmd.) CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE S S PHY 300 Electricity & Magnetism t 3 ______CHM 212 Principles of Chemistry II (Rcmd.) t 3 ______PHY 308 Thermal Physics t 3 ______PHY 302 Electricity & Magnetism II t 3 ______PHY 330 t 4 ______CHM 218 Principles of Chemistry II Lab t 2 ______PHY 330 Mechanics t 3 ______PHY 442 t 3 ______PHY 320 Intro Modern Physics t 3 ______(Rcmd.) PHY 300 Electricity & Magnetism t 3 ______Core II Humanities l 3 ______PHY 421 Modern Physics Lab t 2 ______PHY Elective (PHY 425/444 Rcmd.) t 5 ______Writing Intensive Elective l 3 ______Multicultural or International l 3 ______PHY 442 Quantum Mechanics t 3 ______Free Elective 4 ______Free Elective 3 ______Core II Fine Arts l 3 ______PHY 445 Math Methods of Physics t 3 ______Major Requirement

Major Requirement ______Free Elective 3 ______t t PHY 446 Math Methods of Physics II t 3 ______Free Elective 3 ______

PHY 302 Electricity & Magnetism II t 3 ______YEAR THREE TOTAL HOURS 15 TOTAL HOURS 15 PHY 443 Quantum Physics II t 3 ______Summer Term (optional): MAJOR INFORMATION FALL SEMESTER SPRING SEMESTER • Students are required to know and track their degree requirements for attributes. CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE CODE COURSE NAME HRS GRADE College Requirement Requirement College College Requirement Requirement College graduation or for entrance to a professional school. • Math is based on an ACT Mathematics score of 27 or higher. Students with n n • In addition to the Core General Education requirements, the College of an ACT Mathematics score less than 27 will be placed in the appropriate PHY 443 Quantum Mechanics II t 3 ______CHM 212 Principles of Chemistry II (Rcmd.) t 3 ______Science requires 3 hours of Calculus, ork listed as “elective” may vary for each prerequisite mathematics and science courses. PHY 491 Capstone l t 1 ______CHM 218 Principles of Chemistry II Lab (Rcmd.) t 2 ______student. Students are encouraged to use elective hours toward a 2nd minor • In order to graduate, students must maintain a 2.00 Overall GPA and receive or toward prerequisities. a grade of C or better in each course required for the major. CHM 211 Principles of Chemistry I (Rcmd.) t 3 ______PHY 492 Capstone l t 1 ______• Students are strongly encouraged to select courses that meet two or more • Advanced physics courses are offered every two to three semesters; check CHM 217 Principles of Chemistry I Lab (Rcmd.) t 2 ______Free Elective 4 ______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 with the Physics Department for availability. discuss the importance plan of study. advisor to See in your your of this course major. your marker for is a key success This ______PHY Elective (PHY 425/444 Rcmd.) t 5 ______course could satisfy the Core II humanities requirement as well as the • Let the Department Chair know if you have an interest in a particular ______Free Elective 3 ______university writing intensive requirement. elective course as soon as possible. • Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change each semester. Please consult each semester’s schedule of courses for availability and YEAR FOUR TOTAL HOURS 14 TOTAL HOURS 13 Milestone Course: Milestone Course: Milestone Course: Milestone Course: General Education Requirement General Requirement Education General Education Requirement General Requirement Education Summer Term (optional): l l INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES 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 annual while you still have to build them. • Accoustical Physics Success your high school GPA, your class FAM Peer Mentor here: competitions and awards. • Astronomy • Greek Life standing, or your ACT/SAT scores. www.marshall.edu/fam • • RELATED MAJORS • • Mechanical Engineering In order to graduate on time, you Are you on track to graduate? Meet • Research and Development • Civil Engineering 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 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 identify • Biology before your senior year. 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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