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 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 work in a pure physics or physics-related 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 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 _______ l t MTH 229 Calculus I 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 Optics 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 Thermal Physics 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 Mechanics t 4 _______ CHM 218 Principles of Chemistry II Lab t 2 _______ PHY 330 Mechanics t 3 _______ PHY 442 Quantum Mechanics 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 time 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 • Astrophysics • Biophysics RELATED MAJORS • Chemical Physics • 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 • Nuclear Physics • 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 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.