物理学位要求

必修课程(40学分)

• PHY 1200 Fundamental 物理* (4 credits)
• PHY 2200 General 物理 I (4 credits)
• PHY 2210 General 物理 II (4 credits)
• PHY 2300 Modern 物理 (4 credits)
• PHY 2970 Portfolio Seminar A (1 credit)
• PHY 3960 Portfolio Seminar B (1 credit)
• PHY 3970 Portfolio Seminar C (1 credit)
• PHY 4120 Experimental 物理 (4 credits)
• PHY 4960 Portfolio Seminar D (1 credit)
• PHY 4970 Portfolio Approval (0 credits)
• 微积分I(4学分)
• MTH 1220 Calculus II (4 credits)
• MTH 2020 Differential Equations (4 credits)
• MTH 2120 Multivariate Calculus (4 credits)

*With departmental approval, students may substitute CHM 1020 or EGR 1100 for PHY 1200.

选修课(16学分)

除了, physics majors are required to take 16 credits of coursework at the 3000 level or higher. With approval of the department chair, up to 8 credits may be selected from an approved list of science courses outside the 物理 和 Astronomy Department. The physics major elective courses may be selected to accommodate a wide variety of interests 和 career objectives. Students are encouraged to develop individual plans in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Required Courses (72 credits with thesis)

• PHY 1200 Fundamental 物理 (4 credits)
• PHY 2200 General 物理 I (4 credits)
• PHY 2210 General 物理 II (4 credits)
• PHY 2300W Modern 物理 (4 credits)
• PHY 2970 Portfolio Seminar A (1 credit)
• PHY 3200力学(4学分)
• PHY 3300 Thermodynamics (4 credits)
• PHY 3960 Portfolio Seminar B (1 credit)
• PHY 3970 Portfolio Seminar C (1 credit)
• PHY 4120 Experimental 物理 (4 credits)
• PHY 4200 Quantum Mechanics (4 credits)
• PHY 4300 Electricity 和 Magnetism (4 credits)
• PHY 4900 Independent Research (4 credits)
• PHY 4960 Portfolio Seminar D (1 credit)
• PHY 4970 Portfolio Approval (0 credits)

数学核心

• 微积分I(4学分)
• MTH 1220 Calculus II (4 credits)
• MTH 2020 Differential Equations (4 credits)
• MTH 2120 Multivariate Calculus (4 credits)

Computational Elective (take one)

• CSC 1810 Principles of Computer Science I (4 credits)
• PHY 3170 Introduction to Computational 物理 (4 credits)
• PHY 3450 Data Analysis for Scientists 和 Engineers (4 credits)
• MTH 2090 Mathematical Computing (4 credits)

Applied 物理 Electives (take two)

• PHY 3100 Optics 和 Waves (4 credits)
• PHY 3120 Electronics (4 credits)
• PHY 3470 Mathematics for Scientists 和 Engineers (4 credits)
• PHY 4100 Astrophysics (4 credits)
• PHY 4110 Observational Astrophysics (4 credits)
• PHY 4150 Science of Global Climate (4 credits)
• EGR 2100 Statistics 和 Solid Mechanics (4 credits)
• EGR 3100 Engineering Materials (4 credits)
• EGR 3400 Thermal Fluids (4 credits)
• EGR 3600动力学(4学分)

Students with an interest in astrophysics or the space sciences may choose to pursue the astrophysics concentration within either physics major. This graduate school preparatory track is a variant of the physics major that includes the following upper-level elective classes:

必修课程(12学分)

• PHY 3100 Optics 和 Waves (4 credits)
• PHY 4100 Astrophysics (4 credits)
• PHY 4110 Observational Astrophysics (4 credits)

选择二(8学分)

• PHY 3200力学(4学分)
• PHY 3300 Thermodynamics (4 credits)
• PHY 4200 Quantum Mechanics (4 credits)
• PHY 4300 Electricity 和 Magnetism (4 credits)

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Students intending to pursue advanced degrees in physics should take electives that cover the core material required for admission to graduate school. 这些包括:

• PHY 3200力学(4学分)
• PHY 3300 Thermodynamics (4 credits)
• PHY 4200 Quantum Mechanics (4 credits)
• PHY 4300 Electricity 和 Magnetism (4 credits)

Students planning to pursue graduate education in engineering should consult a faculty advisor to select course electives that support their intended engineering specialty. bv伟德ios下载提供了一个 工程专业 和 two dual-degree engineering opportunities.

Students seeking to earn a Master of Science in 物理 or Master of Science in Applied 物理 from Michigan Technological University may double-count up to six (6) credits towards a master’s degree following receipt of their bachelor’s degree at Carthage.

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Students planning to teach physics at the secondary level should include these recommended electives in their coursework for the physics major:

• PHY 3120 Electronics (4 credits)
• PHY 3200力学(4学分)
• PHY 4150 Science of Global Climate Change (4 credits)

必修课程(16学分)

• PHY 1200 Fundamental 物理* (4 credits)
• PHY 2200 General 物理 I (4 credits)
• PHY 2210 General 物理 II (4 credits)
• PHY 2300 Modern 物理 (4 credits)

* With departmental approval, CHM 1020 may be substituted for PHY 1200.

选修课(8学分)

Students must also take two additional courses (8 credits) of 3000 level or higher in the 物理 和 Astronomy Department.

荣誉 are awarded at the discretion of the 物理 和 Astronomy Department. Students are eligible for 荣誉 in physics if they: maintain an overall GPA above 3.5分，物理平均绩点3分以上.3 .毕业时, undertake scholarly physics research or a substantial engineering design project that is presented in public or published, complete a traditional written senior thesis, 和 receive the formal recommendation of the department.