Bachelor of Physics

Students enrolled in the physics program will:

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of the fundamental principles and concepts of classical and modern physics, including mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics and relativity.
• Be able to design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and draw conclusions based on scientific evidence and critical thinking.
• Be proficient in the mathematical techniques and problem-solving skills required to solve complex physics problems.
• Be able to communicate scientific concepts and findings effectively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the interdisciplinary nature of physics and its applications in other fields, such as engineering, medicine and technology.

High school diploma or equivalent, English proficiency test (IELTS/TOEFL), personal essay, two recommendation letters

Core Curriculum (33 credits)
The remaining 7 credit hours required to satisfy the core are fulfilled by the concentration Science/lab (4 cr.) and the capstone projects

PHYS 4980 (1 cr.) and PHYS 4981 (2 cr.)
Concentration Requirements (43 credits)
PHYS 111/1011 – Classical Mechanics, Sound and Heat (3 cr.)
PHYS 112/1021 – Electricity and Magnetism (3 cr.)
PHYS 123L/1012 – General Physics Laboratory I (1 cr.)
PHYS 124L/1022 – General Physics Laboratory II (1 cr.)
PHYS 204L/2222 – Optics Laboratory (1 cr.)
PHYS 211/2041 – Foundations of Modern Physics (3 cr.)
PHYS 000/2042 – Modern Physics Laboratory (1 cr.)
PHYS 214/2221 – Waves and Optics (3 cr.)
PHYS 215/2211 – Introduction to Electronics (3 cr.)
PHYS 221L/2212 – Electronics Laboratory (2 cr.)
PHYS 279/3241 – Computational Methods in Physics (2 cr. + 1 cr.)
PHYS 311/3031 – Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics (3 cr.)
PHYS 312/3013 – Theoretical Mechanics (3 cr.)
PHYS 316/3023 – Electromagnetic Theory (3 cr.)
PHYS 321L/3052 – Nuclear Physics Lab (1 cr.)
PHYS 322L/3232 – Solid-State Physics Lab (2 cr.)
PHYS 325/3231 – Introduction to Solid-State Physics (3 cr.)
PHYS 421/4042 – Quantum Mechanics I (3 cr.)
PHYS 404L/4225 – Photonics and Optical Communication Laboratory (1 cr.)
Collateral Requirements (22 credits)
CHEM 105/1005 – General Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CHEM 115L/1015 – General Chemistry Laboratory (1 cr.)
CSCE 106/1001 – Fundamentals of Computing I (3 cr.)
MACT 132/1122 – Calculus II (3 cr.)
MACT 231/2123 – Calculus III (3 cr.)
MACT 232/2124 – Calculus IV (3 cr.)
MACT 233/2141 – Differential Equations (3 cr.)
MACT 240/2132 – Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
Thesis Requirement (3 credits)
PHYS 401/4980 – Research Skills (1 cr.)
PHYS 000/4981 – Senior Thesis (2 cr.)
General Electives (9 credits)
Concentration Electives (22 credits):
Students have to fulfill 22 credits from the elective courses listed below. Up to 9 credits of the physics concentration electives can be taken from MACT 200/2131 – Discrete Mathematics (3 cr.) and upper division (300 and 400 level) courses in mathematics

For the Solar Energy specialization, the student has to complete at least 13 credits from group B and at least 6 credits from group C

Group A
PHYS 000/3071 – General Relativity and Cosmology (3 cr.)
PHYS 000/4043 – Quantum Mechanics II (3 cr.)
PHYS 413/4051 – Nuclear and Particle Physics (3 cr.)
PHYS 415/4930 – Selected Topics in Physics (3 cr.)
Group B
PHYS 412/4233 – Semiconductor Physics (3 cr.)
PHYS 000/4241 – Introduction to Solar Energy (3 cr.)
PHYS 000/4242 – Introduction to Nanophysics (3 cr.)
PHYS 000/4243 – Physics of Solar Energy Conversion Nanosystems (3 cr.)
PHYS 000/4244 – Introduction to Nanotechnology (3 cr.)
PHYS 323L/4234 – Solar Energy Lab (1 cr.)
Group C
PHYS 414/4224 – Photonics (3 cr.)
PHYS 314/3223 – Advanced Optics (3 cr.)
PHYS 416/4281 – Experimental Methods in Physics (3 cr.)
PHYS 402/4910 – Independent Study (1-3 cr.)