UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2009-2010 CATALOGUE
B. S. Physics (PHY)
College: Arts & Sciences
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) Basic Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and
(3) sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours.
(1) BASIC STUDIES (45 semester hours)
See Basic Studies sheet and/or information on the WEB at http://www.uncw.edu/uc/basic/basic.html
(2) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS - PHY (Minimum 66 hours)
Check when complete:
_____*+PHY 201
_____*+PHY 202
_____ PHY 300
_____*PHY 311
_____ PHY 321
_____ PHY 322
_____*PHY 335
_____ PHY 400
_____ PHY 411
_____ PHY 412
_____ PHY 444
_____ PHY 455
_____ PHY 495
_____*+CHM 101
_____*+CHM 102
_____+MAT 161
_____+MAT 162
_____ MAT 261
_____ MAT 335
_____ MAT 361
General Physics (4) Corequisite: MAT 161
General Physics (4) Prerequisite: PHY 201 Corequisite MAT 162
Analog Circuits (2) Prerequisite: PHY 202 (Meets Computer Competency Requirement)
Mathematical Physics (4) Prerequisite: PHY 202
Classical Dynamics (3) Prerequisite: PHY 202 Corequisite: PHY 311 or MAT 361
Classical Dynamics (3) Prerequisite: PHY 321
Modern Physics (4) Prerequisite: PHY 202
Advanced Laboratory (2) (Meets Computer Competency Requirement)
Electricity and Magnetism (3) Prerequisite: PHY 202 and corequisite: MAT 261
Electricity and Magnetism (3) Prerequisite: PHY 411
Quantum Theory (4) Prerequisite: PHY 335 and corequisite MAT 361
Thermal Physics (3) Prerequisite: PHY 335 or consent of instructor
Physics Seminar (1-3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
(Meets Oral Communication Competency Requirement)
General Chemistry (4)
General Chemistry (4) Prerequisite: CHM 101
Calculus with Analytical Geometry (4) Prerequisite: MAT 112 or 115 or placement
Calculus with Analytical Geometry (4) Prerequisite: MAT 161
Multivariate Calculus (4) Prerequisite: MAT 162
Linear Algebra and Matrices (3) Prerequisite: MAT 162
Differential Equations (3) Prerequisite: MAT 261
Applied Learning Requirement: PHY 493, 495 or directed individual study in any scientific discipline or
departmental honors in any science department
A grade of “C-” or better is required in each physics course and a “C” (2.00) average on all courses taken in
physics.
*These courses either include a lab or require a corequisite lab
+May also be used to satisfy Basic Studies requirements
(3) ELECTIVES
_____ Elective hours to equal a minimum of 124 hours
Requirements to declare PHY: Completion of 24 hours
For further information see the PHY WEB site: http://www.uncw.edu/phy
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PHYSICS COURSES
PHY 101-102.
PHY 103.
PHY 105.
PHY 111.
PHY 201-202.
PHY 211-212.
PHY 225.
PHY 260.
PHY 300.
PHY 311-312.
PHY 321-322.
PHY 335.
PHY 400.
PHY 411-412.
PHY 415.
PHY 420.
PHY 425.
PHY 435.
PHY 444.
PHY 445.
PHY 455.
PHY 475.
PHY 490.
PHY 491.
PHY 493.
PHY 495.
PHY 498.
PHY 499.
Elementary College Physics (4-4) Corequisite: MAT 111
Great Ideas in Physics (3)
Introductory Physics (4)
Naked-eye Astronomy and Archaeoastronomy (3)
General Physics (4-4) Corequisite: MAT 161-162, 201
Electric Circuits (4-4) Corequisite: MAT 161
Electronics (3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Introduction to Astronomy (3)
Analog Circuits (2) Prerequisite: PHY 202
Mathematical Physics (4-4) Prerequisite: PHY 202
Classical Dynamics (3-3) Prerequisite: PHY 202. Corequisite: PHY 311 or MAT 361
Modern Physics (4) Prerequisite: PHY 202
Advanced Laboratory (2) Prerequisite: PHY 300
Electricity and Magnetism (3-3) Prerequisite: PHY 202 and corequisite: MAT 261
Solid State Physics (3) Prerequisite: PHY 335
(EVS 420) (GLY 420) Global Climate Change (3) Prerequisites: PHY 102,
CHM 102, MAT 162
Atomic and Molecular Physics (3) Prerequisite: PHY 444
Nuclear Physics (3) Prerequisite: PHY 335 or consent of instructor
Quantum Theory (4) Prerequisite: PHY 335 and corequisite: MAT 361
Optics (3) Prerequisite: PHY 202 and MAT 261
Thermal Physics (3) Prerequisite: PHY 335 or consent of instructor
(575) Physical Oceanography (3) Prerequisite: MAT 152 and PHY 102
Special Topics in Physics (1-3) Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing
Directed Individual Study (1-3) Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.00, junior or
senior standing, and consent of instructor, department chair and dean
Physics Laboratory Teaching Practicum (1) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Physics Seminar (1-3) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Internship in Physics (1-3) Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.5 and a GPA in
physics courses of at least 2.80
Honors Work in Physics (2-3) Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior
standing
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