UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2011-2012 CATALOGUE
B. A. Physics (PHY)
College: Arts & Sciences
With** or Without Teacher Licensure Option
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Course requirements for all UNCW degrees include: (1) University Studies, (2) specific major requirements, and (3)
sufficient elective hours for a combined total of a minimum of 124 hours.
(1) UNIVERSITY STUDIES
See University Studies sheet and/or information on the web at http://www.uncw.edu/uc/basic/basic.html
(2) MAJOR REQUIREMENTS – PHY (Minimum 46 hours)
_____+*CHM 101
_____*CHM 102
_____+MAT 161
_____ MAT 162
_____ MAT 261
_____+*PHY 201
_____+*PHY 202
_____+PHY 260
_____ PHY 300
_____ PHY 321
_____*PHY 335
_____ PHY_____
_____ PHY_____
General Chemistry (4)
General Chemistry (4) Prerequisite: CHM 101
Calculus with Analytic Geometry (4) Prerequisite: MAT 112 or 115 or equivalent preparation
Calculus with Analytic Geometry (4) Prerequisite: MAT 161
Multivariate Calculus (4) Prerequisite: MAT 162
General Physics (4) Corequisite: MAT 161
General Physics (4) Prerequisite: PHY 201, Corequisite MAT 162
Introduction to Astronomy (3)
Analog Circuits (2) Prerequisite: PHY 202
(Meets Computer Competency Requirement)
Classical Dynamics (3) Prerequisite: PHY 202, Corequisite: PHY 311 or MAT 361
Modern Physics (4) Prerequisite: PHY 202
Choose 6 hours among PHY courses at the 300-400 level
NOTE: To satisfy the Oral Communication Competency Requirement, a student must successfully complete PHY 495
or any other approved oral intensive course (see page 106 of the 2011-2012 Undergraduate Catalogue).
NOTE: To satisfy the Applied Learning Requirement, a student must successfully complete one of the following:
directed individual study in any scientific discipline, departmental honors in any science department, or PHY 493 and
495.
**In addition to completing the requirements for a degree in PHY and the other requirements of the Teacher Education
Program, the following courses are also required for licensure: *+BIO 201 and *+GLY 120. For information on the
Teacher Education Program admissions criteria and the courses required for licensure in NC, see the Watson School of
Education section of the undergraduate catalogue or the Watson School of Education web site: http://www.uncw.edu/ed.
Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the Watson School of Education as soon as admissions requirements
are met (typically in the sophomore year) and plan their programs in regular consultation with their advisors. Teacher
certification requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time.
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 require a lab
+May also be used to satisfy University 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 website: http://www.uncw.edu/phy and http://uncw.edu/catalogue/undergraduate%201112/Undergraduate%20Catalogue%20Master%20Word.pdf#page=154.
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PHYSICS COURSES
PHY 101-102
PHY 103
PHY 104
PHY 105
PHY 111
PHY 201-202
PHY 220
PHY 260
PHY 300
PHY 311
PHY 315
PHY 321-322
PHY 335
PHY 350
PHY 400
PHY 411-412
PHY 415
PHY 420
PHY 425
PHY 435
PHY 444
PHY 445
PHY 455
PHY 475
PHY 477
PHY 478
PHY 479
PHY 480
PHY 481
PHY 490
PHY 491
PHY 493
PHY 495
PHY 497
PHY 498
PHY 499
Elementary College Physics (4-4) Corequisite: MAT 111
Great Ideas in Physics (3)
Physics for Future Presidents (3)
Introductory Physics (4)
Naked-eye Astronomy and Archaeoastronomy (3)
General Physics (4-4) Corequisite: MAT 161-162
The Physics of Music (3)
Introduction to Astronomy (3)
Analog Circuits (2) Prerequisite: PHY 202
Mathematical Physics (4) Prerequisite: PHY 202
Computational Physics and Complexity (3) Corequisite: PHY 321 or MAT 361
Classical Dynamics (3-3) Prerequisite: PHY 202, Corequisite: PHY 311 or MAT 361
Modern Physics (4) Prerequisite: PHY 202
Fluid Mechanics (3) Prerequisite: PHY 321 or MAT 361
Advanced Laboratory (2) Prerequisite: PHY 300
Electricity and Magnetism (3-3) Prerequisite: PHY 202, Corequisite: MAT 261
Solid State Physics (3) Prerequisite: PHY 335
(GLY 420) Global Climate Change (3) Prerequisites: PHY 102 or 202, 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, Corequisite: MAT 361
Optics (3) Prerequisites: PHY 202 and MAT 261
Thermal Physics (3) Prerequisite: PHY 335 or consent of instructor
(575) Physical Oceanography (3) Prerequisites: MAT 152 and PHY 102
(577) Observational Methods and Data Analysis in Physical Oceanography (3) Prerequisites: PHY
315 and 475
(578) Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (3) Prerequisite: PHY 350, Corequisite: PHY 475
(579) Ocean Circulation Systems (3) Prerequisite: PHY 475
(580) Coastal and Estuarine Systems (3) Prerequisite: PHY 475
Research Cruise Experience (1) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Special Topics in Physics (1-3) Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing
Directed Individual Study (1-3) Prerequisites: 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
Capstone Seminar (1) Prerequisites: PHY 335 and consent of instructor
Internship in Physics (1-3) Prerequisites: Overall GPA of at least 2.5 and a GPA in physics courses of at
least 2.80
Honors Work in Physics (2-3) Prerequisites: Eligibility for honors program and senior standing
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