UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2007-2008 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/basicstudies.htm
(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
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) 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
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 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
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 Seminar (1) Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Internship in Physics (1-3) Prerequisite: Overall GPA of at least 2.5 and a GPA in
physics of at least 2.80
Honors Work in Physics (2-3) Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior
standing
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