UNCW UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
2008-2009 CATALOGUE
B. A. Physics (PHY)
With** or Without Teacher Licensure Option
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 46 hours)
Check when complete:
_____*+PHY 201
_____*+PHY 202
_____+PHY 260
_____ PHY 300
_____ PHY 321
_____*PHY 335
_____ PHY_____
_____ PHY_____
_____*+CHM 101
_____*+CHM 102
_____+MAT 161
_____+MAT 162
_____ MAT 261
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 Oral 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
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
Oral Communication Competency Requirement: PHY 495 (1-3) or any other approved oral intensive course
(see undergraduate catalogue)
**Teacher Licensure: 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
_____*+GLY 120
Principles of Biology: Cells (4)
Environmental Geology (3) GLYL 120 Lab (1)
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 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 and Watson School of Education site
http://www.uncw.edu/ed/deglicenpdfs/ps_sc.pdf
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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 of at least 2.80
Honors Work in Physics (2-3) Prerequisite: Eligibility for honors program and senior
standing
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