College of Science - Physics - The University of Texas at San Antonio
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UTSA Programs of study Physics Physics is the study of the basic laws of nature— from the elementary particles, atoms and molecules, to the structure of the entire universe. It is the bedrock on which all basic science and engineering stand: astronomy, chemistry, biology, electronics and medicine. The University of Texas at San Antonio come here. go far. http://www.utsa.edu/cos/ Programs of study Bachelor of Science in Physics careers Many students who major in physics do so intending to become professional physicists working in the academic sector, industry or government. However, others find that a physics degree is an excellent preparation for many careers not necessarily associated with physics (law, business, medicine) and that the analytical approach to problems that they have learned serves them well in these fields. Career choices include the following: • teaching • laboratory work (government or industry) • technical jobs (radiation monitoring, electrical power plant operator, scientific instrument operator) • meteorology • computer programming in industry (aircraft design) • sales for technical instruments • technical/science writing • self-employment (electronics/computer development, contracting for installation of acoustic insulation) • law school (industrial patents) • business school • graduate school in engineering (electrical, electronic, mechanical or aerospace) • environmental science or architecture (may require one or two courses). REquirements The minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree, including the core curriculum requirements, is 126. All majors in physics are required to complete all required and elective physics courses with a grade of C or better. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the core curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below. A. 57 semester credit hours 1. 45 semester credit hours of required courses completed with a grade of C or better PHY 1943, 1951 Physics for Scientists I and Laboratory PHY 1963, 1971 Physics for Scientists II and Laboratory PHY 1983, 1991 Physics for Scientists III and Laboratory PHY 3103 Modern Physics PHY 3203 Classical Mechanics I PHY 3293 Thermal Physics PHY 3343 Advanced Physics Laboratory PHY 3423 Electricity and Magnetism PHY 3443 Modern Optics PHY 3513 Electrodynamics PHY 3823 Mathematical Physics I PHY 4263 Quantum Mechanics I PHY 4423 Quantum Mechanics II PHY 4823 Mathematical Physics II 2. 12 additional approved semester credit hours selected from the following (a maximum of 6 hours from either PHY 4911-3 or PHY 4953 may apply to this requirement): AST 3003 Introduction to Astrophysics PHY 3143 Computer Visualization of Physics PHY 3313 Solid State Physics PHY 3453 Lasers: Theory and Applications PHY 4013 Relativity: Special and General PHY 4033 Cosmology PHY 4133 Numerical Methods for Physicists PHY 4203 Classical Mechanics II PHY 4563 Biophotonics PHY 4833 Molecular Biophysics PHY 4911-3 Independent Study PHY 4953 Special Studies in Physics PHY 4993 Honors Research B. 36 semester credit hours required in the College of Sciences 1. 27 semester credit hours of required courses (excluding physics) CHE 1103 General Chemistry I CHE 1113 General Chemistry II CHE 1132 General Chemistry II Laboratory CS 1073 Introductory Computer Programming for Scientific Applications MAT MAT MAT MAT MAT 1214 1223 2213 2233 3613 Calculus I Calculus II Calculus III Linear Algebra Differential Equations I 2. 9 additional approved semester credit hours in the College of Sciences Bachelor of Arts Degree in Physics The minimum number of semester credit hours required for this degree, including the core curriculum requirements, is 123. All majors in physics are required to complete all required and elective physics courses with a grade of C or better. All candidates seeking this degree must fulfill the core curriculum requirements and the degree requirements, which are listed below. A. 33 semester credit hours 1. 30 semester credit hours of required courses completed with a grade of C or better PHY 1943, 1951 Physics for Scientists I and Laboratory PHY 1963, 1971 Physics for Scientists II and Laboratory PHY 1983, 1991 Physics for Scientists III and Laboratory PHY 3103 Modern Physics PHY 3203 Classical Mechanics I PHY 3293 Thermal Physics PHY 3343 Advanced Physics Laboratory PHY 3423 Electricity and Magnetism PHY 3823 Mathematical Physics I 2. 3 additional semester credit hours selected from the following: AST 3003 Introduction to Astrophysics PHY 3143 Computer Visualization of Physics PHY 3313 Solid State Physics PHY 3443 Modern Optics PHY 4013 Relativity: Special and General PHY 4033 Cosmology PHY 4133 Numerical Methods for Physicists PHY 4263 Quantum Mechanics I B. 57 semester credit hours required in the College of Sciences 1. 21 semester credit hours of required courses (excluding physics) CHE 1103 General Chemistry I CHE 1113 General Chemistry II CHE 1132 General Chemistry II Laboratory CS 1073 Introductory Computer Programming for Scientific Applications MAT 1214 Calculus I MAT 1223 Calculus II MAT 2213 Calculus III 2. 36 additional approved semester credit hours from the College of Sciences including 18 upper-division hours Minor in Physics All students pursuing the minor in physics must complete 21 semester credit hours. A. 21 semester credit hours of required courses PHY 1903, 1911 Engineering Physics I and Laboratory or PHY 1943, 1951 Physics for Scientists I and Laboratory PHY or PHY 1923, 1931 Engineering Physics II and Laboratory 1963, 1971 Physics for Scientists II and Laboratory PHY PHY PHY PHY 1983, 1991 3103 3203 3423 Physics for Scientists III and Laboratory Modern Physics Classical Mechanics I Electricity and Magnetism To declare a minor in physics, obtain advice, or seek approval of substitutions for course requirements, students should consult the College of Sciences Undergraduate Advising Center. Information gathered from the 2006–2008 undergraduate catalog. http://www.utsa.edu/ucat/chapter7/
