Physics Major with Materials Science Option

This program is designed for those students who wish to pursue a physics degree with a concentration in Materials Science.

Required Courses

CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3 hours
CHEM 1130 - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1 hour
GEOS 3350 - Mineralogy Credits: 4 hours
GEOS 3360 - Optical Mineralogy Credits: 3 hours
MSE 3530 - Physical Metallurgy Credits: 4 hours
MSE 4570 - Mechanical Behavior of Materials Credits: 3 hours
MSE 4710 - Thermodynamics of Materials Credits: 4 hours
MSE 4760 - Failure Analysis and Corrosion Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 2050 - University Physics I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 2060 - University Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 2070 - University Physics II Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 2080 - University Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 3090 - Introductory Modern Physics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 3100 - Introductory Modern Physics Lab Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 3300 - Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 3420 - Electronics Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 4200 - Analytical Mechanics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 4600 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 5630 - Solid State Physics Credits: 3 hours

Required Cognates

MATH 2720 - Multivariate Calculus and Matrix Algebra Credits: 4 hours
MATH 3740 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra Credits: 4 hours

Computer Programming Requirement

The Department requires Physics majors to be proficient in a programming language. This requirement can be met by demonstrating proficiency or by passing one of the following courses with a grade of “C” or higher.

CS 1040 - Introductory C/C++ Credits: 2 hours
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CS 1070 - Introductory Programming: FORTRAN Credits: 2 hours

Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement

Students who have chosen the Physics major with Materials Science option must satisfy the Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement by successfully completing:

ENGL 3050 - Practical Writing Credits: 4 hours