2007-2008 Academic Catalog

School of Natural and Applied Science Science and Mathematics 208 Cedarville University 2007-08 Science and Mathematics Physics – Bachelor of Arts The physics major prepares students for graduate study in physics or for employment opportunities in industry. The curriculum includes courses prescribed by leading graduate-level physics programs in the nation. Students should include courses in mathematics and chemistry as general electives. Students must demonstrate proficiency in the general physics sequence to advance into 3000- and 4000- level courses. Course requirements involve 53.5 semester hours: Physics Core Requirements........................................................25 *PHYS-2110, 2120, 2130 General Physics I, II, III.................. 10 PHYS-3110 Intermediate Physics Lab...................................... 2 PHYS-3310 Theoretical Mechanics I ....................................... 3 PHYS-3410 Electromagnetic Theory I...................................... 3 PHYS-3510 Modern Physics ................................................... 3 PHYS-3800 Research Methods in Physics............................... 1 PHYS-4110 Advanced Physics Lab.......................................... 2 **PHYS-4800 Senior Seminar–Physics.................................... 1 Physics Electives (3 courses) selected from the following.............9 EGEE-2050 Circuits and Instrumentation ............................ 4 PHYS-3330 Acoustics .......................................................... 3 PHYS-3350 Thermal Physics................................................ 3 PHYS-4210 Mathematical Methods for Physicists................ 3 PHYS-4310 Theoretical Mechanics II . ................................. 3 PHYS-4410 Electromagnetic Theory II. ................................ 3 PHYS-4450 Optics................................................................ 3 PHYS-4520 Quantum Mechanics I....................................... 3 PHYS-4530 Quantum Mechanics II ..................................... 3 PHYS-4550 Solid State Physics ........................................... 3 PHYS-4880 Topics in Physics............................................ 1-3 Departmental Requirements.....................................................19.5 CHEM-1050 Chemistry for Engineers.................................... 3.5 MATH-1710, 1720, 2710 Calculus I, II, III............................... 13 MATH-2740 Differential Equations............................................ 3 *All students must earn at least a C+ in these courses. **Capstone Course Physics Major Curriculum Summary Proficiency Requirements...........................................................0-5 Other General Education Requirements...........................45.5-53.5 Physics Major Requirements....................................................53.5 Electives..................................................................................21-29 Total (minimum, not including proficiency). ......................... 128 A complete description of the general education requirements is found on page 18 Suggested Four-Year Curriculum for a Major in Physics First year: BEGE-1710 Christian Life and Thought.................................................3 BEGE-1720 Spiritual Formation.............................................................3 CHEM-1050 Chemistry for Engineers.................................................3.5 COM-1100 Fundamentals of Speech.....................................................3 ENG-1400 Composition.........................................................................3 MATH-1710, 1720 Calculus I, II. ..........................................................10 PEF-1990 Physical Activity and the Christian Life..................................1 PHYS-2110 General Physics I. ..............................................................4 Physical Education Activity Elective.......................................................1 Total..................................................................................................31.5 Second year: BEGE-2730 Old Testament Literature....................................................3 BEGE-2740 New Testament Literature..................................................3 GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology.........................................................3.5 GSS-1100 Politics and American Culture...............................................3 MATH-2710 Calculus III. ........................................................................3 MATH-2740 Differential Equations.........................................................3 PHYS-2120, 2130 General Physics II, III...............................................6 PHYS-3310 Theoretical Mechanics. ......................................................3 Electives.................................................................................................5 Total..................................................................................................32.5 Third year: BEGE-3750 Christian Worldview Development.....................................2 BEGE-3760 Christian Worldview Integration. ........................................2 HUM-1400 Introduction to the Humanities.............................................3 PHYS-3110 Intermediate Physics Laboratory........................................2 PHYS-3410 Electromagnetic Theory I. ..................................................3 PHYS-3800 Research Methods in Physics............................................1 Literature Elective...................................................................................3 Physics Electives....................................................................................3 Electives...............................................................................................12 Total.....................................................................................................31 Fourth year: PHYS-3510 Modern Physics .................................................................3 PHYS-4110 Advanced Physics Laboratory............................................2 PHYS-4800 Senior Seminar–Physics....................................................1 History Elective.......................................................................................3 Humanities Elective................................................................................3 Physics Electives....................................................................................6 Social Science/Global Awareness Elective............................................3 Electives...............................................................................................12 Total.....................................................................................................33