2008-2009 Academic Catalog

Science and Mathematics School of Natural and Applied Sciences Science and Mathematics 2008–09 Cedarville University 169 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 24. 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 I..................................................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