Master of Science in Physics - Option I Thesis
The Master of Science in Physics with a research thesis is ordinarily chosen by those students preparing for industrial employment, college teaching, or for further graduate study leading to the PhD degree. The degree program requires a minimum of 30 semester hours, including 2 courses allotted to the thesis.
PHYS 518 | Thesis (6 semester hours required) | 3-6 |
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PHYS 511 | Advanced Classical Mechanics | 3 |
PHYS 512 | Classical Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
PHYS 517 | Mathematical Methods in Physics | 3 |
PHYS 520 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| 9 |
PHYS 501 | Graduate Seminar (1 semester hour, for a total of 3 semester hours.) | 1 |
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Total Hours | 30 |
Master of Science in Physics - Option II Non-Thesis
Physics Teaching Emphasis
This emphasis is designed for physics educators who may not have an undergraduate degree in physics but that wish to earn a MS degree in physics to allow them to teach at the community college level or dual enrollment courses. The suggested minimum undergraduate courses include a year of calculus-based physics, modern physics, and mathematics through differential equations.
PHYS 595 | Research Literature and Techniques (3 semester hours required) | 3 |
PHYS 526 | The Quantum Universe for Educators | 3 |
PHYS 530 | Physics Mathematical Methods for Educators | 3 |
PHYS 531 | Classical Mechanics for Educators | 3 |
PHYS 532 | Electricity and Magnetism for Educators | 3 |
PHYS 535 | Thermodynamics for Educators | 3 |
PHYS 561 | Astronomy & Astrophysics for Educators | 3 |
| 15 |
Total Hours | 36 |
Applied Physics Emphasis
PHYS 595 | Research Literature and Techniques (3 semester hours required) | 3 |
PHYS 511 | Advanced Classical Mechanics | 3 |
PHYS 512 | Classical Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
PHYS 517 | Mathematical Methods in Physics | 3 |
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PHYS 520 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
PHYS 521 | Solid State Physics | 3 |
PHYS 523 | Advanced Atomic Physics | 3 |
PHYS 524 | Surface Physics | 3 |
PHYS 514 | Statistical Physics | 3 |
PHYS 542 | Advanced Instrumentation and Control | 3 |
PHYS 552 | Advanced Micro-Controller Electronics | 3 |
| 3 |
| 9 |
PHYS 501 | Graduate Seminar (1 semester hour, for a total of 3 semester hours) | 1 |
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Total Hours | 36 |
Note: Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam is required of all students.
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