Physics (PHY)
| Major in Physics (B.S.) | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Requirements | 59-62 | |
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PHY 2110, General College Physics I (4) |
0 | |
| CSC 1020, Intro to Computer Science (3) |
0 |
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| CEM 1610, CEM 1620 General Chemistry II (4, 4) |
0 |
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| MTH 1210, Calculus I (4) |
0 |
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| CAS 4015, Capstone (1) |
0 |
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| Major Requirements |
30 |
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| PHY 1050, Freshman Physics Seminar |
1 |
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| PHY 2120, General College Physics II | 4 | |
| PHY 3110, Analytical Mechanics | 4 | |
| PHY 3120, Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | |
| PHY 3240, Atomic Physics | 4 | |
| PHY 4050, Physics Senior Capstone |
1 |
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| PHY 4010, Advanced Physics Laboratory I | 1 | |
| PHY 4210, Introductory Quantum Mechanics | 3 | |
| PHY 3700, Research in Physics I | 1 | |
| PHY 4700, Research in Physics II | 1 | |
| Physics electives from 3000-level and higher | 6 | |
| Technical Requirements | 19 | |
| MTH 1151 Elementary Statistics for Sciences | 3 | |
| MTH 1220, Calculus II | 4 | |
| MTH 2210, Calculus III | 4 | |
| MTH 2240, Differential Equations | 3 | |
| Minor Requirements |
18 (1) |
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| Electives | 0-16 (1) | |
| Total | 128 | |
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1 A minor in mathematics will require only 3 additional hours, in chemistry 10 additional hours, and in biology 14 additional hours above the technical and/or general education requirements. Other minors will require 18 or more additional hours. Correspondingly, the elective hours vary depending upon the minor selected. ENGINEERING PHYSICS Belmont’s Engineering Physics program offers an opportunity to develop an understanding of the physical world and development of new technology. Through this rigorous physics program students can combine the strengths of physics and engineering to provide basic tools for solving practical problems. This program offers extensive experience with laboratory methods, instrumentation, materials and data analysis. This major is appropriate for students wanting to pursue careers in industry, either directly after undergraduate studies, or following graduate school in engineering or physics. |
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| Major in Engineering Physics (B.S.) | Hours | |
| General Education Core Requirements | 59-61 | |
| PHY 2110, General College Physics I (4) |
0 |
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| CSC 1020, Intro to Computer Science (3) |
0 |
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| CEM 1610, CEM 1620 General Chemistry II (4, 4) |
0 |
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| MTH 1210, Calculus I (4) |
0 |
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| CAS 4015 Capstone (1) |
0 |
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| Major Requirements | 34 | |
| PHY 1050, Freshman Physics Seminar |
1 |
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| PHY 2120, General College Physics II | 4 | |
| PHY 3110, Analytical Mechanics | 4 | |
| PHY 3120, Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | |
| PHY 3240, Atomic Physics | 4 | |
| PHY 3350, Physics and Chemistry of Materials | 3 | |
| PHY 4010, Advanced Physics Laboratory I | 1 | |
| PHY 4011, Advanced Physics Laboratory II | 1 | |
| PHY 4210, Introductory Quantum Mechanics | 3 | |
| PHY 4310, Theoretical Mechanics | 3 | |
| PHY 3700, Research in Physics I | 1 | |
| PHY 4700, Research in Physics II | 1 | |
| PHY 4050, Physics Senior Capstone |
1 |
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| Physics electives from 3000 and higher level | 4 | |
| Technical Requirements | 10 | |
| MTH 1151 Elementary Statistics for Sciences | 3 | |
| Minor Requirements (Mathematics) [General Education (6)] | 10 | |
| Electives | 8-10 | |
| Total | 128 | |
| Minor in Physics | Hours | |
| PHY 1110, 1120, Basic College Physics I, II or PHY 2110, 2120, General College Physics I, II |
8 | |
| Physics Electives from 2000 level or higher (excluding PHY 2110 and 2120) | 10 | |
| Total | 18 | |
| Minor in Physical Science | Hours | |
| PHY 1110, 1120, Basic College Physics I, I | 8 | |
| CEM 1610, 1620, General College Chemistry I, II | 8 | |
| Eight hours chosen from the following | 8 | |
| PHY 2230 or 3240, Introduction to Modern Physics or Atomic Physics | ||
| PHY 2240, Introductory Medical Physics | ||
| CEM 3410, Analytical Chemistry I | ||
| CEM 3310, 3320, Organic Chemistry I, II | ||
| Total | 24 | |
Medical Physics
The Medical Physics program is designed for students interested in pursuing a physics-related career in the health sciences. The program is interdisciplinary, offering a diverse curriculum combining courses from Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics and Computer science areas. Medical Physics is designed particularly to prepare students who want to pursue graduate careers in nuclear medicine, radiation oncology and diagnostic radiology.
This program requires no minor. As a career in medical physics requires a post baccalaureate degree, students need an undergraduate background that will make them competitive for admission and success in advanced degree programs. Students graduating from this program will receive a B.S. degree in Medical Physics on graduation.
| Major in Medical Physics ( B.S.) | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Core Requirements Includes the following Science and Mathematics requirements: |
59-65 | |
| MTH 1210, Calculus I (4) | 0 | |
| BIO 1110, Principles of Biology (4) | 0 | |
| CEM 1610 and 1620, General Chemistry I & II (4,4) | 0 | |
| CSC 1020, Intro to Computer Science (3) | 0 | |
| CAS 4015, Capstone (1) | 0 | |
| Major Requirements | 54-55 | |
| PHY 2110, 2120, General College Physics I, II | 8 | |
| PHY 2230, Introduction to Modern Physics | 4 | |
| PHY 2240, Introduction to Medical Physics | 4 | |
| PHY 3240, Atomic Physics | 4 | |
| PHY 3120, Electricity and Magnetism | 4 | |
| PHY 4210, Introductory Quantum Mechanics | 3 | |
| MTH 4170 + PHY 4610 (or PHY 4110), Modeling and Simulation + Independent Study (or Interaction of Electromagnetic Radiation with Matter) | 4 (3) | |
| PHY 4010, Advanced Laboratory I | 1 | |
| MTH 1220 , Calculus II | 4 | |
| MTH 2210 , Calculus III | 4 | |
| MTH 2240, Differential Equations | 3 | |
| MTH 1151, Elementary Statistics for the Sciences | 3 | |
| BIO 2110, Medical Terminology | 1 | |
| BIO 2230, Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 | |
| BIO 2240, Human Anatomy and Physiology II |
4 |
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| PHY 4050, Physics Capstone |
1 |
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| General Electives | 4-11 | |
| Total | 128 | |
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No minor required in the Medical Physics major |
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