MATHEMATICAL
PHYSICS
The
fields have Physics and Mathematics have developed hand in
hand. Many new mathematical fields were developed to solve
problems that Physicists encountered. This program builds
on that interaction and the fact that all Physics programs
require sufficient Math that not much more is required to
meet the requirements for a second degree in Mathematics.
This also has the advantage of opening career options that
are open only to holders of the Mathematics degree.
The
MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS OPTION is designed for those individuals
who intend to pursue advanced degrees in the Physical Sciences
or Mathematics and it will also serve those individuals who
wish to enter the job market directly in a position requiring
a background in Physics and/or Mathematics. The successful
conclusion of this program will yield a Bachelor of Science
in Physics Degree along with a second major in Mathematics.
OPTION
G: MATHEMATICAL PHYSICS
(This
program yields a Bachelor of Science in Physics Degree with
a second major in Mathematics)
NOTES:
1:
GER = General Education requirements (see the University Bulletin).
2:
MATH(3) or (6) = Six hours of MATH beyond 315 are required.
Approved choices include MATH 340, 360, 375, 401, 402,
415, 420, 440, 441, 443, 448. Italicized entries
are recommended
3:
499 = One hour of 499 in an appropriate department or Physics
is required. Additional hours of Physics 499 may be taken
for credit.
| JUNIOR
YEAR |
|
|
|
| Fall
Semester |
Hours |
Spring Semester |
Hours |
| Phys
320 Mechanics |
3
|
Phys
342 Electricity & Magnetism |
3
|
| Phys
341 Electricity & Magnetism |
3 |
Phys
415 [M]Quantum Lab |
3 |
| Math
398 Mathematical Snapshots |
1 |
Math
421 Algebraic Structures |
3 |
| Math
401 Introduction to Analysis I |
3 |
Math
402 Introduction to Analysis II |
3
|
| Math
420 Linear Algebra |
3 |
Math |
3 |
| GER |
3 |
|
|
| SENIOR
YEAR |
|
|
|
| Fall
Semester |
|
Spring
Semester |
|
| Phys
410 Electronics Laboratory |
3 |
Phys
463 Solid State Physics |
3 |
| Phys
450 Quantum Mechanics |
3 |
Phys
465 Nuclear Physics |
3 |
| Phys
490 [M]Undergraduate Thesis |
1 |
Math
499 Special Problems |
1 |
| Math |
3 |
Math |
6 |
| GER |
6 |
GER |
3
|
|