CONTINUUM PHYSICS & ACOUSTICS

While much of the thrust of Physics in this century has focused on a “particle” understanding of matter, there has been a significant development of ideas related to an understanding of matter from the viewpoint of a continuous medium. Since radiation fields and waves are also continuous phenomena, the interplay of continuous media and the waves that propagate within them create a fascinating and challenging field of endeavor for the student who chooses this option.

OPTION K: CONTINUUM PHYSICS AND ACOUSTICS

(This program yields a Bachelor of Science in Physics Degree with a minor in Mathematics)

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.