Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Physics Undergraduate Programme By Jacksonville University |TopUniversities
Starting Month

Jan-2000Starting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

A major in Physics provides the student with an understanding of the basic laws of nature and physical phenomena at the macroscopic and microscopic levels. This option is intended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in physics, conduct research in physics, and/or teach physics. In both options, the student acquires knowledge of the fundamental laws of the physical universe, mathematical methods in physics, and great familiarity with research and laboratory techniques. It consists of the following courses PHYS 101 Freshman Physics Seminar; PHYS 151 General Physics: Mechanics with lab; PHYS 152 General Physics: Electricity & Magnetism with lab; PHYS 208 Optics; PHYS 250RI Research Methods in Physics; PHYS 300 Intermediate Modern Physics; PHYS 305 Classical Mechanics; PHYS 310 Electromagnetic Theory I; PHYS 311 Electromagnetic Theory II; PHYS 410WS Senior Physics Seminar I; PHYS 413 Quantum Mechanics; CHEM 103 General Chemistry I; CHEM 104 General Chemistry II; CS 170 Introduction to Scientific and Engineering Programming or MATH 140 Calculus I; MATH 141 Calculus II; 184 MATH 300 Calculus III; MATH 331 Differential Equations.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Physics and Astronomy

Degree

Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

A major in Physics provides the student with an understanding of the basic laws of nature and physical phenomena at the macroscopic and microscopic levels. This option is intended for students who wish to pursue graduate study in physics, conduct research in physics, and/or teach physics. In both options, the student acquires knowledge of the fundamental laws of the physical universe, mathematical methods in physics, and great familiarity with research and laboratory techniques. It consists of the following courses PHYS 101 Freshman Physics Seminar; PHYS 151 General Physics: Mechanics with lab; PHYS 152 General Physics: Electricity & Magnetism with lab; PHYS 208 Optics; PHYS 250RI Research Methods in Physics; PHYS 300 Intermediate Modern Physics; PHYS 305 Classical Mechanics; PHYS 310 Electromagnetic Theory I; PHYS 311 Electromagnetic Theory II; PHYS 410WS Senior Physics Seminar I; PHYS 413 Quantum Mechanics; CHEM 103 General Chemistry I; CHEM 104 General Chemistry II; CS 170 Introduction to Scientific and Engineering Programming or MATH 140 Calculus I; MATH 141 Calculus II; 184 MATH 300 Calculus III; MATH 331 Differential Equations.

Admission Requirements

6.5+
105+
79+
56+
Students must have high school transcripts showing a minimum of two years at an English speaking institution and demonstrating significant language achievement through rigorous coursework; transcripts showing the completion of an ESL (English as a Second Language) program at a regionally accredited college or university and the completion of a course in English Composition equivalent to ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher; transcripts showing 24 or more college-level credits with a C average or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. Other English Language Requirements Students whose first language is not English may demonstrate proficiency by submitting original copies of score reports, certificates or transcripts of one of the following: The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score of either 540 on the paper-based exam; PTE Academic with a minimum score of 52; a critical reading score on the SAT of 480 or higher; a EBRW score on the new SAT of 500 or higher; Reading and writing scores of 20 or higher on the ACT.

Jan-2000

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