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2019-2021 Academic Catalog 
    
2019-2021 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics, B.S.


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Mission

The mission of the Bachelor of Science Degree program in Physics is to offer traditional preparation of students for opportunities in graduate study, research, pre-engineering, and employment. There are two concentrations in the Physics degree program: Medical Physics and Pre-Engineering. The curriculum is designed to provide students with a solid foundation and training opportunities in interdisciplinary research areas such as: Chemical Physics, Medical Physics, Biomedical Engineering, Material Science, Optics & Lasers and Engineering.

The Physics program offers several options for obtaining a dual degree (BS/BE). Students may earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering by completing the three-year curriculum at Dillard University and one of the two-year curriculums at the host institution:

  • Columbia University (BS/BE)
  • Georgia Institute of Technology (BS/BE)
  • Tulane University (BS/BE)
  • University of New Orleans (BS/BE)

Student Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate preparedness for graduate study and/or entry-level employment.
  • Effectively matriculate in 3-2 Pre-Engineering and Medical Physics program.
  • Demonstrate preparedness for independent study and research through interaction with scholars and experts in their disciplines.
  • Acquire experience through hands-on-training on major research equipment available in program.

Requirements for Bachelor of Science in Physics


Complete a total of 128 credit hours of coursework for graduation.

General Education Core - 41 credit hours
Major Requirements - 61 credit hours
Additional Coursework - 26 credit hours

Physics Curriculum


First Year


Second Year


Third Year


Fourth Year


First Semester


Total: 15

Total: 15

Total Required Hours: 128


* Service Learning: Students will earn a total of 30 service learning hours after successful completion of FYS 101  & FYS 102 .

** Community Service: Students must contact the Center for Career and Professional Development for pre-approved community service project to earn a total of 90 hours of community service by the end of their junior year.

*** Writing Proficiency Examination: Students must complete ENG 111  and ENG 112  with a minimum grade of ‘C’ to register for ENG 199 - Writing Proficiency Examination . Students who fail to take or do not pass ENG 199  must take ENG 200 - Review of Writing Strategies  (3 credit hours).

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