Nov 23, 2024

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

Major Requirements

PHY 111 - Introduction to Engineering Physics 1 3 cr.
PHY 112 - Introduction to Engineering Physics II 3 cr.
PHY 220 - General Physics I 3 cr.
PHY 220L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 cr.
PHY 222 - General Physics II 3 cr.
PHY 222L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 cr.
PHY 230 - General Physics III 3 cr.
PHY 230L - General Physics III Laboratory 1 cr.
PHY 305 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 cr.
PHY 309 - Intermediate Classical Mechanics 3 cr.
PHY 310 - Mechanics-Statics/Dynamics 3 cr.
PHY 321 - Advance Physics II Laboratory 2 cr.
PHY 323 - Circuit Network Analysis 3 cr.
PHY 324 - Electronics Laboratory 2 cr.
PHY 341 - Mathematical Physics 3 cr.
PHY 390 - Optics and Modern Physics 3 cr.
PHY 401 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3 cr.
PHY 402 - Electromagnetic Theory 3 cr.
PHY 403 - Electromagnetic Waves and Optics 3 cr.
PHY 404 - Optics and Laser Physics 3 cr.
PHY 411 - Scientific Research Methods 3 cr.
PHY 412 - Senior Research Thesis/Project 3 cr.
Physics Elective 300 or above: 3 cr.

Additional Coursework

CHE 111 - General Chemistry I 3 cr.
CHE 111L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
CHE 112 - General Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHE 112L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 cr.
CS 150 - Introduction to Programming I 3 cr.
MAT 202 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 3 cr.
MAT 203 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3 cr.
Math Elective 300 or above: 6 cr.

Physics Curriculum

First Year

First Semester

AWS 100 - Survey of the African World 3 cr. ♦ or
REL 208 - The Black Church in the U.S. 3 cr. ♦
CHE 111 - General Chemistry I 3 cr.
CHE 111L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 cr.
ENG 111 - Expository Writing 3 cr. ♦
FYS 101 - First Year Seminar I 1 cr. / Service Learning ♦ *
MAT 201 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I 3 cr. ♦
PHY 111 - Introduction to Engineering Physics 1 3 cr.
UCO 101 - University Convocation I 0 cr. ♦

Total: 17

Second Semester

ENG 112 - Argument and Research 3 cr. ♦
CHE 112 - General Chemistry II 3 cr.
CHE 112L - General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 cr.
FYS 102 - First Year Seminar II 1 cr. / Service Learning ♦ *
MAT 202 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II 3 cr.
PHY 112 - Introduction to Engineering Physics II 3 cr.
UCO 102 - University Convocation II 0 cr. ♦
Physical Education Activity Elective 2 cr. ♦

Total: 16

Second Year

First Semester

BIO 111 - General Biology I 3 cr. ♦
BIO 111L - General Biology I Laboratory 1 cr. ♦
CS 150 - Introduction to Programming I 3 cr.
ENG 201 - Readings in World Literature I 3 cr. ♦ or
ENG 202 - Readings in World Literature II 3 cr. ♦
MAT 203 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III 3 cr.
PHY 220 - General Physics I 3 cr.
PHY 220L - General Physics I Laboratory 1 cr.

Total: 17

Second Semester

ENG 199 - Writing Proficiency Examination 0 cr. ***
MAT 302 - Differential Equations 3 cr.
PHY 222 - General Physics II 3 cr.
PHY 222L - General Physics II Laboratory 1 cr.
PHY 309 - Intermediate Classical Mechanics 3 cr.
PHY 321 - Advance Physics II Laboratory 2 cr.
Social Science Elective 3 cr. ♦

Total: 15

Third Year

First Semester

PHY 230 - General Physics III 3 cr.
PHY 230L - General Physics III Laboratory 1 cr.
PHY 305 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics 3 cr.
PHY 310 - Mechanics-Statics/Dynamics 3 cr.
PHY 411 - Scientific Research Methods 3 cr.
Humanities Elective 3 cr. ♦

Total: 16

Second Semester

PHY 323 - Circuit Network Analysis 3 cr.
PHY 324 - Electronics Laboratory 2 cr.
PHY 341 - Mathematical Physics 3 cr.
PHY 390 - Optics and Modern Physics 3 cr.
PHY 404 - Optics and Laser Physics 3 cr.
PHY 412 - Senior Research Thesis/Project 3 cr.

Total: 17

Fourth Year

First Semester

FFR 121 - Elementary French I 3 cr. ♦ or
FSP 121 - Elementary Spanish I 3 cr. ♦
PHY 402 - Electromagnetic Theory 3 cr.
PHY 499C - Senior Comprehensive Examination 0 cr.
Mathematics Elective (300 or above) 3 cr.
Physics Elective 300 or above: 3 cr.
Social Science Elective 3 cr. ♦

Total: 15

Second Semester

ECO 203 - Principles of Macroeconomics 3 cr. ♦
FFR 122 - Elementary French II 3 cr. ♦ or
FSP 122 - Elementary Spanish II 3 cr. ♦
PHY 401 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics 3 cr.
PHY 403 - Electromagnetic Waves and Optics 3 cr.
PHY 499C - Senior Comprehensive Examination 0 cr. (Retake)
Mathematics Elective 300 or above: 3 cr.

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).

Note

♦ General Education Core