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Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2012-2013
Physics
Objectives
The B.S. Physics degree provides a solid foundation in classical and modern physics. This program is well suited for the student who wishes to continue the study of physics at the graduate level, leading to a career in research and/or university teaching. With a proper choice of electives, the physics degree is also suitable for a variety of other careers requiring graduate education. Physics graduates can pursue advanced studies in fields such as optics, biophysics, geophysics and space science, nuclear engineering, business management, or law. Some physics majors choose electives that prepare them for medical school. Physics graduates can also select immediate employment in a number of areas, including high school teaching and various areas of industrial science and technology. Because of the flexibility of the physics major, with its numerous electives, it is possible to double major in physics and some other discipline. Examples of double degrees that can be completed in four years are physics and math, or physics and chemistry. Each of these double majors is very powerful, in that it develops the ability to solve problems that require a knowledge of two separate disciplines.
Major Requirements
Lower Division Requirements:
CHEM 111, 114; ENGR 160; MATH 131, 132, 234, 245, 250; PHYS 101, 195, 201, 206, 212.
Each course in MATH and PHYS listed above must be passed with a grade of C (2.0) or better.
Upper Division Requirements:
MATH 355 and one from MATH 350, 357 or 360; PHYS 301, 302, 321, 322, 411, 451, and three upper division physics electives selected from the following: 351, 361, 371, 421, 441, 461, 471. Seniors must complete the capstone experience, PHYS 480, and senior thesis, PHYS 481. To graduate, a student must have at least a 2.0 average in all upper division physics courses.
Minor Requirements
21 semester hours with at least 6 semester hours in upper division courses. These shall include PHYS 101, 201, or PHYS 253, 254; 206.
A grade of C (2.0) is required for every course included in the minor.
Learning Outcomes
Physics majors will know:
- The concepts of classical physics
- The theories of modern physics
- The discoveries and questions of contemporary physics
Physics majors will be able to:
- Form new inferences about the physical world by carrying out scientific investigations
- Solve problems, which includes formulating a strategy, estimating a solution, applying appropriate techniques, and evaluating the result
- Design and conduct experiments, and well as analyze and interpret the resulting data
- Employ computational methods to perform calculations and model physical systems
- Communicate effectively their understanding of core physical principles, the results of experiments, and their analysis of physical problems
Physics majors will value:
- Ethical and unbiased actions as cornerstones to the scientific method
- The impact of physics on society
- The role of elegance and beauty in the scientific process
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Core Curriculum for the Baccalaureate Degree in the Bellarmine College of Liberal Arts
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