Physics (BA)
探索宇宙 & 其中万物的物理相互作用
If you love learning about the world around you through exploration of the fundamentals while applying quantitative reasoning to understand them, 物理学士是为你准备的. We offer several concentrations in the curriculum -- including General, Solid-State, 天体物理学(外加天体物理学学士学位), Mechanical, and Theoretical -- giving you the opportunity to create a plan of study unique to your educational and career interests.
All courses in section A below taken as part of the Physics major must be passed with a grade of
C or better; transferred courses must have approval from the Division of Physics and Astronomy
获得主要学分.
- 物理I(4学分)
- 物理II(4学分)
- 物理中的数学方法(3学分)
- 初级光学(3学分)
- 基础现代物理(3学分)
- 高等物理实验室(2学分)
从以下四门课程中选择三门:
- 量子力学I(3学分)
- 统计力学(4学分)
- 经典力学(4学分)
- 高等电磁学I(3学分)
Completion of one of the concentrations below (minimum 8 credits, see below for details):
- Astrophysics
- Mechanical Systems
- Solid State Physics
- Theoretical Physics
- General Physics
B. 必修课程:所有必修课程(12学分)
- 微积分I(4学分)
- 微积分II(4学分)
- 微积分III(4学分)
C. 学院、大学和选修要求:
- 大学要求(8学分)
- Wellness, Physical Education, Global Perspectives, Common Ground
- 通识教育要求(40学分)
- 十门额外课程(一, I, II, II, A, B, C, D, E, E) (40 credits) one of which meets the First Year Experience (FYE) requirement
- Free electives to meet the college total of 124 total credits (26-27 credits)
Note: Prerequisite course MATH151 satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning requirement (III) and
PHYS125 and PHYS126 satisfy the Natural Science requirement (F)
The concentrations below require a minimum of 8 credits taken from the listed courses:
Astrophysics: This concentration makes use of the University's considerable astronomy
resources through the Stull Observatory and our astronomy minor.
- ASTR302行星科学(2学分)
- 恒星天文学(3学分)
- 银河天文学和宇宙学(4学分)
- ASTR307高级天文实验室(2学分)
固体物理: This concentration takes advantage of the materials-related offerings of the
稻盛氏工程学院的纽约陶瓷学院. 对学习感兴趣的学生
two degrees (a BA in Physics and a BS in Materials Science and Engineering, Ceramic
Engineering, or Glass Science) will find this option most attractive.
- CEMS344 Properties II: Electrical, Magnetic, and Optical (4 credits)
- CEMS347光谱(2学分)
- CEMS349 x射线表征(2学分)
- CEMS501*固态物理(3学分)
- 玻璃物理学(4学分)
Note: seniors in good standing may, with permission of instructor, take a 500-level graduate
course.
Mechanical Systems: 这个集中包括流体力学，
thermodynamics, and vibrating systems of AU's Mechanical Engineering program. It is
particularly appropriate for students seeking both a BA in physics and a BS in Mechanical
Engineering.
- MECH321热力学II(3学分)
- MECH324流体力学I(3学分)
- MECH415机械振动I(3学分)
- 流体力学II(3学分)
理论物理: This concentration allows greater depth in students' physics preparation.
- 量子力学II(3学分)
- 广义相对论(4学分)
- 粒子物理(4学分)
- 电磁学II(3学分)
General Physics: This concentration allows greater breadth in students' physics preparation.
- Choose a minimum of 8 credits from the courses listed in any of the concentrations
以上，任何一个专业不超过4个学分.
In addition to fulfilling the requirements of the Physics BA major, 以及文学院 & 理科通识教育要求, you'll be required to complete the College's First Year Experience Program or Transfer Student Program.
Unlike the primary major, the Physics double major does not require a concentration. Instead, the double major requires 8 credits of electives from a single list of courses covering all those in the concentrations. This structure gives students greater flexibility in choice of electives and is more relevant in the context of a double major.
The Physics double major may not be combined with the BA in Physics, the BS in Physics, 或者天体物理学的学士学位，因为有广泛的重叠.
All courses in sections A and B below taken as part of the Physics major must be passed with a
grade of C or better; transferred courses must have approval from the Division of Physics and
天文学获得主要学分.
A. 物理课程:(29-30学分)
- PHYS 125 Physics I
- PHYS 126 Physics II
- 物理学中的数学方法
- 物理学325基本光学
- 物理学326基础现代物理学
- 物理341高级物理实验室
- 物理401量子力学1
- 物理421统计力学
- 物理学经典力学
- PHYS 424高级电磁学1
B. Electives: (8 credits) Choose a minimum of 8 credits from the following:
- 高级水平(3xx或4xx)以上非必修物理课程
- 高级(3xx或4xx)天文学课程
- CEMS 344*性能II:电，磁和光学
- CEMS 347*光谱学(2学分)
or CEMS 349* x射线表征 - CEMS 501**固态物理
- MECH 321*热力学II
- MECH 324*流体力学1
- MECH 415机械振动
C. 必修课程:所有必修课程(12学分)
- MATH 151 Calculus I
- 数学152微积分II
- 数学253微积分III
* These courses have prerequisites outside of the Division of Physics and Astronomy.
** Undergraduates in good standing may request permission to take graduate courses.
Physics Minor:
PHYS 125 Physics IPHYS 126 Physics II
物理学325基本光学
物理学326基础现代物理学
8 hours of 300 and/or 400 level courses in physics (4 hours may be taken in astronomy).
*Note: Since 300 and 400 level physics courses are only offered in alternate years, 小心安排时间.
A degree in Physics prepares students for a wide range of careers. 根据物理研究所, about one third of all physicists work in public service industries, 三分之一在私营企业, 三分之一在中学和高等教育. Physics graduates are qualified to work in career fields such as astronomy, medicine, engineering, research, computing, and even finance.
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