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PHYSICS
PROGRAM
Faculty
Wayne K.
Meshejian, M.S., Assistant Professor of
Physics and Area Coordinator of Physics
Michelle
Parry, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physics
Charles D.
Ross, Ph.D., Associate Professor of
Physics and Program Director of Pre-Engineering
The physics
major at Longwood provides fundamental training in several areas of physics so
that graduates may pursue graduate study or careers in research, industry,
teaching, or engineering. Those who wish to major in physics may choose from the
following options:
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traditional
physics major for students interested in preparation for graduate work or
careers in research or industry.
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pre-medical/biophysics
concentration for students interested in preparation for medical school or
graduate work in biophysics.
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pre-engineering
for students interested in cooperative engineering programs.
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A minimum of 32 semester hours credit in physics is required for all
physics majors. Many physics majors elect to double major in both physics and
some other discipline. Also, a student majoring in another field may choose to
minor in physics. The minor program requires 24 semester hours in physics. No
grade below C- in physics courses is
accepted for the major or minor in physics.
PHYSICS
MAJOR, B.S. DEGREE
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General Education Core Requirement. 33 credits.
See General Education Requirements
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Additional Degree Requirements for B. S. Degree (beyond science courses).
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MATH 261
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The Differential and Integral Calculus/5 credits
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Social Science/3 credits
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Major Requirements. 47 or 51 credits. |
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CHEM 111
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Fundamentals of Chemistry/4 credits
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CHEM 121
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Inorganic Chemistry and Qualitative Inorganic Analysis/4 credits
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MATH 262
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The Differential and Integral Calculus/5 credits
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MATH 361
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Calculus III/3 credits
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MATH 460
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Differential Equations/3 credits
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PHYS 102
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General Physics/4 credits
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or PHYS 201
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University Physics/4 credits
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and PHYS 202
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University Physics/4 credits
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PHYS 321
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Modern Physics/4 credits
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PHYS 331
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A.C. and D.C. Circuits/4 credits
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PHYS 332
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Classical Electricity and Magnetism/4 credits
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PHYS 341
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Electronics/4 credits
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PHYS 352
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Mechanics/4 credits
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Physics Elective/4 credits
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Recommended elective for all physics majors:
CMSC 204 Introduction to Computer Programming/3 credits
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Secondary Teaching Endorsement, grades 6-12. 45 credits.
Additional Endorsement Requirements: |
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SCED 352
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Science for Secondary Teachers/3 credits
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BIOL 121
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The Unity of Life/4 credits
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EASC 300
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The Dynamic Planet/3 credits
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See professional education requirements 35 credits listed on pages ???
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*For additional endorsement to teach Biology
Minor in Biology/24 hours. See Minor
in Biology
*For additional endorsement to teach Chemistry
Minor in Chemistry/24 hours. See Minor
in Chemistry
*For additional endorsement to teach Earth Science
Minor in Earth Science/24 hours. See Minor
in Earth Science
*Students seeking an endorsement in these areas must meet criteria
established by the State Department of Education.
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Total credits required for B.S. in Physics
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Total credits required for B.S. in Physics with Secondary Teaching
Endorsement
- 133/137
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Total credits required for B.S. in Physics with Secondary Teaching
Endorsement in either Biology, Chemistry or Earth Science
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PHYSICS
MAJOR, B.S. or B.A. DEGREE
Pre-Medicine
and Biophysics Concentration
A.
General Education Core Requirement. 33 credits.
See General Education Requirements
B.
B. S. Degree Additional Degree Requirements (beyond science courses).
MATH 261
The Differential and Integral Calculus/5 credits
Social Science elective/3 credits.
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Major Requirements. 75-79 credits.
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BIOL 121
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The Unity of Life/4 credits
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BIOL 122
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The Diversity of Life/4 credits
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BIOL 304
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Microbiology/4 credits
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or BIOL 412
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Biochemistry/4 credits
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BIOL 306
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Vertebrate Biology/4 credits
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BIOL 324
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Genetics/4 credits
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CHEM 111
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Fundamentals of Chemistry/4 credits
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CHEM 121
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Inorganic Chemistry and Qualitative Inorganic Analysis/4 credits
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CHEM 305
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Organic Chemistry I/4 credits
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CHEM 306
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Organic Chemistry II/4 credits
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MATH 262
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The Differential and Integral Calculus/5 credits
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MATH 361
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Calculus III/3 credits
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MATH 460
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Differential Equations/3 credits
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PHYS 102
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General Physics/4 credits
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or PHYS 201
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University Physics/4 credits
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and PHYS 202
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University Physics/4 credits
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PHYS 321
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Modern Physics/4 credits
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PHYS 322
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Nuclear and Particle Physics/4 credits
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PHYS 331
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A.C. and D.C. Circuits/4 credits
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PHYS 332
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Classical Electricity and Magnetism/4 credits
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PHYS 341
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Electronics/4 credits
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PHYS 352
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Mechanics/4 credits
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Recommended elective for all physics majors: CMSC 204 Introduction to
Computer Programming/3 credits.
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Total credits required for B.S. or B.A. in Physics with
Pre-Medicine or Biophysics Concentration
- 120
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