Catalog of Abilene Christian University, 2000-2001 Page: 97
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College of Arts and Sciences (045) Physics 97
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREES (BS)
General Departmental Requirements
The physics major must develop mathematical skills as well as
experimental and theoretical abilities. When the student takes PHYS
120,/121, the student's mathematics level must at least enable the
student to take Calculus I. If the student does not qualify to take
Calculus I when the student enters ACU, his or her graduation may
be delayed.
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to one of these programs, students must
satisfy the requirements listed in the SAT/ACT Placement section of
this catalog.
PHYSICS (BS)
General Education Requirements
General education requirements (University and Degree Core
requirements) for the BS in physics are listed in the General
Education Requirements section of this catalog.
Specifications in the University Core:
* Mathematics fulfilled in degree requirements.
* Science fulfilled in degree requirements.
Specifications in the BS Degree Core:
* ENGL 326.
Departmental Requirements: Physics
Major Code: PHYS
Departmental requirements for the BS in physics are as follows:
1. Physics, 29 hours: PHYS 120/121, 122/123, 230/231,
362/363, 371, 432, 481, 491.
2. Upper-division physics, 14 hours, of which no more than 6
may be selected from PHYS 340/341, 342/343, 388.
3. Mathematics, 16 hours: MATH 185/183, 186, 286, 461,
and 3 hours advanced math (MATH 300-499).
4. Chemistry, 8 hours: CHEM 131/133, 132/134.
In order for physics courses to count toward graduation, a grade of
"C" or better is required.
General Electives
To obtain a total of 128 credit hours, the student majoring in
physics must take 15 hours of electives, arranged to ensure 33
advanced hours. Courses in computer science and mathematics are
recommended. Electives may include deficiency requirements in
foreign language.
ENGINEERING PHYSICS (BS)
The engineering physics degree program is a diverse study
emphasizing physics, mathematics, computer science, and electronic
instrumentation. A graduate can select many options: entering the
business sector as an industrial physicist, engineering-related
scientist, or computer analyst; or entering graduate school for study
toward MS or PhD degrees in engineering, physics, or related
sciences.The engineering physics major has 7 hours of electives which may
include foreign language. During the first two years, the student
takes the same courses in mathematics and physics as the regular
physics major; so a final decision on a major is not required until the
junior year. It is advantageous, however, to decide earlier to avoid
scheduling problems.
General Education Requirements
General education requirements (University and Degree Core
requirements) for the BS in engineering physics are listed in the
General Education Requirements section of this catalog.
Specifications in the University Core:
* Mathematics fulfilled in degree requirements.
* Science fulfilled in degree requirements.
Specifications in the BS Degree Core:
* ENGL 326.
* ECON 260 or 261.
Departmental Requirements: Engineering Physics
Major Code: ENGP
Departmental requirements for all engineering physics students are
as follows:
1. Physics, 41 hours: PHYS 120/121, 122/123, 230/231,
340/341, 342/343, 362/363, 371, 385, 388, 432,
481, 491.
2. Mathematics, 16 hours: MATH 185/183, 186, 286,
325, 461.
3. Chemistry, 8 hours: CHEM 131/133, 132/134.
4. Computer science, 9 hours: CS 121, 341, 442.
5. Other courses, 6 hours: ITEC 117 and 265 or 464.
In order for physics courses to count toward graduation, a grade of
"C" or better is required.
General Electives
To obtain a total of 133 credit hours, the student majoring in
engineering physics must take 6 hours of electives, arranged to
ensure 33 advanced hours. Electives may include deficiency
requirements in foreign language.
COOPERATIVE BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
DEGREES
Admission Requirements
Before being admitted to a program, a student must satisfy the
requirements listed in the SAT/ACTPlacement section of
this catalog.
ENGINEERING SCIENCE (BS)
In cooperation with the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA), the
Department of Physics at Abilene Christian University is offering the
ACU-UTA cooperative program in engineering at ACU. Through
this program ACU offers a Bachelor of Science degree in
engineering science (129 hours). The student will receive a BS in
engineering science from ACU after completion of three years at
ACU and one year at UTA. Courses taken to satisfy requirementsPhysics 97
College of Arts and Sciences (CAS)
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