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2012-13 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physics, Professional Physics Concentration, B.S.
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Department of Physics and Astronomy
All physics majors must choose to concentrate in Professional Physics, Physics Teaching, or Astronomy. Each concentration specifies additional upper-division electives in physics and astronomy and other disciplines which vary by concentration. A minimum of 12 upper-division semester hours in the physics major must be taken at MTSU.
The physics core consists of 24 semester hours of physics and astronomy. Other requirements include 8 semester hours of chemistry and 8 semester hours of mathematics.
The Professional Physics concentration offers preparation for graduate work in physics, medical physics, astrophysics, or engineering. In addition to the physics common requirements, the following courses are required:
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Physics Common Requirements
The common requirements required of ALL Physics majors consist of Other Requirements (16 hours)
Professional Physics: Medical Physics Track
The medical physics track offers preparation for graduate work in medical physics and radiation oncology physics, eventually leading to a career as a medical physicist in a clinical or academic setting. In addition to the physics common requirements and the Professional Physics concentration requirements, the following courses are recommended: Professional Physics: Astrophysics Track
The astrophysics track offers preparation for graduate work in astronomy or astrophysics. In addition to the physics common requirements and the Professional Physics concentration requirements, the following courses are recommended: Curriculum: Physics, Professional Physics
Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.
Consult with a physics advisor for courses to take during the junior and senior years. Total hours in program: 120
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