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Dec 21, 2024
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2019-20 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physics, Astronomy Concentration, B.S.
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Department of Physics and Astronomy
615-898-2130
Ron Henderson, program coordinator
Ron.Henderson@mtsu.edu
All physics majors must choose to concentrate in Professional Physics, Physics Teaching, Applied Physics, 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 25 semester hours of physics and astronomy. Other requirements include 8 semester hours of chemistry and 8 semester hours of mathematics.
The Astronomy concentration is designed for students interested in a degree specializing in astronomy, but who do not plan to attend graduate school in astronomy or astrophysics. In addition to the physics common requirements, the following courses are required:
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General Education (41 hours)
General Education requirements (shown in curricular listings below) include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences.
The following courses are required by the program and can satisfy the respective General Education requirement:
- MATH 1910 (Math)
- CHEM 1110/1111 (Nat Sci)
- PHYS 2010/2011 or PHYS 2110/2111 (Nat Sci) recommended
Major Requirements (36 hours)
A 2.00 GPA is required in the Physics major.
Astronomy Concentration (11 hours)
Supporting Courses (23 hours)
Electives
- To make 120 hours; at least 19 credit hours at 3000/4000 level
Total hours in program: 120
Curriculum: Physics, Astronomy
Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories. |
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