Nov 22, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Physics, B.S.


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Program Description

The program of study in physics leading to a Bachelor of Science degree provides students with the opportunity to pursue a major field of concentration in physics with the necessary specialization to succeed in a wide array of post-baccalaureate opportunities. The following concentrations include the course work and experience necessary for student success.  See an academic advisor for specific course information and important aspects of each of these concentrations.

General Physics Concentration: Physics is the study of matter, motion, force, and energy across space and time. Physicists develop theories and perform experiments to understand the physical world including everything from the elementary constituents of a proton, electric and magnetic phenomena, lasers, high tech materials, and black holes. The general physics concentration will provide students with a broad conceptual understanding of physical phenomena and technical problem-solving skills. Students who earn bachelor’s degrees in physics are well prepared to pursue advanced graduate degrees in physics or related areas of study. It also prepares students for 21st-century careers in government and industry as professional physicists.

Electrical Engineering Concentration: This concentration in electrical engineering combines the study of physics with electrical engineering by further broadening knowledge and skills. In addition, a degree with an electrical engineering concentration will increase the marketability of the physics student.

Mechanical Engineering Concentration: This concentration in mechanical engineering combines the study of physics with mechanical engineering. This curriculum design helps to further broaden the students’ analytical skills. In addition, a degree with a mechanical engineering concentration will increase the marketability of the physics student.

This program is a part of the College of Science and Mathematics .

 

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Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation Policies

Admissions Requirements

This program does not have specific admission requirements and only admission to Kennesaw State University is required. For more information, please visit the Admissions  section of the Catalog.

Graduation Requirements

Each student is expected to meet the requirements outlined in Academic Policies 5.0 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS & GRADUATION .

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Program Course Requirements

Core IMPACTS Curriculum (42 Credit Hours)


General Education Core IMPACTS Curriculum  

Core IMPACTS Curriculum Requirements Specific to This Major:


Science Majors: Should take MATH 1113  or higher in Mathematics & Quantitative Skills and MATH 1179  or higher in Applied Math.

 

Science and Engineering Majors: Should take two four-hour laboratory sciences in Natural Sciences. Students may choose from CHEM 1211 /1211L  , CHEM 1212 /1212L  , BIOL 1107 /1107L  , or BIOL 1108 /1108L .

Core Field of Study (18 Credit Hours)


Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Major Requirements (18 Credit Hours)


Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

Major Concentrations (42 Credit Hours)


Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in these courses.

General Physics Concentration


Required Physics Courses (26 Credit Hours)


Required Physics Laboratory (6 Credit Hours)


Any PHYS “K” or PHYS “L” laboratory courses for 6 credit hours*

*May include a maximum of 3 credits from PHYS 3110: Directed Methods   

Free Electives (10 Credit Hours)


Select 10 credit hours of 1000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.

Electrical Engineering Concentration


Required Physics Courses (9 Credit Hours)


Upper-Division Electives (8 Credit Hours)


Select 8 credit hours of 3000-4000 level coursework from the University Catalog.

Mechanical Engineering Concentration


Program Total (120 Credit Hours)