Bachelor of Science in Physics
Our Bachelor of Science in Physics is accredited by the Middle States Accreditation Board. Our graduates have a wide range of career opportunities beyond the pursuit of a traditional graduate degree in physics, including employment in a variety of other industries, such as telecommunications, optics, finance, medical technology, and defense. Those who choose to further their education pursue graduate studies both in physics and engineering. Qualified students are encouraged to participate in faculty-supervised research projects.
Requirements
Courses that may be counted as technical electives towards completion of the physics undergraduate program:
| PEP 305 | Physics of Biological Systems | 3 |
| PEP 336 | Introduction to Astrophysics and Cosmology | 3 |
| PEP 337 | Observational Astrophysics | 3 |
| PEP 351 | Introduction to Planetary Science | 3 |
| PEP 440 | Astrophysical Flows: Planets, Stars, and Accretion Disks | 3 |
| PEP 445 | Black Holes, White Dwarfs, and Neutron Stars | 3 |
| PEP 497 | SKIL V: Senior Project I | 3 |
| PEP 498 | SKIL VI: Senior Project II | 3 |
| PEP 501 | Fundamentals of Atomic Physics | 3 |
| PEP 503 | Introduction to Solid State Physics | 3 |
| PEP 506 | Introduction to Astrophysics and Cosmology | 3 |
| PEP 507 | Introduction to Microelectronics and Photonics | 3 |
| PEP 509 | Intermediate Waves and Optics | 3 |
| PEP 510 | Modern Optics Laboratory | 3 |
| PEP 515 | Photonics I | 3 |
| PEP 516 | Photonics II | 3 |
| PEP 520 | Computational Physics | 3 |
| PEP 528 | Mathematical Methods of Science and Engineering II | 3 |
| PEP 554 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PEP 555 | Statistical Physics and Kinetic Theory | 3 |
| PEP 552 | Theory of Relativity | 3 |
| PEP 557 | Quantum Information and Quantum Computation | 3 |
| PEP 577 | Laser Theory and Design | 3 |
| PEP 578 | Laser Applications and Advanced Optics | 3 |
| PEP 579 | Nonlinear Optics | 3 |
Additional courses with sufficient physics content may be counted as technical electives upon approval by an academic advisor.
Other physics courses, needed in order to complete a concentration, may be substituted with the consent of your advisor.
Physics Curriculum
Term I (17 Credits)
| CH 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CH 117 | General Chemistry Laboratory I | 1 |
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| CS 105 | Introduction to Scientific Computing | 3 |
| | Or | |
| CS 115 | Introduction to Computer Science | 4 |
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| MA 121 | Differential Calculus | 2 |
| MA 122 | Integral Calculus | 2 |
| PEP 111 | Mechanics | 3 |
| CAL 103 | Writing and Communications Colloquium | 3 |
Term II (17 Credits)
| CH 116 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CH 118 | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| BIO 281 | Biology and Biotechnology | 3 |
| MA 123 | Series, Vectors, Functions and Surfaces | 2 |
| MA 124 | Calculus of Two Variables | 2 |
| PEP 112 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| CAL 105 | CAL Colloquium: Knowledge, Nature, Culture | 3 |
Term III (16 Credits)
| MA 221 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| PEP 209 | Modern Optics | 3 |
| PEP 221 | Physics Lab I for Scientists | 1 |
| PEP 297 | SKIL I: Introduction to Data Analysis and Electronic Based Measurements | 2 |
| ENGR 245 | Circuits and Systems | 3 |
| | Humanities | 3 |
| | Physical Education | |
Term IV (18 Credits)
| MA 227 | Multivariable Calculus | 3 |
| MA 222 | Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| PEP 222 | Physics Lab II for Scientists | 1 |
| PEP 242 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| PEP 298 | SKIL II: Digital Electronics and Microprocessor Controlled Measurements | 2 |
| PEP 330 | Introduction Thermal and Statistical Physics | 3 |
| | Humanities | 3 |
| | Physical Education | |
Term V (15 Credits)
| PEP 527 | Mathematical Methods of Science and Engineering I | 3 |
| PEP 538 | Introduction to Mechanics | 3 |
| PEP 397 | SKIL III: Advanced Measurement Techniques and System Design | 3 |
| | Humanities | 3 |
| G.E. | General Elective | 3 |
| | Physical Education | |
Term VI (15 Credits)
| PEP 542 | Electromagnetism | 3 |
| PEP 398 | SKIL IV: Sensors and System Design | 3 |
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| BT 243 | Macroeconomics | 3 |
| | Or | |
| BT 244 | Microeconomics | 3 |
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| | Humanities | 3 |
| G.E. | General Elective | 3 |
| | Physical Education | |
Term VII (15 Credits)
| PEP 553 | Quantum Mechanics and Engineering Applications | 3 |
| T.E. | Technical Elective | 3 |
| T.E. | Technical Elective | 3 |
| | Humanities | 3 |
| G.E. | General Elective | 3 |
Term VIII (15 Credits)
| T.E. | Technical Elective | 3 |
| T.E. | Technical Elective | 3 |
| T.E. | Technical Elective | 3 |
| T.E. | Technical Elective | 3 |
| | Humanities | 3 |
General Electives are chosen by the student and can be used towards a minor or other degree option.