Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2017-18 NSU Undergraduate Catalog Program: Applied Physics B.S. Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Applied Physics B.S.

OSRHE Program Code: 159
CIP Code: 141201

Major Code: 7679

General Education Requirements

A minimum of 46 hours of academic work in general education is required during the freshman and sophomore years.  For students transferring with the Associate of Arts degree or Associate of Science degree from a public institution in Oklahoma, all general education requirements will be satisfied with respect to degree requirements.  However, some majors may require other specific general education courses as program prerequisites or program requirements.  Students should consult advisors and the program’s plan of study for further information.  Students are required to complete general education requirements by the time they have completed 90 semester hours of college work.  See General Education Requirements for more information.

Applied Physics General Education Requirements

Applied Physics majors should complete the following courses as part of the General Education requirements:

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
CS 2014 - Computer Science I #
MATH 2614 - Calculus I #
PHYS 2115 - Engineering Physics I #

Required Courses - 51 hours

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
CS 2163 - Computer Science II #
MATH 2624 - Calculus II #
MATH 2633 - Calculus III#
PHYS 2215 - Engineering Physics II #
PHYS 3004 - Scientific Computation #
PHYS 3103 - Mathematical Methods in Physics #
PHYS 3113 - Mechanics#
PHYS 3213 - Modern Physics #
PHYS 3413 - Thermal Physics #
PHYS 3613 - Optical Instrumentation #
PHYS 3714 - Electronics #
PHYS 4114 - Electrodynamics #
PHYS 4323 - Physics for Engineers
PHYS 4350 - Special Topics in Physics # (1 hour)
PHYS 4503 - Advanced Physics Laboratory #
PHYS 4901 - Research in Physics (2 hours)

Electives - 6 hours

Select 6 hours from the following:

Course NameTerm TakenGradeGen Ed
CHEM 4524 - Physical Chemistry I #
CHEM 4624 - Physical Chemistry II #
CS 3173 - Basic Computer Architecture
CS 3223 - Programming Languages
CS 3343 - Computer Operating Systems #
CS 4553 - Parallel Programming
MATH 3513 - Statistical Methods #
MATH 3623 - Mathematical Statistics#
MATH 3713 - Modern Algebra: Rings #
MATH 3983 - Linear Algebra #
MATH 4113 - Differential Equations #
MATH 4123 - Partial Differential Equations #
MATH 4233 - Numerical Analysis #
MATH 4303 - Complex Analysis I #
MATH 4403 - Mathematical Modeling#
MATH 4413 - Vector Analysis #
PHYS 3623 - Wave Optics #
PHYS 4254 - Quantum Mechanics #
PHYS 4350 - Special Topics in Physics #

Major Total - 57 hours

Additional Degree Information - Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health Professions

In addition to general education and program requirements stated above, additional hours may be needed to satisfy all minimum degree requirements listed below.

  • English Proficiency: Components I and II of English proficiency should be met with grades of “C” or better prior to the completion of 60 credit hours.
  • ​A minimum of 124 hours is required. PE activity is limited to four hours. Prior learning credit (CLEP, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc) is limited to 30 hours.
  • ​A minimum of 30 hours in residence (from NSU) is required for graduation. PE activity is limited to four hours. Hours in residence exclude zero-level courses and prior learning credit such as CLEP, Advanced Placement, Advanced Standing, Military Credit, etc.​
  • A minimum of 40 hours of 3000/4000 level courses is required for graduation.  ​
  • A minimum of 60 hours from a 4-year school is required for graduation excluding zero level and PE activity courses.
  • At least fifty percent of the major requirements must be upper division courses (3000 and 4000 level).
  • At least 18 hours or fifty percent of the major, whichever is greater, must be satisfactorily completed at NSU.
  • The minimum number of credit hours required in the Liberal Arts and Sciences varies based on the type of degree. B.S. and B.S.Ed. degrees require at least 55 hours and the B.S.N. requires at least 40 hours.  Liberal Arts and Science courses are designated with a “#” after the course title.

For additional information, see Bachelor’s Degree Requirements.

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