Degree Requirements

BACHELOR OF ARTS

Thirteen courses including:

• PHY 121, 122: General Physics I, II
• PHY 245 Modern Physics
• PHY 351 Mechanics I
• PHY 362, 363: Electromagnetic Fields I, II
• PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory
• MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, III
• PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics or MAT 245, 369 Calculus III and Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences
• Two elective physics courses above PHY 122

Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT), Quantitative Reasoning (QR), and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course: COM 111, COM 115, or MAT 201

Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Seventeen courses including:

• PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
• PHY 245 Modern Physics
• PHY 261 Electronics
• PHY 351, 352 Mechanics I, II
• PHY 362, 363 Electromagnetic Fields I, II
• PHY 395, 396 Comprehensive Laboratory I, II
• PHY 486 Quantum Physics
• One physics course above PHY 122
• CHM 105, 106 Principles of Chemistry, or CHM 115, 116 General Chemistry
• MAT 145, 146, 245 Calculus I, II, III
• PHY 327 Special Functions of Mathematical Physics, or MAT 245, 369 Calculus III and Modeling and Differential Equations in Biological and Natural Sciences

Graduation skills in Critical Thinking (CT) and Writing (W) are embedded throughout the offered courses and are met by completing the major. Consult your department chair or academic adviser for requirements for meeting the Quantitative Reasoning (QR) graduation skill.  The graduation skill in Speaking (S) is met by completing the following course:

S: COM 115

Transfer students must consult an adviser about potential adjustments to their course requirements to fulfill each of these skills.

Physics Major With Concentration in Space Physics

Eighteen course credits. It is the same as the B.S. major, with the addition of PHY 320 and PHY 420, and the omission of the elective physics course.

Departmental Honors

A GPA of 3.50 in physics and 3.30 overall. An original research project on a significant topic in physics with an oral presentation and written report. Project proposals should be made to the department by Sept. 30 of the senior year.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

In planning their courses of study, students are encouraged to work closely with members of the physics faculty. Normally, students should have MAT 145, 146, and PHY 121, 122 during the first year, and MAT 245 and 369 (or PHY 327) during the sophomore year.

Teaching Licensure Major

The State of Minnesota has specific licensing requirements for teachers that may differ slightly in emphasis from the Augsburg major requirements. The state requirements may also be subject to change after publication of this catalog. Students therefore should consult with the Augsburg Department of Education to identify current Minnesota teacher licensure requirements.

Physics Minor

Seven courses including:

• PHY 121, 122 General Physics I, II
• Three elective physics courses above PHY 122
• MAT 145, 146 Calculus I, II

Society of Physics Students

The Augsburg chapter of the Society of Physics Students provides students the opportunities of membership in a national physics society and of participating in the physics community on a professional basis. Membership in the society is open to all students interested in physics.

Sigma Pi Sigma

Membership in the Augsburg chapter of this national physics honor society is open to those students who have completed the equivalent of a minor in physics, have a GPA of 3.00 in physics and overall, and rank in the upper third of their class.