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Physics & Physical Sciences Program
Physics Master of Science (M.S.) - Basic Preparation
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Applicants for candidacy should have a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in one of the physical sciences, mathematics or engineering disciplines. Applicants with other degrees may also apply if they meet the requirements listed below. Equivalent courses or appropriate substitutions will be determined in consultation with a faculty advisor. If background deficiencies exist, students may be required to take courses that will not apply toward the graduate degree.
Students should take the following courses (or equivalents) in preparation for the program (Note PHYS 4131 and PHYS 4132 satisfy many of these requirements).
University Physics I & II with Laboratory 8 hours
Modern Physics 3 hours
Calculus I, II 8 hours
Calculus III 3 hours
Differential Equations 3 hours
Complex Variables 3 hours
Linear Algebra 3 hours
Probability and Statistics 3 hours
Principles of Electromagnetism 3 hours
Principles of Quantum Mechanics 3 hours
Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics 3 hours
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