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Physics Major, B.S.

The Physics Department continually amends its programs to reflect developments in the field. Consult with an adviser regarding pending majors, minors and options.

Option A. Engineering-Physics

This program is designed for students who plan to work in industry after graduation. This program is also suitable preparation for graduate study in some areas of engineering and applied science. It emphasizes selected areas of applied physics, mechanical engineering, and electrical engineering, with extensive computer applications.

I.Transfer students must take minimum of 15 quarter hours in physics at Bemidji State University.

II. Required Courses

• Complete one of CS 221-229, 262 (4 credits)
• MATH 241, 242, 243 and 244 Calculus I, II, III and IV (20 credits)
• MATH 245 Differential Equations (5 credits)
• PHYS 211, 212, 213 Physics I, II, III (15 credits)
• PHYS 221 Statics (4 credits)
• PHYS 222 Dynamics (4 credits)
• PHYS 250 Digital Electronics (4 credits)
• PHYS 253 Circuit Analysis I (4 credits)
• PHYS 327 Systems and Controls I (3 credits)
• PHYS 330 Thermodynamics (3 credits)
• PHYS 356 Analog Electronics (4 credits)
• PHYS 357 Microprocessor Laboratory (4 credits)
• PHYS 360 Modern Physics (4 credits)
• PHYS 372 Advanced Laboratory
  and/or PHYS 472 Project Laboratory (3 credits)
• PHYS 431 Mathematical Physics I (4 credits)
• PHYS 454 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I (4 credits)
• PHYS 475, 476, 477 Engineering Design Project I, II, III (9 credits)

Subtotal: 98 credits

III. Required Electives:

Complete at least 3 quarter hours of Physics course work from Physics courses numbered 323 or above. 3 credits

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR MAJOR, B.S., OPTION A: 101 CREDITS

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Suggested Schedule For Physics Major, B.S., Option A, Engineering-Physics

The following is a list of required Engineering-Physics courses arranged by year. This schedule is intended to help students plan their courses in an orderly fashion; however, these are only suggestions and this schedule is flexible. Since some advanced courses are offered on alternate years, consult with Department Chair for current schedule.

Freshman

• MATH 241, 242, 243 Calculus I, II, III
• PHYS 211, 212, 213 Physics I, II, III
• Liberal Education requirements

Sophomore

• CS 221 Computer Programming: FORTRAN
  or CS 228 Computer Programming: PASCAL
  or CS 229 Computer Programming: C/C++
  or CS 262 Introduction to Computer Science II.
• MATH 244 Calculus IV
• MATH 245 Differential Equations
• PHYS 221 Statics
• PHYS 222 Dynamics
• PHYS 250 Digital Electronics
• PHYS 253 Circuit Analysis I
• Liberal Education requirements

Junior

• PHYS 327 Systems and Controls I
• PHYS 356 Analog Electronics
• PHYS 357 Microprocessor Laboratory
• PHYS 372 Advanced Laboratory
• PHYS 431 Mathematical Physics I
• PHYS 475 Engineering Design Project I
• Advanced Physics course work or electives
• Liberal Education requirements

Senior

• PHYS 472 Project Laboratory
• PHYS 476, 477 Engineering Design Project II, III
• Advanced Physics course work or electives
• Complete Liberal Education requirements

  For alternative schedules available to students desiring a review of algebra and trigonometry, please consult with Department Chair.

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Option B. Physics

This program is designed for students who plan to attend graduate school in physics or in some closely related field, such as geophysics, materials science, or certain areas of engineering.

I.Transfer students must take a minimum of 15 quarter hours in physics at Bemidji State University.

II. Required Courses

• Complete one of CS 221-229, 262 (4 credits)
• MATH 241, 242, 243, 244 Calculus I, II, III, IV (2 credits)0
• MATH 245 Differential Equations (5 credits)
• PHYS 211, 212, 213 Physics I, II, III (15 credits)
• PHYS 222 Dynamics (4 credits)
• PHYS 253 Circuit Analysis I (4 credits)
• PHYS 330 Thermodynamics (3 credits)
• PHYS 356 Analog Electronics (4 credits)
• PHYS 360 Modern Physics (4 credits)
• PHYS 372 Advanced Laboratory
  and/or PHYS 472 Project Laboratory (Seniors) (3 credits)
• PHYS 431 Mathematical Physics I (4 credits)
• PHYS 454, 455 Electromagnetic Fields and Waves I, II (8 credits)
• PHYS 458 Optics (3 credits)
• PHYS 461 Quantum Mechanics I (4 credits)
• PHYS 492 Directed Group Study (1 credit)
• PHYS 498 Research (3 credits)

Subtotal: 89 credits

III. Required Electives

Complete at least 12 quarter hours of Physics course work with aid of adviser. 12 credits

TOTAL QUARTER HOURS REQUIRED FOR MAJOR, B.S., OPTION B: 101 CREDITS

*NOTE: Students with no prior exposure to computers may need to take CS 114 as a prerequisite.

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Suggested Schedule For Physics Major, B.S., Option B, Physics

The following is a list of required Physics courses arranged by year. This schedule is intended to help students plan their courses in an orderly fashion; however, these are only suggestions and this schedule is flexible. Since some advanced courses are offered on alternate years, consult with Department Chair for current schedule.

Freshman

• MATH 241, 242, 243 Calculus I, II, III
• PHYS 211, 212, 213 Physics I, II, III
• Liberal Education requirements

Sophomore

• CS 221-229, 262 (Choose one)
• MATH 244 Calculus IV
• MATH 245 Differential Equations
• PHYS 222 Dynamics
• PHYS 253 Circuit Analysis I
• PHYS 360 Modern Physics
• Advanced Physics course work or electives
• Liberal Education requirements

Junior

• PHYS 356 Analog Electronics
• PHYS 372 Advanced Laboratory
• PHYS 431 Mathematical Physics I
• Advanced Physics course work or electives
• Liberal Education requirements

Senior

• PHYS 472 Project Laboratory
• PHYS 492 Directed Group Study
• PHYS 498 Research
• Advanced Physics course work or electives
• Complete Liberal Education requirements

  For alternative schedules available to students desiring a review of algebra and trigonometry, please consult the Department Chair.