Georgia Institute of Technology College of Sciences 42 courses 122 total credits
The School of Physics offers three undergraduate degrees, the Bachelor of Science in Physics, the Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and the Bachelor of Science in Astrophysics. The undergraduate applied physics degree begins with an initial emphasis on core topics such as classical and quantum mechanics, thermal physics, and electromagnetism. The program also includes lab classes in Electronics, Modern Optics and Advanced Laboratory Techniques. In the final years of the program students take one of the following tracks: The degree program in applied physics is best suited for entry into industry or government upon graduation. Students should contact their academic advisor for assistance in planning programs of study with emphasis directed toward a particular objective.
| Arts, Humanities, and Ethics: Any HUM | 6 credits |
| Social Sciences: Any SS | 9 credits |
| Free Electives | 15 credits |
| Total Credits | 122 credits |
Wellness Requirement
APPH 1040 may also be replaced by APPH 1060.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| APPH 1040 or APPH 1050 | Scientific Foundations of Health or The Science of Physical Activity and Health | 2 |
Institutional Priority
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CS 1301 or CS 1371 | Introduction to Computing or Computing for Engineers | 3 |
Mathematics and Quantitative Skills
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 1552 | Integral Calculus | 4 |
Choose one of the following:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HIST 2111 | Survey of U.S. History I | 3 |
| HIST 2112 | Survey of U.S. History II | 3 |
| INTA 1200 | American Government in Comparative Perspective | 3 |
| POL 1101 | Government of the United States | 3 |
| PUBP 3000 | American Constitutional Issues | 3 |
| Total | 3 credits | |
Communicating in Writing
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 1101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| ENGL 1102 | English Composition II | 3 |
Technology, Mathematics, and Sciences
MATH 1553 may also be replaced by MATH 1564.
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS 2211 | Principles of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 2212 | Principles of Physics II | 4 |
| MATH 1551 | Differential Calculus | 2 |
| MATH 1553 or MATH 1554 | Introduction to Linear Algebra or Linear Algebra | 2 |
Field of Study
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 2551 | Multivariable Calculus | 4 |
| MATH 2552 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| CHEM 1310 or CHEM 1211K | Principles of General Chemistry for Engineers or Principles of Chemistry I | 4 |
| PHYS 2303 | Vibrations and Waves | 3 |
| PHYS 2304 | Modern Physics | 3 |
Upper-Level Physics
Applied Electives
Any PHYS or Technical Electives (15 hours) Or Complete NRE Track Any PHYS or Technical Elective (3 hours) Or Complete ECE Track ECE Electives Any PHYS or Technical Elective (2 hours)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRE 2120 | Elements of Nuclear and Radiological Engineering | 3 |
| NRE 3301 | Radiation Physics | 3 |
| NRE 3208 or NRE 3316 | Nuclear Reactor Phys I or Radiation Protection Engineering | 3 |
| NRE 3112 | Nuclear Radiation Detection | 3 |
| ECE 3040 | Microelectronic Circuits | 4 |
| ECE 3400 or ECE 3450 | Analog Electronics or Semiconductor Devices | 3 |
| Total Applied Electives | 15 credits | |
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