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What is physics? |
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Physics is not Engineering |
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Physics is not Philosophy |
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Physics is the most fundamental of the sciences |
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The goal of physics is to understand the physical world (universe) around us and to understand how we know what we think we know |
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About the UHCL physics Program |
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UHCL’s physics program grew out the UHCL Physical Sciences: Space Science Program |
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Focus on Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics |
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Students usually specialize in Plasma physics, Astronomy, Orbital Dynamics or Relativity but can also specialize in other areas |
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History of physics at UHCL |
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Physical Science program was established in 1975 after the founding of UHCL |
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Originally a combination of astronomy, chemistry, geology and physics but eventually lost concentrations in chemistry and geology |
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Physical Science BS redeveloped to prepare students for Teacher Certification in 2003 |
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Physical Science MS replaced by a physics MS in 2004 |
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What We Offer |
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Physical Science BS - prepares students for further study in physics, chemistry or astronomy as well as teacher certification for physics and chemistry |
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Physics MS - enhances the background of practicing engineers and prepares students for Ph.D. work in physics or Astronomy |
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Physics MS Sub-Plan in Technical Management - to prepare students for careers in managing technical projects and people |
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Collaborative PhD with UH - Allows students to complete a PhD in physics on the Clear Lake campus. Some students can do this while working with NASA. |
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Facilities |
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Computational physics Lab |
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Beowulf Class Supercomputer |
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Modern Teaching Lab |
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Collaborations with JSC |
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Collaborations with the Lunar and Planetary Institute |
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Plasma physics Lab |
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Possible Future collaboration with George Observatory |
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BS in Physical Sciences |
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Two Sub-Plans |
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Physics Sub-Plan to prepare students for entry into the physics MS program |
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Teacher Prep Sub-Plan to train students to become certified science teachers |
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MS in physics |
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Goals: |
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Prepare students for PhD level work |
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Enhance the knowledge base of practicing engineers |
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Provide students with advanced research experience |
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Curriculum |
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Standard physics Core (15 hours) |
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Advanced Electives (GR, QFT, Plasma physics, Special Topics) |
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Capstone - Thesis and Non-thesis options |
