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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.
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| 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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