Master of Science in Physics
Curriculum
Comprehensive examination
Thesis and defense (optional)
Students interested in the thesis option must complete six to nine credit hours of PHYS 591 or PHYS 691.
Master of Science in Physics (Coursework Only Option)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | (18) | |
| PHYS 501 | Meth Theoretical Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 505 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| PHYS 508 | Analytical Dynamics | 3 |
| PHYS 509 | Quantum Theory I 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 510 | Quantum Theory II | 3 |
| PHYS 515 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| Colloquium Requirement | (0-2) | |
| Two semesters of colloquium coursework is required. | 0-2 | |
| Physics Colloquium (may be taken multiple times) | 1 | |
| Physics Colloquium (may be taken multiple times) | 0 | |
| Electives | (9-14) | |
| Select 9-14 credit hours | 9-14 | |
Minimum degree credits required: 32
Master of Science in Physics (Thesis Option)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | (18) | |
| PHYS 501 | Meth Theoretical Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 505 | Electromagnetic Theory | 3 |
| PHYS 508 | Analytical Dynamics | 3 |
| PHYS 509 | Quantum Theory I 1 | 3 |
| PHYS 510 | Quantum Theory II | 3 |
| PHYS 515 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| Colloquium Requirement | (0-2) | |
| Two semesters of colloquium coursework is required. | 0-2 | |
| Physics Colloquium (may be taken multiple times) | 1 | |
| Physics Colloquium (may be taken multiple times) | 0 | |
| Thesis Research | (6-9) | |
| PHYS 591 | Research and Thesis M.S. | 6-9 |
| or PHYS 691 | Research and Thesis Ph.D. | |
| Electives | (0-8) | |
| Select zero to eight credit hours | 0-8 | |
Minimum degree credits required: 32
| 1 | The six-credit hour course sequence PHYS 405 and PHYS 406 may be substituted for PHYS 509 with adviser and departmental approval. |
