Pictured | Leighton Schmitt | Physics | Mishawaka, Indiana (hometown)
Eric Krone | Physics | La Porte, Indiana (hometown)
Bachelor of Science in Physics
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Track Requirements (3-9 cr.)
The following requirements are track-dependent: after consulting with their advisor to choose a path, students should follow the requirements below for either the Professional Track or the Applied Physics Track.
Professional Track (3 cr.)
Advanced Core Stipulation
- All four courses of the Advanced Core must be completed
Additional Math Requirement (3 cr.)
Select one of the following
- MATH-M 344 Introduction to Differential Equations II
- MATH-M 447 Mathematical Models and Applications 1
- MATH-M 471 Numerical Analysis 1
- Other 300- or 400-level mathematics course with departmental consent
Free Electives (as needed to bring degree total to 120 cr.)
Recommended Courses
- CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II
- CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr.)
- CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.)
- CSCI-C 101 Computer Programming I (4 cr.)
Applied Track (9 cr.)
Advanced Core Stipulation
At least two courses of the Advanced Core must be completed
Chemistry Requirements (5 cr.)
- CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr.)
Computer Science Requirement (4 cr.)
- CSCI-C 101 Computer Programming I (4 cr.)
Free Electives
- As needed to bring degree total to 120 cr.
Nanoscience Track (x cr.)
Advanced Core Stipulation
- At least two courses of the Advanced Core must be completed
Elective Stipultation
The following two courses, as part of the 35 credits in physics, are to be completed at Ivy Tech in close consultation with the student's academic advisor at IU South Bend
- NANO 202 Characterization and Testing of Nanotechnology Structures and Materials
- NANO 203 Basic Nanotechnology Processes
Chemistry Requirements (5 cr.)
- CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I
- CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr.)
Computer Science Requirement (4 cr.)
- CSCI-C 101 Computer Programming I (4 cr.)
Free Electives
- as needed to bring degree total to 120 cr.
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