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Physics Degree Requirements
The physics degree programs at Lawrence Tech place a strong emphasis on laboratory experience and the use of computers to prepare students for scientific study, research and development, and for medical, dental, and law school entrance. The programs also provide useful skills in preparation for immediate career opportunities. The Bachelor of Science in physics has many elective choices that enable students to design a degree to match their career goals in: lasers and holography, nuclear physics, bio-medical engineering, geophysics, health physics and nuclear medicine, science education, patent law, and astronomy.
The electrical and mechanical industrial physics options are featured for those who wish to work in research and development in industry. The Bachelor of Science in physics and computer science can prepare students to apply computers and sensor technology to the solving of practical problems. Students can:
- gain computer skills in Lawrence Tech labs, second to none, that allow analysis of data gathered with interfaced sensors;
- design a program to meet career objectives;
- engage in a field leading to the exciting research that drives the technological revolution, from radio astronomy to lasers, medical imaging, and supercomputers;
- join the many past LTU physics students who have gone on to the nation’s top graduate programs;
- participate in small classes where you interact closely with teachers and students
- find opportunities to participate as an undergraduate in special programs at national facilities, such as Oak Ridge, Argonne, Fermilab, and Los Alamos; and
- acquire the communication skills necessary for a successful career.
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS
with Industrial, Pre-Medical, Pre-Biomedical Engineering, & Pre-Law Options
Total Semester Credit Hours: 120 (minimum)
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PHYSICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Total Semester Credit Hours: 126
COURSES COMMON TO BOTH DEGREES
Humanities
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Course
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No.
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Subject
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Cr.Hrs.
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COM1001
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University Seminar
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1
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COM1103
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English Composition
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3
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COM2103
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Tech & Prof Com
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3
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LLT1213
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World Masterpcs 1
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3
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LLT1223
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World Masterpcs 2
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3
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LLTXXX3
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Jr/Sr Elective
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3
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SSC2413
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Foundations of the American Experience
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3
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SSC2423
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Development of the American Experience
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3
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SSCXXX3
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Elective
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3
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SSCXXX3
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Jr/Sr Elective
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3
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Math and Computer Courses
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Course
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No.
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Subject
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Cr.Hrs.
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MCS1142
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Intro to C
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2
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MCS1414
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Calculus 1
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4
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MCS1424
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Calculus 2
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4
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MCS2414
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Calculus 3
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4
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MCS2423
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Diff Equations
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3
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MCS3403
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Prob & Stat
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3
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MCS3863
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Linear Algebra
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3
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Chemistry Courses
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Course
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No.
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Subject
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Cr.Hrs.
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CHM1213
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Univ Chem 1
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3
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CHM1221
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Univ Chem 1 Lab
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1
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CHM1223
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Univ Chem 2
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3
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CHM1232
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Univ Chem 2 Lab
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2
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Physics Courses
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Course
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No.
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Subject
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Cr.Hrs.
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PSC1161
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Phy Sci Seminar
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1
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PHY1173
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Rad & Env Phys
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3
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PHY1181
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Rad & Env Phys Lab
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1
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PHY2413
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Univ Phys 1
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3
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PHY2431
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Univ Phys 1 Lab
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1
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PHY2423
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Univ Physics 2
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3
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PHY2431
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Univ Physics 2 Lab
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1
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PHY3513
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Theor Mech 1
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3
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PHY3523
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Theor Mech 2
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3
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PHY3574
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Elect & Magnetism
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4
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PHY3653
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Cont Physics
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3
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PHY3661
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Cont Physics Lab
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1
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PHY4724
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Quantum Physics
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4
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PHY4743
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Optics, Lasers & Microscopy
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3
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PHY4781
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Optics, Lasers & Microscopy Lab
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1
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PHY4843
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Condensed Matter Physics
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3
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PHY4912
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Physics Project 1
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2
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PHY4922
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Physics Project 2
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2
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COURSES INDIVIDUAL TO THE DEGREES
B.S. in Physics & Computer Science
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Course
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No.
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Subject
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Cr.Hrs.
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MCS3723
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Adv Calculus
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3
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MCS1514
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Computer Sci 1
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4
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MCS2514
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Computer Sci 2
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4
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MCS2534
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Data Structures
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4
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MCS2613
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"C"
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3
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MCS4813
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Num Analysis 1
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3
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MCSXXX3
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Jr/Sr Elective
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3
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B.S. in Physics
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Course
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No.
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Subject
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Cr.Hrs.
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MCS3723
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Adv Calculus
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or
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MCS3413
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Adv Eng Math
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3
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EEE2123
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Circuits & Elect
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3
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EEE2111
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Circuits 1 Lab
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1
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Electives
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11
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For more information about the physics programs or to speak with an advisor, contact the Natural Sciences department at (248) 204-3600, e-mail to NSCHAIR@LTU.EDU, or visit room S322 in the Science Building.
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Examples of Sequences:
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Radiation Physics:
(12+8 elect = 20 credit hours)
(12 more hours for ENGR MAJORS)
PHY1173 Radition & Environ Phys
PHY1181 Radiation & Envi Phy Lab
PHY4743 Optics, Lasers & Micro
PHY4781 Opt, Lasers & Mic Lab
Electro-Optics Physics:
(12+8 elect = 20 credit hours)
(12 more hours for ENGR MAJORS)
PHY4743 Optics, Lasers & Micro
PHY4781 Opt, Lasers & Mic Lab
PHY4843 Condensed Matter Phys
PHY4991 Directed Study in Phys
(project in Condensed Matter Phys)
Quantum Physics:
(12+10 elect = 22 credit hours)
(14 more hours for ENGR MAJORS)
PHY4724 Quantum Mechanics
PHY4743 Optics, Lasers & Micro
PHY4843 Condensed Matter Phys
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Mechanical Physics:
(12+10 elect = 22 credit hours)
(14 more hours for ENGR MAJORS)
PHY3513 Theoretical Mechanics 1
PHY3523 Theoretical Mechanics 2
PHY4743 Optics, Lasers & Micro
PHY4781 Opt, Lasers & Mic Lab
Computational Physics:
(12+13 elect = 25 credit hours)
(21 more hours for ENGR MAJORS)
PHY3513 Theoretical Mechanics 1
PHY3523 Theoretical Mechanics 2
PHY4724 Quantum Mechanics
PHY4743 Optics, Lasers & Micro
(project in Condensed Matter Phys)
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PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING DUAL MAJORS
Students who take 36 additional physics credit hours can obtain a dual degree in physics and mechanical engineering. Students who take an additional 32 physics credit hours may obtain a dual degree in physics and electrical engineering. Please see the physics advisor for required and elective courses.
PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY DUAL MAJORS
Students must take all of the required chemistry and physics courses in both majors. If the student completes the physics major first, 30 additional chemistry credit hours are required. If chemistry is completed first, 23 additional physics credit hours are required. These additional hours apply only if appropriate electives are chosen.
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