Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2011-2012 EIU Undergraduate Catalog Program: Physics: Astronomy Option (B.S.) Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Physics: Astronomy Option (B.S.)

The Astronomy option is a 4-year degree program for students interested in obtaining a B.S. degree in Physics with a concentration in astronomy.  This option is for students desiring a liberal arts background in theoretical and experimental physics, as well as a background in astronomy.

Core Requirements

Requirements include:

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
MAT 1441G - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I. Credits: 5
MAT 2442 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II. Credits: 5
MAT 2443 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry III. Credits: 4
PHY 1055G - Principles of Astronomy. Credits: 3

(or PHY 1095G)

PHY 1056G - Principles of Astronomy Laboratory. Credits: 1

(or PHY 1096G)

PHY 1351G - General Physics I. Credits: 3

(or PHY 1391G)

PHY 1352G - General Physics I Laboratory. Credits: 1

(or PHY 1392G)

PHY 1361 - General Physics II. Credits: 3
PHY 1362 - General Physics II Laboratory. Credits: 1
PHY 1371 - General Physics III. Credits: 3
PHY 1372 - General Physics III Laboratory. Credits: 1
PHY 2600 - Introductory Research in Physics. Credits: 1 to 3
PHY 3080 - Modern Physics I. Credits: 3
PHY 3100 - Astronomical Techniques. Credits: 3
PHY 3150 - Electronics. Credits: 4
PHY 4100 - Astrophysics. Credits: 3
PHY 4470 - Optics. Credits: 4

Electives

3 semester hours chosen from the list below:
Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
MAT 2170 - Computer Science I. Credits: 4
MAT 2550 - Introduction to Linear Algebra. Credits: 3
MAT 3501 - Differential Equations I. Credits: 3

And 6 semester hours chosen from the following:

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
PHY 3090 - Modern Physics II. Credits: 3
PHY 3300 - Advanced Classical Mechanics. Credits: 3
PHY 3320 - Computational Methods in Physics and Engineering. Credits: 4
PHY 3410 - Electricity and Magnetism I. Credits: 3
PHY 3420 - Electricity and Magnetism II. Credits: 3
PHY 4444 - Honors Independent Study. Credits: 3

(See Footnote 1)

PHY 4555 - Honors Research. Credits: 3

(See Footnote 1)

PHY 4600 - Research in Physics. Credits: 1 to 3

(See Footnote 1)

PHY 4750 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics. Credits: 4
PHY 4800 - Independent Study. Credits: 1 to 6

(See Footnote 1)

PHY 4850 - Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics I. Credits: 4
PHY 4860 - Quantum Mechanics and Atomic Physics II. Credits: 2
PHY 4870 - Mathematical Methods of Physics. Credits: 3

Footnote:

1 A limit of 1 hour of Physics 4444, 4555, 4600, or 4800 may be counted toward the degree.

(Major GPA based on all physics courses taken at EIU.)

Notes: