MONMOUTH COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 2012–2013
Physics 131
PHYSICS Christopher G. Fasano Professor, Chair Coordinator, Dual-Degree Engineering Coordinator, Dual-Degree Atmospheric Science
Rajkumar Ambrose Professor Emeritus
Ashwani Kumar Assistant Professor
Timothy Stiles Assistant Professor
Overview of the Program: Physics is the study of the fundamental laws and forces that govern how the universe works. Students will learn both the process of discovery that physicists use and the fundamental laws of the physical universe.
Physics Major: Students who complete a physics major will be prepared for exciting futures in a wide range of fields where quantitative problem solving skills are valuable, including physics, engineering, interdisciplinary sciences, and anywhere that the quantitative understanding of complex systems is important. People educated in physics are found in a diverse set of fields that range from pure science to engineering, to finance, to teaching, to business and industry, and beyond.
Physics Minor: Students who are interested in enhancing their scientific and quantitative skills can earn a physics minor. Students in the other physical and biological sciences, mathematics, computer science, and other quantitative disciplines like economics and finance may find a physics minor particularly appealing. Students with interests in business in technology fields may also find a physics minor very interesting. The Physics Minor requires five courses: PHYS 130, PHYS132, two courses numbered above 200 and one course numbered above 300. PHYS134 or PHYS 190 may be substituted for ONE of the 200 level courses. Substitution of an appropriate 200 level course for the 300 level course is possible with permission of the department.
Physics and Dual-Degree Program in Engineering and Atmospheric Science: Students interested in Monmouth College’s Dual-Degree Engineering or Atmospheric Science may major in Physics as their Monmouth College Program. Dual-Degree students may complete their Monmouth College Physics degree in three or four years. Students will choose elective courses in Physics as per their interests in engineering. Contact the Dual-Degree Engineering /Atmospheric Science coordinator for detailed requirements for each participating program.
Teacher Certification: Students seeking teacher certification in this area should refer to pages 58–65.
Required Core Courses: PHYS PHYS PHYS PHYS PHYS PHYS PHYS PHYS PHYS PHYS
130G 132G 134 208 303 310 3504 315L 4205 2803
Introductory Physics I with Lab Introductory Physics II with Lab Introductory Physics III with Lab Classical Mechanics Electricity and Magnetism Quantum Mechanics Science Seminar (4 semesters) Advanced Laboratory Senior Research Introduction to Modern Physics