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MONMOUTH COLLEGE ACADEMIC CATALOG 2011–2012
PHYSICS Christopher G. Fasano Professor, Chair Coordinator, Dual-Degree Engineering
Rajkumar Ambrose 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 course: PHYS 130G, PHYS132G, 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.
Physics and Dual-Degree Engineering: Students interested in Monmouth College’s Dual-Degree Engineering 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 coordinator for detailed requirements for each participating engineering program.
Teacher Certification: Students seeking teacher certification in this area should refer to pages 53–60.
Required Core Courses (28+ semester hours): PHYS 130G Introductory Physics I with Lab PHYS 132G Introductory Physics II with Lab PHYS 134 Introductory Physics III PHYS 208 Classical Mechanics PHYS 303 Electricity and Magnetism PHYS 310 Quantum Mechanics PHYS 3504 Science Seminar (4 semesters) PHYS 315L Advanced Laboratory PHYS 4205 Senior Research 1 Recommended 2 Recommended 3 Recommended 4
for students interested in Electrical Engineering. for students interested in Civil or Mechanical Engineering. for all students. Dual-Degree Engineering students may take only two semesters of Science Seminar to complete their degree in three years. Consult with the Dual-Degree coordinator. 5 Dual-Degree students consult with the Dual-Degree coordinator.