Accelerated 3+2 Dual Degree Program in Physics (B.S.) and Applied Physics and Engineering (M.S.)
This Dual Degree curriculum can be completed in five years to obtain a B.S. in Physics in 3.5 years and a M.S. in Applied Physics and Engineering in 1.5 years. This dual degree program meets all requirements for the undergraduate and graduate degree program. A three-credit advanced undergraduate elective course (cross-listed) will be applied toward the graduate degree. All other requirements in both undergraduate and graduate level will be fulfilled under this dual degree program.
Students need to be placed in Calculus I (not pre-calculus) and Physics classes (Principles of Physics) on their first year and follow the curriculum course structure closely in order to finish both programs in five years. During their seventh semester, students take one graduate elective course (3 credit hour), which is double counted for one of their undergraduate elective courses. After finishing 120 credits and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or above in their seventh semester, students can start taking graduate courses in their eighth semester and finish the graduate courses in their fifth year.
Students need to be placed in MATH 1401 Calculus I (not pre-calculus) and PHYS 1705 Principles of Physics I on their first year and follow the curriculum course structure closely in order to finish both programs in five years. During their seventh semester, students take one graduate elective course (3 credit hour), which is double counted for one of their undergraduate elective courses. After finishing 120 credits and maintain an overall GPA of 3.0 or above in their seventh semester, students can start taking graduate courses in their eighth semester and finish the graduate courses in their fifth year.
Model Program for SHU 5 year Dual Degree B.S.+M.S. (Physics + Applied Physics and Engineering)
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | |
| PHYS 1705 | Principles of Physics I | 3 |
| PHYS 1815 | Physics Lab and Data Analy I | 2 |
| MATH 1501 | Calculus I - Math - Phys Sci | 4 |
| ENGL 1201 | Core English I | 3 |
| CORE 1001 | University Life | 1 |
| CORE 1101 | Journey of Transformation | 3 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHYS 1706 | Principles of Physics II | 3 |
| PHYS 1816 | Physics Lab and Data Analy II | 1 |
| MATH 1511 | Calculus II - Math - Phys Sci | 4 |
| ENGL 1202 | Core English II | 3 |
| BS Core Course | 3 | |
| Diversity Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PHYS 2883 | Electronics I | 3 |
| PHYS 2185 | Intro to Modern Physics | 4 |
| MATH 2511 | Calculus III - Math - Phys Sci | 4 |
| CHEM 1107 |
Principles of Chemistry I or General Chemistry I and General Chemistry Lab I |
5 |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHYS 2186 | Waves and Oscillations | 3 |
| PHYS 2112 | Phys Appl of Math Techniques | 4 |
| CSAS 1113 | Computing for Science Majors | 4 |
| CORE 2101 | Christianity and Cult in Dial. | 3 |
| CHEM 1108 |
Principles of Chemistry II or General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Lab |
4 |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PHYS 3121 | Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3185 | Electricity and Magnetism I | 3 |
| PHYS 3119 | Math Methods of Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 3812 | Advanced Laboratory I | 2 |
| BS Core Course | 3 | |
| BS Core Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 18 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHYS 3122 | Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHYS 4211 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| PHYS 3217 | Modern Optics | 3 |
| PHYS 3815 | Advanced Laboratory II | 2 |
| Core Course | 3 | |
| CORE 3XXX: Engaging the World | 3 | |
| Hours | 17 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PHYS 4812 or PHYS 4290 |
Advanced Laboratory III or Research in Physics I |
2 |
| PHYS 4014/6014 | * | 2 |
| BS Core Course | 3 | |
| BS Core Course | 3 | |
| BS Core Course | 3 | |
| BS Core Course | 3 | |
| Hours | 16 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHYS 6186/3186 | Electricity and Magnetism II | 3 |
| Graduate Electives | 3 | |
| Graduate Electives | 3 | |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Fifth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PHYS 6412/4212 | Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
| PHYS 6121 | Advanced Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 4219/6219 | Statistical Physics ** | 3 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHYS 6100 | Literature Sem - Thesis | 1 |
| PHYS 6101/6102/6103/6104/4290 | Research in Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 6101/6102/6103/6104/4290 | Research in Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 6101/6102/6103/6104/4290 | Research in Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 6101/6102/6103/6104/4290 | Research in Physics | 2 |
| Hours | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 145 | |
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