Physics - B.S.
Kent State University
Key Information
Campus location
Kent, USA
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Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
Physics - B.S.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Physics is a professionally oriented program that serves as preparation either for graduate work in physics or for entrance into positions in a variety of industries or government service.
The Physics major comprises the following concentrations:
- Applied Physics
- Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Entrepreneurship
- Mathematical Physics
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Podiatry
- Research
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university's website for more information.
Curriculum
Major requirements
- General Chemistry I (KBS)
- General Chemistry II (KBS)
- General Chemistry I Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- General Chemistry Ii Laboratory (KBS) (KLAB)
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (KMCR)
- Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
- Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences I
- Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences II
- Introductory Physics Seminar (ELR)
- General University Physics I (KBS) (KLAB)
- General University Physics Ii (KBS) (KLAB)
- Intermediate Physics Laboratory (WIC)
- Classical Mechanics
- Introductory Modern Physics
- Advanced Physics Laboratory (WIC)
- Internship in Physics (ELR)
- Electromagnetic Theory
Applied Physics Concentration Requirements
- Computer Science IA: Procedural Programming And Computer Science IB: Object Oriented Programming
- Computer Science I: Programming and Problem Solving
- Introduction to Materials Physics
- Electronics
- Applications of Modern Physics
- Data Analysis and Computational Physics Techniques
- Electromagnetic Waves and Modern Optics
Biological Sciences Concentration Requirements
- Biological Diversity (KBS) (KLAB)
- Biological Foundations (KBS) (KLAB)
- Cell Biology
- Elements of Genetics
- Evolution
- Thermal Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
Chemistry Concentration Requirements
- Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry Ii
- Analytical Chemistry I
- Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I (WIC)
- Inorganic Chemistry I
- Applications of Modern Physics
- Thermal Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
Computer Science Concentration Requirements
- Computer Science IA: Procedural Programming and Computer Science IB: Object Oriented Programming or Computer Science I: Programming and Problem Solving
- Computer Science II: Data Structures and Abstraction
- Discrete Structures for Computer Science
- Introduction to Numerical Computing I
- Applications of Modern Physics
- Quantum Mechanics
Entrepreneurship Concentration Requirements
- Introduction to Financial Accounting or Entrepreneurial Tools
- Principles of Microeconomics (KSS)
- Introduction to Entrepreneurship
- Speaker Series in Entrepreneurship
- Entrepreneurial Finance
- Principles of Marketing
Mathematical Physics Concentration RequirementS
- Computer Science IA: Procedural Programming And Computer Science IA: Object Oriented Programming or Computer Science I: Programming and Problem Solving
- Applications of Modern Physics
- Mathematical Methods in Physics
- Data Analysis and Computational Physics Techniques
- Quantum Mechanics
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Podiatry Concentration Requirements
- Biological Foundations (KBS) (KLAB)
- Human Physiology or Animal Physiology
- Cell Biology
- Elements of Genetics
- General Microbiology
- Introductory Biological Chemistry or Biochemical Foundations of Medicine
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (ELR)
- Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
- Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry II
- General Psychology (DIVD) (KSS)
- Introduction to Sociology (DIVD) (KSS)
Concentration Elective, choose from the following:
- Vertebrate Anatomy
- Immunology
- Medical Histology
- Biophotonics
- Introduction to Biological Physics
Research Concentration Requirements
- Computer Science IA: Procedural Programming and Computer Science IB: Object Oriented Programming
- Computer Science I: Programming and Problem Solving
- Applications of Modern Physics
- Thermal Physics
- Data Analysis and Computational Physics Techniques
- Quantum Mechanics
Program Outcome
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate technical and cognitive skills important in a good physicist, including the following:
- Think critically and analytically.
- Define a problem and how to solve problems.
- Understand advanced mathematics (e.g., calculus and differential equations) and computer skills.
- Use, design and even build lab equipment.
- Demonstrate the traits important in a good scientist, namely, hard working, creative, meticulous, persistence, tenacious and self confidence.
- Communicate results of their work to peers, to their instructors or supervisors, to various target groups within the physics community and to people outside the discipline.