Graduate Degree Programs, Physics and Astronomy
Master (MA) of Arts in Physics
Degree Requirements

Requires the student to write a research paper on a research project in physics of physics education.  The research paper earns a totoal of three hours of credit.

 PREFIX NO.  TITLE  CR.HRS.
 Core Requirements (15 hrs)

 1. PHYCS 534 or

     PHYCS 675

Thermodynamics

Thermal Physics

 3

 2. PHYCS 552 or

     PHYCS 673

Electromag Theory  3
 3. PHYCS 565 Quantum Mechanics  3
 4. PHYCS 671 Classical Mechanics  3
 5. PHYCS 683 Seminar  3
     
 Course Requirements  
Courses in physics, applied physics, or astronomy, as approved by the department.  9-15
 Research Requirements  
RES 697 Research Paper 3
Minors and electives, as approved by the department. 0-6
 TOTAL    33 hrs