M.S., Physics

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Minimum Requirements for Degree: 30-33 credits

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
General University Requirements
Complete the general university requirements.
Master's Degree Requirements
Complete the master's degree requirements.
Complete four from the following:		12
PHYS F611	Mathematical Physics I
PHYS F612	Mathematical Physics II
PHYS F621	Classical Mechanics
PHYS F622	Statistical Mechanics
PHYS F631	Electromagnetic Theory
PHYS F632	Electromagnetic Theory
PHYS F651	Quantum Mechanics
PHYS F652	Quantum Mechanics
Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirements
Complete the thesis or non-thesis option		18-24

Thesis Option

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 30 credits¹

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Thesis Requirements
Complete the following:
PHYS F699	Thesis	6-12
Complete 12 credits from the following:		12
Approved PHYS F600-level courses
Approved ATM F600-level courses

Non-Thesis Option

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 33 credits²

Course List
Code	Title	Credits
Non-Thesis Requirements
Complete the following:
PHYS F698	Non-thesis Research/Project	3-6
Complete 18 credits from approved courses		18

¹

At least 24 credits must be regular course work.

²

At least 30 credits must be regular course work.