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Minimum Requirements for Physics B.S.: 120 credits

Concentrations: Applied Physics, Atmospheric Physics, Computational Physics, Physics, Technical Management

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

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Satisfy the capstone project requirement by passing PHYS F400, Capstone Project (0 credits).

The capstone project can be done either as individual undergraduate research with a faculty member (by taking PHYS F488 - 2 credits) or as an independent study with a faculty member within any F300- or F400-level physics course (by taking PHYS F497 - 2 credits), or as participation in the international University Physics Competition. Credits required to fulfill the capstone experience do not count toward credits required to complete the concentration.

Concentrations

Applied Physics

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Recommended courses include MATH F314, MATH F410 and MATH F432. 

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The credits must be in a chosen subject area and approved before the beginning of the student’s final semester by the head of the Physics Department.

Atmospheric Physics

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Recommended courses include MATH F314​, MATH F410 and MATH F432.

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The credits must be in a chosen subject area and approved before the beginning of the student’s final semester by the head of the Physics Department.

Computational Physics

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 Recommended courses include MATH F314, MATH F410 and MATH F432.

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The credits must be in a chosen subject area and approved before the beginning of the student’s final semester by the head of the Physics Department. 

Physics

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Recommended courses include MATH F314, MATH F410 and MATH F432.

Technical Management

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Recommended courses include MATH F314, MATH F410 and MATH F432.

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Students must take ACCT F261X, MATH F253X and PHYS F220 before taking these courses, or have permission of the MBA director. The College of Business and Security Management agrees that such students will be allowed to register for these courses.

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Students can be required to earn a B grade or higher if applying for the MBA program. 

Note: Other courses suggested to fulfill minimum credit requirements: ES F201 and ES F307.

Note: Must exclude PHYS F123X and PHYS F124X from core curriculum natural science requirement.

Requirements for Physics Teachers (grades 7-12)

Students must earn a C- grade or better in each course.

Note: We strongly recommend that prospective secondary science teachers seek advising from the Alaska College of Education early in their undergraduate degree program so they can be appropriately advised of the State of Alaska requirements for teacher licensure. Students will apply for admission to the Alaska College of Education's postbaccalaureate teacher preparation program, a one-year intensive program, during their senior year.

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Roadmaps are recommended semester-by-semester plans of study for programs and assume full-time enrollment unless otherwise noted.

• This roadmap should be used in conjunction with regular academic advising appointments. All students are encouraged to meet with their advisor or mentor each semester.
• Some courses and milestones must be completed in the semester listed to ensure timely graduation.
• Transfer credit may change the roadmap.
• Requirements, course availability and sequencing are subject to change.
• Courses with (*) are recommended.

Applied Physics Concentration

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Atmospheric Physics Concentration

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Computational Physics Concentration

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Technical Management Concentration

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Learning Outcomes are measurable statements that describe knowledge or skills achieved by students upon completion of the program.

Students graduating from this program will be able to:

• Demonstrate basic understanding of fundamental laws of physics and ability to apply them to real-world problems
• Ability to engage in analytical thinking, problem-solving and demonstrate subject expertise
• Appropriate preparation for higher education and/or professional career
• Preparation for: lifelong learning, outreach and community development