School:
College of Science
Department:
Physics/Engineering
Student Type:
Undergraduate
Program:
Physics
Faculty:
Peter Nelson, Ph.D.
Ralph D. Meeker, Ph.D.
Philip Schreiner, Ph.D.
Andrew Wig, Ph.D
Lecturers:
Mark Carlson, Ph.D.
James H. Ma, M.S.
Christopher Marino, M.S.
Kevin Saka, M.S.
Douglas Shawhan, D.A.
Stephen Smith, Ph.D.
Luisa Torres, Ph.D.
Mel Swieton, M.S.
David Baran, Ph.D.
The Lecturers listed are individuals who have been employed as instructors on an as-needed basis,
within the last several years, to teach courses at Benedictine University. Instructors listed may not
currently be employed by Benedictine University. The University is fortunate to be able to provide our
students with part-time faculty whose experience, credentials and commitment to education add to the high quality of our resident faculty.
Objectives:
The courses in physics are designed to:
1. Develop a scientific style of reasoning; and
2. Increase one's understanding of our physical environment.
The program for majors is designed to:
1. Provide you with a thorough introduction to classical physics and to the basic concepts of quantum physics;
2. Provide you with the mathematical foundation required to study physics in a rigorous manner at the introductory level and beyond;
3. Develop your laboratory skills and to expose you to modern experimental techniques needed to study physics in a laboratory setting;
4. Provide sound, coherent, and complete collegiate programs so as to accommodate a wide range of student interests; and
5. Prepare majors for physics research, engineering, law, medicine or high school teaching.
Requirements - Major:
Within the physics major you may select either of three concentrations:
PHYSICS CONCENTRATION:
The emphasis of this program is on the more traditional course of theoretical studies of most of the areas of physics beyond the introductory treatment. This concentration would be appropriate for students planning graduate studies in physics.
BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS CONCENTRATION:
This program provides you with an interdisciplinary introduction into the exciting field of biological physics designed to prepare you for graduate work in biophysics or biomedical engineering. The program combines mathematics, physics, and biology in an unusual and exciting opportunity for undergraduates. You will be involved in significant research, working directly with world-class faculty at the forefront of this field.
ENGINEERING PHYSICS CONCENTRATION:
This program provides you with a rigorous introduction to physics and engineering designed to prepare you for graduate work and a career in engineering or applied physics.
Requirements for a Physics major are:
PHYSICS CONCENTRATION: Majors are required to present a minimum of 30 hours in physics courses numbered 200 or above, including PHYS-C205(1), 206(1), C211(4), C212(4), 213(3), 220(3), 221(3), and 340(3). Students must take at least nine semester hours at the 300 level. Students must also complete MATH-C210(4) and MATH-207(1) or 200(4), 211(4), 212(4) and 260(4). Only courses in which a student earns a grade of "C" or better may be counted toward the major. Majors must also complete the physics comprehensive examination. Students planning graduate studies are advised to take MATH-300(3), 361(3), 365(3); PHYS-304(2), 341(3), 374(2).
BIOLOGICAL PHYSICS CONCENTRATION: Majors are required to complete; BIOL-C108(3), C109(1), 250(3), 251(1), CHEM-C113(3), C114(1), C123(3), C124(1), MATH-200(4) or C210(4) and 207(1), 211(4), 212(4), PHYS-C211(4), C212(4), 213(3), C205(1), 206(1), PHYS-310(3) or PHYS-313(3), PHYS-315(3), PHYS-323(3), PHYS 398(1) plus six additional hours at the 300 level in any of BIOL, BCHM, CHEM, MATH or PHYS. Only courses in which a student earns a grade of "C" or better may be counted toward the major.
ENGINEERING PHYSICS CONCENTRATION: Majors are required to complete ENGR-120(2); CHEM-C113(3), C114(1), C123(3), C124(1); CMSC-C180(4), and the following courses with grades of "C" or better: MATH-C210(4) and MATH-207(1) or 200(4), 211(4), 212(4), 260(4). Majors are also required to complete a minimum of 31 hours in physics courses numbered 200 or above, including PHYS-C211(4), C212(4), 213(3), C205(1), 206(1), 220(3), 221(3), 340(3), 341(3) plus six hours in physics at the 300 level. Majors must also complete the physics comprehensive examination.
A student cannot major in both Health Science and Physics.
Requirements - Minor:
Eighteen semester hours in physics courses numbered 200 or above, of which a minimum of four semester hours must be in courses numbered 300 or above, are required for a minor. Students must also complete MATH-C210(4) and MATH-207(1) or 200(4) and 211(4). Only courses in which a grade of "C" or better was received may be counted toward the minor.
Requirements - Teaching Certification:
Requirements to be a high school Physics teacher: Students desiring to be certified to teach physics on the secondary level (grades 6-12) are to declare themselves as physics majors and education minors and register with the Benedictine University Education Program as teaching certificate candidates. Advisement is then a joint responsibility of the physics and the education programs. Students must complete the requirements for a major in physics, with a physics concentration, as well as the requirements of the Teacher Certification Program in Secondary Education which includes an education minor (see education). Students must also complete PHYS-C107, NTSC-C111 and PHIL-C291.
Major Sheet:
http://www.ben.edu/major_sheets/physics.pdf (will open in a new window)
The information contained on this page is from the 2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog and is valid until August 1, 2007.
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