School:
College of Science
Department:
Physics/Engineering
Student Type:
Undergraduate
Program:
Physics
Faculty:
Peter Nelson, Ph.D., Program Director
Ralph D. Meeker, Ph.D.
Philip Schreiner, Ph.D.
Andrew Wig, Ph.D
Joseph C. Bowe, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus
Duane J. Buss, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus
John J. Spokas, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus
Rev. William Shonka, O.S.B., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus
Lecturers:
John Baliga, M. S.
David Baran, Ph.D.
Kevin Beyer, M. S.
Randall Hicks, Ph.D.
Christopher Jackson, Ph.D.
James H. Ma, M.S.
Luisa Torres, Ph.D.
Mel Swieton, M.S.
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 two concentrations:
PHYSICS CONCENTRATION:
This program is designed to provide a rigorous introduction to the concepts of physics through a mix of theoretical and experimental course work which will prepare students for graduate studies, a career in engineering, or applied physics. It also provides a sound basis for a career in science education on the high school or elementary school level.
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.
Requirements for a Physics major are:
PHYSICS CONCENTRATION: Majors are required to present a minimum of 36 hours in physics courses numbered 200 or above, including PHYS-C205(1), 206(1), 207(1), C211(4), C212(4), 213(3), 220(3), 264(3), 313(3), 315(3), 340(3), and 398(2). Students must also complete MATH-C210(4) and MATH-207(1) or 200(4), 211(4), 212(4), 260(4), CHEM-113(3), 114(1), or C115(1), or NTSC C151(1.5), 123(3), 124(1), or C125(1) or NTSC C152(1.5), and CMSC180/181(4). Only courses in which a student earns a grade of "C" or better may be counted toward the major. Students planning graduate studies are advised to take MATH-300(3), 361(3), 365(3); PHYS-323(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), or C115(1) or NTSC C151(1.5), C123(3), C124(1), or C125(1) or NTSC C152(1.5), MATH-200(4) or C210(4) and 207(1), 211(4), 212(4), PHYS-C211(4), C212(4), 213(3), C205(1), 206(1), 207(1) PHYS-313(3), PHYS-315(3), PHYS-323(3), PHYS 398(1) plus 3 additional hours at the 200-300 level in Physics, and 3 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.
A student cannot major in both Health Science and Physics.
Requirements - Minor:
Students seeking a minor in Physics must complete, with a grade of "C" or better: PHYS-C211(4), C212, 213(3), C205(1), 206(1), 207(1) and 6 hours in physics courses numbered 200 and above, including at least 3 credit hours at the 300-level. 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-C290.
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 2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog and is valid until August 1, 2009.
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