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Graduate Manual: 2009 - 2010
Master's Degrees
The Department of Physics grants the Master of Science Degree under two options: Plan A (thesis required), and Plan B (without thesis).
PLAN A REQUIREMENTS
- Course Requirements
A minimum of 20 credits of acceptable course work is required, which shall include the following:
| | Physics 500 | Teaching Seminar (see above) | 1 credit |
| | Physics 500 | Research Introduction Seminar (see above) | 1 credit |
| | Physics 501 | Advanced Classical Mechanics | 3 credits |
| | Physics 506 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 credits |
| | Physics 519 | Electromagnetic Theory I | 3 credits |
| | Physics 566 | Mathematical Physics | 3 credits |
| | Electives | Options | 6 credits |
| | | | 20 credits |
- Thesis Requirements
An acceptable thesis and at least 10 credits of Physics 590 are required.
- Examinations
A written Comprehensive Examination is required. A Final Oral Examination is also required, covering the thesis and related areas.
PLAN B REQUIREMENTS
- Course Requirements
A minimum of 30 credits of acceptable course work is required, which shall be distributed as follows:
| | Physics 500 | Teaching Seminar (see above) | 1 credit |
| | Physics 500 | Research Introduction Seminar (see above) | 1 credit |
| | Physics 501 | Advanced Classical Mechanics | 3 credits |
| | Physics 506 & 507 | Quantum Mechanics I & II | 6 credits |
| | Physics 519 & 520 | Electromagnetic Theory I & II | 6 credits |
| | Physics 566 | Mathematical Physics | 3 credits |
| | Electives | Options | 10 credits |
| | | | 30 credits |
- Thesis Requirements - None
- Examinations
A written Comprehensive Examination is required.
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