Bachelor of Science in Physics with a Track in Nuclear Science

The nuclear science track provides a flexible program that may be used as preparation to enter the nuclear workforce or for graduate studies in health physics. (Grade of C or better is required in all physics courses)

Core Curriculum Areas A‑E (with Overlay Areas I, II, and III): 42

For more information on Core Curriculum Areas A-E, see Core Requirements for students who matriculated at ASU .

Core Area F: 18

Non-Core Courses: 6-17

MATH 2011 - Calculus & Analy. Geometry I (if not in D, transfer student)
CSCI 1301 - Principles of Comp Program I or
CSCI 2060 - Programming for Science & Eng (three hours from F)
CHEM 1211 - Principles of Chemistry I
CHEM 1212 - Principles of Chemistry II (if not in D)
MATH 3020 - Differential Equations

Major Concentration: 29

PHYS 3000 - Intro to Nuclear Science
PHYS 3010 - Introduction to Nuclear Measurements: 3
PHYS 3020 - Applications of Nuclear Sciences: 3
PHYS 3011 - Electronics I
PHYS 3250 - Theoretical Mechanics
PHYS 3300 - Modern Physics
PHYS 4051 - Electromagnetic Theory I
PHYS 4310 - Thermal Physics
PHYS 4010 - Advanced Laboratory

With the assistance of your advisor, a minimum of 7 hours of courses from the following: 7-9

Free Electives: 5-18

Physical Education: 4

Satisfactory Physics Oral Exam Departmental Requirement
Scaled score of 135 or higher on ETS Major Field Test

Total Hours for the Degree: 124

* Courses marked with an asterisk are recommended for students who intend to pursue graduate studies in health physics.

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