Medical Physics, Emphasis
The Core Curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking skills and introduce students to basic domains of thinking that transcend disciplines. The Core applies to all majors. Information on specific classes in the Core can be found at https://www.marshall.edu/gened/.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Core 1: Critical Thinking | ||
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Critical Thinking Course | 3 | |
| Core 2 | ||
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| Core II Communication | 3 | |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| BSC 120 | Principles of Biology I (Natural/Physical Science) | 3 |
| BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| Additional University Requirements | ||
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Multicultural or International | 3 | |
| PHY 491 & PHY 492 | Capstone and Capstone | 2 |
| Major-Specific | ||
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 213 | University Physics II | 4 |
| PHY 300 | Electricity & Magnetism | 3 |
| PHY 304 | Optics | 3 |
| PHY 405 | Optics Lab | 2 |
| PHY 320 | Intro Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHY 330 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 360 | Medical Physics | 3 |
| PHY 408 | Thermal Stat Physics | 3 |
| PHY 421 | Modern Physics Lab | 2 |
| PHY 491 & PHY 492 | Capstone and Capstone (C) | 2 |
| PHY 442 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 445 | Math Methods of Physics | 3 |
| PHY 446 | Math Methods of Physics II | 3 |
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| CHM 365 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 |
| BSC 120 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| BSC 121 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BSC 121L | Prin of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| PHY Elective | 3 | |
| Biological Physics (Recommended) | ||
| MTH 230 | Calculus/Analytic Geom II | 4 |
| MTH 231 | Calculus/Analytic Geom III | 4 |
Major Information
- Students are required to know and track their degree requirements for graduation or for entrance to a professional school.
- In addition to the Core General Education requirements, the College of Science requires 3 hours of Calculus, and 40 hours of upper level credit.
- Coursework listed as “elective” may vary for each student. Students are encouraged to use elective hours toward a 2nd minor or toward prerequisites.
- Students are strongly encouraged to select courses that meet two or more Core or College requirements. For example, a writing intensive literature course could satisfy the Core II humanities requirement as well as the university writing intensive requirement.
- Course offerings and course attributes are subject to change each semester. Please consult each semester’s schedule of courses for availability and attributes.
- Math is based on an ACT Mathematics score of 27 or higher. Students with an ACT Mathematics score less than 27 will be placed in the appropriate prerequisite mathematics and science courses.
- In order to graduate, students must maintain a 2.00 Overall GPA and receive a grade of C or better in each course required for the major.
Semester Plan
A course of study in physics, resulting in a B.S. degree in physics, prepares students for a wide variety of opportunities, such as engineering careers in the private sector, careers in the health professions, employment in industry and government laboratories, advanced technology jobs in science and technology related fields, and careers as science teachers. The B.S. degree program is also excellent preparation for advanced degrees in physics, astronomy, engineering, medicine, or law. Medical Physics is designed for those who are interested in going to the medical school, or working in a biochemical physics field.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Credit Hours | |
| PHY 202 | General Physics I Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 211 | University Physics I | 4 |
| MTH 229 | Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT) | 5 |
| ENG 101 | Beginning Composition | 3 |
| FYS 100 | First Yr Sem Critical Thinking | 3 |
| UNI 100 | Freshman First Class | 1 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ENG 201 | Advanced Composition | 3 |
| PHY 204 | General Physics 2 Laboratory | 1 |
| PHY 213 | University Physics II | 4 |
| Core II Social Science | 3 | |
| MTH 230 | Calculus/Analytic Geom II | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PHY 320 | Intro Modern Physics | 3 |
| PHY 421 | Modern Physics Lab | 2 |
| PHY 445 | Math Methods of Physics | 3 |
| CHM 211 | Principles of Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHM 217 | Principles of Chem Lab I | 2 |
| MTH 231 | Calculus/Analytic Geom III | 4 |
| Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHY 446 | Math Methods of Physics II | 3 |
| CHM 212 | Principles Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 218 | Principles of Chem Lab II | 2 |
| PHY 304 | Optics | 3 |
| PHY 405 | Optics Lab | 2 |
| Multicultural or International (CT) | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Third Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| CHM 355 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 |
| PHY 300 | Electricity & Magnetism | 3 |
| PHY 330 | Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY 408 | Thermal Stat Physics | 3 |
| Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHY 442 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHY Elective: | 3 | |
| Biological Physics (Recommended) | ||
| CHM 356 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHM 361 | Intro Organic Chm Lab | 3 |
| Core II Communication | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Fourth Year | ||
| First Semester | ||
| PHY 491 | Capstone | 1 |
| Core II Humanities | 3 | |
| BSC 120 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BSC 120L | Principles of Biology I Lab | 1 |
| CHM 365 | Introductory Biochemistry | 3 |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| PHY 492 | Capstone | 1 |
| PHY 360 | Medical Physics | 3 |
| BSC 121 | Principles of Biology | 4 |
| BSC 121L | Prin of Biology II Lab | 1 |
| Core II Fine Arts | 3 | |
| Writing Intensive | 3 | |
| Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 121 | |