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Applied Physics: Acoustics (BS)

Physics and Astronomy Bachelors BS

Variable Credit Min

62

Variable Credit Max

64

Title

Physics Theory and Application

Learning Outcome

Apply principles to model and solve representative problems analytically and computationally, at an introductory level from the primary physical theories (classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, special relativity, thermodynamics, electromagnetism and optics), and at an advanced level in classical mechanics, electrostatics and optics/electrodynamics.

Title

Acoustics Theory and Application

Learning Outcome

Apply acoustical principles to representative problems, such as the generation, propagation and reception of sound, spectral analysis, room acoustics, noise control, hearing, and musical instruments.

Title

Experimental and Computational Skills

Learning Outcome

Design and conduct physical and acoustical experiments, write programs to simulate acoustical systems, and analyze data.

Title

Effective Communication

Learning Outcome

Communicate professionally to a technical audience both orally and in writing. Be able to understand scientific ideas by reading books and journal articles.

Title

Professional Ethics

Learning Outcome

Understand scientific ethical practices, and demonstrate them in the conduct of scientific research.

Title

Research and Professional Preparation

Learning Outcome

Conduct experimental, theoretical or computational research in acoustics under the direction of a mentor to contribute to the generation of new knowledge or technologies, and prepare to do this professionally.

Program Requirements

Consult with a faculty advisor as early as possible to choose electives.

Requirement 1 — Complete 18 Courses

Note: Phscs 191 should be taken the first semester as a freshman. Phscs 291 should be taken the first semester as a sophomore.

course - Program Design and Validation 3.0

course - Calculus 2 4.0

course - Intro to Newtonian Mechanics 3.0

course - Intro to Waves, Optics, Thermodynamics 3.0

course - Intro Phscs Careers & Rsrch 1 0.5

course - Intro Electricity & Magnetism 3.0

course - Modern Physics 3.0

course - Intro to Experimental Physics 2.0

course - Computational Physics Lab 1 1.0

course - Dsgn, Fabricatn, Sci Apparatus 2.0

course - Experiments in Contemp Phscs 2.0

course - Intro Phscs Careers & Rsrch 2 0.5

course - Intro Math Physics 3.0

course - Mechanics 3.0

course - Computational Physics Lab 2 1.0

course - Computational Physics Lab 3 1.0

course - Electricity & Magnetism 3.0

course- Introduction to Acoustics 3.0

Requirement 2 — Complete 1 Course

course- Electrodynamics 3.0

course - Principles of Optics 3.0

course- Fundamentals of Acoustics 3.0

Requirement 3 — Obtain confirmation from your advisement center that you have completed the following:

After gaining an acoustics advisor's approval of courses selected to define an option, complete an additional nine hours of acoustics-related electives (cannot include any courses already taken above). These nine hours must consist of a coherent set of upper-division courses with an identified acoustics-related educational goal. Six hours must be upper division (300-level or above); three hours must be 200-level or above.

Requirement 4 — Complete 1 of 2 Options

Option 4.1 — Complete 2 Courses

course - Math for Engr 1 4.0

course - Math for Engineering 2 4.0

Option 4.2 — Complete 4 Courses

course - Elementary Linear Algebra 2.0

course - Computational Linear Algebra 1.0

course - Calculus of Several Variables 3.0

course - Ordinary Differential Equation 3.0

Requirement 5 — Complete 2 hours

Complete a capstone project or senior thesis including the following: A. Choose a research mentor within the acoustics research group as early as possible. It is best to start as a freshman or sophomore. Interdisciplinary acoustics-related work in other departments or an acoustics-based internship is possible. B. Complete 2 hours of one of the following:

course - Capstone in Applied Phscs - You may take up to 2.0 credit hours 0.5v

course - Senior Thesis - You may take up to 2.0 credit hours 0.5v