2007-2008 Catalog (PDF) - Colorado State University-Pueblo

College of Science and Mathematics
PHYS 492 Research
OR
MATH 492 Research .....................................1
CHEM 121/L General Chemistry I/Lab..............5
CHEM 122/L General Chemistry II/Lab.............5
Computer Programming.............................................3
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TOTAL 17-18
General Education ...................................................24
Electives..................................................................5-6
Total credit hours.................................................120
Co-Curricular Requirements
Students have the opportunity to broaden and
reinforce the academic experience through participation
in a variety of co-curricular activities. All students
are encouraged to join the CSU-Pueblo Math Club.
Many students serve as tutors in the Math Learning
Center.
Outcomes Assessment Activities
• Faculty advisors meet individually with students on
a regular basis to help with schedule planning and
to discuss the student’s progress toward educational
and career goals. Advisors maintain a
record of each student’s performance in his/her
program of study.
• During the senior year, each major takes the
Mathematics Field Achievement Test. This test
measures a student’s achievement level in
comparison with students throughout the country.
PHYSICS/PHYSICAL SCIENCE
PROGRAM
Department Chair: Chacon
Faculty: Brown, Wallin
The major in physics leads to a Bachelor of Science
(BS) Degree. In addition, supporting courses and
general education courses in physics and astronomy
are available for students with a wide spectrum of
interests, backgrounds and needs. Physics majors
must consult with a program advisor as early as
possible and must file a departmentally approved plan
of study by the beginning of the junior year.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in physics is
offered with several emphasis areas:
For the first three (non-teacher) emphasis areas, the
recommended sequences of courses presume that the
student is ready to begin MATH 126 in the first
semester of the freshman year. If not, MATH 124
should be taken in the fall and MATH 126 in the spring
of the freshman year concurrently with PHYS 221.
Otherwise it may not be possible to complete the
requirements for a physics degree within four years.
Students, especially transfers, who do not strictly
adhere to the plan of study may find that the term of
attendance at CSU-Pueblo will be extended beyond
four years.
Physics Emphasis
Primarily for students planning graduate study toward
a professional career in physics, astronomy or other
related fields.
Engineering Emphasis
For students planning to enter positions in industry
upon graduation. Courses in engineering enhance the
utility of the graduate to potential employers.
Chemical Physics or/Biophysics Emphasis
These emphasis areas are designed to meet specific
career objectives for an individual.
Physics/Secondary Certification Emphasis
Provides students with the knowledge and skills
necessary to obtain Colorado Department of Education
certification as science teachers with an emphasis in
physics.
Physical Science Secondary Certification Emphasis
Provides students with the knowledge and skills
necessary to obtain Colorado Department of Education
Certification as science teachers with emphases in
physics and chemistry.
Physics/Math Double Major
See Math Program for details.
MINORS
Minors also are available in physics and physical
science for students who need a specialized science
minor in these fields.
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