The Physics Major's Handbook

Physics | Applied Physics | Pre-Engineering | Pre-Health

The Physics Major's Handbook is not meant to replace the personalized attention you will receive from the Physics faculty.Rather, it is meant to serve as a starting point for discussions between students and their advisors.

Contents

• What is Physics?
• Physics at Stetson
• Degree Requirements for a bachelor of science degree in physics or applied physics and course offerings in the physics department
• Careers and Selections of Electives
• Research Opportunities
  • Summer Internships and Opportunities
  • The SURE Grant Program
  • Senior Research Abstracts - the capstone of the physics major
• Special Programs
  • Pre-Engineering Options and the Dual-Degree Program
  • The Pre-Health Professions Program
• Typical Class Sequences for:
  • Seeking a BS in Physics (traditional track)
    • Taking PHYS 141P and MATH 141Q fall term of first year
    • Taking PHYS 141P and MATH 130 fall term of first year
    • Taking PHYS 141P fall term of sophomore year
  • Seeking a BS in Applied Physics
    • Taking PHYS 141P and MATH 141Q fall term of first year
    • Taking PHYS 141P and MATH 130 fall term of first year
  • Pursuing Dual-Degrees: Physics and Engineering
  • Majoring in Physics in the Pre-Health Professions Program
• Elective Courses in the Department of Physics
• Resources for Current Students