Physics Research Certificate

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Program: Research Certificate
Department of Physics
College of Arts and Sciences

Kettler Hall 126B ~ 260-481-6306

Pursuing a research certificate provides opportunities to engage in active learning situations integrating original research and the undergraduate curricula. You will learn research methods and tools appropriate to your discipline, and research interests within the discipline; the foundations of research relating to the history, philosophy, and theory of the discipline; and advanced communications skills. You will apply knowledge learned by designing and executing a research study or project and communicating the results to others. The certificate can be earned and awarded independent of other degree(s).

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this certificate, students will:

be able to apply knowledge learned by designing and executing a research study or project and communicating the results to others

Program Delivery:

This program is available on-campus and hybrid

Declaring this Certificate:

Declare this certificate within the Department of Physics

Program Requirements:

A minimum GPA of 2.00 or higher is required for graduation
A minimum of 10 credits must be earned as resident credit

To earn the Physics Research Certificate, you must fulfill the following requirements in addition to those noted above:

Research Writing: Credits 3

ENGL 23301 - Intermediate Expository Writing Cr. 3.

History, Philosophy, or Theory of the Discipline: Credits 3

PHYS 34200 - Modern Physics Cr. 3.

Cognate Research Tools: Credits 4

Choose one of the following:

CS 16000 - Introduction to Computer Science I Cr. 4.
MA 26100 - Multivariate Calculus Cr. 4.

Research Methods and Supervised Individual Research: Credit 1

PHYS 34300 - Modern Physics Laboratory Cr. 1.

One of the following Credits: 3-4

PHYS 32200 - Optics Cr. 3.
PHYS 32500 - Scientific Computing Cr. 3.
PHYS 36100 - Electronics for Scientists Cr. 4.
PHYS 40500 - Atomic and Molecular Physics Cr. 3.
PHYS 52000 - Mathematical Physics Cr. 3.

Additional Courses: Credits 6

PHYS 27000 - Special Topics in Physics Cr. 1-5.
PHYS 47000 - Special Topics in Physics Cr. 1-5.

Total Credits: 20-21

Student Responsibility

You are responsible for satisfying the graduation requirements specified for your selected program. Thus, it is essential that you develop a thorough understanding of the required courses, academic policies and procedures governing your academic career. All requests for exceptions to specific requirements must be made in writing and may be granted only by written approval from the appropriate chair or dean.