University of Alaska Fairbanks

1996-1997 catalog

Degrees and Programs


Applied Physics

College of Science, Engineering and Mathematics
Department of Physics
(907) 474-7339

Degree: B.S.

Minimum Requirements for Degree: 130 credits

Undergraduage Degree Requirements

Applied Physics B.S. Degree

  1. Complete the general university requirements and B.S. degree requirements.
  2. Complete the following program (major) requirements:
    Complete MATH 200-201-202, 302 and 9 additional credits in mathematics at the 200-level or above. (9 credits needed)
    *Complete PHYS 213, 311, and 331 and 12 additional credits in physics at the 300-level or above.
    Implicit in this requirement are 8 credits of lower-division physics courses which are prerequisites for these courses. (29 credits needed)
    Complete 20 approved credits** in a chosen subject area of applied physics. These credits must be approved before the beginning of the student's final semester by the head of the Physics Department.
  3. Minimum credits required (130 credits)

*Implicit in this requirement are 8 credits of lower-division physics courses which are prerequisties for these courses.

**These credits mus be approved before the beginning of the student's final semester by the head of the Physics Department.