Physics (Space Physics) - Master of Science
Requirements
For the master's degree with a concentration in Space Physics, students must successfully complete the following physics core and specialized courses:
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Core | ||
| PHYS 551 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 593 | Advanced Experimental Nuclear Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 511 | Mathematical Methods of Physics I | 3 |
| or PHYS 495 | Mathematical Methods of Physics I | |
| PHYS 597 | Space Plasma Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 554 | Quantum Mechanics I | 3 |
| or PHYS 454 | Intermediate Modern Physics I | |
| PHYS 561 | Electromagnetic Theory I | 3 |
| or PHYS 461 | Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism I | |
| PHYS 584 | Statistical Mechanics | 3 |
| or PHYS 480 | Thermodynamics | |
| Specialization Electives | ||
| Select a minimum of three from the following: | 9 | |
| Observational Techniques | 3 | |
| Planetary Processes | 3 | |
| Special Topics. | 1-9 | |
| Space System Mission Design and Analysis | 3 | |
| Numerical Methods for Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer | 3 | |
| Advanced Computational Physics I | 3 | |
or PHYS 476 | Computational Physics | |
| Advanced High-Energy Physics I | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 30 | |