Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Physics


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The Department of Physics offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) and to the Associate of Science degree (A.S.).

The B.S. degree in Physics prepares students for graduate studies in physics and related fields, employment in various technical positions and secondary physics education. The B.S. degree is offered on the Dahlonega campus, but students may begin their studies on another UNG campus and complete the degree in Dahlonega. Students wanting to obtain secondary education teacher certification in physics usually complete the B.S. degree in Physics and then get certified through the post-baccalaureate or Master of Arts in Teaching programs in the College of Education.

The Department of Physics offers a dual degree program which allows students to receive both a bachelor’s degree in physics from UNG and a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University, Georgia Southern University, Mercer University, the University of Georgia, or Clemson University. Students begin their studies at UNG and after completing a specified 90-credit-hour curriculum, transfer to the engineering college where they complete a degree in engineering. When the engineering degree is completed, the students receive a second bachelor’s degree from UNG.

Students seeking a bachelor of engineering degree may begin their college studies at the University of North Georgia through the Regents Engineering Pathways program (REP) or may take a pre-engineering curriculum. Upon successful completion of the pre-engineering curriculum, REP students transfer to the Georgia Institute of Technology, Kennesaw State University, Georgia Southern University, the University of Georgia, or Mercer University to complete the degree requirements. Non-REP pre-engineering students take the pre-engineering curriculum and then apply for transfer to the engineering school of their choice. For details see the Engineering Programs section of the Undergraduate Bulletin.

The department offers A.S. degree options on the Gainesville campus, including a degree in Core Curriculum with pathway courses related to Physics, Engineering, or Engineering Technology.

The department also provides students with the opportunity to minor in physics.

Programs

    Associate of ScienceBachelor of ScienceMinorOther Programs

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