Physics (B.S.) STEMBA
Requirements for the Major
To receive the BS or BS Ed degree, a student must maintain an overall GPA of at least 2.0 and at least 2.5 in all core science, technology, engineering, and math courses. The total number of hours of coursework for the BS or BS Ed is at least 124 semester hours. In addition, to receive the BS Ed degree a student must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program, which is sought through the College of Education and Human Development. Students interested in entering teacher education should see the Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education in this issue of the Jackson State University Undergraduate Catalog under the College of Education and Human Development.
Major Requirements (Physics STEMBA) Business Management
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PHY 216 | MODERN PHYSICS | 3 |
| PHY 411 | ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY I | 3 |
| PHY 422 | QUANTUM MECHANICS | 3 |
| PHY 431 | ATOMIC & NUCLEAR PHYSICS | 3 |
| ECO 211 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ECO 212 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| MKT 351 | MARKETING MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MNGT 330 | MANAGEMENT TO ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| ACC 211 | PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCTNG | 3 |
| ACC 212 | PRINCIPLES OF MANGERIAL ACCTNG | 3 |
| FIN 320 | BUSINESS FINANCE | 3 |
| MNGT 502 | HUMAN RELATIONS & ORGAN BEHAVI | 3 |
| MNGT 516 | STATISTICS BUSINESS DECS | 3 |
| PHY 198 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| PHY 199 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| CHML 142 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB | 1 |
| CHEM 142 | GENERAL CHEMISTRY II | 3 |
| BIO 111 | GENERAL BIOLOGY | 3 |
| BIOL 111 | GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB | 1 |
| MATH 242 | CALCULUS II WITH LABORATORY | 3 |
| PHY 212 | General Physics II | 3 |
| PHYL 212 | GENERAL PHYSICS LAB II | 1 |
| PHY 298 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| PHY 299 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| PHY 311 | THEORETICAL MECHANICS I | 3 |
| PHY 398 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| PHY 399 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| PHY 330 | METHODS OF EXPERIMENTAL PHYICS | 3 |
| PHY 498 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| PHY 499 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| Total Hours | 64 | |
| Freshman | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | |
| CHEM 141 & CHML 141 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I and GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB |
4 |
| ENG 104 or ENG 103 |
COMPOSITION I or English Composition I with Co-requisite Support |
3 |
| MATH 241 | CALCULUS I WITH LABORATORY | 3 |
| PHY 198 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| UNIV 100 | UNIVERSITY SUCCESS | 2 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Option | 3 | |
| Hours | 15.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| CHEM 142 & CHML 142 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II and GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB |
4 |
| ECO 211 | PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS | 3 |
| ENG 105 | COMPOSITION II | 3 |
| PHY 199 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| PHY 211 & PHYL 211 |
General Physics I and GENERAL PHYSICS LAB I |
4 |
| Pathway Option | 3 | |
| Hours | 17.5 | |
| Sophomore | ||
| Fall | ||
| BIO 111 & BIOL 111 |
GENERAL BIOLOGY and GENERAL BIOLOGY LAB |
4 |
| ECO 212 | PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS | 3 |
| MATH 242 | CALCULUS II WITH LABORATORY | 3 |
| PHY 212 & PHYL 212 |
General Physics II and GENERAL PHYSICS LAB II |
4 |
| PHY 298 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| Pathway Options | 3 | |
| Hours | 17.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| MKT 351 | MARKETING MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| PHY 216 | MODERN PHYSICS | 3 |
| PHY 299 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| UNIV 200 | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT | 1 |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Option | 3 | |
| Social & Behavioral Science Option | 3 | |
| Pathway Option | 3 | |
| Hours | 16.5 | |
| Junior | ||
| Fall | ||
| PHY 311 | THEORETICAL MECHANICS I | 3 |
| PHY 351 | THERMAL PHYSICS | 3 |
| PHY 361 | MATH MET OF PHYSICS &CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| PHY 398 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| Physics Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities & Fine Arts Option | 3 | |
| Hours | 15.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| ACC 211 | PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCTNG | 3 |
| MNGT 330 | MANAGEMENT TO ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| PHY 330 | METHODS OF EXPERIMENTAL PHYICS | 3 |
| PHY 399 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| Physics Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12.5 | |
| Senior | ||
| Fall | ||
| ACC 212 | PRINCIPLES OF MANGERIAL ACCTNG | 3 |
| FIN 320 | BUSINESS FINANCE | 3 |
| PHY 411 | ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY I | 3 |
| PHY 422 | QUANTUM MECHANICS | 3 |
| PHY 498 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| Social & Behavioral Science Option | 3 | |
| Hours | 15.5 | |
| Spring | ||
| MNGT 502 | HUMAN RELATIONS & ORGAN BEHAVI | 3 |
| MNGT 516 | STATISTICS BUSINESS DECS | 3 |
| PHY 431 | ATOMIC & NUCLEAR PHYSICS | 3 |
| PHY 499 | PHYSICS STUDENT SEMINAR | 0.5 |
| Physics Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12.5 | |
| Total Hours | 123 | |
Notes:
- Candidates that transfer 12 or more hours of college credit are exempt from UNIV 100 UNIVERSITY SUCCESS; however, the student must take 2 hours of general electives to replace the UNIV course.
- Online Graduation Clearance (to be completed during the graduating semester only).
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Physics Electives | ||
| Students must choose nine (9) hours of Physics Elective | ||
| PHY 241 | INTRODUCTN TO ASTRONOMY | 4 |
| PHY 312 | THEORETICAL MECHANICS II | 3 |
| PHY 362 | MATH MET OF PHYSICS&CHEMISTRY | 3 |
| PHY 412 | ELECTROMAGNETIC THEORY II | 3 |
| PHY 449 | SPECIL TOPICS IN PHYSICS | 3 |
Concentration SteMBA
| First Year | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| MKT 530 | MANAGERIAL MARKETING | 3 |
| ACC 540 | ADV MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTNG | 3 |
| MNGT 520 | ADVANCED PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| Restricted Elective | 3 | |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Second Year | ||
| ECO 530 | MANAGERIAL ECONOMICS | 3 |
| FIN 515 | MANAGERIAL FINANCE | 3 |
| MNGT 330 | MANAGEMENT TO ORGANIZATIONS | 3 |
| MNGT 560 | BUSINESS POLICY | 3 |
| Hours | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MBA Electives | ||
| Restricted Electives for MBA (6 credit hours); Choose any two from the following: | ||
| ECO 511 | MACROECONOMICS THEORY | 3 |
| ACC 540 | ADV MANAGERIAL ACCOUNTNG | 3 |
| FIN 561 | SEM N BUS ADMN & RESEARCH PROJ | 3 |
| Any Accounting Elective | 3 | |
| Any Economics Elective | 3 | |
| Any Entrepreneurship Elective | 3 | |
| Any Management Elective | 3 | |
| Any Marketing Elective | 3 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Student Learning Outcome 1
Students completing a BS degree in Physics will apply mathematics and science knowledge to solve problems that require critical and analytical thinking.
Student Learning Outcome 2
Students completing a BS degree in CPAS will have a broad knowledge of global perspectives as they relate to their field of study and obtain experimental learning within the international scientific community.
Student Learning Outcome 3
Students completing a BS degree in CPAS will be prepared to enter the workforce in their field and/or engage in advanced studies and research in their fields.