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"description": "<h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Core Requirements: Additional</span></h2></div><div><span>33</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Basic core is met by courses specifically identified in the GEP and CPP.\nMAC2311C, MAC2312, MAC2313, CHM2045C, CHM2046, CHM2046L, PHY2048C (or PHY2048 and PHY2048L) and PHY2049C (or PHY2049 and PHY2049L)</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\">Complete at least <span>1</span> of the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a6ca8d2fb82952d80b0\" target=\"_blank\">COP2500C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Concepts in Computer Science<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a6ca38edf7b4f3ec2d0\" target=\"_blank\">COP3502C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Computer Science I<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80c8e6bc797e3b73eb3e\" target=\"_blank\">PHZ3150</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Introduction to Numerical Computing<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-C\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca7fc0e6bc79f66c73e8d3\" target=\"_blank\">MAP2302</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Ordinary Differential Equations I<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80c160402b6adbae77ff\" target=\"_blank\">PHY3101</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->General Physics Using Calculus III<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80c160402b769bae7801\" target=\"_blank\">PHY3220</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Mechanics I<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/65171a9287b0dfc726fe2753\" target=\"_blank\">PHY3323</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Electricity and Magnetism I<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80c25a1583246c9e733c\" target=\"_blank\">PHY3513</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Thermal and Statistical Physics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80c3a38edfd3283eca19\" target=\"_blank\">PHY4324</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Electricity and Magnetism II<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80c35a15836f0a9e7343\" target=\"_blank\">PHY4604</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Wave Mechanics I<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80c35a15832fac9e7349\" target=\"_blank\">PHY4605</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Wave Mechanics II<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80c8e6bc79f03373eb3c\" target=\"_blank\">PHZ3113</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Introduction to Theoretical Methods of Physics<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-D\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-D-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca80c39d7535425b877297\" target=\"_blank\">PHY3802L</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Intermediate Physics Laboratory<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-E\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-E-result\"><div>Complete 3 hours of PHY3905 or PHY4912 (Directed Independent Study) in your area of specialization. This fulfills the degree's Capstone Requirement.</div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Core Requirements: Astronomy Specialization</span></h2></div><div><span>21</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/65f30043c8c31f051e6fde26\" target=\"_blank\">AST2002</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Astronomy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/61eaf85f8f1f4420e51b495e\" target=\"_blank\">AST4700</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Experimental Methods in Astronomy<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\">Complete at least <span>1</span> of the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a1c00f8277e42140c98\" target=\"_blank\">AST4762C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Astronomical Data Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a1c00f82755f1140c9a\" target=\"_blank\">AST5765C</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Advanced Astronomical Data Analysis<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-C\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>Select from upper division AST courses.</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-D\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-D-result\">Earn at least <span>6</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>Select courses at a 3000 level or higher, approved by the Physics Department. Courses must be chosen in Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Engineering. Additional directed electives can be taken as approved by an ASC in consultation with the faculty advisor.</div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Capstone Requirement</span></h2></div><div><span>3</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>3</span> credits from the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/62960153adba152a748b0cea\" target=\"_blank\">PHY3905</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Directed Independent Study<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1 - 99)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/62960390ec5c9c9029967dc5\" target=\"_blank\">PHY4912</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Directed Independent Research<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(1 - 99)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>57</strong></h3></div><h3>Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 120</h3> <p><strong>Electives</strong></p> <ul> <li>To fulfill the 120 hours required in this degree, select primarily from upper level courses after meeting with an Academic Success Coach (ASC) in consultation with the faculty advisor. Courses may be outside the department.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Foreign Language Requirements</strong></p> <p><u>Graduation</u></p> <ul> <li>None</li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>While declared as a Physics BS major, students must complete the Professional Physics Mentoring Program annually. Exceptions will be granted on an annual basis for students who demonstrate participation on an independent and continuous physics professional mentoring plan with faculty in or affiliated to the department.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Departmental Exit Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>Grades below "C" (2.0) in any required physics or mathematics courses are not acceptable; they must be repeated with a higher grade.</li> <li>Students must achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in all courses taken that could meet major requirements.</li> <li>All attempts that could meet requirements are included in the major GPA calculation. All attempts of courses listed for the major taken beyond the minimum required are included in the GPA calculation (e.g., additional restricted electives).</li> <li>Students will be required to take a nationally normed test in Physics during their last year.</li> <li>Students will have an exit interview in their last semester with a representative of the Physics Undergraduate Committee</li> </ul> <p><strong>University Minimum Exit Requirements</strong></p> <ul> <li>A 2.0 UCF GPA</li> <li>4 semester hours of upper division credit completed</li> <li>30 of the last 39 hours of course work must be completed in residency at UCF.</li> <li>A maximum of 45 hours of extension, correspondence, CLEP, Credit by Exam, and Armed Forces credits permitted.</li> <li>Complete the General Education Program, the State Writing and Math Requirement, and nine hours of Summer credit.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Honors In Major</strong></p> <ul> <li>Application and admissions through The Burnett Honors College and department. More information about Honors in the Major can be found at honors.ucf.edu/research.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Related Programs</strong></p> <ul> <li>Mathematics (B.S.) Engineering/Physics Track</li> <li>Electrical Engineering - Accelerated Undergraduate-Graduate (B.S.E.E. / M.S.E.E.)</li> <li>Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Mathematics Minor</li> <li>Physics Minor</li> <li>Astronomy Minor</li> </ul> <p><strong>Advising Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Students should consult with their Academic Success Coach (ASC).</li> <li>Contact your ASC in the College of Sciences Advising Services (COSAS) office (CSB 250) for more information about overall progress toward your degree, GEP and other university requirements, academic probation, special problems as well as general academic advising.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Transfer Notes</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lower division courses do not substitute for upper division courses.</li> <li>Courses transferred from private and out-of-state schools must be evaluated for equivalency credit. The student must provide all supporting information.</li> <li>Submit your requests for course evaluations at <a href=\"https://sciences.ucf.edu/cosas/\">https://sciences.ucf.edu/cosas/</a> and click on "COS Course Evaluation".</li> <li>Acceptable Substitutes for Transfer Courses <ul> <li>The following substitutions for common program prerequisites are acceptable if taken prior to transferring to UCF:</li> <li>CHM 2045C: may use CHM 1040 plus CHM 1041 or CHM 2040C plus CHM 2041C</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Program Academic Learning Compacts</strong></p> <ul> <li>Program Academic Learning Compacts (student learning outcomes) for undergraduate programs are located at: <a href=\"http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm\" target=\"_blank\"><em>http://www.oeas.ucf.edu/alc/academic_learning_compacts.htm</em></a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Equipment Fees</strong></p> <ul> <li>Part-Time Student: $12.40 per term</li> <li>Full-Time Student: $24.80 per term</li> </ul>",
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