Bachelor of Science in Physics
The Physics Department at UNO is a vibrant program well-known for offering quality education, diverse research activities, and broad community outreach programs.
The variety of options students have in the physics program makes our graduates well prepared to thrive in modern industries. Additionally, about a third of physics graduates are accepted into top graduate degree programs where they can pursue a master’s or doctoral degree in physics, physics education, engineering, chemistry, astrophysics, biophysics and medical physics. Our curriculum is flexible and provides students with a number of options to better prepare them for the career of their choice.
In addition to our Bachelors of Science program we offer concentrations in Biomedical Physics and Physics Education. The Physics Department emphasizes involving its physics majors in undergraduate research as well as the education process. Working closely with the faculty provides students a valuable experience. Beyond-the-classroom learning opportunities engage students and create a sense of community. Research projects are available in the following areas: astrophysics, biophysics, medical physics, computational physics, quantum computing, materials for energy applications, solid-state physics, and physics education.
Other Information
All coursework taken for the Physics major or minor must be completed with a grade of “C-” or better.
Physics majors must also take the two assessment tests (Major Field Test and Local Test) and complete the exit interview.
Apart from PHYS 1154, PHYS 1164, and PHYS 1950, no 1000-level courses may count toward the major requirements in physics. However, they do count as electives for various other college degrees.
Physics majors should strive to take as many of the courses in modern physics (PHYS 4210, PHYS 4220, PHYS 4230) and electronics (PHYS 3500) as their program will permit.
The senior project must be approved and the department chair notified at least eight months prior to graduation as a Physics major and the student must register for either PHYS 4950 or PHYS 4960.
Upper division courses (3000-level or higher) will assume that students have at least some experience with, and ability to use, computers for solving physics problems.
Physics is also offered as a concentration in the Division of Continuing Studies.
https://catalog.unomaha.edu/undergraduate/college-arts-sciences/physics/
