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The Honors College curriculum in Physics offers students a number of options for study, depending on their interests. The core requirements for the concentration
are kept low enough to encourage interdisciplinary study. The advisory board for the concentration reflects this goal, but it should not be considered an exhaustive
list of faculty who may guide students in an interdisciplinary physics curriculum. Students interested in a more linear, advanced physics track (leading, for example,
to graduate study in physics or engineering) will also find the opportunity to take more advanced courses in physics.
Available Options: Concentration in Physics (minimal requirements); Graduate School Track and Pre-professional track;
Minor Concentration in Physics.
Concentration in Physics (minimal requirements)
These minimal requirements are not generally considered sufficient preparation for admission into graduate study in physics. Rather, they are intended for students
who are interested in pursuing interdisciplinary tracks in physics. Examples include emphasis on applied mathematics, philosophy of science, science and culture,
and scientific writing. Specific paths should be determined in consultation with advisors from physics and appropriate disciplines. The senior thesis may reflect
such interdisciplinary study, but must include significant concepts or techniques from the field of physics. Students who pursue interdisciplinary tracks in physics
should arrange for a thesis advisory committee that represents these interests. In addition to the requirements for a minor in physics, students will earn a major
concentration in physics by completing 6-9 credit hours of research toward and writing of a senior thesis in physics.
Students are reminded they need 45 upper-level (3000- or 4000-level) credits to graduate.
Concentration in Physics (minimal requirements)
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
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| PHY 2048, 2048L | Honors General Physics I with Lab | 5 |
| PHY 2049, 2049L | Honors General Physics II with Lab | 5 |
| | Physics Electives | 15 |
| | Mathematics Electives | 3 |
| PHY 4905 | Honors Directed Independent Thesis Research | 3-6 |
| PHY 4970 | Honors Thesis in Physics | 3 |
| | Total minimal concentration | 34-37 |
Graduate school track: The minimal concentration listed above is not sufficient for admission to graduate study in physics. Students who wish to go
to graduate school should take additional credits in physics and mathematics, including specific courses to be determined in consultation with an advisor. All students
are encouraged to take advanced physics courses from the main campus in Boca Raton.
Pre-professional track: A specific example of an interdisciplinary physics concentration, the pre-professional physics track is intended for students
who are interested in pursuing a career in medicine or possibly science education. Because of the nature of requirements for admission to medical school, there is very
little room for non-science elective courses in this track. Students who wish to pursue a career in science education will most likely need additional education courses
taken elsewhere. Students should consult with their thesis advisors for guidance in completing a track that meets their needs. In addition to the prerequisites, students
must earn a grade of "C" or better in the following courses:
Additional Courses in the Pre-Professional Track
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
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| BSC 1010, 1010L | Honors Biological Principles with Lab | 4 |
| BSC 1011, 1011L | Honors Biodiversity with Lab | 4 |
| CHM 2045, 2045L | Honors General Chemistry I wtih Lab | 4 |
| CHM 2046, 2046L | Honors General Chemistry II wtih Lab | 4 |
| CHM 2210, 2210L | Honors Organic Chemistry I with Lab | 4 |
| CHM 2211, 2211L | Honors Organic Chemistry II with Lab | 4 |
| BCH 3033 | Honors Biochemistry | 4 |
| | Total Credits (including minimal concentration) | 61-64 |
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