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The Physics curriculum is designed to give students a solid academic background for graduate study or research opportunities. A degree in Physics affords students a professional foundation in a variety of technological disciplines and employment venues. Physics is a basis for fundamental research in interdisciplinary areas such as chemical physics, medical physics, and engineering. The department administers a well-structured mentoring program, an Undergraduate Research Experience, and summer internship opportunities through several national laboratories. Understanding student's financial needs and striving to provide additional sources, such as scholarships, to eligible students admitted to the physics or pre-engineering program is a primary goal of the department.
The Physics Department offers several options for obtaining a dual degree. Students may earn a Bachelor of Science in Physics by completing a four year curriculum at Dillard University; or participate in one of several 3-2 Pre-Engineering Program/Cooperative Agreements between Dillard University, the University of New Orleans, Tulane University, Columbia University, and Georgia Institute of Technology.
Students participating in a dual degree program may pursue a degree in chemical, electrical, mechanical, civil, and computer engineering, and will earn a Bachelor of Science from Dillard University in chemistry, computer science, or physics; and a Bachelor's degree in the specific field of engineering from the host institution.
REQUIREMENTS FOR DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION
1. Successful completion of all coursework as outlined in the pre-
engineering curriculum.
2. A grade of "C" or better in all major coursework.
3. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
4. Completion of the Dillard University External Program Application
by January 1 of the third year.
5. Completion of a degree audit by the Office of the Registrar.
6. Letter of acceptance from the Physics Department.
7. Letter of acceptance from the host institution.
8. Successful completion of all coursework at the host institution
during the first year including a minimum of 28 credit hours, a
grade of "C" or better in all coursework, and a GPA of 2.5.
MISSION
The physics department prepares the students either for Bachelor of Science degree in physics or for the three-two program in engineering. This enables the graduate to enter professional practice as a physicist in the areas of research, development, production, sales consulting and management, or to enter graduate or professional programs leading to advanced graduate degrees in physics, chemical physics, medical physics, and engineering.
OBJECTIVES
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1. To prepare the students to enter either workforce or graduate
program.
2. To offer instruction and structured mentoring program in research.
3. To offer course work to prepare 3-2 pre-engineering students for
engineering fields.
4. To offer service course work required for students in other
disciplines.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
1. PHYSICS
a. Total hours for graduation: 131
b. Total hours in major courses: 54
PHY 111, 112, 220, 222, 230, 305, 309, 390, 321, 323, 324,
310, 401, 402, 403, 404, 411, 412
c. Total hours in core courses: 35
d. Total hours in departmental courses: 30
e. Total hours of electives: 12
2. PRE-ENGINEERING: Physics Option
Electrical, Mechanical, Civil
a. Total hours for graduation: 131
b. Total hours in major courses: 46
PHY 111, 112, 220, 222, 230, 305, 309,
310, 321, 323, 324, 390, 401, 411, 412
c. Total hours in core courses: 35
d. Total hours in departmental courses: 22
e. Total hours of electives: 0
f . Total hours from host institution: 28
3. PRE-ENGINEERING: Computer Science Option
Computer Engineering
a. Total hours for graduation: 128
b. Total hours in major courses: 46
PHY 111, 112, 220, 230, 323, 324, 411, 412
CS 150, 160, 210, 220, 230, 260,270
c. Total hours in core courses: 35
d. Total hours in departmental courses: 19
e. Total hours of electives: 0
f . Total hours from host institution: 28
4. PRE-ENGINEERING: Chemistry Option
Chemical Engineering
a. Total hours for graduation: 133
b. Total hours in major courses: 49
PHY 111, 112, 220, 222, 230, 323, 324, 411
CHE 111, 112, 211, 212, 301, 306
c. Total hours in core courses: 35
d. Total hours in departmental courses: 18
e. Total hours of electives: 3
f . Total hours from host institution: 28
5. Total number of general electives: 3
6. Writing Proficiency Examination
7. Senior Comprehensive
No minor listed.
The links below provide a listing and description of courses.
FACULTY
Abdallah Darwish Physics
Clyde Smith Physics
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