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Virginia Tech
Physics Department
215 Robeson Hall – 0435
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Non-Profit Org.
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Blacksburg, VA 24060
Permit No. 28
∗ These 8 credits count as free electives (i.e. not as physics credits) for (and
only for) B.S.-degree physics majors who declare and complete this
concentration; these credits also constitute an approved University core
course in Area 4.
# Phys 3655 and 3656 (6 credits) may be substituted for Phys 4554 or 4504 (3
credits), and Phys 3154 may be substituted for Phys 4316 if and only if the
first substitution is satisfied.
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AOE 4134 (3); EE 4114, 4124, 4144, 4604 (3 each); ESM 3016, 3024, 4524
(3 each); GEOL 3114 (3), 4144 (4); PHYS 4614-4624 (4)
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a) A minor candidate must register with the department:
b) Courses required by the Physics Department:
Phys 2305, 2306
Phys 3455
Phys 3704
Phys 3355 or 3405
One Phys 3000 level or above
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The department strongly encourages students to engage in front-line
research, advised by a faculty member. In addition to experience and
some financial support, this may lead to scientific publications and
conference talks for the students. More details can be found at
http://www.phys.vt.edu/undergradresearch.html.
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The following requirements for credits by examination are reprinted from
the Undergraduate Catalog:
Credit, not to exceed 12 semester hours, may be allowed by special
examination where exceptional command of a subject can be
demonstrated in lieu of formal course work. This privilege is not available
to a student who has audited or enrolled previously in the course, or has
previously attempted credit by examination in the course. If credit by
examination is deemed appropriate, the offering department shall have full
responsibility for determining the type of examination to be given and what
constitutes a passing grade.
Credit established by examination may not be used in satisfying the inresidence
requirements for graduation, and no grades or quality credits will
be assigned.
There is a per credit fee for the examination. The current fee is $10.00
per credit hour and is subject to change at the beginning of an academic
year. Only currently enrolled undergraduate students are eligible for
special examinations allowing university credit. Official approval must be
obtained from the head of the department offering the course.
In general the student seeking credit by examination for a physics course
(which credit is pass/fail only) will need to have an overall GPA of
approximately 3.0 or better and will first discuss the matter with the
Associate Chair of the Physics Department. If the Associate Chair agrees,
the student next fill out the necessary permission form, and pays his or her
fee to the registrar. The time and place of the examination will then be
determined by the Associate Chair.
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Students with a 3.5 or above GPA, on their option and with the
recommendation of the University Honors Program, may apply for admission
to the Graduate School on the completion of seventy-five hours of
undergraduate study.
The student must append to the application to the Graduate School a letter
from the department head of the proposed graduate department affirming the
department’s acceptance of the student as a graduate student and their
agreement that the student can complete his or her undergraduate studies
upon demonstration of twelve hours of graduate study.
The student will be required to complete the Graduate Record Examination
at the normal time. The GRE will not be required for admission to a Master’s
Program under this program. After three years, the Graduate School and
University Honors Program will evaluate the GRE scores of student
participants.
During the two semesters following admission to graduate school, the
student may complete up to twelve hours of graduate work, jointly enrolled in
the Graduate School and their undergraduate department. Successful
completion of twelve hours of graduate work with no less that a “B” average
will complete the last twelve hours of the undergraduate degree.
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If you’d like to sit in on a class and tour the department please email Diane L.
Walker-Green at dwalkerg@vt.edu or call (540) 231-5792 to schedule a visit.
For additional brochures or questions please contact Diane L. Walker-
Green at (540) 231 – 5792 or dwalkerg@vt.edu