2013–2014 Undergraduate Catalog - University of the Cumberlands

MATH 436. Real Analysis I
This is the study of partial differentiation, application of partial differentiation, line and surface integrals, and Fourier
series. Prerequisite: grade of “C” or better in MATH 241. Credit, 3 hours. Offered fall semesters.
MATH 437. Real Analysis II
Topics covered are point set theory, sequences, limits, continuity, and uniform continuity. Prerequisite: MATH 436.
Credit, 3 hours. Offered spring semesters.
MATH 490. Topics in Mathematics
Topics are generally selected from complex variables, number theory, numerical analysis, and problems research
in mathematics or mathematics education. Enrollment in this course is open only to mathematics majors and minors.
Prerequisite: MATH 241. Credit, 1 to 3 hours each topic. A topics course is offered on demand.
Physics Program
Purpose Statement
The Physics Program strives to prepare students for successful careers in physics, engineering, mathematics, and
related fields. In particular, the program is committed to providing a solid foundation for those students seeking certification
to teach high school physical science with physics emphasis. Integral to achieving these goals, students are provided
opportunities to cultivate critical thinking skills, learn to apply physical principles, develop skills in experimental physics, and
extend their mathematics prowess. As students develop these cognitive skills, the program also encourages students to
recognize their professional and ethical responsibilities to society.
Program Goals
1. To encourage students to recognize their professional and ethical responsibilities to society.
2. To cultivate the student’s critical thinking in problem solving and scientific reasoning.
3. To facilitate the learning process as students are introduced to new and increasingly more abstract physical principles.
4. To assist students as they develop their skills in experimental physics.
5. To refine and extend the student’s capabilities at using mathematics to solve physical problems.
6. To provide content knowledge in physical science (physics emphasis) for those students seeking teacher certification.
7. To prepare students for careers in physics, engineering, mathematics, and related fields.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science with a Major in Physics–51 semester hours as follows:
Physics (33 hours)
PHYS 241 Physics I
PHYS 242 Physics II
PHYS 330 Classical Physics
PHYS 335 Quantum Physics
PHYS 410 Science and Society
PHYS 300+ Physics Electives (18 hours)
Mathematics (15 hours)
MATH 140 Calculus I
MATH 240 Calculus II
MATH 241 Calculus III
MATH 430 Differential Equations
Programming (3 hours)
BMIS 231 Introduction to Programming
Requirements for the Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Physics–Completion of the requirements for
the Bachelor of Science with a major in physics plus a foreign language through the intermediate level.
Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Physics Leading to Secondary Certification–55
semester hours as follows:
Physics (24 hours)
PHYS 241 Physics I
PHYS 242 Physics II
PHYS 330 Classical Physics
PHYS 335 Quantum Physics
PHYS 410 Science and Society
PHYS 300+ Physics Electives (9 hours)
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