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Physics - Applied Physics Concentration, BS (270B)


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Program Code: 270*/270B
CIP Code: 40.0801

Non-Teaching

Foundations of American Democracy Requirement (3 Hours)


Foundations of American Democracy Requirement  

Three (3) credits of Foundations of American Democracy (FAD) are required for degree completion. Courses that meet this requirement may also be used to meet other major, minor, or General Education requirements.

General Education Requirements (41 Hours)


PHY 1170  & PHY 1180  or PHY 1123  & PHY 1124  will fulfill Science Inquiry. MAT 1110  fulfills Quantitative Literacy.

Major Requirements (62 Hours)


Not including up to 12 hours counted in General Education Requirements, above

2.0 major GPA is required for graduation. Major GPA calculation will include all courses taken in the major department, plus any other courses under Major Requirements. Minimum of 18 semester hours of courses taken to fulfill major requirements must be courses offered by Appalachian.

Minor (Optional)


Electives (17 Hours)


Taken to total 120 hours for the degree

Total Required (120 Hours)


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