Program Overview

Computational Physics Degree

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Physics with a concentration in computational physics provides students with the flexibility to pursue a physics degree with an emphasis on computational skills. This concentration emphasizes the basics of computational programming and its applications in solving practical problems.

Marketable Skills

• Solve open-ended problems
• Apply structured scientific methods
• Analyze data for complex problems
• Communicate complex information effectively
• Work independently to meet deadlines

Program Highlights

• UNT's experienced Physics faculty are actively involved in path-finding research.
• Undergraduate physics students often participate in path-finding research projects.
• The low student-to-faculty ratio in upper-level courses allows for personal attention from faculty members and close interaction with peers.
• The Society of Physics Students conducts field trips and invites guest speakers to meetings.
• The department's weekly Physics Colloquium presents research overviews and descriptions of work by leading professionals in the field.
• UNT Physics students have a wide range of available physics jobs while studying for their undergraduate degree.

Program Courses

• Intermediate Computational Modeling of Physical Systems (3 hrs)
• Computer Based Physics (3 hrs)
• Quantum Mechanics (3 hrs)
• Physics, Computation and Software Applications (3 hrs)

Program Details

• Program type: Major
• Format: On Campus
• Estimated time to complete: 4 years
• Credit Hours: 120

Related Programs

• Physics Degree with Teaching Certification
• Physics Master's
• Similar Areas of Study: STEM
• College of Science
• Department of Physics

Location

• Physics Building, Room 110
• 1155 Union Circle, Denton, Texas

Program Description

Physics is the study of space, time, energy, and matter at all scales ranging from those describing subatomic particles to the evolution and structure of the universe as a whole. The coursework and related research help hone analytical, math, and communication skills for careers working with students, clients, and co-workers with backgrounds in other fields. Students in this concentration will have a solid understanding of physics and also know how to solve problems through computational skills.