Physics

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 40.0801

Undergraduates in this program have a choice of two tracks: electrical and mechanical. These applied tracks add a coherent program of engineering courses to basic physics degree requirements. While immersed in the culture of engineering, students learn to solve the practical problems that engineers typically encounter. Graduates are uniquely positioned to enter a variety of careers or to pursue graduate studies in physics or engineering.

Credits

120 credits

Program Pathways

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Program Details

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Physics

University of South Carolina-Columbia

Bachelor's DegreeAcademicCIP: 40.0801

Credits

120 credits

Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

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Skills

Active ListeningSpeakingReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingScienceComplex Problem SolvingInstructingLearning StrategiesMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessMathematicsActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementCoordination

Knowledge

English LanguageComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsPhysicsEducation and TrainingCustomer and Personal ServiceEngineering and TechnologyAdministrativePsychologyDesignMedicine and DentistryBiologyAdministration and Management

Abilities

Oral ExpressionOral ComprehensionWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionDeductive ReasoningInductive ReasoningSpeech ClarityProblem SensitivityNear VisionInformation OrderingSpeech RecognitionMathematical ReasoningNumber FacilityFluency of IdeasOriginalityCategory Flexibility

Tasks

Prepare students for later grades by encouraging them to explore learning opportunities and to perse
Instruct through lectures, discussions, and demonstrations in one or more subjects, such as English,
Establish and enforce rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order among students.
Evaluate and grade students' class work, laboratory work, assignments, and papers.
Prepare course materials, such as syllabi, homework assignments, and handouts.
Compile, administer, and grade examinations, or assign this work to others.
Review articles to determine their suitability for publication.
Perform complex calculations as part of the analysis and evaluation of data, using computers.
Analyze data from research conducted to detect and measure physical phenomena.
Describe and express observations and conclusions in mathematical terms.
Perform peer reviews of scientific papers.
Perform hydrologic, hydraulic, or water quality modeling.
Analyze storm water systems to identify opportunities for water resource improvements.
Conduct, or oversee the conduct of, investigations on matters such as water storage, wastewater disc
Schedule subjects for appointments, procedures, or inpatient stays as required by study protocols.
Perform specific protocol procedures such as interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and performi
Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of me
Hire, supervise, or evaluate engineers, technicians, researchers, or other staff.
Design or coordinate successive phases of problem analysis, solution proposals, or testing.
Plan or direct research, development, or production activities.

Technology

Data base user interface and query softwareAnalytical or scientific softwareDevelopment environment softwareComputer based training softwareComputer aided design CAD softwareGraphics or photo imaging softwareGeographic information systemElectronic mail softwareObject or component oriented development softwareCalendar and scheduling softwareMusic or sound editing softwareExpert system softwareCustomer relationship management CRM softwareAccounting softwareCategorization or classification softwareVideo conferencing softwareDocument management softwareSpreadsheet software

Tools

Bunsen burnersComputer data input scannersComputer laser printersDesktop computersDigital video camerasDissection scalpelsDocument camerasGlass beakersInteractive whiteboardsLaboratory heating platesLaptop computersLiquid crystal display LCD projectorsMultimedia projection equipmentOptical compound microscopesPencil compassesAnalytical ultracentrifugesCarousel slide projectorsCircular dichroism CD spectrometersCompact digital camerasCompact disk CD playersConcave mirrorsConference telephonesConvex mirrorsDigital calculatorsDigital video disk DVD playersFar infrared FIR lasersAccelerometersAnalog frequency analyzersAnalog sound level metersAnalytical balances

Work Values

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