Physics B.S. - Concentration: Earth and Space Science
The Earth and Space Science concentration provides a strong base for future study in one or more of the Earth and Space Sciences (i.e., Astronomy, Geology, Meteorology and Oceanography).
Contact person: David Buckley
Program Features
43-44 credits
Required major core courses:
3 credits, 300-level or above in Earth and Space Science, as approved by advisor.
Co-requisite courses:
Recommended courses:
Additional requirements:
At least 9 credits of required courses (not co-requisites) must be completed at East Stroudsburg University. A minimum of a “C-” must be obtained in each of the required and cognate courses.
Program Curriculum Plan (Earth and Space Science)
(Subject to change by the university without notice)
Freshman Year
Fall
| ENGL 103 | English Composition | 3 credits |
| MATH 140 | GE: Calculus I | 4 credits |
| CHEM 121 | GE: General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 123 | GE: General Chemistry I Lab | 1 credits |
| PHYS 121 | GE: Astronomy I: The Sky and Solar System | 3 credits |
| PHYS 124 | Observational Astronomy Lab | 1 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PHYS 161 | GE: Physics I | 4 credits |
| CHEM 124 | GE: General Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 126 | GE: General Chemistry II Lab | 1 credits |
| MATH 141 | GE: Calculus II | 4 credits |
| PHYS 122 | GE: Astronomy II: Stars and Galaxies | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Sophomore Year
Fall
| PHYS 162 | GE: Physics II | 4 credits |
| GEOG 121 | GE: Physical Geology | 3 credits |
| MATH 240 | Multivariate Calculus | 4 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Group C | 3 credits |
| | FIT Elective | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PHYS 261 | Physics III | 3 credits |
| PHYS 328 | Mathematical Physics | 3 credits |
| PHYS 304 | Modern Physical Astronomy | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Group A | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Group C | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Junior Year
Fall
| PHYS 361 | Physics IV | 3 credits |
| PHYS 333 | Advanced Physics Lab I | 3 credits |
| GEOG 220 | GE: Meteorology | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Group A | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Spring
| PHYS 415 | Computational Physics | 3 credits |
| PHYS 305 | Physics Of Atmosphere | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Group A | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Group C | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Senior Year
Fall
| PHYS 431 | Electromagnetic Theory | 4 credits |
| | Or | |
| PHYS 441 | Theoretical Mechanics | 3 credits |
| | | |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Group A | 3 credits |
| | General Education Elective - Group A | 3 credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| PHYS 495 | Seminar | 1 credits |
| | Earth Science Elective | 3 credits |
| | Elective | 3 credits |
| | FIT Elective | 1 credit |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Total Credit Hours: 120
For more information, contact Program Coordinator David Buckley at 570-422-3351 or email dbuckley@esu.edu.