Chairperson: Dow; Associate  Chairperson: Kazemi; Coordinator of Graduate Program:  Avrin; Coordinator of Undergraduate Program: Harris; Coordinator of Mathematics Education: Cifarelli; Professors: Wei Cai, Xingde Dai, Diao, Houston, Klibanov, Lambert, T. G. Lucas, T. R. Lucas, Molchanov, Oh, Quinn, Shafer, Sonin, Stavrakas, Vainberg, Weinstock, Wihstutz, Zhu; Associate Professors: Anderson, Burnap, Zongwu Cai, Cifarelli, Dmochowski, Reiter, Rothe, Royster, Sáenz-Ludlow, Sun, Zhang; Assistant Professors: Biswas, Ming Dai, Godin, Hetyei, Kawczak, Nabors, Sundaram, Mingxin Xu; Lecturers: Eagle, Funderburk, Hill, Reznikova, Shaban; Bonnie E. Cone Distinguished Professor in Teaching Emerita: Leiva; Professor Emeriti:  Nixon, Papadopoulos, Schoeps, Yushkevich;  Emeriti: Roth, Wright, Stewart. 

Mathematics has important applications to numerous areas ranging from economics and other social sciences to physics and engineering.  It is a challenging and interesting area to study in its own right with a broad and varied curriculum. 

The Department offers majors leading to the B.S. and B.A. degrees as well as a minor in Mathematics. Students considering a major in Mathematics should take at least four years of high school mathematics, including at least one year beyond Algebra II.  (Only well‑prepared students will be permitted to enroll in MATH 1241 without first taking MATH 1103.)  While excessive specialization at the undergraduate level is not encouraged, students may choose their upper‑division mathematics electives to emphasize statistics, operations research or applied mathematics.  Students graduating with a bachelor's degree in Mathematics should find themselves well prepared for a career in business or industry, especially if they have chosen to concentrate on some of the more applied areas in the program and have selected related work in an area of application such as economics, business or computer science. Students preparing for careers in industry or business should consider participating in the Department's Cooperative Education Program.  Students completing the B.S. curriculum will be well prepared for graduate work in the mathematical sciences. 

The Department offers graduate programs leading to master's and doctoral degrees.  The Ph.D degree is available in Applied Mathematics.  The M.A. degree is available in Mathematics Education.  The M.S. degree in Mathematics has tracks in General Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, and Applied Statistics. 

Teacher Licensure in Mathematics. Students preparing for licensure to teach mathematics in secondary school (grades 9‑12) must major in Mathematics.  They may select either the B.A. or the B.S. degree track, but their coursework must include MATH 3181, 4109, MAED 3103, 3105, and 3252, together with a number of education related courses.  Before the end of the sophomore year, students should obtain an application for formal admission to the teacher education program in the Department of Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education. Detailed information is available in the Mathematics Department office.  Licensure applications are the responsibility of the student and the Office of Teacher Education, Advising, and Licensure in the College of Education. 

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MATHEMATICS

A major in Mathematics for the B.A. degree consists of a minimum of 34 hours of approved mathematics, operations research or statistics courses, including MATH 1241, 1242, 2241, 2242, 2164, 2171, 3163, and 3688; 12 additional hours of approved courses numbered 3000 or above; and MATH 3689 or 3791. 

A major in Mathematics also requires ITCS 1214 and related work consisting of 18 hours of approved courses in an area outside the Mathematics Department.  All students must meet the General Education requirements of the University. 

Concentration in Actuarial Science 

                  A Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with an option in Actuarial Science consists of a minimum of 34 hours of mathematics and statistics courses including MATH 1241, 1242, 2241, 2242, 2164, 2171, 3163, 3688, and 3689.  Upper-division courses must include MATH 3122, 3123, 3128, and 3129.  It is strongly recommended that students also take STAT 3110 or 3150. 

      The program also requires ITCS 1214 and at least 18 hours of related work consisting of ACCT 2121, 2122, ECON 1201, 1202, FINN 3120, and 3271.  In addition, it is strongly recommended that students take FINN 3272 or 3273.  All students must meet the General Education requirements of the University. 

Concentration in Statistics 

        A Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics with a Concentration in Statistics consists of a minimum of 34 hours of mathematics and statistics courses including MATH 1241, 1242, 2241, 2242, 2164, 3688, 3689, STAT 2122, STAT 2223 and STAT 3110.  Upper level courses must include three courses from STAT 3140, 3150, 3160, and 4116.  Optionally, STAT 2122/STAT 2223 may be replaced by STAT 3122/STAT 3123 or by STAT 3128/STAT 3123. 

        A Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with a Concentration in Statistics consists of a minimum of 40 hours of mathematics and statistics courses including MATH 1241, 1242, 2241, 2242, 2164, 3688, 3689; STAT 2122 and STAT 3110.  Upper level courses must include MATH 3141, STAT 3122, 3123, and any three courses from STAT 3140, 3150, 3160, and 4116.   

        Both programs require ITCS 1214 and at least 18 hours of approved related courses in an area outside the Mathematics Department. 

        It is strongly recommended that students in the Statistics Concentration Program take ITCS 3160, Data Design and Implementation. 

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS

A major in Mathematics for the B.S. degree consists of a minimum of 40 semester hours of approved MATH, STAT or OPRS courses.  In addition to the requirements for the B.A. degree, the major in Mathematics for the B.S. degree requires the completion of six additional hours of approved mathematics, operations research, or statistics courses numbered 3000 or above (exclusive of MATH 3163), as well as a minimum of 11 hours of science courses.  Upper-division courses must include MATH 3141, 3142, and at least one course from among STAT 3123 and MATH 4163, 4164, 4181, and 5143. 

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS 

A major in Mathematics for Business for the B.A. degree consists of a minimum of 36 hours of approved mathematics, operations research, or statistics courses, including MATH 1120, MATH 2120, STAT 1220, STAT 2223, MATH 2164, MATH 2428, STAT 3110, OPRS 3111, and MATH 4051: 9 additional hours of MATH, STAT, or OPRS numbers 3000 and above.  

Required in addition are ITCS 1214 and related work consisting of 18 hours of approved courses in an area outside the Mathematics Department or an officially approved University minor.  All students must meet the General Education requirements of the University.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS  

A major in Mathematics for Business for the B.S. degree consists of a minimum of 45 hours of approved mathematics, operations research, or statistics courses, including in its core MATH 1241, MATH 1242, MATH 2241, MATH 2164, MATH 2171, STAT 2122, STAT 2223, MATH 2428, STAT 3110, OPRS 3111, and MATH 4051. It is recommended and permitted that students take MATH/STAT 3122 and MATH/STAT 3123 in place of STAT 2122 and STAT 2223. In addition a student must select from one of three concentrations.  

Concentration in Economics/Finance* 

A BS degree in Mathematics for Business requires MATH 4122, MATH 4128, STAT 3150, and an additional 3000 or 4000 level course in MATH, STAT, or OPRS.  

Concentration in Actuarial Scicence* 

A BS degree in Mathematics for Business requires MATH 3128, MATH 3129, MATH 4128, and an additional 3000 or 4000 level course in MATH, STAT, or OPRS.  

Concentration in Operations Research* 

A BS degree in Mathematics for Business requires OPRS 3112, OPRS 4113, OPRS 4114, and an additional 3000 or 4000 level course in MATH, STAT, or OPRS. 

*In addition, each of the three concentrations require ITCS 1214 and related work consisting of 18 hours of approved courses in an area outside the Mathematics Department or an officially approved University minor.  Furthermore, all students must meet the General Education requirements of the University. 

Note: Students applying for either the B.A. or B.S. degree in Mathematics or Mathematics for Business must have a grade point average of at least 2.0 in each of the following categories: (1) all MATH, STAT, and OPRS courses taken and (2) all 2000 level and above MATH, STAT, and OPRS courses taken.

MATHEMATICS MINOR 

A minor in Mathematics requires 18 semester hours including MATH 1241and 1242; at least one of MATH 2164 and 2171; one additional course from MATH 2241, 2242, 2164 and 2171, STAT 2122, or any three-hour MATH, STAT, or OPRS 3000 or above; two three-hour MATH, STAT, or OPRS course numbered 3000 or above; and an average GPA of at least 2.0 in these courses. 

MINOR IN ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS 

A minor in Actuarial Mathematics requires MATH 1241, 1242, 2241, 2164, STAT 3122 and STAT 3123; and a minimum average GPA of 2.0 in these courses. 

Completion of these courses will help prepare the student for the first two actuarial examinations administered by the Society of Actuaries and the Casualty Actuarial Society.  The first actuarial exam should be taken as soon as possible after completing Calculus I, II, III and Linear Algebra, and the second examination after completing Probability and Statistics II.  Further examinations cover material contained in MATH 3176, OPRS 3111, 3113, and STAT 5123, 5124. 

HONORS PROGRAM IN MATHEMATICS 

The purpose of the Honors Program in mathematics is to stimulate the imagination and deepen the understanding of students by encouraging independent study and to provide recognition of exceptional achievements in mathematics.  Students who complete the requirements of the program graduate with Honors in mathematics. 

Admission.  Entrance to the Mathematics Department Honors Program is granted by the Mathematics Department, based on the following minimum requirements: (1) junior or senior standing; (2) at least 20 hours in mathematics, including MATH 1241, 1242, 2241, 2171, 2164, and 3163; and (3) a grade point average of not less than 3.0 in mathematics courses and in all University courses. 

Students must apply to the Mathematics Department for admission to the program and, if admitted, must select a mathematics faculty member who is willing to serve as an Honors advisor. The Department recommends students admitted to the program to the University Honors Council for formal admission to Honors candidacy.  (In order to graduate with Honors the University requires that students be admitted to Honors candidacy at least two semesters before graduation.)

Honors Courses. A Junior Honors Seminar (MATH 3790) and a Senior Honors Tutorial (MATH 3791) are offered, both of which may be repeated for credit. 

Certification Requirements. The requirements for graduation with Honors are: (1) completion of all requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with a grade point average of 3.00 or better; (2) a grade point average of 3.25 or better in all mathematics, operations research and statistics courses and a GPA of 3.5 or better in all mathematics Honors courses; (3) completion of at least six hours of senior honors tutorial (MATH 3791) with a GPA of 3.5 or better, culminating in an Honors thesis approved by the Mathematics Department; and (4) recommendation by the Mathematics Department to the University Honors Council that the student graduate with Honors. 

Either the student or the Department may withdraw the student from the Department Honors Program. If the date for dropping courses has passed when the student leaves the program, the student must complete any courses currently in progress in order to receive passing grades in the courses. 

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM 

A student may participate in the Mathematics Cooperative Education Program in either the parallel or alternate track.  The parallel track combines academic study and cooperative experience during the same semester, while the alternate track alternates semesters totally devoted to work with semesters totally devoted to academic study. Students in the Mathematics Cooperative Education Program must participate in a minimum of two semesters in the program. Students interested in participating in the program should contact the Coordinator of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Mathematics or the University Career Center for information.

Professor (Mil.): McCall; Assistant Professor (Mil.): Hale 

Participation in Army ROTC enhances the education of both men and women by providing unique leadership and management training, along with practical experience in these areas.  It helps students develop many of the qualities basic to success in the Army, or in civilian careers.  Students earn a college degree and an officer's commission at the same time.  The program is designed to complement the student's major area of study; participation in Army ROTC is compatible with all major areas of study.  The Basic Course and the Advanced Course comprise the Military Science curriculum. 

BASIC COURSE 

The Basic Course is usually taken during the freshman and sophomore years.  It is open to all students and incurs no military obligation.  Topics include management principles, leadership development, national defense organization, land navigation, small unit tactics, survival techniques, military courtesy, and physical training.  Uniforms and textbooks are provided at no cost to students.  Students unable to attend the Basic Course, may still qualify for the Advanced Course by attending a paid four‑week summer Leader’s Training Course at Fort Knox, Kentucky, following their sophomore year.  Placement credit is also available for veterans, members of the reserve components, and Junior ROTC participants. 

ADVANCED COURSE 

The Advanced Course provides instruction in military history, advanced tactics, techniques of effective leadership, and military ethics and professionalism.  It is normally taken during the junior and senior years.  Students successfully completing the Basic Course, who have demonstrated the potential to become officers and meet Army physical and academic standards, are eligible to enroll in the Advanced Course.  Students receive a monthly tax‑free stipend of $350 per academic year as junior and $400 per month during their senior year. Students are required to attend a paid four‑week summer Leader Development and Assessment Course at Fort Lewis, Washington, between their junior and senior years.  In addition to Military Science courses, students must complete HIST 2120 American Military History.  Nursing students may enter the Advanced Course without Basic Course credit. 

Nursing Summer Camp. Nursing students enrolled in the Advanced Course attend a two‑part summer camp between the junior and senior years.  This consists of four weeks of Leader Development and Assessment Course at Fort Lewis, Washington, followed by three weeks of practical nursing training.  The nurse intern training may be at Fort Lewis, Washington or any other major Army Medical Center nationwide. 

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 

Two-, three-, and four-year scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis, providing full tuition and educational fees, a specified amount for books and supplies, and a tax‑free tiered stipend of $250, $300, $350 or $400 per academic month.  Four-year scholarships are available to students who apply while in high school or prior to enrollment.  Students do not have to be enrolled in Army ROTC to apply and incur  no obligation by applying.  Application timeframe is December to February each year.  Special consideration is given to students in nursing, engineering, and physical sciences.   

COMMISSION REQUIREMENTS 

To obtain a commission in the Army, Army National Guard or Army Reserve, a student must successfully complete the Advanced Course, be recommended by the Professor of Military Science, and complete work leading to at least a baccalaureate degree.

Chairperson: Professor Lumpkin; Professors: Bulow, Dillard; Associate Professors: Marks, Mosley, Price; Assistant Professors: Grymes, Haldeman, Savage, Sullivan; Instructor: Campbell; Lecturer: Dior 

      The Department of Music offers courses for majors and non-majors ranging from theory, music appreciation, and private lessons (applied music) to the History of Rock Music and various jazz courses.  Several specialty courses are offered, such as foreign language diction for singers, literature for the guitar, composition, and music history.  Students gain performing experience through a variety of large and small ensembles, either instrumental or vocal, that are offered for academic credit. 

      A major in Music leading to the Bachelor of Music (B.M.) degree offers the student professional training in music performance or music education.  The B.A. in Music degree allows the student to study music in a more traditional liberal arts context.  The Master of Arts in Teaching:  Music degree is offered through the College of Education, and is available to those qualified students who either desire teaching certification in music or wish to earn the Master’s degree. 

      Most music graduates move directly into the profession as performers or teachers, while many opt for advanced training in graduate programs or apprenticeships with professional organizations.  Some music majors use their undergraduate training as a foundation for other professions, such as arts management, various private businesses, or church music work. 

      All music courses and most performances are held in the new Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts, a state-of-the-art facility that is shared with the Department of Dance and Theatre.  This new facility features beautifully designed performance and rehearsal venues, ample classroom space, practice rooms (including two “V” rooms with variable acoustics), faculty studios, and several specialized instructional spaces, including Listening and Viewing and Music Technology labs. 

      Each student majoring in Music, regardless of degree plan or concentration area, is required to perform in an appropriate major ensemble each semester enrolled*, perform at least once a semester in a Wednesday recital*, attend seven additional concerts each semester*, take applied music lessons each semester*, and pass all portions (keyboard and sight-singing skills) of the Sophomore Screening.  Please review the departmental Student Handbook for details.  

*These requirements are not applicable for music education majors during the semester they are enrolled in Student Teaching or for B.A. in Music majors during the semester they are enrolled in Senior Project. 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN PERFORMANCE 

      The Bachelor of Music in Performance degree consists of 78 semester hours of music including 18 hours of music theory, 6 hours of music history, 16 hours of private instruction on the student’s principal instrument or voice, courses in pedagogy, conducting, and 8 semesters of major ensemble participation.  A junior recital (20-30 minutes) and a senior recital (at least 50 minutes) must be presented; authorization to present a recital may be granted only following a hearing by the music faculty.  General education requirements of 40 hours and 3 elective hours make up the remainder of the 121 credits needed for graduation. 

BACHELOR OF MUSIC (B.M.) IN MUSIC EDUCATION 

      The Music Education track of the Bachelor of Music degree is designed to prepare the student for a career as a public or private school music teacher and results in K-12 licensure in the State of North Carolina. 

      The program is divided into three concentration areas: Instrumental, Vocal, and General Music.  This is a four-year program requiring 124 credits. It requires 61 hours of music and no elective hours for students with an Instrumental Music Concentration, 60 hours of music and 1 hour of electives for the Vocal Concentration, and 58 hours of music and 3 hours of electives for the General Music Concentration.  All students will take 29 hours in education/licensure and 34 hours in General Education.  For specific course requirements of the Music Education track, refer to the Department of Music Student Handbook. 

      Licensure applications are the responsibility of the student and the Office of Student Academic Services in the College of Education. 

BACHELOR OF ARTS (B.A.) IN MUSIC 

      The Bachelor of Arts in Music degree consists of a core of 35 hours in music, including 12 hours of music theory, 6 hours of music history, 6 hours of music electives, a Senior Project and applied music, ensemble, proficiency and recital attendance requirements.  Please review the departmental Student Handbook for details.  The B.A. in music degree is designed for students who wish to pursue the study of music in a traditional liberal arts environment and who do not desire careers in public school teaching or professional performance.  The degree offers maximum flexibility for structuring a course of study characterized by imagination and possibilities for integrating areas of interest. 

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING: MUSIC 

      The Master of Arts in Teaching: Music Education (K-12) degree program, offered in conjunction with the College of Education, consists of two separate “phases.”  Completion of Phase One/Fast-track (minimum of 17 hours), and of any required deficiency courses in Music, results in “A” Licensure in one of three concentrations in K-12 music education:  general music (K-6 emphasis); Vocal Music (6-12 emphasis) or Instrumental Music (6-12 emphasis).  Additional completion of Phase Two (minimum of 21 hours) results in the awarding of the Master of Arts in Teaching: Music Education (K-12) degree.  For specific course requirements of each phase of the program, please refer to the websites of either the Department of Music or the College of Education.

Chairperson: Vacant; Bonnie E. Cone Distinguished Professor in Teaching: Lincourt; Mecklenburg County Medical Society Distinguished Professor in Healthcare Ethics: Tong; Professors: Gay, Fishman, Professors Emeritus: Kaplan, Shumaker; Associate Professors: Croy, Presler, Souffrant, Toenjes; Assistant Professor: Coleman; Lecturers: Caste, Eldridge, Tristan.

Website: www.uncc.edu/philoso.   

Philosophy is reasoned inquiry about the nature of persons, reality, thought, knowledge, values, and beauty. It seeks to establish standards of evidence, to provide rational methods of resolving conflicts, and to create techniques for evaluating fundamental ideas, principles and arguments in all areas of human existence and knowledge.  Equally concerned with human endeavor in both the arts and the sciences, philosophy continues to reside at the core of a liberal education. 

Students major or minor in Philosophy because of their desire to pursue fundamental ideas, principles, and arguments in general or in relation to other disciplines.  Philosophy helps students develop strong skills in writing, critical thinking, reading, and understanding complex texts.  These skills are indispensable for any committed and concerned citizen.  The study of philosophy also provides a deeper understanding and enjoyment of the challenges and issues people face throughout their personal and professional lives. 

Students may choose to major solely in Philosophy, or to pursue it as a second major or as a minor.  As several members of the department teach regularly within Interdisciplinary Studies, many philosophy courses introduce a wide range of ethical, political, scientific, technological, literary, and aesthetic ideas into discussions of philosophical issues.  Courses in critical thinking and logic are a benefit to students in all their coursework and can be especially useful to students who plan to enter graduate school or professional school.  Given the department's association with the Center for Professional and Applied Ethics, many philosophy courses give students a deeper understanding of contemporary issues in business, law, medicine, public policy, information technology, and environmental studies. 

BACHELOR OF ARTS 

A major in Philosophy leading to a B.A. degree consists of a minimum of 30 semester hours in philosophy, at least 15 of which are earned at UNC Charlotte with a grade of C or better, with no more than nine hours below the 3000 level counting toward the major.  A GPA of 2.5 is required for all philosophy courses applied to the major.  Students majoring in Philosophy must complete either a 2000-level course in a foreign language that uses the Latin alphabet (French, German, Italian, Spanish, etc.) or a 1202-level course in a foreign language that is not written in the Latin alphabet (Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Russian, etc.), or demonstrate proficiency at that level.  Intermediate American Sign Language is accepted.  Non-native speakers of English may complete the foreign language requirement by passing ENGL 1101 and ENGL 1102 or the equivalent.  Students must elect a concentration in either Traditional or Applied Philosophy. 

Concentration in Traditional Philosophy 

Students who select a concentration in Traditional Philosophy are required to take PHIL 2101(Introduction to Philosophy), 2105 (Deductive Logic), 3211 (Ancient), 3213 (Modern), and 3214 (Contemporary). Of the remaining 15 hours, at least nine must be in a traditional historical period or figure (e.g., Medieval, American, Introduction to Political Philosophy, Plato, Descartes) or in a traditional problem area (e.g., Aesthetics, Ethics, Metaphysics, Feminist Philosophy, Social and Political Philosophy).  A list showing the courses classified as “traditional” and “applied” is available in the Philosophy Department. 

Concentration in Applied Philosophy 

Students who select a concentration in Applied Philosophy are required to take PHIL 2101 (Introduction to Philosophy), either 1105 (Critical Thinking) or 2105 (Deductive Logic), and at least two courses in a traditional historical period, figure or problem.  Of the remaining 18 hours, at least 12 are to be selected from courses in applied philosophy (e.g., Business Ethics, Philosophy in and of Literature, Healthcare Ethics). These courses may represent a theme in which the student has a particular interest and be planned in consultation with the student's advisor.  The selected theme will reflect the student's interests in a particular area which may coincide with a second major.  This theme may involve requirements outside of the Philosophy Department, but only philosophy courses may be counted toward the 30 hours required for the major. A list showing the courses classified as “traditional” and “applied” is available in the Philosophy Department. 

PHILOSOPHY MINOR 

      A minor in Philosophy consists of 15 semester hours in philosophy, at least nine of which are earned at UNC Charlotte with a grade of C or better, with no more than six hours below the 3000 level counting toward the minor. Students who elect the minor are required to take the following courses and types of courses: PHIL 2101; one course in Logic (PHIL 1105, 2105, or 3235); and two courses in a traditional historical period, figure, or problem area. Traditional historical periods or figures include History of Ancient, Medieval, Modern, Contemporary, and American Philosophy, Introduction to Political Philosophy, Plato, and Descartes.  Traditional problem areas include Aesthetics, Ethics, Metaphysics, Feminist Philosophy, and Social and Political Philosophy. A list showing the courses classified as “traditional” and “applied” is available in the Philosophy Department. 

HONORS PROGRAM IN PHILOSOPHY 

Students seeking a greater academic challenge may contact the Department Chair with a request to pursue the Honors Track within the philosophy major.  Honors work may be undertaken as early as the first semester a student is enrolled at the University.  Graduation with Honors will be noted on the student’s transcript and the phrase “Honors in Philosophy” inscribed on the student’s diploma. 

To qualify for graduation with Honors in Philosophy a student must receive the recommendation of the Honors Committee in Philosophy.  The Honors Committee will consider as candidates for Honors in Philosophy students who have completed the standard philosophy major and the following requirements: a) two three-hour courses  chosen by the student from University Honors courses (taken under the LBST designation); b)  a grade of A for four hours of honors thesis research (which count toward the 30-hour major requirement); c)  oral presentation of the Honors Thesis before the Philosophy Department Honors Committee, other faculty, and students; d) GPA of at least 3.5 in all Philosophy courses counted toward the major; and e) GPA of at least 3.2 for all departmental and University Honors courses submitted towards graduation with Honors.

Chairperson: Professor Farahi; Professors: Corwin, Fiddy, Raja; Professors Emeritus: Almeida, Pollak, Vermillion, Werntz; Associate Professors: Aktas, Melton, Moyer, Trammell, Tyson; Associate Professors Emeritus: Mayes, Oberhofer, Simpson; Assistant Professors: Astratov, Dancy, Davies, Gbur, Her, Naeini, Suleski; Adjunct Professors: Buckland, Mosier, Splinter, Svenson, Tsu. 

The Department offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees. The Department offers options in astrophysics, optical science, and teacher licensure.  Students majoring in physics are prepared to enter a variety of technical fields, attend medical school, teach in high school, or to attend graduate school. Students who graduate with a bachelor’s degree in physics are prepared for graduate study in physics, astronomy, engineering, optics, computer science, or the medical field.   

Physics students at UNC Charlotte have special opportunities.  Each physics student has the chance to work with an individual faculty mentor of his or her choice on individual research projects.  Students are also given individual attention in upper division courses and advanced laboratory courses.   

BACHELOR OF ARTS 

A major in Physics leading to the B.A. degree consists of at least 33 semester hours of physics with an average of C or better. The 33 hours of physics must include eight hours in an introductory sequence of either PHYS 1101, 1102, 1101L, and 1102L or PHYS 2101, 2102, 2101L, and 2102L. The remaining 25 hours must include PHYS 1000, PHYS 3101, PHYS 3121, PHYS 3141, PHYS 4231, PHYS 4241, either PHYS 3282 or PHYS 3283, plus six additional hours at the 3000-4000 level. Also required are CHEM 1251, 1251L and MATH 1241, 1242, 2171, 2241, and 2242. PHYS 3000, 3900, 4000, or 4800 may be used to fulfill the 33-semester hour requirement only if approved in advance for this purpose by the Undergraduate Studies Committee. Freshmen should complete MATH 1241 before the beginning of their second year.  

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE FOR THE B.A. DEGREE IN PHYSICS: 

Note:  One of the PHYS or General electives must be designated as a (W) course.   

BACHELOR OF ARTS: SECONDARY TEACHER LICENSURE OPTION 

Students preparing to teach high school physics may become licensed by earning the B.A. Degree:  Secondary Teacher Licensure Option. A major in Physics with this option consists of a minimum of 120 semester hours that fulfill the general degree requirements of the University and that include at least 33 semester hours in physics with an average grade of C or better. The 33 hours of physics must include eight hours in an introductory sequence of either PHYS 1101, 1102, 1101L, and 1102L or PHYS 2101, 2102, 2101L, and 2102L. The remaining 25 hours must include PHYS 1000, PHYS 3101, PHYS 3121, PHYS 3141, PHYS 4231, PHYS 4241, PHYS 3282, PHYS 3283, plus three additional hours at the 3000-4000 level. Also required are CHEM 1251, 1251L, MATH 1241, 1242, 2171, 2241, and 2242, and other courses specified by the Department of Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education. PHYS 3000, 3900, 4000, or 4800 may be used to fulfill the 33-semester hour requirement only if approved in advance for this purpose by the Undergraduate Studies Committee. Freshmen should complete MATH 1241 before the beginning of their second year.  

A schedule to complete the Secondary Teacher Licensure Option within a 4-year period has little flexibility due to the large number of required courses.  The student should obtain a SUGGESTED SCHEDULE from the Physics and Optical Science Department, make arrangements for an advisor in the Department of Middle, Secondary, and K-12 Education, and obtain an up-to-date listing and schedule for required education courses.  Licensure applications are the responsibility of the student and the Office of Teacher Education Advising and Licensure (TEAL) in the College of Education.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 

A major in Physics leading to the B.S. degree consists of at least 45 semester hours of physics with an average of C or better.  The 45 hours of physics must include eight hours in an introductory sequence of PHYS 2101, 2102, 2101L, and 2102L.  Under special circumstances, and with the approval of the Undergraduate Studies Committee, PHYS 1101, 1102, 1101L, and 1102L may be substituted for the PHYS 2101-2102 sequence.  The remaining 37 hours must include PHYS 1000, PHYS 3101, PHYS 3121, PHYS 3141, PHYS 3151, PHYS 3282, PHYS 3283, PHYS 4231, PHYS 4232, PHYS 4241, and at least nine additional hours at the 3000-4000 level.  PHYS 3000, 3900, 4000, or 4800 may be used to fulfill the 45-semester hour requirement only if approved in advance for this purpose by the Undergraduate Studies Committee.  Also required are CHEM 1251, 1251L, ITCS 1214, MATH 1241, 1242, 2171, 2241, and 2242.  Freshmen should complete MATH 1241 before the beginning of their second year.  Students planning for graduate study in physics are strongly advised to take PHYS 4242 as part of their 3000-4000 level elective hours. 

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE FOR THE B.S. DEGREE IN PHYSICS:

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE WITH A CONCENTRATION IN ASTROPHYSICS 

A major in Physics leading to the B.S. degree with a concentration in astrophysics option consists of at least 45 semester hours of physics with an average of C or better.  The 45 hours of physics must include eight hours in an introductory sequence of PHYS 2101, 2102, 2101L, and 2102L. Under special circumstances, and with the approval of the Undergraduate Studies Committee, PHYS 1101, 1102, 1101L, and 1102L may be substituted for the PHYS 2101-2102 sequence.  The remaining 37 hours must include PHYS 1000, PHYS 3101, PHYS 3121, PHYS 3141, PHYS 3151, PHYS 3160, PHYS 3161, PHYS 3282, PHYS 3283, PHYS 4231, PHYS 4241, PHYS 4242, and at least three additional hours at the 3000-4000 level. PHYS 3000, 3900, 4000, or 4800 may be used to fulfill the 45-semester hour requirement only if approved in advance for this purpose by the Undergraduate Studies Committee.  Also required are CHEM 1251, 1251L, ITCS 1214, MATH 1241, 1242, 2171, 2241, and 2242. Freshmen should complete MATH 1241 before the beginning of their second year. 

SUGGESTED SCHEDULE FOR THE B.S. DEGREE IN PHYSICS WITH A CONCENTRATION IN ASTROPHYSICS: