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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE INSPACE PHYSICSEmbry-Riddle Adds Space-focused Physics DegreeEyes on the future With the introduction of the space physics program at our Prescott, Arizona campus, Embry-Riddle hopes to produce some of these researchers and problem solvers. The program's combination of laboratory skills and fundamental scientific knowledge will prepare students to make discoveries that will promote the exploration of space and add to the body of knowledge in science. Because of the strong emphasis on experimental physics, the student will be well-suited to enter a variety of fields in industry as well as graduate programs. The space physics program requires 120 credit hours and culminates in a bachelor
of science degree in space physics. Students will choose from four areas of concentration
(AOCs).
Outlook GreatIn addition to employment in research and the space program, graduates with space physics degrees will pursue diverse careers in any field that has physics in the title, such as medical physics, biophysics, plasma physics, and other areas that utilize physicists, such as the military and security sectors. Frequent questionsWhat skills should I have if I choose to major in Space Physics? 1. You should have good to excellent math skills and be prepared to take Calculus
I and calculus-based Physics the first semester. What kind of courses are included in the Space Physics curriculum? 1. This is a bachelor of science degree in space physics, so you can expect many
of the same courses as in other physics programs, such as Classical Mechanics, Electricity
& Magnetism, Statistical and Thermal Dynamics, Quantum Mechanics, Atomic & Nuclear
Physics. Furthermore, there will be courses focused on space such as, Astrophysics
I and II, Particle Physics and Cosmology, Advanced Propulsion Systems, and Remote
Sensing to name a few. PROGRAM INFORMATIONOur Program Will Prepare You for Careers in Space Industry, Leading Physics Laboratories, ResearchThe Space Physics degree program is administered by the College of Arts and Sciences. The Bachelor of Science in Space Physics, is an applied physics program designed to prepare graduates to work in space- and aerospace-related industries. Students will explore the fundamental forces of nature through experimental investigation of atomic, nuclear, and elementary particle systems. They will study the “micro” and “macro” universe through the use of high-precision detectors. The Space Physics program currently has four areas of concentration: Astrophysics, Particle Physics, Cosmology, Remote Sensing and Exotic Propulsion Systems. Physics is the study of forces, space, and time at their most basic level and provides the foundation for all physical sciences. The combination of laboratory skills and fundamental scientific knowledge will prepare students to make discoveries that will promote the exploration of space and add to the body of knowledge in science. Because of the strong emphasis on experimental physics, the student will be well situated to enter a variety of fields including graduate programs. DEGREE REQUIREMENTSThe Bachelor of Science in Space Physics is an applied physics program designed to prepare students for graduate studies in physics and astrophysics, as well as for work in space, and aerospace-related industries. Physics is the study of the forces of nature, space and time at the most fundamental level, and provides the foundation on which all physical sciences rest. Students will study the structure of the universe on all scales from the smallest (elementary particles) to the largest (cosmology) and will gain hands-on experience with research-quality equipment and modern sensing techniques. REQUIREMENTSDownload complete requirements for this program in pdf format. In their senior year, students will pursue an area of concentration (AOC) in which to specialize. The areas of concentration are Astrophysics, Particle Physics & Cosmology, Remote Sensing, and Exotic Propulsion. Students are required to complete a senior thesis on a research topic in their area of concentration and are encouraged to engage in directed research with faculty members throughout the duration of the program OTHER LINKSEngineering Physics Bachelor of Science NASA's Space Physics Data Facility Space Physics - Space Science Data
CAREER OUTLOOKSpace Physics Program Gives Solid Physics Background; Physicists in DemandThe Bachelor of Science in Space Physics is an applied physics program designed to prepare graduates to work in space- and aerospace-related industries. In addition to employment in research and the space program, graduates with physics degrees will pursue diverse careers in any field that has physics in the title, such as medical physics, biophysics, plasma physics, and other areas that utilize physicists such as the military and security sectors.
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