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GRADUATE PROGRAMS
 
Physics Program
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The Department of
Physics at Texas A& M University-Kingsville does not currently
provide a graduate major in physics. We do offer a graduate minor in
physics. Students interested in this option should contact
Dr. Lionel Hewett,
Dr.
Paul Cox, or
Dr.
Daniel Suson.
A graduate minor is granted under plans I-A and II for any graduate
major. Under plan I-A 6 to 12 hours in the minor subject area are
required. Plan II requires 12 to 15 hours in the subject area. Thus,
a graduate minor in physics can be earned in two years.
In order to provide a well rounded graduate education in Physics,
the following courses are offered on a two year rotation. All of the
courses currently have a designation of Physics 5390 - Graduate
Topics in Physics. |
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Fall Semester, Even Numbered Years |
Spring Semester, Odd Numbered Years |
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Classical Mechanics |
Electromagnetic Theory |
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Mathematical Methods for Physics |
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Fall Semester, Odd Numbered Years |
Spring Semester, Even Numbered Years
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Quantum Mechanics |
Statistical Physics |
In addition, the following courses can be offered as the demand
warrants:
Atomic Physics
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The Department of Physics and Geosciences offers
a Master of Science degree in Geology. It is a Plan I program requiring the completion
of 30 semester hours of approved graduate courses. At least 18
hours, including a 6 semester hour thesis, must be in geology. All
30 semester hours may be taken in geology. The Department also
provides a strong supporting field for majors in other sciences,
mathematics and engineering.
A baccalaureate degree in geology is normally the prerequisite for
admission into the geology program. Applicants with degrees in
geology are required to have had the following foundation courses or
their equivalent as part of the bachelor's program, or to make up
these deficiencies before unconditional admission to the program can
be granted: GEOL 1303/1103 (Physical Geology), GEOL 1304/1104
(Historical Geology), GEOL 3409 (Mineralogy), GEOL 3411 (Petrology),
GEOL 3431 (Stratigraphy-Sedimentology), GEOL 3435 (Invertebrate
Paleontology), GEOL 3481 (Structural Geology), GEOL 4417-GEOL 4418
(Summer Field Course) and statistics courses.
A student is required to take a preliminary examination during the
first year of residency to determine proficiency in background
preparation. A program of course work including foundation courses
will be designed by the departmental graduate studies committee for
students entering the program with bachelor's degrees in fields
other than geology. Submission of a score on the Graduate Record
Examination test in geology is recommended to support a student's
application for admission into the program and is required for
graduation from the program. |
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