Northern Arizona University
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Northern Arizona University is a public research university based in Flagstaff, Arizona. Founded in 1899, it was the final university established in the Arizona Territory. NAU is one of the three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

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Bachelor of Science in Physics

Physics seeks to explain everything from the structure, evolution, and formation of the universe to the nature of matter and energy. At its heart, physics aims to provide fundamental and predictive explanations to observed phenomena, establishing relationships between measurable quantities, and developing mathematical model(s) to interpret, leverage, and understand these phenomena. The major emphasizes foundational skills for the understanding key physical phenomena including matter, motion, energy, electricity and magnetism, quantum theory, and gravity. Through a mastery of physics, students will develop advanced mathematical, computational, and experimental skills. Major work is completed through classroom and laboratory experiences. The critical thinking, scientific analysis, and communication skills attained through the completion of a physics degree will prepare graduates for entry to graduate and professional schools, industry careers, and research laboratory work.

Student Learning Outcomes

The BS in Physics program is designed to prepare students for a career in a technical field or for graduate studies in physics.

Physics Content
Students will have an understanding of the laws of physics in the areas of:

  • Classical Mechanics
  • Electricity and Magnetism
  • Special Relativity
  • Waves
  • Optics
  • Atomic Physics
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Quantum Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Statistical Mechanics
  • Physics of condensed matter
  • Electronic and optical properties of materials
  • Mechanical and thermal properties of materials.
  • Electronics
  • Atomic and nuclear physics
  • Experimental Science
  • Materials Science

Laboratory Skills

  • Understand how to take data with increasingly sophisticated equipment in introductory, intermediate, and advanced physics laboratories.
  • Understand how to identify and quantify experimental errors, perform statistical error analysis, and quantify measurement confidence.
  • Be able to design and create experiments to measure physical phenomena.
  • Be able to synthesize an appropriate conclusion from an experiment.

Computational Skills

  • Be able to apply mathematical tools such as elementary probability theory, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, differential and integral calculus, vector calculus, ordinary differential equations, partial differential equations, linear algebra, asymptotic and series expansions, normal mode analysis, conservation laws, and symmetries to solve physics problems.
  • Become proficient in a computing language such as MATLAB.
  • Be able to write code in a computing language in order to explain or predict the behavior of a complex physical system.
  • Become proficient in a simulation software, e.g., Zemax or MATLAB.
  • Be able to use simulation software to understand complex phenomena.

Problem Solving Skills
Students will develop problem-solving capacities. In particular, a student will be able to:

  • Ascertain the known and unknown aspects of a problem.
  • Describe the fundamental physical principles of the problem.
  • Articulate a pathway toward solving the problem.
  • Successfully follow the path and solve the problem.
  • Utilize symmetries, conserved quantities or approximation methods to confirm the validity of a physical result, understand limiting behavior, and characterize results analytically.
  • Identify and understand the physics/astrophysics literature as it relates to specific problems.

Communication Skills

  • Clearly communicate and defend their work in verbal, written, and visual formats to scientific and non-scientific audiences.
  • Learn scientific writing best practices, including:
    • Structure and format a scientific article.
    • Properly cite and acknowledge prior work.
    • Create effective figures.
    • Present experimental data
  • Use scientific word processing software such as LaTeX.

https://catalog.nau.edu/Catalog/details?plan=PHYBS&catalogYear=2324 

Upload copies of your official transcripts from all secondary (high school) and post-secondary (college or university) education to your application, as well as any vocational or ESL grade reports. You can also later email them to studynau@nau.edu. All transcripts become the official property of the university and cannot be returned. Failure to provide complete information may delay your admission decision.

  • All transcripts and mark sheets must be submitted in English.
  • We require a minimum 2.5 grade-point average (GPA) for first-year and transfer students.
  • Transfer students who have earned 24 or more credits at an American post-secondary institution only need to submit that transcript as part of their application. A high school transcript is not required.

NAU accepts transcript evaluations from members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as part of the evaluation process. However, the result of a transcript evaluation does not guarantee that transfer credits will be awarded. All transcripts from post-secondary institutions in Nigeria must be evaluated from members of the NACES services.

Evaluation Services: NAU SpanTran Application, World Education Services

TOEFL 70 IBT (School code 4006, MyBest Score accepted)
IELTS 6
Duolingo 95
ACT English and Reading 21
SAT ERW 350
Pearson Test of English 56
IB English A 5 for higher level and 6 for standard level
IB English B 7 for higher and standard levels
Transferring from a US institution One 3-credit course in English composition with a passing grade
Exchange student from Europe B2 level in English
From a high school entirely taught in English Four years of high school English (composition and literature) with passing grades as well as verification from your school that all courses are taught in English
From one of these English-speaking countries No proof of English required
If you don’t meet one of these requirements, please consider joining our Program in Intensive English to receive conditional admission to NAU and be fully admitted upon completion of the program. To participate, all you need is a Duolingo score of 55, IELTS 4, PTE 20, or TOEFL 20.

Provide proof of financial support via bank statements and complete the financial guarantee form for the total amount of estimated tuition and fees for bachelor’s degree students for the academic year (summer not included). This document is required to issue your SEVIS form I-20 (needed in order to apply for your student visa).

If you bring dependents with you, please submit the financial guarantee with dependents form and provide an extra USD $6,000 per dependent.

If you have any questions, please contact us at studynau@nau.edu.

https://nau.edu/center-international-education/apply-bachelors/ 

For full-time undergraduate students, NAU offers over 130 bachelor’s degrees.

Priority deadlines for undergraduate international student admissions:

  • fall semester: apply by March 1 to begin classes in August
  • spring semester: apply by September 15 to begin classes in January

Note: applications are accepted year-round, but your starting date will be determined by each semester’s application deadlines.

Explore NAU’s Undergraduate https://degree-search.nau.edu/search/undergraduate%20degrees . Deadlines may vary by program.


 

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