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2020-2021 Graduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Graduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Physics (Ph.D.)


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Admissions Information  

Collaborative program between the University of South Dakota and South Dakota School of Mines & Technology.

At least 50% of the total credits for the graduate program must be at the 700-level or above.

Doctor of Philosophy, Physics: Total 72 credit hours


Major Area Coursework


Note:


Additional courses, including those from other departments, would be allowed as electives with approval from the department and graduate school.

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Students will demonstrate an extensive understanding of core knowledge in physics, including electrodynamics, classical mechanics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics, as well as a thorough understanding of advanced knowledge in focused areas including particle and nuclear physics and astroparticle physics.
  2. Students will demonstrate their capability as independent researchers by formulating valuable research questions and developing scientific methodologies that lead to the solution. Experimental physics students will be able to apply experimental and analytical skills to design and conduct experiments and to collect and analyze data. Theoretical physics students will be able to translate physical concepts into mathematical language and apply advanced mathematical skills to examine the questions. Both should be able to draw logical and analytical conclusions.  
  3. Students should understand and maintain ethical standards in the field, contribute to the advancement of a diversified and inclusive society, demonstrate effectiveness in teaching using various pedagogical methods, demonstrate commitment to disseminate research results to general public.

State Authorization - It Matters Where You Live


If your learning placement course (internship, externship, clinical, rotation, practicum, independent study, study away, etc.) or your online course will be taken outside South Dakota, please reference the State Authorization webpage.

State Authorization

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