Program Overview
UNT's Bachelor of Science in Physics with a concentration in computational physics equips students with a solid foundation in physics and computational skills. The faculty's cutting-edge research involvement and low student-to-faculty ratio foster personalized learning. This concentration prepares graduates forcareers in diverse fields, where they can apply their analytical, mathematical, and communication abilities to solve various problems.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
UNT's Bachelor of Science in Physics with a concentration in computational physics provides students with the flexibility to pursue a physics degree with an emphasis on computational skills. This concentration emphasizes the basics of computational programming and its applications in solving practical problems. The coursework and related research help hone students' analytical, math, and communication skills for careers working with students, clients, and co-workers with backgrounds in other fields. Students in this concentration will have a solid understanding of physics and also know how to solve problems through computational skills.
Teaching:
- UNT's experienced Physics faculty are actively involved in path-finding research.
- Undergraduate physics students often participate in pathfinding research projects.
- The low student-to-faculty ratio in upper-level courses allows students to receive personal attention from faculty members and to interact closely with their peers.
Careers:
- The coursework and related research help hone students' analytical, math, and communication skills for careers working with students, clients, and co-workers with backgrounds in other fields.
- Students in this concentration will have a solid understanding of physics and also know how to solve problems through computational skills.
Other:
- The department’s weekly Physics Colloquium presents research overviews and descriptions of work by leading professionals in the field.
- UNT Physics students have a wide range of available physics jobs while studying for their undergraduate degree.
