Suggested Degree Pathway for Physics - Radiological Health Physics Option
For students who entered fall 2015 to spring 2018.
Freshman Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS.1610 | Honors Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS.1610L | Honors Physics I Lab | 2 |
| ENGL.1010 /
HONR.1100 | College Writing I / FYSH (CW) | 3 |
| MATH.1310 | Calculus I (MATH) | 4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Hum. Persp. (AH)2 | 3 |
| Total | 16(61) | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS.1120 | Freshman Physics Seminar | 1 |
| PHYS.1640 | Honors Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS.1640L | Honors Physics II Lab | 2 |
| ENGL.1020 | College Writing II (CW) | 3 |
| MATH.1320 | Calculus II (STEM) | 4 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Persp. (SS)2 | 3 |
| Total | 17(71) | |
Sophomore Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS.2690 | Honors Physics III | 4 |
| PHYS.2610L | Physics of Material & Devices | 3 |
| CHEM.1210 | Chemistry I (SCL) | 3 |
| CHEM.1230L | Chemistry I Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| MATH.2310 | Calculus III | 4 |
| Total | 15(71) | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS.2100 | Intro. Modern Physics | 3 |
| MATH.2340 /
MATH.2360 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| CHEM.1220 | Chemistry II (SCL) | 3 |
| CHEM.1240L | Chemistry II Lab (SCL) | 1 |
| PHYS.2620L | Principles of Lab Automation | 3 |
| PHYS.2040 | Intro to Radiological Sciences | 3 |
| Total | 16(91) | |
Junior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS.4810 | Math Methods of Rad. Science | 3 |
| PHYS.4060 | Nuclear Instrumentation (CTPS), (QL) | 3
|
| BIOL.1110 | Principles of Biology I | 3 |
| BIOL.1170L | Experimental Biology I | 1 |
| HSCI.1010 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 |
| HSCI.1030 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab | 1 |
| Total | 14(61) | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS.4820 | Numerical Methods of Radiological Sciences | 3 |
| MATH.3860 | Probability & Statistics | 3 |
| BIOL.1120 | Principles of Biology II | 3 |
| BIOL.1180L | Experimental Biology II | 1 |
| HSCI.1020 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 |
| HSCI.1040 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab | 1 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Hum. Persp. (AH) | 3 |
| Total | 17(31) | |
Senior Year
Fall Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS.4010 | Rad Safety and Control I | 4 |
| PHYS.4530 | Health Physics Capstone (IL), (WOC), (AIL) | 3 |
| PHYS.2010 | Health Physics Internship | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Persp. (SS) | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Arts and Hum. Persp. (AH) | 3 |
| Total | 16(101) | |
Spring Semester
| Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PHYS.4020L | Radiation Safety & Control II | 4 |
| PHYS.4620 | Radiation Biology | 3 |
| PHYS.4240 | Environmental Health Physics | 3 |
| xxxx.xxxx | Social Sciences Persp. (SS) | 3 |
| Total | 13(101) | |
Total Minimum Credits = 124
1Number of specified physics credits.2The Core Curriculum Essential Learning Outcomes for Diversity and Cultural Awareness (DCA) and Social Responsibility and Ethics (SRE) are fulfilled outside the Physics major. See the DCA course listing and the SRE course listing for a full list of classes that fulfill these requirements.
No more than two Breadth of Knowledge courses can be taken with the same prefix. The Core Curriculum courses may be taken in any sequence. Refer to the Core Curriculum policy for further details. You should meet with your faculty advisor to determine how you will meet the Core Curriculum requirements.
Current UMass Lowell students should use their Advisement Report in SiS. If you need assistance, please contact your adviser.
Restriction on off-campus study:
Be advised that any course taken at another institution must be formally approved prior to enrollment. See the catalog policy for details.
Last Updated: 4/08/2019.