Physics B.S. (Dual Degree Program with Georgia Institute of Technology)
Information about the Department of Chemistry, Physics and Astronomy can be found on the department page.
Through an agreement between Georgia College and the Georgia Institute of Technology, students may begin their college education in this exciting, challenging, creative, and student-centered environment. The Dual Degree Program comprises three years of study at Georgia College and two years of study at Georgia Tech.
Degree Requirements
Core Areas A-E
Satisfactorily complete core Areas A-E, as listed in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.
MATH 1113 Pre-calculus or a higher level MATH course is required in Area A for physics majors.
Area F
Satisfactorily complete 18 hours from the following courses.
Some of these courses may be taken as part of Area A Math or Area D. If any of these courses are not taken as part of Areas A, D, or F, they must be taken as electives.
Any transfer student who has not completed these courses or their equivalents must take these courses at GC.
Major Requirements
Satisfactorily complete the following courses:
Foreign Language Requirement
Students must demonstrate competence in a foreign language at the level of the second university course (1002).
For students who must take the 1001 and/or 1002 foreign language courses, these courses will be applied to electives and will reduce the total number of elective credits available.
Additional Degree Requirements
- Students must complete the requirements to receive a Bachelor of Science degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) in any form of Engineering.
- Complete PHYS 0001, First-Year Academic Seminar, with a satisfactory grade. Students who transfer to GC are exempt from this requirement.
- An average of C or better must be maintained over the 44-59 hours used to satisfy Area F and Major Requirements.
- A minimum of 39 hours overall must be at the 3000-4000 level.