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Dec 21, 2024
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2021-2022 SDSM&T Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Physics, MS
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Contact Information
Dr. Xinhua Bai, Graduate Program Coordinator
Department of Physics
Electrical Engineering/Physics 217
(605) 394-5198
E-mail: Xinhua.Bai@sdsmt.edu
MS in Physics
The MS in Physics is a collaborative program between South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and the University of South Dakota. It includes a thesis and a non-thesis option. The thesis option requires a thesis based on original research, while for the non-thesis option the thesis requirement is substituted by additional coursework and a research project.
The Accelerated MS option is not available for this degree.
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Degree requirements for thesis option
Distribution of credits
Core requirements: 19 credits
Research or project requirements: 7 credits
Elective requirements: 6 credits
Total credits: 32 South Dakota Board of Regents policy states that a minimum of 16 credits of the 32 required must be taken at the 600 level or above. Students who complete the Physics core requirements described below will automatically fulfill this requirement. Research or project requirements
The completion of a master’s thesis, approved by the student’s graduate advisory committee and the Dean of Graduate Education, is required for this degree. Elective requirements
All elective courses must be approved by the student’s graduate advisor. Electives may be chosen from the list below. At least 6 credits of approved electives must be earned. Examinations
A thesis defense and an oral final examination are required for this degree. Detailed policy and procedures can be found in the Physics Graduate Program Handbook available from the Physics Graduate Education webpage. Degree requirements for non-thesis option
Distribution of credits
Core requirements: 19 credits
Research or project requirements: 2 credits
Elective requirements: 11 credits
Total credits: 32 South Dakota Board of Regents policy states that a minimum of 16 credits of the 32 required must be taken at the 600 level or above. Students who complete the Physics core requirements described below will automatically fulfill this requirement. Research or project requirements
The completion of a master’s project, approved by the student’s graduate advisor, is required for this degree. Elective requirements
All elective courses must be approved by the student’s graduate advisor. Electives may be chosen from the list below. Examinations
No final degree examination is required for the non-thesis option. |
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