Along with specific requirements for any major, all students in the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degree programs must meet all general education and graduation requirements under a single catalog.
(Students wishing to pursue graduate studies in physics should not complete the BA but should instead complete the requirements for the BS in Physics.)
Bachelor of Arts in Physics requirements are a minimum of 60 hours, including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| PHYS 231 | Introductory Physics I | 4 |
| PHYS 232 | Introductory Physics II | 4 |
| PHYS 294 | Physics for the Future | 2 |
| PHYS 331 | Spacetime and Quanta | 4 |
| PHYS 334 | Computer Modeling of Physical Systems | 2 |
| PHYS 341 | Analytical Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 345 | Methods of Data Analysis and Presentation | 2 |
| PHYS 351 | Analog Electronics | 2 |
| PHYS 494 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 4 | |
| Electromagnetic Theory | ||
| Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Thermodynamics | ||
| Select at least 2 credits of the following: | 2 | |
| Computer Data Acquisition | ||
| Advanced Optics | ||
| Thermodynamics | ||
| Solid State Physics and Nanotechnology | ||
| Plasma Physics | ||
| Introduction to Medical Physics | ||
| Particle Physics and Cosmology | ||
| Introduction to Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics | ||
| An approved research/internship experience or PHYS 343 | 0-2 | |
| Supporting Courses | ||
| CHEM 231 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| MATH 235 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 236 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 237 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 245 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 333 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| Select one 4-credit course outside the PHYS prefix approved by the advisor as contributing to the student's intended post-graduation plans | 4 | |
| Total Credits | 60-62 | |