Bachelor of Science in Physics requirements are a minimum of 60 hours, including:
Code | Title | Credits |
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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 342 | Electromagnetic Theory | 4 |
PHYS 344 | Quantum Mechanics | 4 |
PHYS 345 | Methods of Data Analysis and Presentation | 2 |
PHYS 351 | Analog Electronics | 2 |
PHYS 494 | Senior Seminar | 2 |
Select at least 2 credits of the following: | 2 | |
Computer Data Acquisition | ||
Advanced Optics | ||
Thermodynamics 1 | ||
Solid State Physics and Nanotechnology | ||
Plasma Physics | ||
Introduction to Medical Physics | ||
Particle Physics and Cosmology | ||
Introduction to Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics | ||
An approved research 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 |
Total Credits | 60-62 |
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PHYS 359 Thermodynamics and research experience are strongly recommended for those going on to graduate studies in physics.