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.
Bachelor of Science in Physics requirements are a minimum of 36 hours in physics, 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 334 | Computer Modeling of Physical Systems | 2 |
| PHYS 331 | Spacetime & Quanta | 4 |
| 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 | |
| Introduction to Medical Physics | ||
| Computer Data Acquisition | ||
| Advanced Optics | ||
| Thermodynamics 1 | ||
| Solid State Physics and Nanotechnology | ||
| Plasma Physics | ||
| Particle Physics & Cosmology | ||
| Introduction to Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics | ||
| An approved research experience or PHYS 343 | 0-2 | |
| Total Credits | 36-38 | |
| 1 | PHYS 359 Thermodynamics and research experience are strongly recommended for those going on to graduate studies in physics. |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Supporting Course Requirements | ||
| MATH 231 | Calculus I | 2-4 |
| or MATH 233 | Calculus I B | |
| MATH 232 | Calculus II | 2-4 |
| or MATH 234 | Calculus II B | |
| MATH 245 | Linear Algebra | 4 |
| MATH 331 | Vector Calculus | 2 |
| MATH 333 | Differential Equations | 4 |
| CHEM 231 | General Chemistry I | 4 |