2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog

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Physics, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

The physics major requirements include 77-81 credits in physics, chemistry, computer and information systems, and mathematics. The physics major can lead to either a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science degree.

Physics Major Requirements

Core Courses

BIOL 110General Biology I

4
CHEM 111General Chemistry I

4
 
CIST 210Programming and Data Structures I

3
OR
Introductory Scientific Programming

3
 
ENGR 101Introduction to Engineering

3
ENGR 201Principles of Engineering

2
ENGR 230Electrical Circuits

3
ENGR 250Statics

3
ENGR 260Dynamics

3
ENGR 301Engineering Design

3
MATH 115Calculus I

4
MATH 116Calculus II

4
MATH 217Multivariable Calculus

3
MATH 218Differential Equations

3
MATH 304Applied Mathematics

4
PHYS 200University Physics I

4
PHYS 210University Physics II

4
PHYS 220University Physics III

4
PHYS 311Electricity And Magnetism

3
PHYS 321Thermal and Statistical Physics

4
PHYS 324Quantum Mechanics

4
PHYS 401Senior Research I

3
PHYS 403Advanced Physics Lab

3
PHYS 405Practicum

4
PHYS 409Seminar in Physics

2
PHYS 405: Practica credit is required only for students pursuing a B.S. degree. Those wishing to receive a B.A. degree are not obligated to take a practicum credit.
PHYSICS REQUIREMENTS AT A GLANCE
Type of Credit Required Credits (For B.A.) Required Credits (For B.S.)
General Education* 47 35
Major 77 81
Elective 0
 4
Total Credits to Earn Degree 124 120
*Based on students arriving as first time freshmen. Some general education requirements are met through required major courses. This reduces the number of required general education credits.