Physics, B.S.

CIP Code: 40.0801

HEGIS Code: 1902

Requirements for the Major, B.S. in Physics (12 courses):

PHYS - 130. General Physics I 4 credit(s)
PHYS - 140. General Physics II 4 credit(s)
PHYS - 220. Modern Physics 4 credit(s)
PHYS - 250. Introduction to Computational Physics 3 credit(s)
PHYS - 260. Thermal Physics 3 credit(s)
PHYS - 370. Laboratory Techniques 2 credit(s) OR
PHYS - 380. Observational Astronomy 3 credit(s)

Students must complete 4 additional advanced courses:

The 4 courses must be numbered between PHYS 310 through PHYS 460 totaling at least 13 credits. At least two of the courses must come from the following:

PHYS - 310. Mechanics I 4 credit(s)
PHYS - 410. Electromagnetic Theory I 4 credit(s)
PHYS - 440. Quantum Physics 3 credit(s)

Students must also complete an independent research project:

The independent research project must be taken from the following courses for a minimum of 2 credits total.

PHYS - 470. Advanced Laboratory I 1-3 credit(s)
PHYS - 472. Advanced Laboratory II 1 or 2 credit(s)

Auxiliary (32 credits):

CHEM - 110. General Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
MATH - 110. Calculus I 4 credit(s)
MATH - 120. Calculus II 4 credit(s)
MATH - 210. Calculus III 4 credit(s)
MATH - 260. Differential Equations 3 credit(s)
MATH - 330. Introduction to Applied Mathematics 3 credit(s)
MATH - 230. Linear Algebra 3 credit(s)
SCDV - 230. Electronics 4 credit(s)
CSIS - 110. Introduction to Computer Science 3 credit(s) OR higher
Transfer students from two-year colleges may receive credit for General Physics I, II, Modern Physics, Thermal Physics, Calculus I, II, III, Differential Equations, and General Chemistry I.
Pre-engineering students are advised to take General Physics I and II in the freshman year.