Physics, B.S. Biological Chemical Sciences Track

CIP Code: 40.0801

HEGIS Code: 1902

Requirements for the Major, B.S. in Physics (Biological Chemical Sciences Track):

PHYS - 130. General Physics I 4 credit(s)
PHYS - 140. General Physics II 4 credit(s)
PHYS - 220. Modern Physics 4 credit(s)
PHYS - 260. Thermal Physics 3 credit(s)
PHYS - 250. Introduction to Computational Physics 3 credit(s)
PHYS - 370. Laboratory Techniques 2 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 (35 credits)

CSIS - 110. Introduction to Computer Science 3 credit(s) OR higher
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)
CHEM - 110. General Chemistry I 4 credit(s)
CHEM - 120. General Chemistry II 4 credit(s)

Students must also take 9 additional credits in either biology or chemistry. (9 credits)

Biology, courses must be BIOL 220 or above.
Chemistry, courses must be CHEM 210 or above.

Designed for students majoring in Physics who wish to have a more substantial concentration in Biology and/or Chemistry.