Physics Major — B.S.
The B.S. major in physics provides a rigorous course of study in physics for the student as a preparation for graduate school or highly technical jobs in industry.
Summary
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Physics B.S. Major Requirements | 68-70 | |
| Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements 1 | 29-41 | |
| Electives | 11-23 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | See Integrative Core Curriculum requirements, with information about the H&S CLA requirement. |
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CORE COURSES IN THE DEPARTMENT | ||
| PHYS 11700 | Principles of Physics I: Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 11800 | Principles of Physics II: Electricity and Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS 12000 | Introductory Applied Physics Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 21700 | Principles of Physics III: Waves, Optics and Thermodynamics | 4 |
| PHYS 21800 | Principles of Physics IV: Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 22500 | DC and AC Circuits | 3 |
| PHYS 30100 | Mathematical Methods of Physics | 3 |
| PHYS 30500 | Electromagnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 31100 | Analytical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 32000 | Thermodynamics | 3 |
| PHYS 36000 | Advanced Physics Laboratory | 3 |
| PHYS 42100 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 48900 | Review of Undergraduate Physics | 1 |
| PHYS 299xx, 399xx, or 499xx | Introductory, Intermediate, or Advanced Physics Research | 2 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Astrophysics | ||
| Analog Electronics | ||
| Selected Topics in Advanced Physics | ||
| PHYSICS CAPSTONE | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 3-5 | |
| Option I | ||
| Senior Project | ||
| Option II | ||
| A minimum of 135 hours of research devoted to Senior Thesis project | ||
| Senior Thesis Proposal | ||
| Senior Thesis I | ||
| Senior Thesis II | ||
PHYS 499xx | Advanced Physics Resaearch | |
| COURSES OUTSIDE THE DEPARTMENT | ||
| MATH 11100 | Calculus I | 4 |
| MATH 11200 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 21100 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 21200 | Calculus IV | 3 |
| COMP 17100 | Principles of Computing Science I | 4 |
| Total Credits | 68-70 | |