Mathematics-Physics Major — B.A.
This B.A. degree requires 90 liberal arts credits out of the 120 credits required for graduation.
Policy on prerequisites: A grade of C- or better is required for a course in mathematics to fulfill a prerequisite for another mathematics course. A student must receive the permission of the mathematics department to take a mathematics course that is a prerequisite for a mathematics course for which he or she has previously received credit.
Summary
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics-Physics B.A. Major Requirements | 62-64 | |
| Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements and Electives 1 | 56-58 | |
| Total Credits | 120 | |
| 1 | This major is approved to fulfill the Integrative Core Curriculum requirement for the Natural Sciences perspective. |
Degree Requirements
An overall average of C (2.00) or above is required in mathematics and physics courses being used to fulfill the minimum course requirements for the major.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED MATHEMATICS COURSES | ||
| MATH 10800 | Applied Calculus | 4 |
| or MATH 11100 | Calculus I | |
| MATH 11200 | Calculus II | 4 |
| MATH 19100 | World of Mathematics | 1 |
| MATH 21100 | Calculus III | 4 |
| MATH 21400 | Differential Equations | 3 |
| or MATH 21600 | Statistical Analysis | |
| MATH 23100 | Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MATH xxxxx | Course(s) at the 300-level or above (excluding MATH 39100) | 6-8 |
| REQUIRED PHYSICS COURSES | ||
| PHYS 11000 | Introductory Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 12100 | Light and Special Relativity | 4 |
| PHYS 12200 | Momentum, Energy, and Heat | 4 |
| PHYS 12300 | Classical Fields: Gravity, Electricity, & Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS 21000 | Intermediate Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physics | 2 |
| PHYS 22400 | Classical and Quantum Waves | 4 |
| PHYS 25000 | Intermediate Applied Physics Design Laboratory | 2 |
| or PHYS 26000 | Intermediate Physics Laboratory | |
| PHYS 31000 | Advanced Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physics | 4 |
| Physics Directed Electives: | 8 | |
| Classical Mechanics | ||
| Electromagnetism | ||
| Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Thermal Physics | ||
| CAPSTONE | ||
| Select one of the following options: | 3 | |
| OPTION 1 | ||
| Capstone in Mathematics I | ||
| Capstone in Mathematics II | ||
| OPTION 2 | ||
PHYS 499xx | Advanced Physics Research | |
| Total Credits | 62-64 | |