Academic Catalog

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

Mathematics-Physics B.A. Major Requirements62-64
Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements and Electives 156-58
Total Credits120

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.

REQUIRED MATHEMATICS COURSES
MATH 10800Applied Calculus4
or MATH 11100 Calculus I
MATH 11200Calculus II4
MATH 19100World of Mathematics1
MATH 21100Calculus III4
MATH 21400Differential Equations3
or MATH 21600 Statistical Analysis
MATH 23100Linear Algebra3
MATH xxxxxCourse(s) at the 300-level or above (excluding MATH 39100)6-8
REQUIRED PHYSICS COURSES
PHYS 11000Introductory Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physics2
PHYS 12100Light and Special Relativity4
PHYS 12200Momentum, Energy, and Heat4
PHYS 12300Classical Fields: Gravity, Electricity, & Magnetism4
PHYS 21000Intermediate Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physics2
PHYS 22400Classical and Quantum Waves4
PHYS 25000Intermediate Applied Physics Design Laboratory2
or PHYS 26000 Intermediate Physics Laboratory
PHYS 31000Advanced Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physics4
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 Credits62-64