Academic Catalog

Physics Major — B.S.

This B.S. degree requires 60 liberal arts credits out of the 120 credits required for graduation.

Summary

Physics B.S. Major Requirements62
Integrative Core Curriculum Requirements and Electives 158
Total Credits120

 Degree Requirements

CORE COURSES IN THE DEPARTMENT
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 26000Intermediate Physics Laboratory2
PHYS 27800Professional Physics and Astronomy Seminar II1
PHYS 31000Advanced Mathematical and Computational Methods for Physics4
PHYS 36000Advanced Physics Laboratory4
PHYS 299xx or 399xxIntroductory or Intermediate Physics Research1
PHYS 499xxAdvanced Physics Research2
ADVANCED COURSEWORK
Advanced coursework tailored to the students’ professional interests. The coursework must be carefully planned with the student's adviser before the end of the student's fourth semester.
Select two of the following:8
Classical Mechanics
Electromagnetism
Quantum Mechanics
Thermal Physics
Advanced courses in physics or astronomy: Four credits in physics or astronomy at the 300-level or above (excluding PHYS 399xx and PHYS 499xx)4
COMPUTATIONAL AND MATHEMATICS SKILLS
COMP 17100Principles of Computing Science I4
MATH 10800Applied Calculus4
or MATH 11100 Calculus I
MATH 11200Calculus II4
MATH 21100Calculus III4
Total Credits62