Physics, B.S.

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This is an intensive program in physics designed to prepare specialists for graduate training in physics or (by appropriate choice of electives) for employment in industry. The program has ample room for electives in the arts and sciences and for teacher certification, if desired.

General Education Requirements (A&S)

In addition to major requirements, students must meet the General Education Requirements that correlate to their degree.

For B.A. and B.S. degrees, see General Education Requirements for the B.A. and B.S. Degrees (A&S) .
For Transfer students, see General Education Requirements for Transfer Students (A&S) .

Major GPA and Grade Requirements

Students must maintain a minimum grade point average of 2.33 in courses required to complete the major. All courses required for the major must be taken for a letter grade.

Requirements for the Major

Required credits: 72

Physics Courses

PHY 112 - Calculus-Based Physics I 4 credit(s)
PHY 113 - Calculus-Based Physics II 4 credit(s)
PHY 214P - Calculus-Based Physics III 4 credit(s)
PHY 210 - Thermal Physics 3 credit(s)
PHY 310 - Modern Physics I 3 credit(s)
PHY 330 - Mechanics 3 credit(s)
PHY 405 - Electromagnetic Theory 3 credit(s)
PHY 430W - Modern Physics Laboratory 3 credit(s)

Physics Electives

Four additional upper-level (200 and above) physics courses approved by a physics advisor

Technical Electives

Two courses approved by a physics advisor

Additional Information:

A foreign language is not required, but is recommended for students intending to enter graduate school.