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2024-2025

Major:

Physics (B.S.)

The Bachelor of Science degree is designed for those students pursuing employment or further education in physics or engineering

Departments/Programs:

Courses

26 hours

Physics Major (B.S., 33 hours)

PHYS 1600 Principles of Physics I or
PHYS 2000 General Physics I

4 hours

PHYS 1700 Principles of Physics II or
PHYS 2100 General Physics II

4 hours

PHYS 2200 Electronic Measurements

4 hours

PHYS 2400 Introduction to Modern Physics

4 hours

PHYS 3000 Mechanics
or
PHYS 3100 Electromagnetism and Optics

4 hours

PHYS 3800 Advanced Laboratory

2 hours

PHYS 4000 Quantum Mechanics
or
PHYS 4100 Thermal and Statistical Physics

4 hours

Physics Electives

5 hours

Physics electives must be taken from PHYS 1600 Principles of Physics I or above.

 

Capstone

2 hours

PHYS 4950 Independent Study

2 hours

Required Supporting Program

25 hours

An approved supporting program of 25 hours from the Natural and Health Sciences Division is required, possibly including one or more minors or a second major.