Physics, B.S.

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Physics (B.S., B.A.)

Minimum hours required for B.A. major: 80

Minimum hours required for B.S. major: 72

Minimum hours required for B.S. Honors major: 79

Minimum hours required for B.S. Scholars major: 75

Requirements of the College of Sciences and Health Professions: A minimum of 120 credit hours is required for a degree, of which 42 semester credit hours must be earned in 300- and/or 400-level courses.

Major-Field Requirements for B.S. in Physics

Required physics courses:

PHY 243 - University Physics I (Writing)
PHY 244 - University Physics II (Writing)
PHY 320 - Introduction to Computational Physics
PHY 325 - Introduction To Theoretical Physics
PHY 330 - Introduction to Modern Physics
PHY 340 - Mechanics and Vibrations I
PHY 341 - Mechanics and Vibrations II
PHY 350 - Electricity and Magnetism I
PHY 351 - Electricity and Magnetism II
PHY 360 - Electronics Laboratory
PHY 440 - Quantum Physics I
PHY 450 - Optics and Electromagnetic Waves
PHY 455 - Optics Laboratory
PHY 474 - Thermal Physics
PHY 475 - Statistical Physics
Additional 300-/400- level PHY elective

Required mathematics and computer science courses:

the following required mathematics and computer science courses:

MTH 181 - Calculus I
MTH 182 - Calculus II
MTH 281 - Multivariable Calculus
CIS 151 - Invitation to Computing
CIS 260 - Introduction To Programming