Physics, B.S.

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
• PHY 351 - Electricity & 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:

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

Required physics courses (50 credits)

• PHY 243H - H: University Physics I - Honors
• PHY 244H - H: University Physics II - Honors
• 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
• PHY 351 - Electricity & 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

Required mathematics and computer science courses (19 credits)

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

Required honors contract courses (10 credits)

• PHY 495 - Problem-Based Seminar
• PHY 441 - Quantum Physics II
• PHY 493 - Advanced Topics in Physics (variable credit, take as 2+2, minimum of 4 credits required)

Note(s):

PHY 493 Research requires a written and oral presentation at the completion of the project.

In order to graduate with the B.S. Honors in Physics, students must have a cumulative grade point average, upon graduation, of 3.20 or higher in PHY and MTH courses. A student who does not achieve this, but meets all the requirements for the B.S. degree in Physics, will receive that degree instead.

Approved by Honors Council: April 2, 2014

Required Physics Courses (15 courses)

• PHY 243H - H: University Physics I - Honors
• PHY 244H - H: University Physics II - Honors
• 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
• PHY 351 - Electricity & 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

Required Math and Computer Science Courses (5 courses)

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

Additional Physics Electives (2 courses)

• Additional six credit hours required in Physics electives