Academic Catalog

Physics, B.A.

Physics Major - Bachelor of Arts

The physics program requires students to complete particular courses to meet their core curriculum requirements and to satisfy prerequisites for physics courses or to provide evidence of competency in these areas.

Please visit the Physics Department's webpage for more information.

MATH 150 PreCalculus (if student lacks precalculus background)
MATH 220Calculus I3
MATH 320Calculus II3
MATH 330Calculus III3
PHYS 151Introduction to Mechanics4
PHYS 153Introduction to Thermodynamics, Waves, and Optics4
PHYS 200Seminar for Physics Majors1
PHYS 251Introduction to Electricity & Magnetism4
PHYS 301Classical Mechanics3
PHYS 351Modern Physics4
PHYS 361Mathematical Methods of Physics4
PHYS 401Advanced Physics Laboratory I3
Select three Physics courses 300 level or higher9
Total Hours45