Physics, B.A. (PHYS)
The Physics BA 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.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MATH 150 | Precalculus (if student lacks precalculus background) | 0-3 |
| MATH 220 | Calculus I | 3 |
| MATH 320 | Calculus II | 3 |
| MATH 330 | Calculus III | 3 |
| PHYS 151 | Introduction to Mechanics | 4 |
| PHYS 153 | Introduction to Thermodynamics, Waves, and Optics | 4 |
| PHYS 200 | Seminar for Physics Majors | 1 |
| PHYS 251 | Introduction to Electricity & Magnetism | 4 |
| PHYS 301 | Classical Mechanics | 3 |
| PHYS 351 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 361 | Mathematical Methods of Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 401H | Honors: Advanced Physics Laboratory I | 3 |
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Electronics | ||
| Special Topics in Physics II | ||
| Computational Methods of Physics | ||
| Optics | ||
| Honors: Advanced Physics Laboratory II | ||
| Introduction to Particle Physics | ||
| Electricity and Magnetism | ||
| Special Topics in Physics III | ||
| Statistical Thermodynamics | ||
| Quantum Mechanics | ||
| Total Hours | 45-48 | |