Physics, B.S. (PHYS)
The Physics BS 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 305 | Electronics | 3 |
| PHYS 351 | Modern Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 361 | Mathematical Methods of Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 371 | Computational Methods of Physics | 4 |
| PHYS 401H | Honors: Advanced Physics Laboratory I | 3 |
| PHYS 402H | Honors: Advanced Physics Laboratory II | 3 |
| PHYS 406 | Electricity and Magnetism | 3 |
| PHYS 471 | Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
| Select 9 credits from the following: | 9 | |
| Special Topics in Physics II | ||
| Optics | ||
| Introduction to Particle Physics | ||
| Special Topics in Physics III | ||
| Statistical Thermodynamics | ||
| Total Hours | 61-64 | |