BS in Physics

Following is one suggested four-year degree plan. Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment. Students are responsible for meeting all course prerequisites. *See the University Core requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options. ** See Arts and Sciences Core requirements section of this catalog for approved list of course options.

BS in Physics (Option I)-PDF

FRESHMAN YEAR

FALL HOURS

CHEM 1410, General Chemistry 3

CHEM 1430, Laboratory for General Chemistry 1

ENGL 1310, College Writing I* 3

MATH 1710, Calculus I 4

PHYS 1710, Mechanics 3

PHYS 1730, Laboratory in Mechanics 1

Total 15

SOPHOMORE YEAR

FALL HOURS

MATH 2700, Linear Algebra and Vector Geometry 3

PHYS 3010, Modern Physics 3

PHYS 3030, Laboratory in Modern Physics 1

PHYS 3420, Electronics 4

Communication** 3

Literature** 3

Total 17

JUNIOR YEAR

FALL HOURS

HIST 2610, United States History to 1865* 3

MATH 3410, Differential Equations I 3

PHYS 3210, Classical Mechanics 3

PHYS Elective (advanced) 3

Cross-cultural, Diversity and Global Studies 3

Total 15

SENIOR YEAR

FALL HOURS

PHYS 4950, Senior Thesis 6

PSCI 1040, American Government* 3

Elective 3

Elective (advanced) 1

Visual and Performing Arts* 3

Total 16

FRESHMAN YEAR

SPRING HOURS

CHEM 1420, General Chemistry 3

CHEM 1440, Laboratory for General Chemistry 1

MATH 1720, Calculus II 3

PHYS 2220, Electricity and Magnetism 3

PHYS 2240, Laboratory in Wave Motion, Electricity, Magnetism and Optics 1

Humanities* 3

Wellness* 3

Total 17

SOPHOMORE YEAR

SPRING HOURS

CSCI 1110, Program Development 4

ENGL 2700, Technical Writing* 3

MATH 2730, Multivariable Calculus 3

PHYS 4210, Electricity and Magnetism 3

PHYS Elective (advanced) 3

Total 16

JUNIOR YEAR

SPRING HOURS

HIST 2620, United States History Since 1865* 3

PHYS 3310, Mathematical Methods 3

PHYS 4110, Statistical and Thermal Physics 3

PHYS Elective (advanced) 3

Social and Behavioral Sciences* 3

Total 15

SENIOR YEAR

SPRING HOURS

PHYS 4310, Quantum Mechanics 3

PSCI 1050, American Government* 3

Elective 3

Elective 4

Elective 4

Total 17

Actual degree plans may vary depending on availability of courses in a given semester. Some courses may require prerequisites not listed. Students may wish to use opportunities for electives to complete a minor of their choice or secondary education courses for teacher certification.