Physics, B.S.
Overall Requirements
- 120 credit hours, to include at least 36 credits at or above the 300 course level.
- Minimum of 36 credits in Physics courses above the 100 level.
- Students must have at least a 2.0 GPA for the required Physics and Mathematics courses.
Degree Program Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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University Requirements | ||
General Education Requirements (MAC) | ||
College of Arts and Sciences Additional Requirements (CIC) |
Major Requirements
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Related Area Requirements | 19 | |
General Chemistry I and General Chemistry I Laboratory | ||
General Chemistry II and General Chemistry II Laboratory | ||
Introduction to Computer Programming for Non-Majors | ||
Calculus A | ||
Calculus B | ||
Core Courses | 21 | |
General Physics I with Calculus | ||
General Physics II with Calculus and General Physics II with Calculus Lab | ||
Intro to Experimental Methods | ||
Introduction to Modern Physics | ||
Thermal Physics | ||
Intro to Computational Physics | ||
Physics Senior Seminar |
Concentration
Select one of the concentrations as detailed following the major requirements.
- Mathematical Physics
- Nanoscience
Electives
Electives sufficient to complete the 120 credit hours required for degree.
Mathematical Physics Concentration Requirements
- Students in the Mathematical Physics concentration must complete the following in addition to the requirements of the Physics B.S.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required | 22 | |
Calculus C | ||
Ordinary Differential Equations | ||
Mechanics | ||
Electricity and Magnetism I | ||
Select 9 additional credit hours of 400-level PHY courses and/or other courses as approved by the Department. |
Nanoscience Concentration Requirements
- Students in the Nanoscience concentration must complete the following in addition to the requirements of the Physics BS.
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
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Required | 22 | |
Organic Chemistry I | ||
Principles of Biology I and Principles of Biology I Laboratory | ||
Intro to Nanotechnology | ||
Principles of Quantum and Solid State Physics | ||
Select 8 additional credit hours of 300- or 400-level PHY, NAN, BIO, and CHE courses, and/or other courses as approved by the Department. |