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Degrees in Physics
Physics and astronomy have experimental, theoretical and observational aspects. We provide a
complete undergraduate program through course and laboratory work and through participation
of students in the many research programs within the department. Because physics and astronomy
attract people with a wide variety of career ambitions, we offer a flexible degree program and
encourage students to seek advisement to take best advantage of their educational opportunities.
For those interested in careers in research and development, in astronomy, meteorology,
the marine sciences, biophysics, geophysics or the health sciences, the B.S. degree provides
a good starting point. Students who desire a general background in physics as a foundation for
careers in medicine, law or business may pursue the B.A. degree, which allows for the study of
courses in other disciplines. A separate B.A. in Physics Education is offered for those who
want to teach at the high school level.
The physics and astronomy department offers normal and concentration area BS, BA, degree programs.
Please refer to the current University Undergraduate catalogue
| University Requirements |
| PHYS169 Perspectives of Physics & Astronomy |
|
1 |
| ENGL110 |
|
3 |
| Discovery Learning |
|
3 |
| Multicultural Course (may also fulfill Breadth Req.
| 3 |
| Arts and Science College Requirements |
| Group A |
|
6 |
| Group B |
|
6 |
| Group C |
|
6 |
| Second writing course |
|
3 |
| Physics Major Requirements |
| PHYS207 |
Fund Phys I |
4 |
| PHYS208 |
Fund Phys II |
4 |
| PHYS309 |
20th/21st Cen Phys |
3 |
| PHYS310 |
Thermal Physics |
3 |
| PHYS313 |
Optics |
4 |
| PHYS419 |
Clas Mech I |
3 |
| PHYS424 |
Quan Mech |
3 |
| PHYS603 |
Elec & Mag I |
3 |
| PHYS400+ |
Any combination e.g. Research, Computational Physics, Electronics, etc. |
18 |
| MATH241 |
Calc A |
4 |
| MATH242 |
Calc B |
4 |
| MATH243 |
Calc C |
4 |
| One of the following sequences |
|
MATH302
MATH349 |
Diff. Eq.
Linear Algebra |
6 |
MATH341
MATH342 |
Diff. Eq.
Linear Algebra |
6 |
| One Chemistry and one Biology laboratory course |
| CHEM103 or CHEM111/119 |
|
4-5 |
| BISC207 |
|
4 |
| A sequence in Computer Science or Foreign Language |
12 |
CISC105, CISC181, CISC220, and three additional credits from CISC260,
CISC280, or CISC300+
OR
Completion of an intermediate level language course (107 or 112) |
|
| ELECTIVES |
|
|
| Credits to Total a Minimum
| 124 |
| University Requirements |
| PHYS169 Perspectives of Physics & Astronomy |
|
1 |
| ENGL110 |
|
3 |
| Discovery Learning |
|
3 |
| Multicultural Course (may also fulfill Breadth Req.
| 3 |
| Arts and Science College Requirements |
| Group A |
|
6 |
| Group B |
|
6 |
| Group C |
|
6 |
| Second writing course |
|
3 |
| Physics Major Requirements |
| PHYS207 |
Fund Phys I |
4 |
| PHYS208 |
Fund Phys II |
4 |
| PHYS309 |
20th/21st Cen Phys |
3 |
| PHYS310 |
Thermal Physics |
3 |
| PHYS313 |
Optics |
4 |
| PHYS419 |
Clas Mech I |
3 |
| PHYS424 |
Quan Mech |
3 |
| PHYS449 |
Intro to Research |
3 |
| PHYS460 |
Comp Methods Phys |
3 |
| PHYS469 |
Observ Astronomy |
3 |
| PHYS632 |
Astrophysics |
3 |
| PHYS633 |
Stellar Astrophysics |
3 |
| PHYS645 |
Electronics |
3 |
| One of the following courses |
|
PHYS133
PHYS144
PHYS145 |
Intro to Astronomy
Concepts Universe
Black Holes ... |
3-4 |
| PHYS or MATH 300+ |
Any combination Physics or math courses above 300 level |
12 |
| MATH241 |
Calc A |
4 |
| MATH242 |
Calc B |
4 |
| MATH243 |
Calc C |
4 |
| One of the following sequences |
|
MATH302
MATH349 |
Diff. Eq.
Linear Algebra |
6 |
MATH341
MATH342 |
Diff. Eq.
Linear Algebra |
6 |
| A sequence in Computer Science or Foreign Language |
12 |
CISC105, CISC181, CISC220, and three additional credits from CISC260,
CISC280, or CISC300+
OR
Completion of an intermediate level language course (107 or 112) |
|
| ELECTIVES |
|
|
| Credits to Total a Minimum
| 124 |
| University Requirements |
| PHYS169 Perspectives of Physics & Astronomy |
|
1 |
| ENGL110 |
|
3 |
| Discovery Learning |
|
3 |
| Multicultural Course (may also fulfill Breadth Req.
| 3 |
| Arts and Science College Requirements |
| Group A |
|
6 |
| Group B |
|
6 |
| Group C |
|
6 |
| Second writing course |
|
3 |
| Physics Major Requirements |
| One of the following 2 PHYS sequences |
|
| PHYS207 |
Fund Phys I |
4 |
| PHYS208 |
Fund Phys II |
4 |
| OR |
|
| PHYS201 |
Intro Physics I |
4 |
| PHYS202 |
Intro Physics II |
4 |
| PHYSNNN |
of which 15 credits at 300+ level |
22 |
| One of the following 2 MATH sequences |
|
| MATH241 |
Calc A |
4 |
| MATH242 |
Calc B |
4 |
| MATH243 |
Calc C |
4 |
| OR |
|
| MATH221 |
Calc I |
3 |
| MATH222 |
Calc II |
3 |
| ELECTIVES |
|
|
| Credits to Total a Minimum
| 124 |
| University Requirements |
| PHYS169 Perspectives of Physics & Astronomy |
|
1 |
| ENGL110 |
|
3 |
| Discovery Learning |
|
3 |
| Multicultural Course (may also fulfill Breadth Req.
| 3 |
| Arts and Science College Requirements |
| Group A |
|
6 |
| Group B |
|
6 |
| Group C |
|
6 |
| Second writing course |
|
3 |
| Physics Major Requirements |
| PHYS207 |
Fund Phys I |
4 |
| PHYS208 |
Fund Phys II |
4 |
| PHYS309 |
20th/21st Cen Phys |
3 |
| PHYSNNN |
of which 15 credits at 300+ level |
19 |
| MATH241 |
Calc A |
4 |
| MATH242 |
Calc B |
4 |
| MATH243 |
Calc C |
4 |
| MATH302 |
Diff. Eq. |
3 |
| 2 Chemistry laboratory course |
| CHEM103 |
General Chem I |
4 |
| CHEM104 |
General Chem II |
4 |
| A sequence in Foreign Language |
12 |
|
Completion of an intermediate level language course (107 or 112) |
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Education Requirements |
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| EDUC400 |
|
9 |
| EDUC413 |
|
4 |
| EDUC414 |
|
3 |
| EDUC419 |
|
3 |
| EDUC420 |
|
1 |
| EDUC491 |
|
4 |
| ELECTIVES |
|
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| Credits to Total a Minimum
| 124 |
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