General Physics (B.S.)

The BS in general physics provides a foundation in physics for students who wish to pursue careers in technical areas or continue professional or graduate studies in areas outside of physics.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

Required courses

Advanced physics elective 600 level (see electives list below) Credits: 3

MATH 220 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 221 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 222 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Credits: 4
MATH 340 - Elementary Differential Equations Credits: 4
PHYS 122 - Physics Today I Credits: 1
PHYS 123 - Physics Today II Credits: 1
PHYS 223 - Physics I, Mechanics, and Thermodynamics Credits: 5
PHYS 224 - Physics II, Electromagnetism, and Sound Credits: 5
PHYS 325 - Physics III, Relativity, and Quantum Physics Credits: 4
PHYS 506 - Advanced Physics Laboratory Credits: 4
PHYS 522 - Mechanics Credits: 4
PHYS 532 - Electromagnetic Fields I Credits: 4
PHYS 662 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Credits: 4
PHYS 664 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics Credits: 3

The advanced physics elective must be chosen from the following courses:

PHYS 620 - Teaching University Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 636 - Physical Measurements Instrumentation Credits: 4
PHYS 639 - Computations in Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 642 - Nuclear Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 651 - Introduction to Optics Credits: 4
PHYS 652 - Applied Optics and Optical Measurement Credits: 3
PHYS 655 - Physics of Solids Credits: 3
PHYS 691 - Introduction to Astrophysics Credits: 3
PHYS 692 - Introduction to Cosmology Credits: 3
PHYS 694 - Particle Physics Credits: 3

Note

Chemistry I and II (CHM 210 and 230) are strongly recommended for all physics majors.

CHM 210 - Chemistry I Credits: 4
CHM 230 - Chemistry II Credits: 4

Total credit hours required for graduation: (120)

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