Program: Physics (B.A.) - Kansas State University

Mar 06, 2025

2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog

The BA in physics combines a foundation in physics with a broad general education for students who wish to pursue careers in technically-related areas or continue studies in a variety of disciplines or professions.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

Requirements

Advanced physics elective 600-level and above (see 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 240 - 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)

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

PHYS 620 - Teaching University Physics Credits: (3)
PHYS 633 - Electromagnetic Fields II 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 664 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics 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)

Kansas State University

Course Catalog

Bachelor’s degree requirements

Requirements

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

Note

Total hours required for graduation (120 credit hours)