Nov 21, 2024

2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics (B.S.)

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The BS in physics offers a thorough study of physics for students who plan to pursue an advanced degree in physics.

Bachelor’s degree requirements

Requirements

Advanced physics electives 600 level and above (see electives list below) Credits: 6

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 633 - Electromagnetic Fields II Credits: 3
PHYS 636 - Physical Measurements Instrumentation Credits: 4
PHYS 662 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Credits: 4
PHYS 664 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 709 - Applied Quantum Mechanics Credits: 3

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

PHYS 620 - Teaching University Physics Credits: 3
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

*Only one of these courses can be applied to the advanced physics elective.

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)