Physics (BA)

Location(s): Manhattan Campus

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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 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

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 662 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics Credits: 4
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

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