Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts Major in Physics (Effective Fall 2008)
The departmental requirements for the Bachelor of Arts in Physics consists of the Core Courses plus the courses from the Standard Track listed below. The following chart summarizes the credit hour requirements.
The following required courses are listed in the recommended sequence.
PHYS 201H
Modern Topics in Physics & Astronomy
(#)
MATH 106
Analytic Geometry and Calculus
(5)
PHYS 211
General Physics I (preferred)
(4)
PHYS 221
General Physics Laboratory I (preferred)
(1)
OR
PHYS 141
Elementary General Physics I
(5)
MATH 107
Analytic Geometry & Calculus II
(5)
CHEM 113
Fundamental Chemistry I (preferred)
(4)
OR
CHEM 111
Chemistry for Engineering & Technology
(4)
OR
CHEM 109
General Chemistry I
(4)
PHYS 212
General Physics II (preferred)
(4)
PHYS 222
General Physics Laboratory II (preferred)
(1)
OR
PHYS 142
Elementary General Physics II
(5)
MATH 208
Analytic Geometry & Calculus III
(4)
PHYS 213
General Physics III
(4)
PHYS 223
General Physics Laboratory III
(1)
MATH 221
Differential Equations
(3)
I. Standard Track (24cr)
The Standard Track is designed for students pursuing careers for which the knowledge and methodology of physics are essential. The following required courses are listed in the recommended sequence.
PHYS 231
Electrical & Electronic Circuits
(3)
PHYS 311
Mechanics
(3)
PHYS 361
Concepts of Modern Physics
(3)
PHYS 441
Experimental Physics I
(3)
In addition, at least 6 hours must be taken from the following courses:
PHYS 343
Physics of Lasers & Modern Optics
(3)
PHYS 391
Undergraduate Research
(3)
PHYS 451
Electromagnetic Theory
(3)
PHYS 461
Quantum Mechanics
(3)
PHYS 431
Thermal Physics
(3)
PHYS 480
Intro. Lasers & Laser Applications
(3)
In addition, at least 6 hours must be taken at the 300- or 400- level in mathematics, engineering, or science (including Physics).
