Physics Major (B.S.)

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A minor is required.

Students wishing to major in Physics may declare their intent at any time. Upon completion of the analytical physics sequence (PHYS 211, PHYS 211L, PHYS 212, and PHYS 212L) with grades of “C” or better, students in good academic standing can electronically request designation as Physics Majors.

Learning Outcomes

Foundation Courses (26 cr)

CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I Lecture (GE4) 4 cr
CHEM 111L - General Chemistry I Lab (GE4) 1 cr
CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II Lecture 4 cr
CHEM 112L - General Chemistry II Lab 1 cr
MATH 161 - Calculus I (GE3) 4 cr
MATH 162 - Calculus II 4 cr
MATH 261 - Calculus III 4 cr
MATH 262 - Differential Equations 4 cr

Major Required Courses (43 cr)

PHYS 211 - Analytical Physics I (GE4) 4 cr
PHYS 211L - Introductory Physics I Lab (GE4) 1 cr
PHYS 212 - Analytical Physics II 4 cr
PHYS 212L - Introductory Physics II Lab 1 cr
PHYS 301 - Theoretical Mechanics 4 cr
PHYS 302 - Electricity & Magnetism 3 cr
PHYS 309 - Introduction to Modern Physics 4 cr
PHYS 312 - Thermodynamics 3 cr
PHYS 313 - Mathematical Methods 3 cr
PHYS 320 - Junior Laboratory 2 cr
PHYS 332 - Modern Optics & Holography 3 cr
PHYS 400 - Senior Laboratory 2 cr
PHYS 402 - Physical Optics 3 cr
PHYS 403 - Intro to Quantum Mechanics 3 cr
PHYS 497 - Senior Research 1-4 cr

Recommended Electives

PHYS 404 - Solid State Physics 3 cr