May 01, 2026

2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

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2026-2027 Undergraduate Catalog

Optical Physics (B.S.)

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A minor is required. A major or minor in physics may not be earned with this major.

Foundation Courses (26 cr)

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

Major Required Courses (42 cr)

PHYS 211 - Analytical Physics I (GE4) Credits: 4
PHYS 211L - Introductory Physics I Lab (GE4) Credits: 1
PHYS 212 - Analytical Physics II Credits: 4
PHYS 212L - Introductory Physics II Lab Credits: 1
PHYS 301 - Theoretical Mechanics Credits: 4
PHYS 302 - Electricity & Magnetism Credits: 3
PHYS 309 - Introduction to Modern Physics Credits: 4
PHYS 313 - Mathematical Methods Credits: 3
PHYS 320 - Junior Laboratory Credits: 2
PHYS 332 - Modern Optics & Holography Credits: 3
PHYS 400 - Senior Laboratory Credits: 2
PHYS 402 - Physical Optics Credits: 3
PHYS 432 - Intro to Fourier Optics Credits: 3
PHYS 442 - Laser Physics & Optoelectronics Credits: 3
PHYS 497 - Senior Research Credits: 1-4

Recommended Electives

CS 146 - Visual Basic.NET Programming Credits: 3
PHYS 403 - Intro to Quantum Mechanics Credits: 3
PHYS 404 - Solid State Physics Credits: 3