B.S. in Physics
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Program Title
Bachelor of Science in Physics
Department(s)
Degree Designation
Bachelor of Science
Optional Specialization/Concentration(s)
Astrophysics Option, Atmospheric Physics Option
Program Description
Students in the Department of Physics are encouraged to pursue a broad scientific background and to master theory as well as experiment. The fundamental courses are offered in the principal areas of physics—atomic and nuclear physics, classical mechanics, electricity and magnetism, optics, quantum mechanics, statistical physics, and thermodynamics. The department also offers several laboratory classes. There is the opportunity for students to participate in research projects during the semesters and the summertime, over and above the class and lab work. Many undergraduate students become involved in faculty research and often co‐author published papers.
Program Information & Policies
Minimum credit hours required—120
Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
- PHYS2250
AND PHYS2250L - PHYS2251
AND PHYS2251L - PHYS2420
- PHYS2425
- PHYS3021
- PHYS3033
- PHYS3034
- PHYS3036L
- PHYS3040
- PHYS4011
- PHYS4043
- PHYS4051
Complete ALL of the following Courses:
- MATH2532
- MATH2420
- MATH3032
- MATH3035
- MATH3036
Three hours of upper-division math courses
Eight credit hours of science or engineering courses that are not required as part of requirements for Bachelor of Science in Physics. At least 2 of the credits must be lab credits. These courses are not limited to Physics classes. Any Physics elective, including requirements for Astrophysics or Atmospheric Physics options as well as PHYS1113/1113L, may be used to satisfy this requirement. Courses that form a lecture/lab pair must both be taken.
Language–three hours
Electives–to complete 120 credit hours; in some instances, additional elective credits may be desired.
Completion requirement
Complete ALL of the following Requirement Sets:
Complete ALL of the following Course Sets: