Physics (BS)

Overview

Physics is the study of nature, from subatomic particles to the grand scale of the universe. Science & Arts’ physics curriculum provides the student with a solid foundation in the major disciplines of physics. In addition, the physics major acquires strong problem-solving abilities, critical-thinking skills, laboratory and computational savvy, and a mathematical dexterity which allows graduates to pursue a variety of careers upon graduation or continue on to graduate or professional school.

Degree Requirements

See Interdisciplinary Core Curriculum

Required Physics Core (minimum 28-30 hours)

PHYS 1301General Physics I Lab

1

PHYS 2113General Physics I

3

PHYS 1401General Physics II Lab

1

PHYS 2123General Physics II

3

PHYS 2513Modern Physics

3

PHYS 3013Mathematical and Computational Methods in Physical Sciences

3

PHYS 3113Physical Mechanics

3

PHYS 3213Electricity and Magnetism - Field Theory

3

PHYS 4003Quantum Mechanics

3

PHYS 4102Advanced Laboratory

2

PHYS 4113Wave Motion and Physical Optics

3

Note: PHYS-2214 General Physics I with Calculus may substitute for PHYS-2113 General Physics I and PHYS-2224 General Physics II with Calculus may substitute for PHYS-2123 General Physics II.

Mathematics Prerequisites (6 hours)

MATH 1513College Algebra

3

MATH 1613Trigonometry

3

Required Mathematics (18 hours)

MATH 1743Calculus and Analytical Geometry I

3

MATH 2223Calculus and Analytical Geometry II

3

MATH 2243Calculus and Analytical Geometry III

3

MATH 3263Calculus and Analytical Geometry IV

3

MATH 3233Linear Algebra

3

MATH 3353Differential Equations

3

Required Chemistry (8 hours)

CHEM 1111General Chemistry I Lab

1

CHEM 1113General Chemistry I

3

CHEM 1121General Chemistry II Lab

1

CHEM 1123General Chemistry II

3

Required Computer Science (3 hours)

CSCI 1143Introduction to Computing

3

Required Natural Science (0-3 hours)

NSCI 1710Success in Stem

0

NSCI 2710Stem Communication

0

NSCI 3710Next Step Preparation

0

Note: NSCI-1711 may be substituted for NSCI-1710; NSCI-2711 may be substituted for NSCI-2710; NSCI-3711 may be substituted for NSCI-3710.