Physics, BS

The Bachelor of Science physics major consists of 36 credits in physics courses, plus computer programming, lab science, and math. At least 60 credits in Natural and Applied Sciences must be completed to earn a BS degree.

Required Physics

PHYS 080 - Seminar Credits: 0 taken twice
PHYS 121 - General Physics I Credits: 3
PHYS 141 - Physics Laboratory I Credits: 1
PHYS 122 - General Physics II Credits: 3
PHYS 142 - Physics Laboratory II Credits: 1
PHYS 270 - Modern Physics Credits: 4
PHYS 280 - Introduction to Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences Credits: 3
PHYS 281 - Intermediate Laboratory Credits: 2
PHYS 382 - Continuation Advanced Laboratory Credits: 2

Physics Electives (5 credits)

ENGS 241 - Circuit Analysis and Applications Credits: 3
ENGS 241L - Circuit Analysis and Applications Laboratory Credits: 1
PHYS 195 - Topics in Physics Credits: 1-4
PHYS 290 - Independent Studies Credits: 1-3
PHYS 295 - Studies in Physics Credits: 1-4
PHYS 342 - Electricity and Magnetism Credits: 4
PHYS 352 - Optics Credits: 3
PHYS 361 - Analytical Mechanics Credits: 4
PHYS 362 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Credits: 4
PHYS 372 - Quantum Theory Credits: 4
PHYS 380 - Advanced Mathematical Methods in the Physical Sciences Credits: 2
PHYS 395 - Studies in Physics Credits: 1-4
PHYS 490R - Research in Physics Credits: 1-2
PHYS 495 - Advanced Studies in Physics Credits: 1-4
PHYS 499 - Internship Credits: 1-3

Advanced Physics Electives (3 courses)

PHYS 342 - Electricity and Magnetism Credits: 4
PHYS 361 - Analytical Mechanics Credits: 4
PHYS 362 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Credits: 4
PHYS 372 - Quantum Theory Credits: 4

Computer Programming (1 course)

CSCI 125 - Software Design and Implementation Credits: 4
CSCI 245 - Programming Language Paradigms Credits: 3

Laboratory Science Elective (1 lecture + lab)

BIOL 105 - General Biology I Credits: 3
BIOL 107 - General Biology Laboratory I Credits: 1
BIOL 207 - Phage Discovery and Genomics I Credits: 2
BIOL 106 - General Biology II Credits: 3
BIOL 108 - General Biology Laboratory II Credits: 1
BIOL 208 - Phage Discovery and Genomics II Credits: 2
BIOL 123 - Day 1 Watershed Laboratory II Credits: 1
CHEM 125 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 127 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1
CHEM 122 - Day 1 Watershed Laboratory I Credits: 1
CHEM 131 - Accelerated General Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 132 - Accelerated General Chemistry Lab Credits: 1
GEMS 157 - The Planet Earth Credits: 3
GEMS 157L - The Planet Earth Laboratory Credits: 1
GES 130 - Introduction to Environmental Science Credits: 3
GES 130L - Introduction to Environmental Science Laboratory Credits: 1

Mathematics

MATH 131 - Calculus I Credits: 4
MATH 132 - Calculus II Credits: 4
MATH 233 - Calculus III: Multivariable and Vector Calculus Credits: 4
MATH 243 - Linear Algebra and Differential Equations Credits: 4

Natural and Applied Science Electives

Any course in BIOL, CHEM, CSCI, ENGS, GES, MATH, NSCI or PHYS to reach 60 NAS credits for the BS degree. May not use courses intended for education majors.