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Academic Program: BS Physics
BS Physics
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Catalog 2022 - 2023
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(2022-01-01)
Program Specific Info
Students are encouraged to become student members of the American Physical Society.
Requirements
REQUIRED COURSES (40 Total Credits)
Course(s):
PHYS221 - Physics for Scientists & Engineers I (IN-7)
(4)
PHYS222 - Physics for Scientists & Engineers II
(4)
PHYS223 - Physics for Scientists & Engineers, Lab I (IN-7)
(1)
PHYS224 - Physics for Scientists & Engineers, Lab II
(1)
PHYS310 - Modern Physics
(3)
PHYS412 - Quantum Mechanics
(3)
PHYS414 - Electrodynamics I
(3)
PHYS415 - Electrodynamics II
(3)
PHYS418 - Advanced Quantum Mechanics
(3)
PHYS480 - Scientific Writing and Presentation (W)
(1)
PHYS413 - Analytic Mechanics
(3)
Select PHYS (Physics) Electives (10 credits)
Select 1 credit(s):
PHYS295 - Independent Study
(1 - 3)
PHYS495 - Independent Study
(1 - 3)
PHYS297 - Undergraduate Research in Physics
(0 - 2)
PHYS497 - Advanced Undergraduate Research in Physics
(0 - 2)
REQUIRED COGNATES (17 - 18 Total Credits)
Course(s):
MATH191 - Calculus I
(4)
MATH192 - Calculus II
(4)
MATH218 - Calculus III
(4)
MATH315 - Differential Equations
(3)
Select 1 course(s):
MATH200 - Elementary Linear Algebra
(2)
MATH201 - Intermediate Linear Algebra
(3)
GENERAL EDUCATION (42 Total Credits)
Minimum 42 credits
General Education
requirements
ELECTIVES TO = 124 (25 - 24 Total Credits)
Complete at least 25-24 credits in this area
Grand Total Credits: 124
Sample Degree Plan
Grand Total Credits: 124