Physics, BS

Liberal Studies: 44

As outlined in the Liberal Studies Requirements with the following specifications:

Major: 34

Required Courses:

PHYS 131 - Physics I-C Lecture Credits: 3 (1)
PHYS 132 - Physics II-C Lecture Credits: 3 (1)
PHYS 141 - Physics I-C Lab Credits: 1 (1)
PHYS 142 - Physics II-C Lab Credits: 1 (1)
PHYS 331 - Modern Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 345 - Optics Credits: 3
PHYS 441 - Classical Mechanics Credits: 3
PHYS 451 - Electricity and Magnetism Credits: 3

Additional Required Courses

PHYS 231 - Electronics Credits: 4
PHYS 342 - Thermal and Statistical Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 350 - Intermediate Experimental Physics I Credits: 3
PHYS 401 - Theoretical Physics Credits: 3
PHYS 461 - Quantum Mechanics I Credits: 3

One Course from the Following: 3

PHYS 472 - Nuclear Physics Credits: 3
or
PHYS 490

PHYS Majors Course: 3

One additional PHYS Majors Course: 3

Other Requirements: 16-22

COSC 110 - Problem Solving and Structured Programming Credits: 3
MATH 225 - Calculus III/Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics Credits: 3
MATH 341 - Differential Equations Credits: 3
MATH 342 - Advanced Mathematics for Applications Credits: 4

One Course from the Following:

COSC 343 - Introduction to Numerical Methods Credits: 3
MATH 171 - Introduction to Linear Algebra Credits: 3
MATH 363 - Mathematical Statistics I Credits: 3
MATH 421 - Advanced Calculus I Credits: 3
MATH 423 - Complex Variables Credits: 3

Foreign Language Intermediate Level: 0-6

(2)

Free Electives: 20-26

Total Degree Requirements: 120

(1) Credits are counted in the Liberal Studies natural science requirement.

(2) Six credits of computer programming will substitute for the foreign language requirement: COSC 110 , COSC 210 , or higher-level computer science courses (COSC 343 recommended), with department permission.