Physics, B.A.
The Department of Physics offers a program leading to the bachelor of arts degree in physics. The program is suited especially for students who are interested in combining a degree in physics with the study of another discipline (such as biology, life sciences, environmental science, or a major in the humanities).
University Requirements - 39 hours
See Core Curriculum
College Requirements - 21-33 hours
See College Requirements BA
Degree Requirements
Major Requirements — 48 hours
MTH 201 | Calculus I | 4 |
MTH 202 | Calculus II | 4 |
MTH 301 | Vector Calculus | 4 |
CHM 207 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| with | |
CHM 277 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
| Or | |
BIO 206 | Organismal and Population Biology | 3 |
| with | |
BIO 276 | Organismal and Population Biology Lab | 1 |
PHY 201 | General Physics | 3 |
| with | |
PHY 271 | General Physics Lab | 1 |
| Or | |
PHY 204 | General Physics Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| Or | |
PHY 208 | Integrated Physics/Math Lecture and Lab | 4 |
PHY 202 | General Physics | 3 |
| with | |
PHY 272 | General Physics Lab | 1 |
| Or | |
PHY 205 | General Physics Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| Or | |
PHY 209 | Integrated Physics/Math Lecture and Lab | 4 |
PHY 306 | Modern Physics | 3 |
| with | |
PHY 376 | Modern Physics Lab | 1 |
PHY 356 | Mathematical Methods for Science and Engineering | 3 |
Major electives – 17 credits, taken from the following:
PHY 322 | Optics | 3 |
PHY 370 | Special Physics Laboratory and Research | Variable |
PHY 371 | Analog and Digital Electronics | 2 |
PHY 372 | Optics Laboratory | 1 |
PHY 404 | Advanced Mechanics | 3 |
PHY 405 | Advanced Electrodynamics | 3 |
PHY 411 | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics | 3 |
PHY 412 | Introduction to Quantum Mechanics II | 3 |
PHY 422 | Solid State Physics | 3 |
PHY 441 | Thermal and Statistical Physics | 3 |
PHY 470 | Special Physics Laboratory and Research | Variable |
PHY 471 | Advanced Laboratory | 2 |
PHY 472 | Advanced Optics Laboratory | 2 |
General Elective — 9-21 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120