Physics, B.S.
The Department of Physics offers a program leading to the bachelor of science degree in physics.
General Physics (PHY 204-205) satisfies the science requirement. The core requirement for mathematics is satisfied by Calculus (MTH 201).
University Requirements - 30 hours
See Core Curriculum
College Requirements - 6 hours
See College Requirements BS
Degree Requirements
Major Requirements — 75 hours
MTH 201 | Calculus I | 4 |
MTH 202 | Calculus II | 4 |
MTH 301 | Vector Calculus | 4 |
MTH 321 | Ordinary Differential Equation | 3 |
MTH 341 | Introduction to Linear Algebra | 3 |
CS 203 | Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| with | |
CS 273 | Computer Science Laboratory | 1 |
PHY 204 | General Physics Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| Or | |
PHY 208 | Integrated Physics/Math Lecture and Lab | 4 |
PHY 205 | General Physics Lecture and Lab | 4 |
| Or | |
PHY 209 | Integrated Physics/Math Lecture and Lab | 4 |
CHM 207 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| with | |
CHM 277 | General Chemistry I Lab | 1 |
CHM 208 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| with | |
CHM 278 | General Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
37 credits - Upper division science, math or engineering credit hours with a minimum of 28 hours in physics, including:
PHY 306 | Modern Physics | 3 |
PHY 356 | Mathematical Methods for Science and Engineering | 3 |
PHY 376 | Modern Physics Lab | 1 |
PHY 371 | Analog and Digital Electronics | 2 |
Two of the following advanced labs
PHY 372 | Optics Laboratory | 1 |
PHY 470 | Special Physics Laboratory and Research | Variable |
PHY 471 | Advanced Laboratory | 2 |
PHY 472 | Advanced Optics Laboratory | 2 |
Additional courses in science, math or engineering, of which 15 hours must be in physics – 24 credits
General Electives — 9 hours
Total Credit Hours: 120