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
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