Physics Major, BS, PH00

General Education Requirements: 37 Hours (44-48 Hours)*

See Baccalaureate Degree General Education Curriculum Requirements.  

Physics Requirements: 40 Hours

• PHYS 0250 - General Physics I 2 **
• PHYS 0260 - General Physics II 3 **
• PHYS 0290 - General Physics III 4 **
• PHYS 0291 - General Physics III Lab 1
• PHYS 0301 - Modern Physics 4 **
• PHYS 0322 - Classical Mechanics 3 **
• PHYS 0341 - Thermal Physics 4 **
• PHYS 0360 - Mathematical Methods Physics 3
• PHYS 0381 - Intermediate Physics Laboratory 3 **
• PHYS 0401 - Electricity and Magnetism 4 **
• PHYS 0452 - Quantum Mechanics 3 **
• PHYS 0490 - Seminar 1-3
• Physics Elective (Upper Division): 4 hours

Supporting Requirements: 24 Hours

• CHEM 0151 - General Chemistry I 5 **
• MATH 0150 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry I 5 **
• MATH 0250 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry II 5 **
• MATH 0260 - Calculus with Analytic Geometry III 3 **
• MATH 0322 - Differential Equations 3 **
• CIS 0110 - Programming I 3

Electives: 19 Hours ***

Electives as needed to satisfy 39 upper division hours and to meet 120 total hours.

Total Hours: 120****

*Required Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics courses satisfy major requirements and 8 hours of General Education Requirements in Area C and D2.
**See Prerequisites
***Suggested Electives (CHEM 0152 , CIS 0210 , MATH 0322  and MATH 0351 )
****Must include at least 39 Upper Division (300-400 level) hours.