Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics
(120 credit hours)
The American Association of Physics Teachers recommends students planning to do physics graduate work take Physics 3301, 3341, and 4363 along with Mathematics 3301 and 3335. Those students who contemplate graduate studies in other disciplines will want to choose appropriate minors. Students who plan to work in industry or do graduate work in engineering should take Physics 3301, 3331, and 3332 along with Mathematics 3307 and 3335.
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Physics 2325/2125, 2326/2126 | 8 |
| Physics 3301, 3310, 3361 | 9 |
| Physics 3251, 3252 | 4 |
| *Physics 3331 or 3341 | 3 |
| *Physics 3332 or 4363 | 3 |
| Physics (advanced) | 12 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Biology, Geology, or Health Science Professions | 8 |
| Chemistry 1311/1111 | 4 |
| Computer Science 1314 | 3 |
| English 3351 | 3 |
| General Studies 1181 | 1 |
| Mathematics 2413 **, 2414, 3415 | 12 |
| Mathematics 3301, 3307, or 3335 | 3 |
| Physics 1191, 3170, 4071, 4091, or 4191 | 1 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Core Curriculum. Students should be aware that some majors specify particular courses to meet core-curriculum requirements when options are available. | 42 |
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| Electives | 16 |
*Physics (advanced) as specified on the degree program.
**The student is expected to have completed two years of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and a precalculus course. If not, the student will be advised whether Mathematics 1314, 1316 and/or 2312 should be completed before enrollment in Mathematics 2413. The student must complete Mathematics 2413 and 2414 prior to the end of the second year of study and must complete Mathematics 3415 and Mathematics 3301, 3307, or 3335 prior to the end of the third year of study.