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Majors and Minors

Majors

  • Physics (B.A.)
  • Physics (B.S.)

Minor

  • Physics

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Arts degree is designed for those students who want a solid physics education with a broad liberal arts background and will be pursuing further education or employment in fields other than physics or engineering. The Bachelor of Science degree is designed for those students pursuing employment or further education in physics or engineering.

Majors

Courses  

Physics major (B.A., 30 hrs.)
Phys 101 or 111 Principles of Physics 4 hrs.
Phys 102 or 112 Principles of Physics II 4 hrs.
Phys 121 Electronic Measurements 4-5 hrs.
Phys 162 Intro to Modern Physics 4-5 hrs.
Phys 281 Advanced Laboratory 1-2 hrs.
Physics electives 8-12 hrs.
Senior Comprehensive:  
Phys 295 Independent Study 1-2 hrs.

An approved supporting program of 25 hours from the Natural Sciences division is required, possibly including one or more minors or a second major.

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Courses  

Physics major (B.S., 33 hrs.)
Phys 101 or 111 Principles of Physics I 4 hrs.
Phys 102 or 112 Principles of Physics II 4 hrs.
Phys 121 Electronic Measurements 4-5 hrs.
Phys 162 Intro to Modern Physics 4-5 hrs.
Phys 209 Electromagnetic Theory or 241 Classical Mechanics I 3 hrs.
Phys 242 Classical Mechanics II or 251 Intro to Quantum Physics I 3 hrs.
Phys 281 Advanced Laboratory 1-2 hrs.
Physics electives 5-9 hrs.
Senior Comprehensive:  
Phys 295 Independent Study 1-2 hrs.

An approved supporting program of 25 hours from the Natural Sciences Division is required, possibly including one or more minors or a second major.

Physics Education major
See the Education Department brochure on interdisciplinary majors in physical sciences and physics, natural sciences education, and applicable endorsements.

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Minors

Courses  
Physics minor (15 hrs.)
Select from Physics courses numbered 100 or greater

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