Physics (B.A.)

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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. 

Physics Major (B.A., 30 hours. A 25 hour supporting program is also required.)
Required Courses18 hours
View description for course PHYS 1600 Principles of Physics I or
View description for course PHYS 2000 General Physics I
4 hours
View description for course PHYS 1700 Principles of Physics II or
View description for course PHYS 2100 General Physics II
4 hours
View description for course PHYS 2200 Electronic for Scientists & Engineers4 hours
View description for course PHYS 2400 Introduction to Modern Physics4 hours
View description for course PHYS 3800 Advanced Laboratory2 hours
Physics Electives10 hours
Physics electives must be taken from View description for course PHYS 1600 Principles of Physics I or above. 
Capstone2 hours
View description for course PHYS 4950 Independent Study2 hours
Required Supporting Program25 hours
An approved supporting program of 25 hours from the Natural and Health Sciences division is required, possibly including one or more minors or a second major. 

* Minimum 12 hours of 3000-4000 level work must be completed in major. Make sure to work with advisor to check that all upper-level hours are completed in plan.