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Physics (BS)

The physics major focuses on the theoretical framework of the discipline, emphasizes student research, and highlights the properties and structure of materials.

Requirements:

Physics majors take the following courses:

PHYS 114Fundamentals of Physics I

4
PHYS 115Fundamentals of Physics II

4
PHYS 201Wave Phenomena and Introductory Modern Physics

4
PHYS 300Mechanics

4
PHYS 305Electricity and Magnetism

4
PHYS 331Thermodynamics and Kinetics

4
PHYS 332Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Structure

4
PHYS 350Independent Learning

Variable
PHYS 390Physics Seminar

1

Choose 4 credits from the following courses:

PHYS 120Materials: Properties

2
PHYS 121Materials: Structures

2
PHYS 233Introduction to Medical Imaging

4
PHYS 245Introduction to Biophysics

4
PHYS 333Advanced Topics in Modern Physics

4

Prerequisites and other required courses:

MATH 120Calculus I

4
MATH 121Calculus II

4
MATH 220Multivariable Calculus

4
MATH 225Differential Equations

4
 
CHEM 111Introduction to Chemistry: Inorganic

4
OR
CHEM 113Principles of Chemistry

4
 
CHEM 112Introduction to Chemistry: Organic

4
OR
CHEM 224Organic Chemistry I

4
 

Additional upper-level mathematics and computer science courses are also highly recommended.