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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.

Program 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 331/CHEM 331Thermodynamics and Kinetics

4
PHYS 332/CHEM 332Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Structure

4
PHYS 355Independent Study With Thesis

Variable
PHYS 390/CHEM 390Physics Seminar

1

Choose 4 credits from the following courses:

PHYS 233Introduction to Medical Imaging

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 111Principles of General Chemistry

4
OR
CHEM 113General & Quantitative Chemistry I

4
Additional upper-level mathematics and computer science courses are also highly recommended.