Physics, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in physics is designed and intended to provide students with a broad foundation and rigorous understanding of the fundamental properties of matter and energy and physical phenomena of our universe, including mechanical systems, electromagnetism, light and optics, thermodynamics, Einstein's relativity, quantum mechanics, atomic and nuclear structure, as well as astronomy and astrophysics.

To meet the requirements of the physics major, all required and elective courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

Degree Requirements

Requirements for a B.S. in Physics:

PHY 205General Physics with Calculus I

4

PHY 205LGeneral Physics with Calculus I Laboratory

0

PHY 206General Physics with Calculus II

4

PHY 206LGeneral Physics with Calculus II Laboratory

0

PHY 280Mathematical Methods for Physics

4

PHY 307Modern Physics

4

PHY 320Classical Mechanics

4

PHY 340Electricity and Magnetism

4

PHY 350Advanced Physics Lab

4

PHY 360Quantum Mechanics

4

PHY 430Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics

4

PHY 451Physics Capstone Research

4

AST 300Astrophysics

4

MAT 260Calculus I

4

MAT 261Calculus II

4

MAT 262Calculus III

4

MAT 300Differential Equations

4

Three additional PHY or AST courses above the 300-level

12

Total Credit Hours: 72