Physics (B.A.)

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Students who are fascinated by the foundational and emergent patterns and phenomena that make up our universe and the world around us are encouraged to pursue study in the Physics major. This program of study prepares students for internships and careers in the physical sciences and also can leave students with ample time to pursue undergraduate research.

Requirements

A minimum grade of C minus (C - ) is required in the following courses:

PHY 121
PHY 122
MAT 221/PHY 221
PHY 293
PHY 294

Physics Courses

PHY 121 - Introductory Physics I 4 credits
PHY 122 - Introductory Physics II 4 credits
PHY 130 - First-Year Physics Seminar 2 credits
PHY 221 or MAT 221 - Mathematical Methods in Physics I 4 credits
PHY 225 - Electronics 4 credits
PHY 226 - Electronics Laboratory 2 credits
PHY 283 - Modern Physics 4 credits
PHY 284 - Modern Physics Laboratory 2 credits
PHY 293 - Mechanics 4 credits
PHY 294 - Mechanics Laboratory 2 credits
PHY 338 - Electric and Magnetic Fields I Lab 2 credits
PHY 339 - Electric and Magnetic Fields I 4 credits
PHY 355 - Quantum Mechanics 4 credits
PHY 372 - Thermal Physics 4 credits
PHY 391 - Junior Seminar I 0 credits
PHY 491 - Senior Seminar I 1 credits

Chemistry or Computer Science

Chemistry or computer science introductory sequence:

CHE 111 - Principles of Chemistry I 4 credits and
CHE 112 - Principles of Chemistry II 4 credits
OR
CPS 121 - Introduction to Programming 4 credits and
CPS 122 - Object-Oriented Software Development 4 credits

Mathematics Courses

MAT 121 - Calculus I 4 credits
MAT 122 - Calculus II 4 credits
MAT 222 - Calculus III 2 credits
MAT 225 - Differential Equations 4 credits