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

Chemistry or Computer Science

Chemistry or computer science introductory sequence:

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

Physics (B.A.)

Requirements

Physics Courses

Chemistry or Computer Science

Mathematics Courses