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. Specifically, the Bachelor of Arts degree prepares students for internships and careers in the physical sciences, particularly in industry and government positions.

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 283 - Modern Physics (4)
PHY 284 - Modern Physics Laboratory (2)
PHY 293 - Mechanics (4)
PHY 294 - Mechanics Laboratory (2)
PHY 372 - Thermal Physics (4)
PHY 491 - Senior Seminar I (1)
PHY 492 - Senior Seminar II (1)

Chemistry, Computer Science, or Data Science

Choose one of the following:

CHE 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (4)
CPS 121 - Introduction to Programming (4)
DSC 110 - Thinking with Data (4)

Mathematics Courses

Electives

Choose three (3) of the following options:

PHY 225 - Electronics (4) and PHY 226 - Electronics Laboratory (2)
PHY 339 - Electric and Magnetic Fields I (4) and PHY 338 - Electric and Magnetic Fields I Lab (2)
PHY 355 - Quantum Mechanics (4)
PHY 261 - Introduction to Materials Science (4) and PHY 262 - Introduction to Materials Science Lab (2)
CHE 371 - Selected Topics in Chemistry I (2 - 4) (Biomaterials topic)
MAT 226 - Differential Equations I (2)
and MAT 227 - Differential Equations II (2)