30 credit hours required. Plus 16 credits of cognates.
All courses are 3 credits unless noted. Credits are divided as follows:
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Credits |
Required Courses
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16 |
| PHYS 103 |
University Physics I (4 credits) |
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| PHYS 204 |
University Physics II (4 credits) |
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| PHYS 305 |
University Physics III (4 credits) |
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| PHYS 306 |
Modern Physics (4 credits) |
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Upper Division Elective Courses |
14 |
| Must be chosen from courses numbered 350 or higher. |
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Cognate Requirements |
16 |
| CHEM 105 |
General Chemistry I (4 credits) |
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| CHEM 106 |
General Chemistry II (4 credits) |
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| MATH 151 |
Calculus I (4 credits) |
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| MATH 152 |
Calculus II (4 credits) |
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Recommended Coursework Outside the Major
In developing one’s own personal interests and professional opportunities,
students majoring in physics may consider augmenting their major
coursework with selections from the following areas: computer science,
economics, mathematics or any of the other physical or biological sciences.
Physics majors who are interested in secondary education should
consult the School of Education and Professional Studies in order to
lay the proper groundwork for the requisite graduate degree. Consult
with your adviser for more information.
Special Notes
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PHYS 370 Mathematical Physics serves as a preparation for the
upper division courses in the major and should be taken as one of
the upper division electives. This course includes subject matter
from linear algebra, multivariate calculus, and differential equations.
MATH 253 and MATH 390 can be substituted for PHYS 370.
- Students must earn a minimum grade of 2.0 in all physics courses used to satisfy physics major requirements.
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