2021-2022 Academic Catalog

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2021-2022 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics, BS

Common Core for B.S. - Credits: 42-44

Refer to the Common Core for Science.

Program must include at least 39 hours of courses at the 3000-4000 level.

Flex Core - Credits: 13-14

CHEM 1115 - General Chemistry II Credits: 5
MATH 2013 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus I Credits: 3

Select Two Courses Credit Hours from the Following:

*At least one of the courses must be Communication or Philosophy.

COMS 1092 - Introduction to Speech Communication Credits: 2
ECON 1203 - Introduction to Economics Credits: 3
PHIL 1043 - Introduction to Philosophy Credits: 3
POLI 1223 - American National Government Credits: 3
PSYC 1223 - Introduction to Psychology Credits: 3
SOCI 1223 - Introduction to Sociology Credits: 3

Area of Specialization - Credits: 48

GNSC 1001 - Computing for Science I Credits: 1
MATH 2023 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus II Credits: 3
MATH 2033 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus III Credits: 3
MATH 2043 - Analytic Geometry and Calculus IV Credits: 3
PHYS 2515 - University Physics I Credits: 5
PHYS 2525 - University Physics II Credits: 5
PHYS 3014 - Classical Mechanics Credits: 4
PHYS 3023 - Thermodynamics and Statistical Mechanics Credits: 3
PHYS 3154 - Modern Physics I Credits: 4
PHYS 3164 - Modern Physics II Credits: 4
PHYS 4013 - Advanced Laboratory I Credits: 3
PHYS 4023 - Advanced Laboratory II Credits: 3
PHYS 4333 - Electricity and Magnetism I Credits: 3
PHYS 4344 - Electricity and Magnetism II Credits: 4

Electives - Credits: 22-25

Students pursuing a B.S. in Physics are strongly encouraged to complete a minor in Mathematics.

Suggested Electives:

PHYS 3053 - Optics and Wave Motion Credits: 3
PHYS 4114 - Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics I Credits: 4 (CHEM 4114 )
PHYS 4124 - Physical Chemistry/Chemical Physics II Credits: 4 (CHEM 4124 )
PHYS 4183 - Numerical Analysis/Computational Physics Credits: 3 (MATH 4183 )

Total Hours Required for Graduation - Credits: 128