Physics Major

Required Courses

PHYS 2050 - University Physics I Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 2060 - University Physics I Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 2070 - University Physics II Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 2080 - University Physics II Laboratory Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 2500 - Waves and Optics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 3090 - Introductory Modern Physics Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 3100 - Introductory Modern Physics Lab Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 3300 - Thermodynamics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 3420 - Electronics Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 4200 - Analytical Mechanics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 4400 - Electromagnetism Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 4600 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 4660 - Advanced Laboratory Credits: 3 hours

Required Cognates

CHEM 1100 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3 hours
and
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry Laboratory I Credits: 1 hour

And one of the following:

CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3 hours
and
CHEM 1130 - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1 hour
or
PHYS 3250 - Introduction to Astrophysics Credits: 3 hours
or
STAT 3640 - Foundations of Data Analysis Credits: 4 hours
or
Another course at the 2000-level or higher approved by the Physics Academic Advisor.

Required Math Minor

Computer Programming Requirement

The Department requires physics majors to be proficient in a computer programming language before graduation. This requirement can be met by demonstrating proficiency or by passing a course in computer programming (approved by the advisor) with a grade of “C” or higher.

Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement

Students who have chosen the Liberal Education Physics Major will satisfy the Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement by successfully completing:

PHYS 4660 - Advanced Laboratory Credits: 3 hours