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 3090 - Introductory Modern Physics Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 3100 - Introductory Modern Physics Lab Credits: 1 hour
PHYS 3300 - Thermodynamics and Kinetic Theory Credits: 3 hours
PHYS 3420 - Electronics Credits: 4 hours
PHYS 3520 - Waves and Optics Credits: 3 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
CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3 hours
and
CHEM 1130 - General Chemistry Laboratory II Credits: 1 hour
MATH 2720 - Multivariate Calculus and Matrix Algebra Credits: 4 hours
MATH 3740 - Differential Equations and Linear Algebra Credits: 4 hours
MATH 5720 - Vector Calculus and Complex Variables Credits: 4 hours

Select Either

MATH 1220 - Calculus I Credits: 4 hours
or
MATH 1700 - Calculus I, Science and Engineering Credits: 4 hours
(Recommended)

Select Either

MATH 1230 - Calculus II Credits: 4 hours
or
MATH 1710 - Calculus II, Science and Engineering Credits: 4 hours
(Recommended)

Computer Programming Requirement

The Department requires Physics majors to be proficient in a programming language. This requirement can be met by demonstrating proficiency or by passing one of the following courses with a grade of “C” or higher.

CS 1040 - Introductory C/C++ Credits: 2 hours
or
CS 1070 - Introductory Programming: FORTRAN Credits: 2 hours

Baccalaureate-Level Writing Requirement

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

PHYS 4660 - Advanced Laboratory Credits: 3 hours