Physics, B.S.
A minor is required with this major.
Option 1: B.S. in Physics
For the B.S. in Physics without any selected concentration, completion of a minor is required.
Requirements
Required Courses (37 credits)
In addition, students must take (20 credits)
Option 2: B.S. in Physics with Concentration in Biology
A minor is not required.
Physics (37 credits)
Mathematics (12 credits)
Biology (22 credits)
| BIO 121 | General Biology I | 4 |
| BIO 122 | General Biology II | 4 |
| BIO 200 | Integrative Biology | 4 |
| BIO 331 | Neurobiology | 4 |
| 6 credits of BIO or BMS electives at the 200-level or above | |
Chemistry (16 credits)
| CHEM 161 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 162 | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 260 | Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 201 | Foundations of Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry I - Foundations | 3 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory - Foundations | 1 |
| CHEM 212 | Organic Synthesis | 3 |
| CHEM 213 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory - Synthesis | 1 |
Option 3: B.S. in Physics with Concentration in Biomolecular Sciences
A minor is not required.
Physics (37 credits)
Mathematics (12 credits)
Biomolecular Sciences (20.5 credits)
| BMS 102 | Introduction to Biomolecular Science | 3 |
| BMS 103 | Introduction to Biomolecular Science Laboratory | 1 |
| BMS 190 | Introduction to Research I | .5 |
| BMS 201 | Principles of Cell and Molecular Biology | 4 |
| BMS 311 | Cell Biology | 4 |
| BMS 307 | Genomics | 4 |
| 4 credits of BMS or BIO electives at the 200-level or above | |
Chemistry (16 credits)
| CHEM 161 | General Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 162 | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 260 | Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHEM 201 | Foundations of Analytical Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry I - Foundations | 3 |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory - Foundations | 1 |
| CHEM 212 | Organic Synthesis | 3 |
| CHEM 213 | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory - Synthesis | 1 |
Option 4: B.S. in Physics with Concentration in Finance
Physics (37 credits)
A minor is not required.
Chemistry (4 credits)
Mathematics (23 credits)
Finance (21 credits)
| FIN 295 | Managerial Finance | 3 |
| FIN 301 | Intermediate Managerial Finance | 3 |
| FIN 310 | Principles of Investments | 3 |
| FIN 320 | Financial Markets and Institutions | 3 |
| FIN 410 | Securities Analysis and Portfolio Management | 3 |
| 6 credits of FIN electives | |
Ancillary requirements (9 credits)
| AC 211 | Introduction to Financial Accounting | 3 |
| ECON 200 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 201 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
Option 5: B.S. in Physics with Concentration in Engineering Physics
A minor is not required.
Physics Courses (39 credits)
Engineering Courses (21 credits)
Engineering Electives (ME and/or CE 300 or above) - 9 credits
Chemistry Courses (4 credits)
Math Courses (20 credits)