Physics (BS)

The physics major focuses on the theoretical framework of the discipline, emphasizes student research, and highlights the properties and structure of materials.

Requirements:

Physics majors take the following courses:

PHYS 114Fundamentals of Physics I

4

PHYS 115Fundamentals of Physics II

4

PHYS 201Wave Phenomena and Introductory Modern Physics

4

PHYS 300Mechanics

4

PHYS 305Electricity and Magnetism

4

PHYS 331Thermodynamics and Kinetics

4

PHYS 332Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Structure

4

PHYS 350Independent Learning

Variable

PHYS 390Physics Seminar

1

Choose 4 credits from the following courses:

PHYS 120Materials: Properties

2

PHYS 121Materials: Structures

2

PHYS 233Introduction to Medical Imaging

4

PHYS 245Introduction to Biophysics

4

PHYS 333Advanced Topics in Modern Physics

4

Prerequisites and other required courses:

MATH 120Calculus I

4

MATH 121Calculus II

4

MATH 220Multivariable Calculus

4

MATH 225Differential Equations

4

 

CHEM 111Introduction to Chemistry: Inorganic

4

OR

CHEM 113Principles of Chemistry

4

 

CHEM 112Introduction to Chemistry: Organic

4

OR

CHEM 224Organic Chemistry I

4

 

Additional upper-level mathematics and computer science courses are also highly recommended.