Use math and science concepts to interpret, formulate and solve science problems.
Form and test a hypothesis in the laboratory using appropriate tools and techniques for data collection and/or analysis.
Interpret and communicate scientific information via written, spoken, and/or visual representations.
Apply foundational knowledge and models of Motion, Newtonian Mechanics, Energy, Momentum, Thermodynamics, Electromagnetism, and Optics to analyze and/or predict phenomena.
Enroll in and successfully complete upper division Physics and Math courses in the pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Physics.
Major Code: 2005S
**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor
Fall Semester Freshman Year
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 5 Credits |
| COMM GE | Any Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course | 3 Credits |
| ENGL 101 | Writing and Rhetoric I | 3 Credits |
| MATH 170 | Calculus 1* | 5 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester Freshman Year
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Rhetoric II* | 3 Credits |
| MATH 175 | Calculus 2* | 4 Credits |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry 2* | 5 Credits |
| PHYS 211 | Physics Scientists & Engineers 1* | 5 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Fall Semester Sophomore Year
| PHYS 212 | Physics Scientists & Engineers 2* | 5 Credits |
| HUMA GE | Any Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| SOCS GE | Any Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| WELL GE | Any Gen. Ed. Wellness Elective | 2 Credits |
| PROG ELEC | Program Electives | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Spring Semester Sophomore Year
| HUMA GE2 | Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| SOCS GE2 | Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course | 3 Credits |
| GNED 101 | Introduction to General Education | 3 Credits |
| PROG ELEC | Program Electives | 3 Credits |
| Total Credit Hours: | 12 |
Humanities courses must be from 2 different disciplines.
Social Science courses must be from 2 different disciplines.
*Prerequisite or Corequisite required
PROGRAM ELECTIVES
| COMS 229 | Computer Science and Programming 1 | 4 Credits |
| COMS 229L | Computer Science & Programming 1 Lab* | 0 Credits |
| MATH 230 | Introduction to Linear Algebra* | 3 Credits |
| MATH 275 | Calculus 3* | 4 Credits |
| MATH 310 | Ordinary Differential Equations* | 3 Credits |