The following is a list of the required courses for the Physics degree.
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts Degree
CIP 40.0801
University Studies Requirements………….. 48 hrs
(see Chapter 4, University Studies Requirements)
University Studies selections must include:
Communication and Basic Skills:
COM 161 Introduction to Public Speaking
Note: See required courses below before selecting mathematics and science University Studies electives.
Required Courses …………………………….. 33 hrs
PHY 099 Freshman Orientation
EGR 140 Introduction to Computing Applications in Science and Engineering
PHY 235 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion
PHY 236 Mechanics, Heat and Wave Motion Laboratory
EGR 240 Thermodynamics I
PHY 255 Electricity, Magnetism and Light
PHY 256 Electricity, Magnetism and Light Laboratory
EGR 264 Linear Circuits I
PHY 370 Introduction to Modern Physics
or
PHY 580 Modern Physics I
PHY 460 Electricity and Magnetism I
PHY 470 Optics
PHY 530 Mechanics I
Co-requirements for Area………………….. 6 hrs
CHE 201 General College Chemistry 1
CHE 202 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis1
CSC 420 Numerical Analysis I
or
MAT 442 Introduction to Numerical Analysis
MAT 250 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I1
MAT 308 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II1
MAT 309 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III1
MAT 411 Ordinary Differential Equations
Technical Electives 2…………………………….. 24 hrs
Unrestricted Electives…………………………… 9 hrs
Total Curriculum Requirements……………… 120 hrs
1 Required for area if not taken as University Studies course.
2 The technical electives are to be a coherent set of courses chosen to supply depth and breadth necessary for the pursuit of a particular career objective. The chosen electives must be approved by a departmental curriculum committee.