Curriculum

Requirements for Physics Major
Degree of Bachelor of Science

In addition to fulfilling the core curriculum requirements (65 credits), Physics majors must complete the following courses:

Special Notes on Core Curriculum Requirements

1. The core curriculum natural sciences requirement for physics majors is fulfilled by Pc185-186 General Physics, I and II, Pc187-188 General Physics Lab, I and II, and Ch131 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis, I.
2. The core curriculum mathematics requirement for physics majors is Ma143 Differential Calculus and Ma144 Integral Calculus. These courses may not be taken on a Pass/Fail basis.

Special Notes on Electives

1. Students interested in graduate work in physics should consult with their Physics advisor as soon as possible. Physics electives can be chosen from the following courses: Pc336, 360, 361, 362, 371. Students interested in graduate school are encouraged to take Pc371 as one of their electives since material covered in this course is commonplace on the subject GRE and PhD qualifying exams. Ma247 and 377 are highly recommended.
2. Physics majors interested in high school teaching must also complete the requirements of the Education department. Students interested in interdisciplinary fields, such as biophysics, are encouraged to complete at least one full year of both chemistry and biology.
3. Ma382 Mathematical Modeling or Ma 385 Topics in Applied Mathematics may be substituted for Pc300.

Minor in Physics

A minor in Physics requires at least 18 credits: eight credits in General Physics I and II, Lecture and Laboratory (Pc185-186-187-188), plus at least ten credits in upper level physics courses numbered 300 or above.