Degree Requirements

To major in Physics with a Bachelor of Science Degree, one must satisfactorily complete:

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
PS 103	Physics & Engineering Seminar I	1
Select one of the following physics sequences:		10
PS 261 & PS 262	College Physics I and College Physics II
PS 281 & PS 282	General Physics I and General Physics II
PS 303	Physics & Engineering Seminar II	1
PS 320	Electromagnetic Theory I	3
PS 330	Optics	3
PS 334	Thermodynamics	3
PS 335	Theoretical Mechanics I	3
PS 350	Modern Physics I	3
PS 360	Physics Research	1,2
PS 365	Introduction to Theoretical Physics	3
PS 366	Introduction to Computational Physics	3
Select two of the following upper division laboratory courses		2-6
PS 322	Circuits and Electronics
PS 332	Optics Lab
PS 340	Computer Interfacing and Instrumentation
PS 352	Modern Physics Laboratory
Total Hours		36-41

Credits in PS 101 Introduction to Physics, PS 120 Meteorology, PS 126 Physical Science for Elementary Educators, PS 131 Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences and PS 132 Biological Physics for the Health and Life Sciences Laboratory and AS 101 Introduction to Astronomy/Cosmology, AS 102 Introduction to Astronomy - Solar System and AS 103 Observational Astronomy will not be allowed toward a major in physics. Credit in all other courses in astronomy may be applied toward a major or minor in physics.