In addition to the courses needed to satisfy the College core requirements, each student in the B.A. Physics program is required to satisfy physics requirements as are listed below for a total of at least 53 credits. Additionally, students are recommended to take specialized elective courses depending on their career paths.
View the College of Arts and Sciences Core Curriculum Requirements
Coursework
Core Requirements
|
|
Credits |
PHYS 1705-1706
|
Principals of Physics I-II |
6 |
| PHYS 1815 |
Physics Laboratory and Data Analysis I |
2 |
PHYS 1816
|
Physics Laboratory and Data Analysis II |
1 |
| PHYS 2112 |
Physical Applications of Mathematical Techniques |
4 |
| PHYS 2185 |
Introductory Modern Physics |
4 |
| PHYS 2186 |
Waves and Oscillations |
3 |
| PHYS 2883 |
Electronics I |
3 |
| PHYS 3811-3815 |
Advanced Laboratory I-II |
4 |
| MATH 1401-2411 |
Calculus I-III |
12 |
| CHEM 1107 |
Principals of Chemistry I |
4 |
| CHEM 1108 |
Principals of Chemistry II |
5 |
| |
Plus any two 3000-level physics courses from the following list: |
|
| PHYS 3119 |
Mathematical Methods of Physics I |
4 |
| PHYS 3121 |
Mechanics I |
3 |
| PHYS 3185 |
Electricity and Magnetism I |
3 |
| PHYS 3217 |
Modern Optics |
3 |
Please see the 2009 - 2010 Undergraduate Catalogue for a model program for B.A. Physics.
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