Physics, B.A.

Computer Requirement:

To satisfy the computer requirement for the B.A. or B.S. degree in physics a student must successfully complete PHY 300 , PHY 315  or PHY 400 .

Oral Communication Requirement:

To satisfy the oral communication requirement for the B.A. or B.S. degree in physics a student must successfully complete PHY 495  or any other approved oral intensive course (see list here ).

Applied Learning Requirement:

To satisfy the applied learning requirement for the B.A. or B.S. degree in physics a student must successfully complete one of the following: directed individual study in any scientific discipline; departmental honors in any science department; PHY 493 , PHY 495 .

Requirements for a Major in Physics for the B.A. Degree:

• PHY 201 - General Physics I
• PHY 202 - General Physics II
• PHY 260 - Introduction to Astronomy
• PHY 300 - Analog Circuits
• PHY 321 - Classical Dynamics I
• PHY 335 - Modern Physics
• plus 6 hours of physics course electives at the 300-400 level;
• CHM 101 - General Chemistry I
• CHM 102 - General Chemistry II
• MAT 161 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry I
• MAT 162 - Calculus with Analytical Geometry II
• MAT 261 - Multivariate Calculus

Additional Information:

Students must attain a grade point average of “C” (2.00) or better computed over all the courses used to fulfill the requirements of the major and a grade of “C-” or better for each PHY course used to fulfill the requirements of the major.