major: Physics
Degree: Bachelor of Science (BS) Concentration: Astrophysics 2022-2023
Prerequisites (28 credits)
CHEMISTRY 1 REQUIREMENT:CHM 2045/2045L General Chemistry I and Lab (4 credits)
CHEMISTRY 2 REQUIREMENT:
CHM 2046/2046L General Chemistry II and Lab (4 credits)
MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT:
MAC2311 (GM) Calculus I (4 Credits)
PHYSICS REQUIREMENT:
PHY 2048C Calculus-based Physics I (4 credits)
PHY 2049L Calculus-based Physics II Lab (1 credit)
Contextual Courses (12 credits)
AST2002 Discovering Astronomy (3 Credits)COP2220 Programming I (3 Credits)
ESC2000 Discovering Earth Science (3 Credits)
MAP2302 (GM) Ordinary Differ Equations (3 Credits)
Major Requirements (40 credits)
The Physics major is very sequential as most courses are prerequisites to the next; many courses are only offered in fall semester or spring semester. Please see your academic advisor to discuss course sequencing. Courses must be taken in prerequisite order. Electronic approval for courses requiring prerequisites must be obtained each registration. Grades of C or above must be earned in all physics requirements.
PHY1024 Exploring Majoring in Physics (1 Credit)AST3217 Astrophysics I (4 Credits)
Major Electives (3 credits)
SELECT 1 FROM THE FOLLOWING:PHY 3722C Electronics for Scientists (4 Credits)
PHZ 4404 Solid State Physics (3 Credits)
PHZ 4160 Adv Topics Physics (4 Credits)
PHZ 4303 Nuclear Physics (3 Credits)
PHY 4660 Introduction to Quantum Field Theory (3 credits)
PHY 4610 Applications of Quantum Mechanics (3 credits)
Free Electives (5 credits)
This degree requires a minimum of 120 total hours with 48 upper (3000/4000) level hours. Free electives may be courses in any discipline (provided the required prerequisites are met) and they are the hours needed to satisfy the total hour requirement. These hours may vary (consult your advisor about free elective hours needed to graduate).