Physics, Bachelor of Arts

Physics Major Requirements

Required Courses

PHY 1003University Physics I

5

PHY 1004University Physics II

5

The advanced physics core of five courses:

PHY 2006Foundations of Scientific Inquiry

3

PHY 2010Mechanics

4

PHY 2021Electromagnetism

4

PHY 2030Quantum Physics

4

PHY 2040Thermodynam & Statistical Physics

4

Mathematics courses

MATH 1030Calculus I

4

MATH 1032Calculus II

4

MATH 2030Calculus III

4

MATH 2021Differential Equations

4

Two computer programming courses or two biology courses

MAC 1010Computer Programming I

4

MAC 2010Computer Programming II

4

BIO 1001Principles of Biology I

4

BIO 1002Principles of Biology II

4

Chemistry courses

CHM 1001Principles of Chemistry I

3

CHM 1002Principles of Chemistry II

3

CHM 1003Principles of Chemistry Lab I

1

CHM 1004Princ of Chemistry Lab II

1

PHY 3090Senior Research Project & Seminar

3

No course with a grade lower than C - will be accepted toward the major in physics. In addition, students must maintain a C average in all courses required for the major.

Physics Senior Evaluation

Seniors must complete the capstone research course PHY 3090: Senior Research Project & Seminar. See description under course listings.

Physics Departmental Honors

Departmental Honors in physics are conferred upon graduating seniors who have maintained a G.P.A. of 3.5 or more in courses required for the major.