Requirements for a Bachelor of Arts in Physics

Required in Physics (37 credits)
Physics 200, 213, 214, 215, 218, 220, 311, 313, 350, 360, 460, a senior thesis, and eight additional semester hours taken at the 300-level or above, which must include at least four hours from one of the following: PHYS 330, 332, or 411.

Required in Related Departments
Mathematics 201, 202, and either Mathematics 212 or 215; either Computer Science 150 or a chemistry course taken at the 121 level or above, with Chemistry 162 suggested.

Requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Physics

Required in Physics (47 credits)
Physics 200, 213, 214, 215, 218, 220, 311, 313, 350, 360, 460, a senior thesis, and 18 additional semester hours taken at the 300 level or above, which must include two semester hours of research and at least four hours from one of the following: PHYS 330, 332, or 411.

Required in Related Departments
Mathematics 201, 202, 212 and 215; Computer Science 150; Chemistry 121 and 162.

Recommended for the Major
Physics 312, 320, 321, 325, 330, 332, and 411; Computer Science 250; Mathematics 360

Department of Physics — Course schedules

When are the 200-level courses offered?

Typical 1st year courses for physics or pre-engineering majors:
option 1 (for students ready to take Math 201):
Fall: Physics 200, Math 201
Spring: Physics 213/214/215, Math 202 and/or Comp 150

option 2 (for students who can start with Math 202):
Fall: Physics 200, Comp 150
Spring: Physics 213/214/215, Math 202

option 3 (for students who need to start with Math 120):
Fall: Math 120, Comp 150
Spring: Physics 200, Math 201