Nov 21, 2024

2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog

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2010-2011 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Physics, B.A.

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Requirements for the liberal arts major in physics, B.A. program

To earn the Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in physics, students must complete:

1. Required courses

PHY 151 - Introductory Physics I (4) Credits
PHY 152 - Introductory Physics II (4) Credits
PHY 158 - General Physics Laboratory (2) Credits
PHY 371 - Foundations of Modern Physics (4) Credits
PHY 317 - Modern Physics Laboratory (2) Credits

2. An additional 16 credits in physics, with at least 12 credits in courses numbered above 200.

3. Required courses

MTH 154 - Calculus I (4) Credits
MTH 155 - Calculus II (4) Credits
MTH 254 - Multivariable Calculus (4) Credits

4. Eight additional credits in chemistry, mathematics and physics, but not CHM 300.

5. Required course

PHY 400 - Undergraduate Seminar (3) Credits or
PHY 490 - Independent Research (3-6) Credits
either of which fulfills the university general education requirement for the capstone course in the major